About

Germaine Ajavon, M.ed, NCC, LCPC, CMHIMP, CMC-1, CCATP

Pronouns she/her/hers/they. I am Gigi, a licensed psychotherapist and a holistic-based provider who meets the client where he/she/Ze/they is/are presently in life. I am respectful and understanding of mental health, culture, lifestyle, identity, and substance abuse that may contribute to the client(s) presenting issues. I approach client(s) with a nonjudgmental and compassionate worldview. With a multicultural background, I am able to accommodate the lifestyle and varied cultural (from socioeconomic status, ethnicity, racial identification, sexual orientation, religion, to disabilities) and linguistic background of clients. I am well-versed in herbology, holistic practices and lifestyle, world religions, and nutrition. I am also an educator, teaching Counseling Strategies at Stevenson University for the Counseling & Human Services Department. I enjoy reading, writing, traveling, and researching ways that individuals and families can improve mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Experience

I'm a licensed therapist +
Certified Life Coach

I believe in providing a calming therapeutic environment, and if the client prefers, I can include natural oils, aromatherapy, and meditation/instrumental sounds. In working with children, I am willing to speak privately with children to help build their comfort level while taking the parents into consideration in building the therapeutic relationship. Also included are a variety of activities and play therapy-based techniques to help children and adolescents express themselves.

Qualifications

Related to the mental health field, I have a Bachelor’s degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Human Services with a minor in Psychology from Stevenson University, class of 2013. I also have a Master’s Degree, with honors, in School Counseling from Loyola University Maryland, class of 2015. I have an ABD from NorthCentral University in psychology: LGBTQ Studies. I have my LCPC: LC6984 since 2018.

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• 7 years of providing mental health services

• 9 years working with students (teaching, providing mental health services: middle school-master program)

• 11 years working with adults with mood and thought disorder

• 3 years actively practicing holistic practices & nutrition, as well as life coaching

• Fluent in French and Conversational Spanish

• Certified Mental Health Nutrition & Integrative Medicine Provider, exp. October 2024

• Certified Mindfulness Informed Provider, exp. October 2024

• Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, exp. October 2024

• Board-Approved Supervisor for LGs and NPs

Experience

I'm a Counseling Therapist

In my past experiences, I have used a variety of games, play-based, art-based, and movement-based activities to encourage my young clients to explore and communicate their thoughts and feelings in a productive and therapeutic manner.

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I am able to use many of the same creative modalities with my adolescent and young adult clients, guiding each client to discover their core strengths.

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In working with adults, I focus on making clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. I incorporate a combination of diverse interventions that best fit the needs of my clients, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation and Aromatherapy, Spiritually guided interventions for spiritual and religious individuals, and more.

Qualifications

• License: Maryland / LGP11553

• School: Loyola University Maryland

• Year Graduated: 2021

• Certified Life Coach

Experience

I'm The Medical Director

I am Eliane... Pronouns she/her/hers. I graduated Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2019,  and I have acquired more than five years of registered nurse experience working with patients dealing with medical-surgical history, substance abuse, and mental health issues. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. I have strong clinical skills enhanced by a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. I promote and advocate for patient’s rights and safety. I am committed to practicing mental health using a holistic approach. I am also fluent in French, speaking and writing.

Qualifications

• Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

  • Master of Science in Nursing

• Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Montgomery College, Takoma Park, MD

  • Associate of Science in Nursing

  • Associate of Art in General Studies

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