Community Resources
Courage to Nourish
Courage to Nourish provides compassionate nutrition counseling for people healing from eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic dieting, body image concerns, ARFID, compulsive exercise, PCOS, chronic illnesses, and RED-S. Their dietitians use a weight-inclusive, neuro-affirming, LGBTQ+ friendly, anti-diet approach to help clients build steadier relationships with food, movement, and their bodies. Services include eating disorder nutrition therapy, intuitive eating counseling, ARFID nutrition therapy, family meal planning, and support groups. They offer in-person care in College Park and Columbia, Maryland, and Alexandria, Virginia, along with virtual sessions for clients who need specialized support from a distance, with steady guidance and care throughout.
- [email protected]
- (301)202-4532
- www.couragetonourish.com/
- 7307 Baltimore Ave, Suite 109, College Park, MD 20740
- 707 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- 9841 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 106, Columbia, MD 21046
The 3 Brushes
The 3 Brushes, LLC is a private art therapy and psychotherapy practice based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, offering supportive and creative mental health care for children, teens, and adults. The practice specializes in grief and loss, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, and related emotional challenges through a relational and trauma-informed approach that integrates traditional psychotherapy with art therapy. The 3 Brushes provides a supportive therapeutic environment focused on emotional expression, reflection, creativity, and meaningful connection. Services are primarily offered in person in Gaithersburg, with telehealth sessions available when clinically appropriate. The practice welcomes opportunities to connect with healthcare professionals, schools, community organizations, and referral partners seeking creative and grief-informed therapeutic support for individuals and families.
Lifewave
Jason Taylor suffered with Covid three times which left him with brain fog, paranoia, depression, insomnia, and anxiety. He knows what it’s like to be in the trenches! After someone introduced him to the X39 stem cell reactivation patch in 2024, he was able to put down anti-anxiety medication forever and overcome the symptoms of long-COVID. He discovered sometimes the problem is a brain illness, not a mental illness. Now he helps others with their financial, physical, and spiritual health.
AVESTA KETAMINE WELLNESS
Dr. Eshkevari founded Avesta Ketamine Wellness; she is a retired professor emeritus at Georgetown University, where she taught graduate nursing and medical students for 25 years. In five locations (McLean, Tysons, and Norfolk, VA; Bethesda and Columbia, MD; and Washington, DC.), she and her staff provide an excellent environment for IV ketamine infusions. For more information, please visit https://avestaketaminewellness.com/.
SANDSTONE CARE
Sandstone Care provides the full continuum of care for Primary Mental Health, Substance Use, and Dual Diagnosis treatment for teens and young adults, ages 13-30, as well as Detox and Residential treatment for adults 18+ (no cap on age). Our continuum includes Residential, PHP, IOP, Transitional Living, Alumni services, and free family support groups for the community.
- Contact: Deborah Lawton, MA
- 571-651-0995
- [email protected]
LIFE WITH PURPOSE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
Nina
Nina, founder of Life With Purpose Christian Counseling provides faith‑centered therapeutic support using evidence‑based methods. Their services include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. They offer a caring, judgement‑free environment where clients can explore emotional, spiritual, and relational growth, grounded in Christian values.
- lifewithpurposechristiancounseling.com
- 202 415-8063
- [email protected]
Neuro Psych Wellness Center
Paul Ruberg, PA-C
Paul is a board-certified Physician assistant. Prior to NeuroPsych Wellness, he served as the Assistant Director of Interventional Psychiatry for a practice in Northern Virginia. His areas of focus at NeuroPsych are assessing patient eligibility for Spravato and TMS, and providing medication management. His approach is holistic, utilizing healthy lifestyle measures.
Beyond Counseling, Inc.
Candice McKinney, LPC
Candice McKinney, a Licensed Professional Counselor, is passionate about guiding adults toward personal growth and wholeness. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrates other evidence-based methods to ensure a well-rounded approach to your care.She provides a supportive, compassionate space where you’ll feel encouraged and motivated to create meaningful changes in your life
Breakthru Services
BreakThru offers high-quality, data-informed care that truly meets people where they are. We serve a wide range of individuals with diverse needs, providing accessible support that adapts to real life. Our integrated services walk with clients from the first call to lasting progress, helping them feel seen, supported, and empowered. We track outcomes carefully—because results matter, and so do people. Whether someone is just beginning or continuing their journey, BreakThru is a trusted partner for healing, growth, and real change. Reach out today and let’s take the next step—together.