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Seme J. Ndzana​

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

Language: English
Virtual Location: Telehealth
In-Person Location: 702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Biography

Rachida Njoya

Rachida is a passionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to provide psychiatric mental health
care to people. With six (6) years of psychiatric experiences at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington
DC (PIW) as a psychiatric Registered Nurse, she value the highly need for mental health services. Her
desire is to help people who need a close touch and those who are suffering from different mental health
disorders. Rachida works with ages groups from adolescents, adults, and older adults to provide
psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and medication management. Her combination of
medical and mental experiences help her to provide the best quality care to patients and follow up as
needed. With the faith and the spread of God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing, she
believes that she can help people to manage their symptoms and well-being.

“My desire is to develop a trusty relationship with clients in order to provide the best standard evidence- based practice and treatment using holistic, humanistic care, and counseling approach”.

Medical Education

December 2021 – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
May 2013 – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University;
– Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George’s Community College, Largo MD;
– Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal

EXPERIENCE

2014-2024 – Registered and Clinical Nurse
2023-Now – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Telehealth)

Hours morning:

08:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hours Evening:

12:30 pm – 16:00 pm

Wednesday
(In-person location)

Hours morning:

08:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hours Evening:

12:30 pm – 16:00 pm

Doctor`s Specialties & Service

  • Initial psychiatric assessment
  • Diagnosis
  • Evaluation
  • Medication management, psychotherapy care for adolescents adults, and older adults
  • Holistic and patient centered treatment plans
  • Coordination of care

Areas of Expertise

  • Psychiatric assessment diagnosis
  • Medication management, and referral for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTSD
  • Substance abuse
  • Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence based-practice interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • DBT,
  • Interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy.
  • Telehealth Services

Awards And Honours

  • PMHNP-BC
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center DEA License in Maryland
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) ACLS and BLS (Life support)
  • American Heart Association Member of AMERICORPS, student in Service
  • Initial psychiatric assessment
  • Diagnosis
  • Evaluation
  • Medication management, psychotherapy care
    for adolescents adults, and older adults
  • Holistic and patient centered treatment plans
  • Coordination of care

December 2021 -
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

May 2013 -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George's Community College, Largo MD

Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal

  • Psychiatric assessment diagnosis
  • Medication management, and referral for mental health disorders
    such as anxiety, depression
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTSD
  • Substance abuse
  • Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence based-practice interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral
    Therapy (CBT),
  • DBT,
  • Interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy.
  • Telehealth Services

702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

December 2021 -
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

May 2013 -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George's Community College, Largo MD

Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal

> Active compassionate listening and building relationship.
> Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy skills.
> Commitment to wellness. Holistic and support care.

Biography

Seme J. Ndzana

Seme J. Ndzana is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) committed to providing ethical, culturally sensitive, and effective mental health care. He earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-accredited) from Liberty University, where his training emphasized DSM-5 assessment, multicultural counseling, and evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Adlerian psychotherapy, and psychodynamic methods.

He brings diverse clinical and pastoral experience, combining counseling, crisis intervention, and spiritual care to support individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Education

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA, CACREP)
    Liberty University – December 2024
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management
    University of Connecticut – December 2004 

EXPERIENCE

  • Counselor Intern – Breakthrough Counseling Services, Jefferson, MD (2024)
  • Rehabilitation Specialist – Sheppard Pratt, Residential Crisis Services, Frederick, MD (2023)
  • Resident, Pastoral Counselor & Caregiver – Frederick Health, Frederick, MD (2020–2021)
  • Pastor & Church Planter – Assembly of Christ’s Followers, Frederick, MD (2013–Present)
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Providers Specialties & Service

  • Individual, couples, family, and group counseling
  • Clinical assessment and diagnosis (DSM-5)
  • Treatment planning and case conceptualization
  • Crisis intervention and rehabilitation support
  • Psychoeducation and multicultural counseling
  • Pastoral counseling and spiritual integration

Area of Expertise

  • Anxiety, depression & mood disorders
  • Trauma & crisis support
  • Family systems & relational issues
  • Multicultural & spiritual counseling
  • Coping strategies & stress management
  • Substance abuse & prevention
  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) – Maryland BOPCT
  • Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor – Dec 2024
  • Board Certified Clinical Chaplain (BCCC) – CPSP, Oct 2021–Present
  • American Counseling Association (ACA) Member – 2022–Present
  • Professional Liability Insurance – Active

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