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BENJAMIN GERARD​

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

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

Therapist

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

Benjamin Gerard

Benjamin Gerard is an engaging counseling professional with extensive experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to diverse populations. He is passionate about offering trauma-informed, person-centered, and evidence-based care for individuals, couples, and families. Benjamin is dedicated to supporting clients in overcoming challenges, fostering resilience, and building pathways toward personal growth and wellness.

He is skilled in coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, delivering culturally aware care, and utilizing wraparound approaches to ensure clients’ holistic needs are met. Benjamin emphasizes accurate clinical documentation, collaborative treatment planning, and connecting clients to community resources for comprehensive support.

“Providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy while empowering clients to reach their goals is central to my practice.”

Education

  • MS in Mental Health Counseling – Pace University, Pleasantville, NY (2014 – 2018)
  • BA in Psychology – Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ (2012 – 2013)

EXPERIENCE

  • Therapist – House of Ruth Maryland, Baltimore, MD (Dec 2023 – Oct 2024)
  • Therapist – Sheppard Pratt, Towson, MD (Feb 2022 – Sep 2023)
  • Therapist – Bright Futures Ahead, Baltimore, MD (May 2021 – Jan 2022)
  • Substance Abuse Counselor – The Recovery Center of Maryland, Baltimore, MD (May 2020 – Feb 2021)
  • Counselor III – Gaudenzia, Inc., Crownsville, MD (Sep 2019 – May 2020)
  • Counselor – Medmark Treatment Center (Sep 2017 – Sep 2019)
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Providers Specialties & Service

  • Individual & Group Counseling
  • Family & Couples Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Therapy
  • Substance Abuse Counseling (IOP & OP)
  • Case Management & Community Referrals
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments & Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention & Wraparound Services
  • Evidence-Based Modalities (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Therapy)

Area of Expertise

  • Mental Health Counseling Across the Lifespan
  • Trauma & Substance Use Disorders
  • Cultural Awareness in Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Clinical Documentation & Case Management
  • Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – Oct 2023 to Jan 2027 
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC) – Jan 2021 to Jan 2022

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