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Keiana A. Walton

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

Language: English
Virtual Location: Telehealth
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Rachidetou Njoya

Therapist

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

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

Keiana A. Walton

Keiana A. Walton is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families across diverse environments. Keiana is deeply passionate about fostering healing, empowerment, and growth through a collaborative, client-centered approach. She believes in the transformative power of empathy, authenticity, and evidence-based care to help clients reach their fullest potential.

 

“I believe that every person deserves to be heard, understood, and supported without judgment. My goal is to provide a space where clients feel safe to explore, heal, and grow.”

 

Keiana integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and holistic wellness practices to support individuals through personal and professional transitions. Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults, she creates a therapeutic relationship grounded in respect, compassion, and lasting change. With a strong foundation in multicultural competence, Keiana is especially skilled in working with co-occurring disorders, trauma, and career development.

Medical Education

  • B.S. Psychology, University of Maryland University College
  • B.A. Early Childhood Education, Shaw University
  • M.A. Counseling Psychology, Towson University

EXPERIENCE

2016 – Present
Psychotherapist & Life Coach

  • Finally You LLC
  • Positive Recovery
  • Contemporary Family Services

Military Service

  • Logistics Specialist, United States Air Force

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday (Telehealth)

Hours:

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Provider`s Specialties & Service

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Career Coaching
  • Psychotherapy
  • Life Coaching
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Individual and Group Counseling

Areas of Expertise

  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Career Counseling
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Children and Adolescent Counseling
  • Cross-Cultural Competency
  • Crisis Management
  • Telehealth Therapy

Awards And Honors

 

  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), State of Maryland
  • U.S. Air Force Veteran
  • Volunteer Counselor, Raleigh Rescue Mission and Design for Joy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • EMDR Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Telehealth Services

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