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Loretta Lukic

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor Supervisor

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
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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

Loretta Lukic

Loretta Lukic is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with nearly 30 years of experience in the mental healthcare field. She is highly specialized in substance abuse and trauma and is certified in substance abuse counseling and EMDR therapy. As a CARF surveyor, she evaluates mental health and substance abuse programs across the United States, ensuring they deliver high-quality care.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, she embraces her roots as a “Philly Girl” while having lived in several states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida. Her approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emphasizing emotional safety and support to help clients process underlying issues and achieve personal growth.

 

Her goal is to ensure every individual she works with leaves sessions feeling healthier and more empowered than when they arrived. She provides individual and group therapy to adults via Telehealth, offering flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse needs, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Medical Education

  • Certified in Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Certified in EMDR Therapy

EXPERIENCE

  • Over 30 years in the mental healthcare field
  • CARF Surveyor for mental health and substance abuse programs

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday (Telehealth)

Hours:

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Provider`s Specialties & Service

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • EMDR Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Telehealth Services

Areas of Expertise

  • Substance Abuse
  • Trauma and Crisis
  • PTSD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression

Awards And Honours

  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
    • Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society
    • American Mental Health Counselors Association Member
    • International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling Member
    • American Counseling Association (ACA) Member
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • EMDR Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Telehealth Services

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