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Theodora Adedeji, NCC is a counselor in Rockville, MD specializing in counseling and psychotherapy.
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Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Family Issues
The famed writer Leo Tolstoy once wrote, "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Family issues are problems that occur amongst members of an immediate, extended, or adopted family. Many forms of family issues exist and can vary in intensity and in duration. Nearly every family will experience a negative family issue at some point.
Each family member can be affected by an issue in an individual and unique way, typically depending on age, maturity, and involvement. This means that family issues are often inequitable, with one or more family members bearing a disproportionate weight of the problem. A frequent example is parental divorce. While both parents may appreciate the immediate relief, divorce can rapidly threaten a developing child's sense of stability and self-confidence. Similarly, a mother who is subject to domestic abuse may conceal the issue in order to shield her children from her distress. In some cases, family issues are generational; a father may cause residual guilt or disagreements from his childhood to carry forward to his own son. While each family's experience is unique, common family issues can include:
Some family issues are inevitable – such as retirement and minor lifestyle disagreements – while others can be unexpected and dramatic. Unsafe household environments, abuse, and neglect can lead to severe trauma and intervention by social services or law enforcement.
Most common family issues can be addressed through therapy with one or more family members. Family therapy involves sessions led by a licensed mental health therapist. These sessions often include family discussion, resolution strategies, and other activities to promote family harmony. Another form of treatment for family issues is couples counseling, in which a couples counselor can help spouses communicate and employ problem-solving techniques to improve the strength of their relationship. For children, specialized child therapy can help children and adolescents manage and overcome family issues with age-appropriate methods.
Some people find individual therapy or counseling beneficial in resolving family issues, especially for those who are unable to attend family therapy with other family members. Therapists may encourage the creation of family boundaries. At an extreme, therapy may cause an adult to come to the conclusion that communication with a narcissistic parent must stop in order to preserve mental health and wellbeing.
LGBT Issues
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and is indicative of a greater spectrum of different sexualities and genders that some people may identify with. LGBT issues are issues that LGBT people may face in their daily life, affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Adverse experiences and stigmas may contribute to depression, anxiety, and undue stress in LGBT people. Common LGBT issues may include:
Healthcare providers are working to provide more inclusive care for people of all sexual orientations and identities. Some choose to address LGBT issues through procedures such as chest reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, masculinization surgery, and glottoplasty (surgery to raise the pitch of one's voice). Sensitive OB-GYN care and hormone therapy may also be options for people with LGBT issues.
LGBT therapy can also help people navigate LGBT issues and mental health problems. LGBT affirmative therapy specializes in creating "affirmative" spaces for people who are LGBT. LGBT affirmative therapists use patients' preferred pronouns, address homophobia and social biases, and act as LGBT advocates in their talk therapy sessions.
She has a state license in Maryland.
Licensed In: Maryland
Theodora Adedeji, NCC appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Plans, Medicare PPO, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CIGNA Network, CIGNA POS, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicare, Care1st, Cigna, Blue Choice, First Health, WellPoint, Meritain Health, Beacon, UMR and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs.
According to our sources, Theodora Adedeji, NCC accepts the following insurance providers:
Theodora Adedeji, NCC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Theodora Adedeji, NCC from all over the web to help you find the right in Rockville, MD.
Theodora has presented herself as approachable, adaptable, and a great listener during her sessions. I have been off and on with Theodora since the Pandemic and though as a client I am not always consistent, she is consistent with her expectations and her follow ups. I have not been comfortable with another therapist. She will recall moments from months or years ago that do not align with a person’s sense of self. She is also welcoming and allows you to control the environment.
I first started seeing Theodora during the Pandemic (for a variety of reasons). From our very first session, she made me feel like there was a connection, someone that I could trust and open up to. For almost five years, I've been seeing her every two weeks, and I always look forward to our sessions. There have even been a couple emergency sessions that I needed to schedule and she has always been available. I trust her implicitly. She is warm, compassionate and above all, professional.
I’ve been working with Theodora for almost three months now. I’m so thankful to have found such an amazing therapist to work with. She is caring and professional. She creates a safe and comfortable environment that makes it easier for me to talk about issues that I have been struggling with for many years. Within this short period of time I do feel better, there is a calmness within myself that was not there before. It feels good to be heard without judgement. I am looking forward to our future sessions. I recommend Theodora to anyone seeking a compassionate, insightful and effective therapist.
I have been with her for a little while now. Her memory of me and my situation is outstanding! Her attention to detail is awsome. I could not ask for a better therapist. I have been in therapy since 1998, ever since my accident. She is helping me with everything. She lets me talk, vent, and has no problem with anything I say, and I can get graphic at times. I am thankful for her and ability to lead me in the right path in life.
Dr.Theodora is a wonderful counselor, she is incredibly kind and patient, she cares about her clients and is very professional. I have been a client of Theodora for several years now and I feel that she has helped me improve in so many ways. Dr. Adedeji has also been incredibly supportive of my transition and of my identity, she had always put in effort to use my correct pronouns and my name :) I have so much respect and appreciation for her. Dr. Theodora is truly the best!
I cannot recommend Theodora enough. Her approach to counselling and therapy is compassionate, warm and professional. From the first session, she made me feel comfortable and understood. Her ability to listen deeply and ask the right questions continues to help me gain clarity and insight into issues I have been struggling with for decades. What sets Thedora apart is her genuine care for her clients with a good balance of firmness and warmth. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space that allows for honest conversation. Her guidance has been invaluable to me, and I always leave sessions feeling renewed and with a clear sense of direction. If you're looking for a therapist who is not only skilled but also deeply invested in your well-being, Theodora is exceptional!
I came to Theodora from the recommendation of a close one who sought her out for counseling. It was my first time asking for help. She helped me process and release the things I needed to and put me on a path of joyfully rebuilding a life that I can be proud of. Thank you Theodora!
Mrs. Theodora is an amazing and caring provider who cares for her patients and all their concerns. She makes me feel seen and understood. I definitely would highly reccommend her to family and friends.
Ms. Theodora Adedeji's specialties are counseling and psychotherapy. She practices in Rockville, MD. Her areas of expertise include anger management, depression, and stress management. Patient reviews placed Ms. Adedeji at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She accepts Blue California, Coventry, Aetna, and more.
