- Client-centered
- Trauma informed
- Adoption aware
About Andjie
Andjie Cherichel is a licensed clinical social worker who approaches therapy in a warm, down-to-earth way. She uses clear communication and a respectful, client-centered style to help people talk through relationship strains, family conflict, and the effects of trauma. Andjie works in Maryland and speaks both English and Haitian Creole.
She focuses on practical conversations that help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions often address self-esteem, motivation, and managing life changes such as divorce or caregiving stress. Adoption and foster care concerns and attachment or abandonment issues are also among the areas she sees people about.
Andjie combines several methods to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps break down unhelpful thoughts and habits. Narrative Therapy lets people tell their story and look for different meanings. Motivational Interviewing supports small steps toward goals.
Over nine years of practice she has navigated systems and supported people through complex problems. She aims to make the therapy space nonjudgmental and straightforward so people can speak honestly and experiment with new approaches.
Starting therapy can feel hard, and she acknowledges that first step. Her way of working is collaborative - she listens first, then helps set practical goals and next steps that fit each person's life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person, helping them feel heard and make choices that match their values. This approach is useful for relationship and self-esteem concerns and works well in conversation-based sessions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can try small, testable changes. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and behavior patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs shift.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine and reduce travel time. Some people prefer sessions that let them check in during a break or meet without leaving work, while others like the convenience of not commuting. Because session formats were not specified in the profile, confirm available options before booking so you know what will work best for your schedule.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Work often focuses on relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. Additional topics include abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, and divorce-related issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is client-centered and collaborative, mixing practical strategies with reflective conversation. Techniques from cognitive behavioral, narrative, and motivational methods are used depending on what fits the person.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people on motivation, confidence, relationship challenges, and navigating systems. That experience informs a straightforward, problem-solving style.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
Credentials include LICSW and LCSW-C, and practice location is Maryland. The LICSW is held in the District of Columbia and LCSW-C is held in Maryland, with prior registration in Georgia as CSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Are international clients accepted for remote work?
This therapist does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the match and local billing rules.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before scheduling.