Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Taylor (LeDrea Taylor), LMSW, is a skilled mental health therapist at Modyfi with extensive experience in individual, group, and family therapy. She holds a Master of Social Work from Howard University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from Park University. Her approach is rooted in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), supporting clients through a variety of life challenges with compassion and clarity. Taylor has worked in schools, community programs, and clinical settings, including roles as a group counselor for Montgomery County’s Abuser Intervention Program and as a Child and Family Therapist with EveryMind. She uses a client-centered approach focused on building effective coping skills and fostering emotional resilience. Taylor is dedicated to helping clients achieve their mental health goals and navigate life with greater confidence and well-being.
Carla Minosh, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Behavioral Health And Psychotherapy and Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Advanced Pediatrics.
Since opening their doors in 2001, the private pediatric practice has earned an exemplary reputation for excellence in pediatric care in Vienna, Virginia, and throughout the National Capital Region.
Carla earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from George Mason University. She worked at Virginia Hospital Center in the Cardiovascular ICU for nine years before obtaining her Master's to become a Nurse Practitioner.
She then trained under Advanced Pediatrics’s very own Dr. Schwartz in pediatrics and has now been with our practice for more than ten years.
Carla is board-certified in Family Medicine and carries additional certifications in providing mental health services to children and teenagers.
Her clinical interests encompass all aspects of pediatric care from newborn to adolescence, with an additional focus on behavior and mental health issues, anxiety, and attention disorders. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and hypnotherapy.
Carla lives in Falls Church, Virginia, with her husband. She has one daughter who, to even to her surprise, is already a young adult. Carla and her husband are avid antique collectors and are in the process of restoring a historic home in Danville, Virginia, to its previous glory.
Linda Riad is a Licensed Masters Social Worker who earned their degree from The University of Maryland School of Social Work. Riad has worked with students ranging from kindergarten up to high school at various locations such as residential treatment centers and public school. Riad is a school-based therapist who loves to incorporate creativity and CBT intro their work. They enjoy a warm cup of coffee while crocheting in their free time. Riad has two cats who love to cuddle and play.
Madison Gee is a Licensed Masters Social Worker and provides psychotherapy to an array of clients. Madison’s obtained degrees are BSW and MSW, accompanied by her MSW license which has allowed her to gain expertise in both generalist practice social work as well as clinical social work. Thus, she specializes in many disorders such as trauma disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders with all age groups. Madison’s focus centers around implementing techniques all based in talk therapy to simply provide a guided safe space for her clients to process, explore, ventilate, and externalize their thoughts and emotions in a healthy manner. We will work together as a team where you will be able to trust, depend, and utilize her as a tool in your achievement of mental wellness. Improvement of daily functioning is the goal!
Madi is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She has experience working with children and adolescents in both individual and group therapy in school-based and inpatient settings. Madi uses a strengths-based approach and a person-in-environment perspective in her work with clients. She draws from her experiences utilizing dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) based modalities to help her clients strengthen their mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation. Madi has a particular interest in mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and family systems. She graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with her Master of Social Work and from the University of Maryland, College Park, with her Bachelor of Science in Family Science.
Olivia Braganza is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a master’s in clinical professional counseling from Loyola University Maryland. She supports individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and couples, with a holistic approach to mental health. Olivia works with clients facing emotional dysregulation, situational stressors, and interpersonal challenges, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her treatment is tailored to each client, drawing from emotion-focused therapy, experiential techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused interventions, motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and somatic therapy. She provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore and grow at their own pace.
Pam is a licensed clinical professional counselor who earned a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Pam has over 24 years experience in the mental field. Inpatient, outpatient, crisis and community support to name a few levels of care she has provided. She works with a wide range of diagnoses (including but not limited to) anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, and some trauma disorders.
Pam’s treatment approach incorporates a range of modalities and is always person centered. Modalities include dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and short term brief interventions, to name a few. Areas of expertise also include grief therapy and crisis intervention. Pam provides a judgment free approach, allowing clients to remain present in their journey and learn multiple tools to cope with life stressors. “Life on life’s terms”
Pam is a mother to three rowdy boys, an artist, nature lover, and therapist. She knows that healing is open-ended and endless and that it takes many turns that can feel both exciting and daunting. In using expressive arts, mindfulness, and nature, you will come to remember what is important so that you can find ease and joy in life. She understands that the therapy room is a sacred space that requires deep trust to share and grow into well-being. Coming into therapy is one of the best things you can do for yourself, and she honors the courage it takes to step through those doors.
Rachel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Rachel’s vision for her approach to working with clients offers an applied integrative theoretical and holistic lens. Foundational theories informing Rachel’s approach to clinical work include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused approaches, and Compassion-focused. She has experience working with adults with substance use and mental health disorders at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Rachel will create a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgmental space for clients to process trauma and cope with life’s challenges. Rachel hopes to collaborate on ways to increase awareness of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors as it relates to mood disorders, relationship conflict, and overall well-being.
“I feel very comfortable in the sessions with Ms. Fields. She lets me express what and how I feel about issues going on in my life at this time. I'm glad that I decided to reach out and talk with someone. I look forward to meeting with Ms Fields. Also, I'm looking forward to developing goals to help me with concerns that I have. I feel blessed!!”
Robin is an innovative and compassionate licensed therapist with 10 years of experience, dedicated to guiding individuals and families on their mental health journeys. Robin brings a strengths-based perspective to her work, empowering clients to recognize and build upon their inherent resilience and capabilities.
Robin earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, where she focused her clinical studies on children and families. Her extensive experience includes working with individuals and families, utilizing a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices. Known for her warm and empathetic approach, Robin creates a supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. She is deeply committed to helping others navigate challenges, foster personal growth, and achieve meaningful change.
Robyn Dorsey is a Licensed Masters Social Worker who earned their degree from The University of Maryland School of Social Work. Robyn has worked with kids of all ages in a variety of environments including schools, shelters, psychiatric hospitals, foster care, group homes, and residential treatment centers. For the last decade, Robyn has focused on community organizing and advocacy, and they are thrilled to return to working with kids and families.
When Robyn isn’t working, you can find her wandering in the wilderness, embroidering silly sayings, or reading The Pout Pout Fish with all the voices.
Torri, a licensed certified social worker-clinical, is a dedicated mental health professional with over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic care in various settings. She earned her Master of Social Work from Howard University and a Doctorate in Prevention Science from Wilmington University. Torri works with children, adolescents, and families, supporting those navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and related challenges. She is passionate about offering a safe, supportive environment where clients can embrace their authentic selves and build the skills needed for a fulfilling, healthy life.
Jenny is passionate about helping people live more authentic, fulfilling lives. With warmth, directness, and humor, she collaborates with clients to dismantle patterns that block progress and joy. She creates a safe, positive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions, process the past, or address current challenges by breaking obstacles into manageable steps. Jenny works with adults and older adolescents navigating life transitions, relationship distress, mood disorders, and emotional dysregulation. She has experience supporting diverse family structures, monogamous and nonmonogamous relationships, and clients across the gender spectrum. Jenny is dedicated to affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community and incorporates a social justice lens into her practice while continuing her own growth as a provider. She earned her MSW from the University of Maryland and her BA in Psychology from UMBC, with an arts background.
Juanita is a Licensed Master Social Worker who graduated from the University of Maryland—Baltimore and earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bowie State University. She believes in a person-centered approach, recognizing we are humans first, and celebrates the resiliency of the human spirit. Juanita is passionate about helping teens and young adults build the skills needed for success in life. She has experience supporting youth and adults with ADHD, autism, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and challenges with communication or life skills. Using a trauma-informed lens, she incorporates CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing. Juanita believes therapy is most effective when clients actively participate in finding solutions in partnership with their therapist, working together to reach their highest potential.
“Juanita is amazing, relatable, honest and incredibly supportive. She challenges me with real feedback I genuinely value, even when it’s tough. She helps me refocus when I’m triggered, lets me vent when needed and has even guided me in my spiritual growth. I rave about her to friends and family and they’ve noticed my growth too. Honestly, she’s so good I want to gatekeep her, but she deserves the praise.”
Avi is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), graduating from University of Maryland School of Social Work. With a decade of experience working in camps and youth groups, Avi has an expertise in helping youth and adolescents to establish and reach their goals, with a strong passion for helping individuals to work on self-identity and self-esteem. Using a therapeutic approach surrounding theories of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Person-centered Therapy, Avi creates a space for personal-growth and discovery. He has a friendly and warm demeanor, meeting each individual at their own level, utilizing compassion and understanding in all areas. With experience ranging from working with elementary aged children to adults, Avi sees clients for who they are and understands every individual's unique strengths and needs, fostering a space of expression and motivation to reach your goals.
She has experience working in school settings and outpatient mental health settings. She has experience working with children and adolescents experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, behavioral problems, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder, and other mental health conditions. She utilizes a client-centered approach to provide treatment specifically catered to the client’s needs. She has experience providing individual therapy and group therapy to children and adolescents experiencing mental health struggles. By utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, play therapy techniques, and other evidence-based practices, clients can develop social and emotional skills, healthy relationships, coping skills, stress reduction, and problem-solving skills. She cultivates a warm and genuine therapeutic relationship and works together to help clients operate on a level where they can thrive.
Danny is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland and a recent graduate of Loyola University Maryland. He has experience working with individuals across the lifespan and supporting a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, ADHD, and more. Danny takes an eclectic approach to therapy, with a primary focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy. He believes therapy is not only a space to address challenges, but also an opportunity to highlight strengths. Danny helps clients develop healthier thinking patterns, strengthen relationships, overcome obstacles, and build self-care into their daily routines. Outside of counseling, he enjoys working out at the gym, reading in coffee shops, watching the Ravens, and bartending on weekends.
