Aminah Long , MD, LCSW-C

Aminah Long is a Maryland-based therapist with 13 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem challenges, career concerns, and major life transitions. She combines practical, evidence-based methods with a compassionate, collaborative style to help each person build on their strengths and move toward a more balanced, meaningful life.

Aminah views each person as the expert on their own story and works alongside them to identify goals, develop coping strategies, and restore motivation. Her work often focuses on common but impactful struggles - from panic and worry to feelings of isolation, guilt, or uncertainty about purpose and relationships - with attention to both emotional needs and real-world concerns like workplace pressures and financial stress.

She draws from proven techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies, customizing interventions to fit individual needs and preferences. Aminah holds an MD (medical doctor) and an LCSW-C, which is a licensed clinical social worker credential, reflecting her combined medical and social work training.

With a client-centered approach and a focus on practical tools, Aminah supports people seeking greater resilience, clearer direction, and tangible progress through the challenges they face.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Remotely

Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then practice concrete skills to change reactions and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness-based practices teach present-moment awareness and simple grounding exercises that can reduce rumination, improve emotional regulation, and support coping with grief or persistent worry. Solution-focused techniques concentrate on identifying immediate strengths and actionable steps, helping clients set realistic goals and build momentum when feeling stuck.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Aminah works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, then tailors methods and adjusts strategies over time so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access care around work, family, or other commitments. Working remotely with licensed professionals allows continuity of care and access to therapeutic support from familiar settings, while still using the same evidence-based techniques that guide in-person work.