MD, LCPC

Emmanuella Owobu , MD, LCPC

Therapist in Maryland

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About Emmanuella

Emmanuella Owobu is a licensed clinician with 11 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and groups navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. She combines thorough assessment and diagnosis with tailored psychotherapy and substance abuse treatment to address concerns such as anger management, anxiety disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, suicidal thoughts, grief, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, stress, and drug or alcohol use disorders. Emmanuella works from a multicultural, trauma-aware perspective and adapts interventions to each person - recognizing that one approach does not fit everyone.

She holds the credentials MD - Doctor of Medicine - and LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and is licensed by the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors in clinical counseling. She is approved as a clinical supervisor and certified in the treatment of drug and alcohol problems. Emmanuella integrates assessment, crisis management, and evidence-based techniques to create individualized treatment plans that reflect each client’s goals, background, and strengths.

Known for a professional yet fully present style, she emphasizes practical coping skills and collaborative planning to help clients build resilience and manage life transitions. Her experience spans a broad range of issues including grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress, with additional focus on adoption and foster care, attachment, and caregiver stress.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Emmanuella uses assessment-informed treatment planning to identify the root concerns and guide a personalized course of care. This process involves careful evaluation of symptoms, history, and goals so that interventions are matched to each person’s needs and circumstances, which can be especially helpful for complex presentations like trauma, mood disorders, and co-occurring substance use.

She also applies skills-based, evidence-informed interventions that teach practical coping strategies for anxiety, stress, anger, and relationship difficulties. These techniques focus on developing emotional regulation, problem-solving, and communication skills to support daily functioning and long-term resilience. Additionally, her practice includes structured approaches for substance use treatment and relapse prevention, offering support for people working to reduce or stop problematic use while addressing related mental health concerns.

Selecting the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Emmanuella partners with clients to explore options, adjust methods as progress unfolds, and prioritize approaches that align with individual preferences, values, and goals. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These flexible formats allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions around work and family commitments, and use a communication style that best suits the client’s needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Emmanuella Owobu have?

Emmanuella Owobu has 11 years of experience.

Is Emmanuella Owobu a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials MD and LCPC. License details are listed as MD LCPC LC4839.

In which languages does Emmanuella Owobu provide therapy?

Emmanuella Owobu provides therapy in English.

Where is Emmanuella Owobu located?

She is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Emmanuella Owobu as my therapist?

You can work with Emmanuella Owobu through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emmanuella Owobu work with international clients?

Yes, Emmanuella Owobu works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emmanuella Owobu cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English

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