- 5620 St. Barnabas Road, Suite 312, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
- info@bghf.org
- 240-240-3318
Mental Health Therapists That Understand Where You Are Coming From
At The BGH Clinic, we provide mental health care that is community-based, personalized, and focused on the whole person. Our services are designed especially for women and girls who need additional wrap-around and psychosocial support—helping them strengthen areas of daily functioning, build resilience, and recover in ways that honor their individual journeys.
We combine medication management, individual therapy, and group therapy with psychosocial rehabilitation to address not only symptoms, but also the underlying emotional and mental challenges clients face. By supporting what happens internally—mentally, emotionally, and socially—we help clients regain stability, restore confidence, and create pathways toward long-term well-being.
At The BGH Clinic, care is never one-size-fits-all. Every treatment plan is tailored, every voice is valued, and every step forward is celebrated. The BGH Clinic is a service provided by the Bringing Good Health Foundation, Inc. BGHF is a non-profit 501c3 that creates pathways to improve the health of women and girls through education, engagement, and empowerment.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission: To create pathways to help women and girls improve their health through engagement, education, and empowerment.
Our Vision: We have a core belief that, in addition to remission of psychiatric symptoms, quality of life for our clients must improve. Therefore, our community-based program is specifically designed for Functional Recovery, Social Recovery, and Mind + Body Wellness.”
Our Team
Heather Cain
Program Director
LCPC
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Heather M. Cain, LPC, LCPC is a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. After earning her Bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University, she moved to California, where she worked with children with special needs and supported survivors at a domestic violence shelter in Watts, Los Angeles.
She went on to obtain a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles in 2010.
Heather later relocated to the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, where she continued her work in mental health. She is licensed to practice in Washington, D.C. (Licensed Professional Counselor), and Maryland (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and is certified to supervise pre-licensed clinicians. She is passionate about working with women of color who are experiencing imposter syndrome symptoms, need assistance with accomplishing goals, are demonstrating symptoms of anxiety and symptoms of depression.
In addition to working in the private sector, Heather teaches at the collegiate level, and facilitates mental health workshops at companies and faith based institutions.
Driven by a deep passion for the mental and emotional well-being of others, Heather is devoted to helping individuals reach their highest mental, emotional, and spiritual potential. Her mission centers on healing, strengthening, and equipping others— grooming leaders and enlightening employees on the vital connection between wellness and both professional and personal success.
Ivonne Nwadike
Medical Director
PHMNP
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Greetings! My name is Ivonne Nwadike. I am a board certified mental health Nurse Practitioner – APRN and PMHNP-BC. I am a native of Cameroon. I received my associate degree in nursing from Montgomery College at Takoma Park in Maryland, my Bachelor of Science Degree from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, and my Master of Science degree in Nursing from Walden University of Minneapolis, Minnesota with honors, and a member of the Golden Key International honor society for high standards in Academics, Leadership and Service.
I value professionalism and provide compassionate patient-centered care. As a Nurse Practitioner I have been privileged to manage and treat a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, ADHD, depression, sleep problems/insomnia, OCD, bipolar, PTSD, substance use disorders, schizophrenia and more. I have experience treating teens, adults, and the elderly. I work well with clients from all backgrounds, providing a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable space for people of all cultures to heal. I am excited to work with people who want to improve their overall health, and I wish everyone knew there is Hope.
Also, I wish everyone would know that taking that First step is the hardest part, and once the first step is made, we are here to make sure you get to where you want to be in your unique journey and life. My inspiration comes from seeing the positive results that come to light after working with individuals one step at a time, to achieve their individual goals.
‘There is Hope and there is Help”
Sha-Tia White
Licensed Master Social Worker
(LMSW)
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Hey! My name is Sha-Tia White. I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree from Coppin State University and my Masters degree from Morgan State University. I have experience working in human service and crisis response. I provide trauma informed care while utilizing self empowerment techniques and strengths perspective. My goal is to help individuals understand that we can be more than our trauma. I assist in finding strengths, areas of opportunities and implement coping mechanisms to deal with life’s day to day challenges. I’m excited to assist you in your journey!
Deborah E. Woolford
Licensed Master Social Worker
(LMSW)
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Deborah E. Woolford, LMSW, believes a holistic approach is needed to reach your fullest potential and walk in your purpose assigned to your life. The mind (therapist), body (medication) and soul (Him) working in unison, she believes can break strongholds attached to our bodies, such as, fear, doubt, trauma, anger, resentment, low-self-esteem which keeps us in bondage.
Deborah uses a person-centered and solution-focused approach, both evidence-based, to unlock your hidden treasures. She is an advocate, broker, networker, mental health first aid trainer for adults/youths, at-risk youth practitioner and a voice for the voiceless. She strongly believes that practicing self-care is essential for women of color to maintain their mental wellness.
Deborah strongly believes this journey of life will have trials and tribulations, but one of the ways that God show us that he cares for our mental health is by providing us with the things we need- A good therapist, access to medication, time with Him, a good support system, or all the above. In summary she believes “You are a gift from God to the World.”
Denee Bottoms
Licensed Master Social Worker
(LMSW)
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Denee Bottoms has had the opportunity to work with a diverse array of individuals, children and families in areas including but not limited to homelessness, sexual exploitation, grief, and loss as
well as partner and family relationships.
Through her professional and personal journey, she has been able to assist others with using transferable skills to process and manage their experiences,
transition, and trauma. Denee earned her MSW at Rutgers University in pursuit of her passion toward the betterment of people of color through therapy, education, and access.
She is a licensed Social Worker for Maryland and the District of Columbia. Denee has over 10 years of social services experience and has worked in a wide range of environments including public and charter schools, higher education, shelters, and various nonprofit organizations. Denee believes in lifelong learning and consistently seeks to understand behavior through deep reflection from her own experiences and the experiences of others. Denee values the benefits of self-care and life balance. She enjoys karaoke, concerts, plays, spending time with family and friends, and quiet time alone.
Ayasia Alfred
Licensed Master Social Worker
(LMSW)
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Ayasia Alfred, LMSW, is a Licensed Masters Social Worker, with a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the New York University.
She is dedicated to helping her clients achieve mental wellbeing and life balance. Through compassionate listening and evidence-based interventions, she believes in empowering individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives.
Over the course of her career, she has supported a diverse range of clients including those experiencing homelessness, individuals managing mental health conditions, those in recovery from substance use disorders, refugees adjusting to life in a new country, and families navigating the child welfare system. She brings her experience and expertise to each client with care and cultural sensitivity to provide the highest quality personalized care.
Her mission as a therapist is to help clients see their inherent strengths, recognize their self-worth, and develop the tools needed to achieve life goals and emotional wellbeing. She looks forward to “seeing how together we can improve the quality of your life and the lives of your loved ones”.
Lauren Wells
Holistic
Health Coach
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Lauren Wells, aka the “Gut Health Bestie” is a Certified Digestive Health Coach specializingLauren Wells, aka the “Gut Health Bestie” is a Certified Digestive Health Coach specializing in Nutrition, Gut Health and Self-Care. She is an advocate for Mental Health and loves educating the importance of how much Nutrition and Gut Health impacts mental health.
Lauren graduated with a Bachelors in Rehabilitation Services from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She worked 5yrs in the social services, health and human services system working with individuals with special needs with years of training in Mental Health First Aid response in New York City. Lauren is committed to her purpose to helping Women adopt Holistic and Realistic lifestyle habits to living a healed, healthy and happy life.
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