Landover, MD Local Support & Community Resources

Frances James is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist with extensive experience in addressing challenges such as depression, relationship issues, domestic violence, and parenting problems. With over twenty years in the fields of adoptions and child welfare, Frances has dedicated her career to supporting many adoptive and foster care families. For the past six years, she has been in private practice, drawing on her 26 years of experience as a social worker in various settings, including hospital social work, mental health, geriatrics, and immigration. As an African-American female therapist, Frances is committed to creating an inclusive environment and has worked with individuals from diverse nationalities and ethnic backgrounds, fostering understanding and connection in the therapeutic process.

Demarest Crawl is a dedicated Clinical Social Work Therapist, holding credentials as an LCSW-C and LICSW, known for her compassionate approach to therapy. With a focus on adults, she skillfully addresses issues such as grief, relationship challenges, and depression. Demarest utilizes a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, to create tailored therapeutic experiences for individuals and couples alike. Her expertise extends to several evidence-based methodologies like the Gottman Method and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ensuring that her clients receive the most effective strategies for their unique situations. By fostering a strength-based perspective, Demarest empowers her clients to navigate their emotional landscapes and build healthier relationships.

Welcome to Connected IV Life! Roberta Rinker, a Clinical Social Worker and therapist, specializes in supporting adolescents, young adults, and their families. With expertise in attachment and adoption, Roberta is particularly skilled in working with individuals who have been adopted both internationally and domestically, whether through the foster care system or private agency adoption. Her approach involves partnering with youth and their families, guiding them on their journey to adulthood while recognizing connection as a fundamental human need. Understanding that adolescence and young adulthood can be a challenging period, Roberta helps navigate through hormonal changes, life transitions, peer relationships, and family dynamics. She believes that with the right support, every young person has the potential to thrive. At Connected IV Life, Roberta offers individual, family, and group therapy tailored to the interests of adolescents and young adults. Utilizing a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral model alongside various interventions, she empowers young people to attain their goals. Let's get connected!