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Rita Nzuwah

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

Dear clients,

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping individuals, couples and families maneuver the stresses, challenges, hurts and traumas of everyday life. I am an African-American, faith-based woman, who has a passion for helping other minority men, woman, couples and families maneuver life challenges.

My counseling philosophy is that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to guide and support you in building the skills and confidence necessary to live your best life. I meet each client where you are and help you build on your strengths and resources. My assessments and evaluations are comprehensive bio-psychosocial-spiritual, in nature. I incorporate faith-based principles that you request and find meaningful to you.

I have over 7 years of experience helping clients with relationship issues and various other mental health and life challenges. My expertise allows you to develop your own perspective of problem solving and will empower you to make the changes needed in order to accomplish your goals. Due to limits on availability, I am able to provide ongoing phone sessions only. I look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Rita Nzuwah, LCSW-C

Years Experience: 6
Location: Maryland, United States
Accepting New Clients: No
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: No
NPI Number: 1104430453
Credentials: MD LCSW-C 19787
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: LCSW-C (Maryland) #19787 exp 2025-10-31
List of Specialties: Relationship, Family, Grief, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting, Self esteem, Career, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Christian
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: Yes
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Rita Nzuwah

Support for relationships and life transitions
  • Relationship-focused support
  • Phone therapy available
  • Faith-informed care

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About

Rita Nzuwah is a Maryland-based clinician who helps individuals, couples, and families navigate the everyday stresses, hurts, and traumas that arise in life. She is an African-American, faith-based practitioner who brings particular commitment to supporting minority men, women, couples, and families through relational and life transitions.

Rita approaches counseling from the belief that each person is the expert on their own life; her role is to guide and support clients as they build skills and confidence to reach their goals. She meets clients where they are and draws on their strengths and existing resources while conducting comprehensive assessments that consider biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors. When requested, she integrates faith-based principles that clients find meaningful.

Rita holds an MD and practices as a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland — her clinical social work license is registered as 19787. With six years of clinical experience, she focuses on relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, stress and anxiety, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and career difficulties. Her work emphasizes helping clients develop their own approaches to problem solving and empowering them to make lasting changes.

Due to limited availability, Rita is currently able to provide ongoing therapy sessions by phone only. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to take steps toward improved well-being.

Location: Maryland, United States
Years Experience: 6
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: Yes
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: No
Accepting International Clients: No

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: MD LCSW-C 19787
  • NPI Number: 1104430453
  • License: LCSW-C (Maryland) #19787 exp 2025-10-31

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One major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in whichever format suits them best, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care.

Sessions are provided by licensed professionals, and if the fit is not right, clients have the option to switch therapists. For many people, the combination of professional expertise and convenient access makes online therapy a practical and effective way to address everyday mental health and relationship concerns.

How much experience does Rita Nzuwah have?

Rita Nzuwah has six years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Rita Nzuwah a licensed therapist?

Yes. Rita Nzuwah holds an MD and is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, with her LCSW-C license registered as 19787.

In which languages does Rita Nzuwah provide therapy?

Rita Nzuwah provides therapy in English.

Where is Rita Nzuwah located?

Rita Nzuwah is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Rita Nzuwah as my therapist?

You can work with Rita Nzuwah by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.

How much does therapy with Rita Nzuwah cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and Rita Nzuwah’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and plan details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward: click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire that helps match you with a 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.

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