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Najla Wortham

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am licensed in Maryland with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Years Experience: 15
Location: Maryland, United States
Accepting New Clients: No
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: No
NPI Number: 1497563092
Credentials: MD LCPC LC5117
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: LCPC (Maryland) #LC5117 exp 2027-01-31
List of Specialties: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Female therapist, Black therapist
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: No
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Najla Wortham

Compassionate trauma and grief therapist empowering self-worth
  • Trauma recovery and coping
  • Grief and loss support
  • Building confidence and motivation

Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Najla Wortham is a Maryland-licensed clinician with 15 years of professional experience. She is licensed in Maryland (MD) as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), license number LC5117. As a female, Black therapist, she brings focused experience supporting people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence concerns, depression, motivation challenges, and coping with life changes.

She partners with clients to build an open, safe therapeutic space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgment. Najla emphasizes practical support for coping with grief and loss as well as trauma recovery, while also addressing motivation, self-worth, and mood concerns. Beginning therapy often requires courage, and she recognizes and honors the step someone takes when reaching out for help.

Location: Maryland, United States
Years Experience: 15
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: No
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Coping with life changes, Depression, Grief, Self esteem, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Forgiveness, Life purpose, Self-love

Ready To Start Your Journey?

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

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: MD LCPC LC5117
  • NPI Number: 1497563092
  • License: LCPC (Maryland) #LC5117 exp 2027-01-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Choice for Your Mental Health Journey?

Many people ask whether remote therapy truly helps. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions. A key benefit is the flexibility it offers. You can meet with a therapist in the format that suits you best — video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging — which often makes it simpler to schedule and maintain regular sessions. Therapists are licensed professionals, and if you feel another approach or connection would work better, you have the option to change providers at any time.

How much experience does Najla Wortham have?

Najla Wortham brings 15 years of experience delivering therapy services.

Is Najla Wortham a licensed therapist?

Yes — Najla is a licensed therapist (MD LCPC LC5117).

In which languages does Najla Wortham provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Najla Wortham located?

Najla is based in Maryland.

How can I work with Najla Wortham as my therapist?

You can work with Najla by Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Najla Wortham cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors like your location and Najla’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For the most up-to-date pricing, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is simple: click the ‘Start Therapy’ button, complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Najla, and then schedule your first session. Depending on availability, your session can take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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