Aya Behavioral Health LLC

Aya Behavioral Health LLC Aya Behavioral Health LLC is a group mental health practice with locations in Largo, Maryland, Washington, DC, and telehealth options in Oklahoma.

Aya provides counseling to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide array of mental health needs.

We’re celebrating 7 years of mental health and wellness!!!
07/27/2025

We’re celebrating 7 years of mental health and wellness!!!

Please join us in welcoming Kristina Little to our team!Kristina Little is a Counseling Intern at AYA Behavioral Health,...
06/16/2025

Please join us in welcoming Kristina Little to our team!

Kristina Little is a Counseling Intern at AYA Behavioral Health, LLC, pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Bowie State University. She is a certified Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Instructor and a CPR, First Aid, and AED Instructor. Kristina has over five years of experience in student support services and behavioral health promotion across higher education and community settings.
She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mount Saint Mary’s University. She is committed to fostering inclusive, culturally responsive care. Her professional background includes case management, academic crisis intervention, public speaking, and workshop facilitation for traditionally underserved student populations.
Kristina’s clinical interests include trauma, anxiety, identity development, and community mental health. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults. She is passionate about integrative approaches emphasizing wellness, resilience, and empowerment through positive psychology interventions. Kristina is currently accepting new clients and is under the clinical supervision of Dr. Samantha Knox.

Anissa Cheikh is in her second year of graduate school in Mental Health Counseling at Marymount University. She was born...
03/01/2025

Anissa Cheikh is in her second year of graduate school in Mental Health Counseling at Marymount University. She was born in Washington, DC, and raised in Annandale, Virginia. Being from a highly diverse community, she brings a unique perspective to the counseling field. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Virginia Military Institute while playing four years of Division 1 soccer.
Anissa has a background in competitive sports that has shaped her ability to foster resilience, teamwork, and a goal-oriented mindset, which she incorporates into her therapeutic work. She has a strong interest in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused approaches to help clients identify actionable strategies to improve their mental health. Her approach is both holistic and client-centered, aiming to create a safe and collaborative space for individuals to explore their internal challenges and external stressors.
She has a particular passion for working with individuals managing the demands of high-pressure environments, whether in sports, the workplace, or other areas of life. Anissa also values inclusivity and enjoys working with clients of all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Together, we will focus on building strengths and creating practical solutions to meet your goals. Anissa is under the clinical supervision of Dr. Samantha Knox.

Matthew Pinkney is in his last year of graduate school for Counseling Psychology at Bowie State University. He specializ...
03/01/2025

Matthew Pinkney is in his last year of graduate school for Counseling Psychology at Bowie State University. He specializes in addictions, the LGBTQ community, and working with clients in hazardous workplaces. He utilizes an eclectic humanistic approach to assist people with problematic inner workings and external stressors. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a holistic view, Matthew’s clients feel seen. He creates a safe space to explore internal and external grief with respect for the client’s boundaries. Matthew was born and raised in Baltimore City and is a US Army veteran with many life experiences. The values he learned from school and his life experiences give him a unique perspective on therapy. Matthew is under the supervision of Dr. Samantha Knox.

Alana Ofori is a licensed psychology associate in Washington, D.C., which allows her to provide effective, evidence-base...
03/01/2025

Alana Ofori is a licensed psychology associate in Washington, D.C., which allows her to provide effective, evidence-based therapeutic interventions under supervision. She earned a Master of Education in School Psychology and Counseling Services at Howard University and is seeking her Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) credential. With a background in school psychology and her most recent role as a yoga instructor, she brings extensive experience and a deep-rooted commitment to fostering healing and empowerment across various communities with a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and mindful practices.
Alana’s approach is collaborative, empathetic, and client-centered, focusing on empowering individuals to gain insight, develop coping skills, and create lasting positive change. She believes in the power of the mind-body connection and tailors sessions to meet the unique needs of each client, integrating both CBT techniques and mindfulness strategies to foster resilience, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. She works with clients of various backgrounds and life stages, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
When Alana is out of the office, she enjoys catching a yoga class, curating music playlists, spending time with her husband, and traveling. Alana is under the clinical supervision of Dr. Samantha Knox.

Aya Behavioral Health LLC attended a conference on Healing Multigenerational Trauma: Community Conversations with Dr. Jo...
03/01/2025

Aya Behavioral Health LLC attended a conference on Healing Multigenerational Trauma: Community Conversations with Dr. Joy DeGruy

Check out our new therapy group led by counseling student interns Jessye Heyrana and Anah Alie!
01/23/2025

Check out our new therapy group led by counseling student interns Jessye Heyrana and Anah Alie!

Wishing everyone a wonderful new year! Happy 2025!
01/01/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful new year! Happy 2025!

We are excited to welcome our Counseling Student Intern, Anah Alie!Anah is a first-generation American with immigrant pa...
09/16/2024

We are excited to welcome our Counseling Student Intern, Anah Alie!

Anah is a first-generation American with immigrant parents from Guyana. She double majored in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education at Salisbury University (MD). She began her teaching career during the pandemic and noticed the mental health needs of her students during and after the pandemic. With an increased awareness of the importance of fostering positive mental health, Anah is now a full-time graduate student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (DC) obtaining her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She enjoys empowering and supporting clients to live authentically, confidently, and meaningfully. She also strives to create a safe and open environment to build strong positive relationships with her clients. Anah is available to see clients in DC and Maryland. She is under the clinical supervision of Dr. Samantha Knox.

Join us as we welcome our new Counseling Student Intern, Jessye Heyrana!Jessye a first-generation American born to immig...
09/16/2024

Join us as we welcome our new Counseling Student Intern, Jessye Heyrana!

Jessye a first-generation American born to immigrant Filipino Chinese parents, brings a diverse perspective to her work. Jessye is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the Chicago School in Washington, D.C., and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. With clinical experience as an ABA therapist, she has worked extensively with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and other developmental disorders. Jessye’s diverse background and experiences enrich her counseling approach, making her uniquely qualified to understand and support a wide range of individuals. Jessye believes in the transformative power of therapy and is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and growth. Jessye is under the clinical supervision of Dr. Samantha Knox and will see clients in DC and Maryland.

We are excited to announce that Melissa Huang is returning to our team as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor! Me...
07/10/2024

We are excited to announce that Melissa Huang is returning to our team as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor! Melissa completed her internship training at Aya and graduated with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is accepting new clients in DC and can be seen virtually or in-person at our K St. location.

Today we celebrated one of our own in the upcoming birth of her newest addition! Working virtually since the start of th...
06/10/2024

Today we celebrated one of our own in the upcoming birth of her newest addition! Working virtually since the start of the pandemic, it’s very rare that we’re all in the same space. As some of our clinicians are shifting to in person, it was even more exciting to be in our new office!

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1401 Mercantile Lane, Suite 500 A
Largo, MD
20774

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8am
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+12027465838

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