Rivers Of Healing Counseling

Rivers of Healing is a distinguished group practice situated in Maryland and Washington, D.C., specializing in providing mental health services to clients in the DMV area. Our team of highly skilled and experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality, professional, and effective treatments to assist our clients in overcoming various mental health challenges. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding, encouragement, genuineness, and accountability, where clients are regarded as experts of their own lives who need short-term assistance in developing deeper skills to solve their own problems.

Our founder and clinical director, Amelia, is a licensed psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience working with children, adults, families, and groups for an array of clinical concerns. She specializes in treating depression, addiction, anxiety, trauma-related issues, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, and life changes/stressors. Amelia holds an advanced degree in social work and two clinical licensures in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is also a licensed missionary in the body of Christ and is certified in several therapeutic treatments that are used to promote healing in the clinical setting. Our team warmly welcomes clients from diverse populations, including those who are not of the Christian faith.

Our Services

At Rivers of Healing, we offer a wide range of services, including initial consultations, ongoing therapy sessions, and coaching/clinical support. Our sessions are currently conducted online only, and we accept clients with Cigna, Care First/Blue Cross, and United Health Care insurances. Our providers specialize in treating various issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, and life changes/stressors. We believe in strong quality care, professionalism, and effective treatments that assist in reducing mental health challenges. Many of our clients also enjoy working with some of our providers who offer Christian Counseling infused into their therapy if requested.

If you are interested in enrolling, please complete the form below, providing your days and times of availability and how soon you would like to start. We will try our best to match you with a provider based on availability. We look forward to providing you with the healing you want and deserve!

Our Providers

Tanya Wagner, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP, NACC, is the owner and founder of Rivers of Healing. She specializes in working with clients who have a history of depression, anxiety, and trauma issues that stem from childhood disruptions in the formative years of life. Tanya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused Healing and Support in her sessions. She warmly welcomes clients from diverse populations, including those who are not of the Christian faith.

Robert Celis, MA, MS, LGPC, is a bilingual licensed professional counselor with ten years of experience working in educational settings. He specializes in working with teens and early adult populations experiencing low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult life transitions, and relationship issues. Robert has experience at a community-based site and university psychological counseling center.