Ayana Burnett, LCSW - C, MD | Psychotherapist

About Ayana Burnett

Focus areas

Mood Disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Parenting Counseling

Psychological Trauma

Women's Issues Therapy

Peer Relationship Struggles

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Interpersonal

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ayana Burnett

"I AM" Ms. Ayana. You’ve been holding it all together, haven’t you? Work. Family. Expectations. You look fine on the outside, but inside, you’re tired of keeping it together. You don’t need fixing—you just need a space to finally exhale. That’s what we’ll do here. My approach I keep therapy real and down to earth. No fluff, no talking in circles. We’ll look at what’s not working, figure out why, and build a plan that helps you manage life better. My goal is to make sessions useful—something you can feel working in real time. My focus You’re a professional, a parent, or the strong friend everyone leans on—but lately, it’s catching up with you. You want to feel steady again, not just survive the week. You don’t need a deep dive into your soul—you need peace, structure, and clarity. My communication style I’m warm, but I’ll tell you the truth. You’ll feel seen, supported, and challenged in the best way. We’ll laugh some, get real, and you’ll always leave knowing what we’re working on. One client told me, “You call me on my stuff and still help me get my life in order—I needed that.” My journey to mental healthcare I’ve spent 20+ years helping families and professionals manage stress, conflict, and burnout. Somewhere along the way, I realized everyone just needs space to be human again. My work is about helping you feel grounded enough to handle life with more ease. My goals for you We keep it simple: talk it through, make sense of it, and do something about it. I’ll help you sort through the noise, see your patterns, and find what actually helps. Small steps, steady progress—that’s how we create real change. My first session with you We start with where you are. You’ll talk, I’ll listen, we’ll connect the dots. You’ll leave knowing what’s really going on—and what to do next. It’s focused, gentle, and real. You don’t have to show up perfect—just show up as you.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Maryland

Education and training

Smith College, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1588972509

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Ayana Burnett?

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What practice does Ayana Burnett work with?

Ayana Burnett works with Rula Health - Maryland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ayana Burnett?

Ayana Burnett frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ayana Burnett on their profile.