Karima Nero-Woodfork, MSW, DC | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.87

About Karima Nero-Woodfork

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karima Nero-Woodfork

Karima Nero-Woodfork, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Bowie State University, in Bowie, MD, and her Master of Social Work degree from Howard University in Washington, DC. She is dually licensed by the State of Maryland and Washington, DC as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Her education and career have always focused on her passion for working with children and families in the community. Karima has over 20 years of counseling/therapeutic experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including long-term and brief clinical interventions, relationship counseling, teen mothers, autism support, adoption education, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, functional family therapy with families of teens, as well as post-placement supervision, support, and counseling for foster youth. Karima is a dedicated professional with strong organizational skills and attention to detail, which is vital when assisting clients through the various life-altering barriers. Karima believes that change happens when people are given the guidance, support, and information needed to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. Karima provides an environment of compassion and support that assists individuals and families overcome obstacles, move forward, thrive, and reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit. Karima has over 23 years of personal experience as a married woman/homemaker and has successfully enjoyed the journey of parenting with three children: 1 productive adult, 1 recent college graduate, and 1 precocious teen. Karima believes the family is the fabric of your society, and when necessary, weaving the therapeutic process around the family unit can help to resolve many familial conflicts. Karima specializes in engaging, supporting, developing youth, and guiding them into adulthood.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Howard University, Master's in Social Work
Bowie State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1508238940

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Overall rating

4.87

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Karima Nero-Woodfork work with?

Karima Nero-Woodfork works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karima Nero-Woodfork?

Karima Nero-Woodfork frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Karima Nero-Woodfork on their profile.