Aminah Long, MD, LCSW-C

Aminah Long is a licensed therapist in Maryland with 13 years of professional experience, offering compassionate, client-centered care. She combines clinical training with a practical, collaborative style to support people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem challenges, motivation struggles, and career concerns. Aminah believes each person is the expert on their own life, and she works alongside clients to identify strengths and build strategies that fit their goals and circumstances.

Her practice draws on evidence-based methods including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, which she tailors to each client’s needs. Aminah holds an MD, which is a medical degree, and an LCSW-C, which indicates a licensed clinical social work credential. She uses these clinical tools to help clients address issues such as relationship and attachment concerns, divorce and separation, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation, panic attacks, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose and finances.

Whether someone is seeking relief from acute distress or exploring longer-term growth, Aminah aims to create a supportive environment where practical skills and personal insight come together. She invites prospective clients to take the first step toward clearer direction and improved coping, and she partners with them to find approaches that feel right in their lives.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Aminah Long commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often applied when working with anxiety, panic, and stress-related concerns. She also integrates mindfulness practices to support present-moment awareness and emotional regulation, which can be useful for managing grief, rumination, and feelings of overwhelm. When appropriate, she employs solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and develop practical steps for change, which can be helpful for career decisions, motivation, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Aminah collaborates with each person to determine which techniques align with their needs, values, and goals, and she adapts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy with Aminah is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied preferences. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without added travel, and they allow people to choose the format that best supports their engagement and progress.