Taneka Hamond, MD, LCSW-C

Taneka Hamond is licensed in Maryland and brings 20 years of professional experience to her clinical work. She focuses on helping clients with relationship concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, guiding them to recognize and build on the strengths they already possess.

Hamond views each person as the expert of their own story and partners with clients to identify practical steps and resources that support meaningful change. She honors the courage it takes to begin therapy and acknowledges that the first step can be one of the most important.

Clients can expect an encouraging, respectful approach that emphasizes strengths and collaboration. Hamond expresses appreciation for the trust clients place in themselves and in the therapeutic process when they decide to start work together.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care

Taneka Hamond uses evidence-based, skills-focused techniques that teach practical coping strategies for stress and anxiety, helping clients learn tools to manage symptoms and regain balance in daily life. She also applies relationship-focused methods that explore communication patterns, intimacy-related concerns, and family dynamics to support healthier connections. In addition, her work is informed by a strengths-based, client-centered approach that helps people build self-esteem and motivation by identifying existing resources and abilities.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Hamond collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds and priorities change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier for clients to access regular care from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of treatment with licensed professionals.