Hi, I’m Jada (Jada Maultsby, LICSW) — a licensed clinical social worker who works with people who are ready to feel safer, steadier, and more like themselves again.

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by personal encounters with trauma and the many ways it can show up in adult lives. I saw how success, responsibility, and resilience can mask deep emotional pain. For many high achievers, like myself, strength is learned early, but emotional rest is not. My work is grounded in honoring resilience while gently addressing the impact of trauma, systemic stress, and internalized expectations. I believe healing begins when we are met with care, safety, and permission to slow down.

Many of the clients I support are outwardly functioning but internally overwhelmed. You might feel anxious all the time, emotionally numb, easily triggered, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or burnout. You may have learned to push through stress, ignore your own needs, or stay in control to get by, and now your body and nervous system feel exhausted. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, breathe, and begin untangling what you’ve been carrying.

I show up to therapy with warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for your lived experience. My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and affirming. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and reconnect with your strengths, especially the ones that may have been buried under stress or self-doubt.

My work is deeply insight-oriented and trauma-informed, and person centered, grounded in the belief that your experiences, history, and nervous system matter. Therapy is tailored to your unique needs, goals, and pace, with care taken to create safety, collaboration, and trust.

I draw from evidence-based approaches, psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based practices, solution-focused work, and strength-based, trauma-informed care. What this means in practice I am Person Centered, our work together is flexible, intentional, and responsive, shaped by what you need in each season of your life.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Brain Sciences from The Catholic University of America and my Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. My training and clinical experience have informed my work with adults, young professionals, and college students navigating trauma, stress, life transitions, and emotional regulation difficulties.

Above all, my goal is for therapy to feel like a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered — not judged or rushed. You can expect a safe, nurturing environment where growth happens at your pace, and where all parts of you are welcome.

Outside of the therapy room, I’m a big plant and dog person. I enjoy reading, taking walks, and caring for my own dog, Nugget. I also love settling in with a good movie or TV series.

If you’re looking for a therapist who offers warmth, reliability, and a grounded, compassionate presence as you navigate life’s challenges, I’d be honored to help you reach your goals!