Darjanae Naylor(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C
Maryland•Washington DC
Attachment issues- Stress management-Women's issues-Childhood trauma-Self-doubt-Mind-body connection-
Darjanae Naylor
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Professional statement
Darjanae (Dare) Naylor, LCSW-C, is a licensed therapist and founder of BeingNow Wellness. She specializes in supporting women and cycle-breakers who feel stuck in survival mode, navigating trauma, attachment wounds, and deep emotional exhaustion. Many of her clients are the ones everyone depends on—the strong ones, the responsible ones—but inside, they feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to take up space in their own lives.
Dare’s approach to therapy is both deep and practical, blending Internal Family Systems (IFS), body-based healing, and liberation psychology. She creates a compassionate and collaborative space where clients can explore the parts of themselves that feel overworked, unseen, or emotionally stuck. Her work is not about “fixing” clients but about helping them unburden old survival patterns and reclaim the peace and balance they deserve.
With years of experience in hospital settings, community mental health, and private practice, Dare brings a holistic and trauma-informed lens to her work. She is deeply committed to helping clients reconnect with their inner wisdom, explore generational patterns, and move toward healing with greater self-trust.
Dare offers virtual therapy for clients based in Maryland and is currently accepting new clients for telehealth sessions. If you’re ready to move from survival mode into a life that feels whole, she welcomes you to reach out.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 6 years
University of Maryland Medical Systems, Social Worker, 2024 - Present
Urban Institute of Mental Health, Advanced Clinician, 2022 - 2024
Foundation Schools of Montgomery County, Program Therapist, 2021 - 2023
Valley Youth House, Program Supervisor, 2019 - 2021
Creative Health Services, Outpatient Therapist, 2019 - 2021
Chester County Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Family Preservation Caseworker, 2017 - 2018
Temple University, Master of Social Work, 2019
Millersville University of PA, Bachelor of Social Work, 2017
Licensure
Maryland: 26958 - Washington DC: LC200003850Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms
Self-doubt - Exploring how self-doubt shows up in one’s life and the origins of this self-doubt; training oneself in self-esteem and confidence
Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness to draw together how the body feels physically and how the mind feels mentally; healing both physically and mentally
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
- Loveland Therapy Fund Clients
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna (in-network in MD, DC)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in MD, DC)
- Carelon (in-network in MD, DC)
- Cigna (in-network in MD, DC)
- Evernorth (in-network in MD, DC)
- Kaiser (in-network in DC)
- Optum (in-network in MD)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$175 (55min)