Karima Nero-Woodfork, LICSW

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. As your Therapist Karima will be easily approachable, calming to interact with, insightful, highly experienced and well versed on various subject matters, non-judgmental, compassionate, and warm in her delivery to clients. Karima is prepared to work with you on the journey towards your desired destinations. Karima finds the most exciting part of this telehealth platform is the convenience of merging technology with clinical theory and training, which equals total convenience for you. No need to commute or leave the safety/comfort of your home. Karima's Social Work philosophy is based on the premise that all people deserve mutual opportunities and respect. The most vulnerable client’s voices should be heard, understood, and connected with viable resources to maintain and increase hope for the future.