Meet The Team
Meet the team.
Clinical Therapists
Dr. Deondra Smith
Licensed (Clinical) Psychologist
Dr. Deondra Smith has extensive experience in working with young children, adolescents and adults. She believes that every client, despite age, deserves to be respected, heard and understood. Within her experience in both school-based settings and outpatient settings, Dr. Smith has provided consultation to school personnel, parents and therapeutic staff about early identification and treatment of academic and behavioral concerns in young children. As a psychologist that provides both therapeutic services and psychological evaluations, Dr. Smith integrates a systemic approach into her service delivery and overall treatment approach. She recognizes the importance of the various systems that make up an individual’s life such as, but not limited to, family and school systems.
As a native of The Bahamas, Dr. Smith has provided psychological assessments and therapeutic treatment to children and adolescents of The Bahamas, and strongly believes in the consideration of culture in analysis and interpretation of test results. She earned her PsyD (Doctorate) in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology (ASPP) at Argosy University located in Arlington, Virginia. She also obtained her master’s degree from ASPP, and dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Science and Ethnic Studies from Albion College in Albion, Michigan.
Dr. Smith is a private provider for the Maryland Department of Disability Services. To learn more about her role with DDS, please click here (here’s the link you can connect: https://
Insurances accepted: BCBS/Carefirst, Tricare, Aetna, out-of-network
Psychotherapist Andy Moxey is a Licensed Therapist in the State of Maryland. He holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, and a bachelor’s degree in Theology-ministerial leadership and counseling from the Caribbean Nazarene College located in Trinidad & Tobago. Andy has experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults in various outpatient mental health roles. He has experience in individual, group, and family counseling that centers around mood disorders (depression, anxiety), ADHD, ADD, ODD, and conduct disorder.
Andy believes that people are resilient and takes a collaborative approach to help individuals recognize their capacity to understand and overcome challenges in their lives as a life-skill. As a therapist, he relies on a system approach in his practice as much as he does on an eclectic approach to guide his service delivery and treatment process of understanding his clients, their challenges, and developing solutions. Andy is a strong proponent of cognitive-behavioral therapy and person-centered psychotherapy.
Areas of Expertise:
- Individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for clients coping with depression, anxiety, bipolar, negative thinking and behaving, etc.
- Behavior modification for ADHD, ADD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Conduct Disorder clients
Insurances accepted: BCBS/Carefirst
Andy Moxey
LMSW
Mohamed Alhedai
LMSW
Mohamed Alhedai is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker in the state of Maryland. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Howard University. Mohamed is experienced working with adolescents, adults, and families, working within the school setting and various mental health agencies.
Mohamed uses a collaborative approach and believes people have the strength and resilience to make the necessary changes to improve their quality of life. Mohamed believes every client deserves to be valued, respected and understood.
Area of Expertise
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for clients coping with depression, anxiety, stress and grief
- Individual therapy with adolescents, adults, and families
- Adolescent behavioral challenges such as ADHD/ADD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Insurances accepted: BCBS/Carefirst
Whenever life’s challenges get to be overwhelming, it is ok to ask for help. I believe that we all possess inner strength and resilience that once channeled, can improve our lives in a positive way. I utilize a strengths-based and collaborative approach to assist others in recognizing challenges and formulating plans to overcome them. I am a Certified Grief Informed Professional and experienced in working with a diverse population of individuals to help them navigate complex issues such as: anxiety, depression, lack of assertiveness skills, low self-esteem, negative thinking and behaving, stress management, and grief and loss.
I hold a master’s degree in social work and enjoy motivating and inspiring others to being the best version of themselves. I am also a self-published author of a book about Grief and Loss titled: Unbelievable Grief: Incredible Grace.
Insurances accepted: BCBS/Carefirst
Carrie Boone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Adriana Espinoza
LMSW
Adriana, a Latina New Jersey transplant, moved to Maryland nearly a decade ago with her husband, children, and Great Dane. As a Certified Suicide Bereavement Clinician, she specializes in grief and trauma counseling. Adriana enjoys teaching classes and workshops that help individuals cope with various types of losses—both physical and ambiguous. Her experience extends to working with foster youth, first responders, and trauma survivors in her community. She provides services to children, young adults transitioning to independence, and adults of all ages. With both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work, focusing on child abuse and neglect, Adriana has been practicing in the field for seven years. Currently licensed as an LMSW, she is actively pursuing her LCSW-C license.
Insurances accepted: BCBS/Carefirst
Ayrricka Street is a Psychological Associate at Breakthrough Therapeutic Concepts, bringing a wealth of education and experience to her role. She holds two Master’s degrees: one in Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology from Grand Canyon University, and another in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School, Washington DC.
With a diverse background working with children, adults, and families in both educational and private practice settings, Ayrricka employs a client-centered approach. She has a particular interest in play therapy, believing that play is a child’s natural language and can be used to foster optimal development.
In her role at Breakthrough Therapeutic Concepts, Ayrricka wears many hats. She works alongside licensed psychologists to administer and score psychological tests and assessments, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive evaluations. Ayrricka is also responsible for collecting and organizing assessment data, maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy throughout the process. Her keen eye for detail comes into play when she assists in preparing detailed psychological reports based on assessment findings.
As a team player, Ayrricka collaborates closely with licensed psychologists and other team members to ensure comprehensive client care.
Insurances accepted: BCBS/Carefirst
