
Germaine “Gigi” Ajavon
PhD (non-clinical), NCC, LCPC, CMHIMP, CMC-1, CCATP
Clinical Director · Licensed Psychotherapist & Life Coach · she/her/they
Pronouns she/her/hers/they. I am Gigi, a licensed psychotherapist and a holistic-based provider who meets the client where he/she/Ze/they is/are presently in life. I am respectful and understanding of mental health, culture, lifestyle, identity, and substance abuse that may contribute to the client(s) presenting issues. I approach client(s) with a nonjudgmental and compassionate worldview. With a multicultural background, I am able to accommodate the lifestyle and varied cultural (from socioeconomic status, ethnicity, racial identification, sexual orientation, religion, to disabilities) and linguistic background of clients. I am well-versed in herbology, holistic practices and lifestyle, world religions, and nutrition. I am also an educator, teaching Counseling Strategies at Stevenson University for the Counseling & Human Services Department. I enjoy reading, writing, traveling, and researching ways that individuals and families can improve mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Experience
I'm a licensed therapist + Certified Life Coach
I believe in providing a calming therapeutic environment, and if the client prefers, I can include natural oils, aromatherapy, and meditation/instrumental sounds. In working with children, I am willing to speak privately with children to help build their comfort level while taking the parents into consideration in building the therapeutic relationship. Also included are a variety of activities and play therapy-based techniques to help children and adolescents express themselves.
Qualifications
Related to the mental health field, I have a Bachelor’s degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Human Services with a minor in Psychology from Stevenson University, class of 2013. I also have a Master’s Degree, with honors, in School Counseling from Loyola University Maryland, class of 2015. I have an ABD from NorthCentral University in psychology: LGBTQ Studies. I have my LCPC: LC6984 since 2018.
- 10 years of providing mental health services
- 14 years working with students (teaching, providing mental health services: middle school-master program)
- 14 years working with adults with mood and thought disorder
- 7 years actively practicing holistic practices & nutrition, as well as life coaching
- Fluent in French and Conversational Spanish
- Certified Mental Health Nutrition & Integrative Medicine Provider
- Certified Mindfulness Informed Provider
- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
- Board-Approved Supervisor for LGs and NPs
Insurance & payment
Aetna · BlueCross BlueShield · CareFirst · Cigna / Evernorth · Johns Hopkins Healthcare · Magellan · Medicaid & Medicare · United Healthcare · Self-pay





