Ayanna Hatcher, MD, LCPC - Therapist in Maryland

Ayanna Hatcher works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, family challenges, and LGBT-related concerns.

01About Ayanna

Ayanna Hatcher works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, family challenges, and LGBT-related concerns. Ayanna uses simple, embodied practices to help people get more present in their bodies and manage overwhelming feelings. Ayanna holds MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, and brings three years of clinical experience in Maryland.

Ayanna welcomes straightforward, practical work. Sessions include gentle sensory exercises, guided breath work, and short experiential practices.

Background and approach

These are used to help people notice their body’s signals, calm the nervous system, and make clearer choices in relationships and daily life. The approach leans on empowerment and anti-oppressive values. Ayanna centers each person’s own wisdom and preferred pace.

Reflection and small experiments between sessions are commonly suggested to build skills steadily. Work in sessions often blends talk with hands-on activities. Clients may do grounding practices, imagery, or creative tasks that feel right for them.

The aim is to leave each meeting with one or two doable steps to practice. Ayanna focuses on creating an accepting, heart-centered space for exploration. People who feel marginalized or who are navigating identity and relationship questions may find this style especially approachable.

Practical tools and steady support are the main goals.

02Credentials

LCPC (Maryland): License LC14539 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1083343149 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ayanna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief

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04Online support

Embodied and Experiential Approaches for Online Care

Ayanna uses evidence-based, body-focused techniques that bring awareness to physical sensations and breath. These practices help people notice stress reactions early and learn simple ways to calm their nervous system, which can reduce anxiety and make daily demands easier to face.

Creative embodiment work is another approach used in sessions. This involves guided imagery, sensory activation, and small experiential exercises that invite new perspectives on relationships, grief, and identity. These techniques aim to help people try things in-session and see what feels useful in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ayanna will work with each person to identify goals, test methods, and adjust techniques based on what feels most helpful. Together they decide which practices to keep, adapt, or pause as progress unfolds.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for guided exercises and real-time feedback, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, short reflections, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Ayanna support?

Ayanna works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family issues, and LGBT-related concerns. Sessions focus on helping people feel more grounded and able to cope.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style blends talk with experiential and body-based exercises. Sessions use gentle sensory activation, breath work, and creative practices to build practical skills.

What is Ayanna's background?

Ayanna has three years of clinical experience and frames work around empowerment and anti-oppressive care. The emphasis is on helping people reconnect to their bodies and values.

Where is Ayanna located and what credentials are held?

Ayanna practices in Maryland and lists MD and LCPC as credentials. The LCPC designation indicates a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This allows for flexible ways to connect depending on need and schedule.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is shown during the sign-up process.

How do I begin working with Ayanna?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The matching step connects your needs to the best-fit therapist.

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