OIC Counseling Services, Inc.

OIC Counseling Services, Inc. OIC is dedicated to providing high-quality, client-centered psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. We all get hurt. Sometimes we can make it better.

Our providers use compassion and professionalism as they help clients through difficult times in an effort to bring life back in to living. If you feel emotional pain and you or your loved ones cannot seem to make it better, contact OIC. We can help.

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Often, methods of emotional suppression can be mistaken for emotional regulation. Here is how to tell the difference.

Searching for a therapist who feels like the right fit? OIC is ready to help. Tap the link in our bio to get started.

Meet Our Therapists: Emmanuel Iwuoha, LMSW Please welcome Emmanuel to OIC Counseling Services!Emmanuel is a mental healt...
02/18/2026

Meet Our Therapists: Emmanuel Iwuoha, LMSW

Please welcome Emmanuel to OIC Counseling Services!

Emmanuel is a mental health therapist with a broad educational background and a client-centered, integrative approach to care. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, a Master’s degree in Social Work, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. This multidisciplinary training allows him to understand clients not only from a clinical perspective, but also within the context of their relationships, environments, and life experiences.

Emmanuel's previous experience work in faith-based organizations, substance abuse and rehabilitation treatment programs, and outpatient mental health clinics. I have provided therapy to individuals across various age groups and socio-economic backgrounds, supporting clients through challenges related to mental health, recovery, emotional regulation, and life transitions.

In his clinical work, he utilizes an eclectic range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other evidence-based interventions. This flexible approach allows Emmanuel to meet clients where they are and collaboratively develop practical strategies for growth and healing.

A word from Emmanuel: "I am deeply passionate about my work and believe that every individual can benefit from support at different stages of life. My commitment is to helping clients build insight, resilience, and the skills needed to function at their full capacity in a supportive and respectful therapeutic environment."

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Searching for a therapist who feels like the right fit? OIC is ready to help. Tap the link in our bio to get started.

We at OIC wish you a happy and joyful holiday season!  However, the holidays can often bring up difficult feelings for m...
12/24/2025

We at OIC wish you a happy and joyful holiday season! However, the holidays can often bring up difficult feelings for many individuals. To those who are fighting silent battles this holiday season, you are not alone, and we see you.

Searching for a therapist who feels like the right fit? OIC is ready to help. Tap the link in our bio to get started.



Meet Our Therapists: Heidi Rokati, LGPC Heidi Rokati, LGPC, is a licensed mental health counselor who provides compassio...
12/18/2025

Meet Our Therapists: Heidi Rokati, LGPC
Heidi Rokati, LGPC, is a licensed mental health counselor who provides compassionate, strengths-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families. With extensive experience supporting underserved communities, Heidi is committed to offering inclusive and responsive counseling for people from all backgrounds. She specializes in working with in*******al couples, blended families, and young mothers seeking support.

Heidi uses a collaborative and goal-oriented approach to help clients set healthy boundaries, strengthen communication, improve family dynamics, and develop effective strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Her mission is to empower each client to create meaningful change and build a more fulfilling, balanced life through personalized, evidence-based therapy.

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Searching for a therapist in Maryland who feels like the right fit? OIC is ready to help. Tap the link in our bio to get started.





Searching for a therapist in Maryland with immediate openings? OIC is ready to support you. If you’re looking for mental...
12/11/2025

Searching for a therapist in Maryland with immediate openings? OIC is ready to support you. If you’re looking for mental health support and meet the criteria below, tap the link in our bio or call (410) 836-0820 to schedule your first appointment.

We’re accepting:
• BCBS
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Evernorth
• United Healthcare

Current Availability:
• Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM

Serving ages:
• 12+

*Immediate openings for qualifying clients.

Fresh Face, Same Support. Reintroducing: OIC Counseling Services! OIC is back and better than ever with some big changes...
12/03/2025

Fresh Face, Same Support. Reintroducing: OIC Counseling Services!

OIC is back and better than ever with some big changes, including:

💚 More space, more comfort – We have just expanded our downtown Bel Air Office, with new offices and two extra waiting spaces.

💙 More choices for you – With new therapists joining our team, finding a match for you will be even easier.

💚 More support online – We’re back on our socials and are so excited to share our new ventures!

We're more committed than ever to supporting our community. Follow along for your daily dose of positivity, mental health tips, and all our latest updates!




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Journal Prompt Week! If you're comfortable, comment what your biggest source of stress is. Start brainstorming some idea...
07/31/2024

Journal Prompt Week!

If you're comfortable, comment what your biggest source of stress is. Start brainstorming some ideas on how to relieve that stress so that it doesn't seem so big anymore.

With enough patience and practice, anything is possible. You got this!

Some words of encouragement from OIC! That list of things you wish to accomplish won't ever get done until you take that...
07/25/2024

Some words of encouragement from OIC!

That list of things you wish to accomplish won't ever get done until you take that first step and commit. You got this! The easiest way to stay motivated is to have a strong support system. You have friends, family, and all of us at OIC to help you reach your goals. The time is now!

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Bel Air, MD
21014

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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