Episode Details

Ramla Aden, LPC, CAC II, is the founder of Kaltum Counseling & Recovery, PLLC. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and Washington, DC, and a Certified Addiction Counselor Level II in Washington, DC, with over a decade of experience in mental health and substance use treatment.

Since 2012, Ramla has supported individuals, adolescents, adults, and couples across group homes, intensive outpatient programs, community based services, and private practice. Her work includes helping clients manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, substance use concerns, and complex mental health needs.

Ramla earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Communication, from George Mason University, and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University.

Kaltum Counseling & Recovery is named in honor of Ramla’s late mother, a woman remembered for her compassion, dignity, and strength. Through her practice, Ramla provides culturally responsive, client centered therapy in a safe and supportive space where clients can heal, grow, and feel empowered.

In this episode…

Many families believe mental health support is only necessary during a crisis, but what if that belief is actually preventing healing and growth? From communication breakdowns to unresolved grief and anxiety, some of the most damaging patterns develop long before anyone realizes there is a problem. How can families recognize these challenges before they become overwhelming?

Ramla shares why therapy should be viewed as a proactive tool rather than a last resort. She discusses the connection between anxiety, grief, addiction, and major life transitions, while explaining why so many people struggle to seek help. The conversation also explores relationship challenges, cultural influences on mental health, and the importance of understanding family dynamics through a more compassionate lens.

In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Ramla Aden, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor, and founder of Kaltum Counseling & Recovery serving clients throughout Virginia and Washington, DC. Drawing from years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and those facing complex mental health challenges, she shares valuable insights on therapy, cultural responsiveness, grief, addiction, relationships, and emotional wellness. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being.

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