Zola Counseling Solutions, PLLC

03/12/2026

Meet the clinicians of Team Zola 🧡💜 compassionate therapists committed to creating a space where you can show up fully, do the work, and feel genuinely supported every step of the way.

🟣 Cianne Drummond is the newest therapist on our team, accepting clients in Maryland for virtual and in-person appointments. She specializes in working with LGBTQIA+, Gender Identity, ADHD, Trauma and couples work.
🟠Asia Rodriquez is licensed to see clients in DC, MD, VA and Puerto Rico and works with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and life adjustments.
🟣Alex Earley sees clients in Washington DC virtually and offers affirming support around LGBTQ+ experiences, anxiety, and life transitions.
🟠Samantha Kendall is licensed in Maryland and passionate about supporting individuals and couples through perinatal mental health, parenting, and relationship growth.

Interested in working with one of our therapists? Visit the link in our bio or our website www.zola-counseling.com/contact to schedule a 15-minute phone consultation to get started!

03/11/2026

Before you push through.
Before you say yes again.
Before you ignore what your body is trying to tell you.

Pause and ask yourself that question.

Not what’s the most productive thing.
Not what will make everyone else comfortable.
Not what looks good on paper.

What is the kindest thing you can do for you today?

Sometimes it’s rest.
Sometimes it’s a boundary.
Sometimes it’s sending the hard text.
Sometimes it’s doing nothing at all.

Kindness toward yourself isn’t indulgent, it's a necessity.

03/08/2026

You are not required to tolerate disrespect.
You are not required to be happy 24/7.
You are not required to run yourself into the ground to prove you care.
And you are not weak for needing support.

Boundaries aren’t selfish. Rest isn’t lazy. Asking for help isn’t failure.

Some people will try to make you feel guilty for protecting your peace, especially if they benefited from you overextending yourself. That doesn’t mean you’re wrong. It means you’re growing.

Taking care of yourself is not a betrayal of anyone else. It’s accountability to your own well-being.

You don’t have to fake strength. Real strength looks like honesty, limits, and choosing yourself when it matters. 💜 🧡

03/05/2026

We hear “fight or flight” all the time. But trauma can show up in four main ways: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Patterns your body learned to try to keep you safe.

1️⃣ Fight can look like being on edge, easily irritated, or feeling like you always have to defend yourself.
2️⃣ Flight can look like staying busy, avoiding hard conversations, or always needing to “handle it” on your own.
3️⃣ Freeze can feel like shutting down, going numb, or not knowing what to say when things get intense.
4️⃣ Fawn can look like overextending yourself, keeping the peace at your own expense, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s feelings.

Keep in mind that it doesn’t look the same for everyone. Your nervous system responds based on what you’ve lived through. There’s no one-size-fits-all version of trauma.

If any of this resonates, you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Working with a trauma-informed therapist can help you understand your patterns and build new ones that feel safer and more aligned.

Book a consultation through the link in our bio when you’re ready. 💜 🧡

03/04/2026

This world is already harsh, sis, you don’t need to join in. Your inner voice matters way more than you think and really shapes your resilience and willingness to keep showing up.

Being kind to yourself isn't just about saying affirmations or living in toxic positivity and acting like nothing bad is happening around you. It’s creating the safety you need to grow. It’s how you recover after setbacks, take healthy risks, and stay grounded when things feel heavy.

You deserve compassion from yourself, regardless of if you get it from anyone else 💜 🧡

03/01/2026

We're accepting new clients! ✨
Two of our Therapists are ready to support you on your healing journey.
Cianne Drummond is licensed in Maryland and specializes in working with LGBTQIA+, Trauma and Neurodivergence. She's available for virtual and in-person appointments in Silver Spring.

Asia Rodriquez is licensed in DC, MD, VA and Puerto Rico and specializes in working with trauma, anxiety, women's issues and perinatal mental health. She's available for virtual appointments.

If you've been thinking about starting therapy, now is the time. Visit our website or tap the link in our bio to schedule a consultation call. Let's see if we're the right fit for you. 💜 🧡

12/16/2025

Marriage & Family Therapist Samantha Kendall shares a simple postpartum connection ritual: five minutes of appreciation, five minutes of sharing needs, and five minutes of gentle affection. These small, intentional moments can make a meaningful difference in rebuilding closeness and emotional connection after baby.
✨ Visit the link in our bio to check out more insightful tips from Samantha and Team Zola!

12/08/2025

Meet Cianne, our newest therapist at Zola 💜🧡 She brings a warm, affirming, trauma-informed approach to supporting adults, LGBTQIA+ clients, people of color, neurodivergent individuals, and those navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions.
Cianne is now accepting new clients. Book a free 15-minute phone consultation using the link in our bio to see if she’s the right fit for you. Your healing journey can start today.

11/19/2025

Becoming parents changes everything—including how we connect.⁠
When sleepless nights, shifting roles, and endless to-dos add up, even small misunderstandings can feel huge.⁠
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Join Asia Rodriquez & Samantha Kendall for the next Communication & Connection After Baby webinar designed for new parents and couples learning to navigate stress together.⁠
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🗓 Thursday, November 20th⁠
⏰ 7pm ET / 8pm AST⁠
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You’ll learn to:⁠
✨ Recognize how stress shapes your communication⁠
✨ Express needs with compassion—not conflict⁠
✨ Listen with empathy, even when emotions run high⁠
✨ Build healthy patterns that bring you closer⁠
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Missed the first session? Catch the replay using the link in our bio. 🎥⁠
➡️ Register now to start reconnecting under pressure. It's Free!

11/05/2025

Becoming parents changes everything—including how we connect.
When sleepless nights, shifting roles, and endless to-dos add up, even small misunderstandings can feel huge.

Join Asia Rodriquez & Samantha Kendall for the next Communication & Connection After Baby webinar designed for new parents and couples learning to navigate stress together.

🗓 Thursday, November 20th
⏰ 7pm ET / 8pm AST

You’ll learn to:
✨ Recognize how stress shapes your communication
✨ Express needs with compassion—not conflict
✨ Listen with empathy, even when emotions run high
✨ Build healthy patterns that bring you closer

Missed the first session? Catch the replay using the link in our bio. 🎥
➡️ Register now to start reconnecting under pressure. https://www.crowdcast.io/c/couples-communication

10/29/2025

Happening at 7! Join us using this link: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/connected-after-baby?fbclid=PARlRTSANveCpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwvwozppVnriMoaG12xTsZb2KXo-QuUBbFeIDK9rfKKF0Uw4vj0c29BXBu8x_aem_WHse1x23zUdiAeeGkHBg-w

💡 New Webinar Series: Communication & Connection After Baby 💡

Becoming parents changes everything, including your relationship. Between sleepless nights, new responsibilities, and shifting roles, it’s easy to feel distant from your partner.

Join our therapists for a free monthly webinar series designed to help couples:
✨ Rebuild emotional closeness
✨ Communicate effectively under stress
✨ Redefine intimacy beyond the physical
✨ Practice patience and empathy in parenting

📅 First session: Finding Each Other Again: Rebuilding Emotional Connection After Baby on October 29th

🔗 You can register for free now using the link in our bio.

Because thriving as parents starts with thriving as partners. 💕

10/21/2025

Meet the heart of Team Zola 🧡💜 therapists dedicated to walking alongside you through life’s challenges and helping you feel seen, supported, and understood.
🟠Asia Rodriquez is now welcoming new clients in Puerto Rico and works with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and life adjustments.
🟣Alex Earley is accepting new clients in Washington, D.C. and offers affirming support around LGBTQ+ experiences, anxiety, and life transitions.
🟠Samantha Kendall is licensed in Maryland and passionate about supporting individuals and couples through perinatal mental health, parenting, and relationship growth.

✨Asia and Samantha are also hosting a special webinar, “Finding Each Other Again: Rebuilding Emotionally After Baby,” on October 29th — a heartfelt space for new parents to reconnect and strengthen their bond. Use the link in our bio to register.