Awake & Rooted Wellness & Recovery, LLC offers compassionate, trauma-informed telehealth counseling for individuals across Maryland.
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use support — meeting you where you are with care that is respectful, collaborative, and judgment-free.
Our goal is simple: to help you feel supported, understood, and empowered as you take the next step in your healing journey.
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Awake & Rooted Wellness & Recovery, LLC
Virtual Mental Health & Addiction Counseling in Maryland
ABOUT
Our Approach & Values
At Awake & Rooted Wellness & Recovery, LLC, we are dedicated to providing personalized therapy services that foster mental wellness and individual growth. Our goal is to cultivate a nurturing environment where individuals can explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.
SERVICES
What to Expect:
Your first session is a supportive intake appointment where we discuss your concerns, goals, and treatment needs. Together, we’ll determine next steps and create a plan that feels right for you.
Sessions are confidential, judgment-free, and focused on helping you feel heard and supported.
🧠 Trauma-Informed Care That Respects Your Story
Therapy grounded in safety, trust, and empowerment. We work at your pace to help process trauma, reduce emotional overwhelm, and rebuild a sense of control and stability.
💬 Anxiety & Depression Support
Support for individuals experiencing persistent anxiety, low mood, or emotional exhaustion. Therapy focuses on practical coping strategies, emotional regulation, and restoring daily functioning.
🌱 Alcohol & Substance Use Counseling
Compassionate, non-judgmental support for individuals navigating substance use challenges. Sessions focus on harm reduction, recovery goals, and long-term emotional wellness.
💻 Secure Virtual Counseling Sessions
Convenient, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions that allow you to receive care from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
“You don’t have to carry this alone. Support is available, and healing is possible.”
OUR TEAM
Meet the Heart of Awake & Rooted Wellness & Recovery
Our team brings warmth, experience, and culturally aware care to every session — supporting you through healing, growth, and life’s toughest moments.
Founder, Clinical Director & Licensed Addiction & Mental Health Therapist
Malcolm is a deeply dedicated mental health and addiction professional with a mission to help individuals rebuild their lives from the inside out. With more than a decade of hands-on experience across detox programs, MAT clinics, residential treatment, crisis intervention, youth therapy, and community mental health, Malcolm brings a rare combination of expertise, compassion, and real-world understanding to every session.
He is known for his calm energy, gentle presence, and ability to make clients feel comfortable opening up about the deepest parts of their lives. Malcolm’s approach blends trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, CBT, and solution-focused therapy — but at the core of his work is one belief: healing begins the moment someone feels truly seen.
Malcolm specializes in supporting individuals facing addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. He is passionate about breaking generational cycles, empowering men and women to find their voice, and helping clients rediscover their worth and purpose.
As the Founder and Clinical Director of Awake & Rooted Wellness & Recovery, Malcolm leads the practice with heart, intention, and vision. His goal is to create a safe, welcoming, culturally aware space where clients can heal without judgment and grow at their own pace.
“I meet you right where you are — and walk with you until you become who you’re meant to be.” — Malcolm
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Malcolm Broadnax, LCPC, LCADC
Najla Abdullah, BSW, ADT
Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Lead Addiction Counselor
Najla specializes in trauma-informed addiction counseling, women’s emotional wellness, and motivational group work. Her mission is to empower clients to heal, grow, and rediscover hope.
Najla is deeply passionate about helping individuals break cycles, heal old wounds, and rebuild the parts of themselves they thought were lost. With over six years of experience in addiction counseling, she has worked in a wide range of settings — from outpatient programs and intensive group services to crisis intervention and trauma-focused support for women and families.
Her approach is warm, direct, and deeply intentional. Najla believes every person deserves a space where they can show up exactly as they are — without judgment, pressure, or shame. She is known for her ability to make clients feel safe, understood, and genuinely valued from the very first session.
Throughout her career, Najla has supported clients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives — helping them stabilize, explore root causes, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with their purpose. She specializes in:
• Trauma-informed addiction counseling
• Women’s emotional wellness
• Motivational and empowerment-based group work
• Recovery planning and relapse-prevention support
• Rebuilding identity and self-worth
As Chief Operating Officer of Awake & Rooted Wellness & Recovery, Najla oversees day-to-day operations and supports the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed addiction services. She plays a vital role in maintaining a structured, supportive, and healing environment for both clients and staff.
“My goal is to help you feel seen, supported, and strong enough to rebuild the pieces of your life that matter most.” — Najla
TESTIMONIALS
Client Stories
Discover how Awake & Rooted Wellness & Recovery, LLC has positively impacted the lives of our clients through their inspiring stories.
David, Empowered Client
"Awake & Rooted Wellness & Recovery, LLC provided me with the support and tools I needed to overcome my challenges and find inner peace."
Charlie, Transformed Client
"I am grateful for the compassionate environment at Awake & Rooted Wellness & Recovery, LLC, which helped me grow and embark on a journey of healing."
Alex, Resilient Client
"The counseling sessions at Awake & Rooted Wellness & Recovery, LLC were transformative. I now feel more resilient and empowered than ever."
Contact
443-571-2279
