Dr. Elizabeth Nyang, Ed.D, M.A., LCPC, is the founder of Today’s Family and a licensed mental health counselor. She received her MA in Counseling from Seton Hall University and received a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. She leads workshops on self-exploration, self-esteem, journaling and other issues related to women with a special interest in leading spiritual workshops for women.  She also teaches life and job skills to at-risk youth for nonprofit organizations.  She has traveled to Costa Rica 5 times to study Spanish and is interested in developing workshops for minority women. She is an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University and has a private practice with offices in Rockville and Silver Spring.

Smil Soria, BA, Law, is an administrative assistant at Today's Family. She is responsible for attending meetings in the community, managing the filing system, and has a major role in the establishment of the support group for Hispanic parents. She has a BA degree in law from the University of San Antonio Abad in Cusco Peru. Mrs. Soria also did post graduate studies in law at the University of San Antonio Abad. She came to the United States in 2001 and she is very passionate about helping others. She is fluent in English and Spanish and understands the problems Spanish speakers and new immigrants have seeking services in the community. Her 5 year old daughter (soon to be 6) and 3 year old son keep her very active and busy. When she has free time, she enjoys reading and going to the movies.

Interns and Externs, We are very fortunate to have a staff of 2 interns and 2 externs available to work with our clients in need of individual and group counseling sessions and facilitators for supposr groups.