Meet the Team

Dr. Samira Paul | Founder, Olive Tree Psychology Clinic

Dr. Paul is a licensed clinical psychologist with the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in 40+ States. She is the Founder of Olive Tree Psychology Clinic, LLC, a psychology clinic providing individual, couples and family therapy located in Bethesda, Maryland. Some of her specialities include depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, and management of chronic illness including multiple sclerosis. Dr. Paul earned her doctorate in psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, led and published research during her time at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, focused on behavioral impacts on cognition in multiple sclerosis, and has helped clients in hospitals, inpatient facilities and in private clinics.

Dr. Paul loves to give back to the field and her community, and has taught classes in family therapy, adult psychopathology, cognitive psychology and neuropsychology to doctoral students, provided educational webinars to the community, and led the District of Columbia Psychological Association (DCPA), both as the first chair of the Diversity Committee, and then as President of the DCPA from 2022-2023.

She understands the importance of culture, faith, and community, and will work with her clients to create a personalized therapeutic experience tailored for their individual goals and centered on their needs. She is multilingual and offers therapy in both English and Arabic.

My approach in therapy is warm, compassionate, and deeply supportive, always centered on you; your unique story, experiences, and the challenges shaping your life. In our sessions, we gently explore what you’re facing, honoring your individual needs with care and without judgement.

Together, we work to improve your daily life and pave the way for meaningful change, creating space for lasting positive change - whether you are seeking a deeper understanding of yourself or new practical ways to deal with difficulties or gentle support in managing chronic illness. If you’ve been curious about therapy or wondering if it could help, I warmly invite you to reach out. Taking the first step can feel significant and I’m here to welcome you exactly where you are.

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Angela Abadir | MS, LCPC

Angela Abadir is a psychotherapist licensed to practice in Maryland and Virginia. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Angela began her counseling career working in hospice, supporting patients and their families through some of life’s most difficult moments. Since then, she has spent several years in private practice working with adults and couples navigating stress and anxiety, major life transitions, difficult decisions, and questions of meaning and purpose. Her areas of specialization include relationship and family conflict, burnout, grief and loss, cultural concerns, and therapy for medical and mental health professionals.

Angela’s approach is highly individualized, grounded in the belief that no two people come to therapy with the same story and no two people should receive the same therapy. Her style is perceptive, engaging, and conversational, combining careful observation with curiosity, warmth, and humor. She invites clients to see familiar problems from new angles and discover new ways forward. With an emphasis on lasting change, Angela helps clients cultivate greater well-being, deeper relationships, and a fuller, more fulfilling life.