Kathleen Mahony is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), board certified and licensed across multiple states including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, and Delaware. With extensive experience in both non-profit outpatient mental health clinics and private practice, Kathleen specializes in supporting teens and adults through various challenges. Her primary focus includes addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, and life transitions, particularly for high school students and adults navigating significant changes. Kathleen believes in the importance of a strong client-therapist partnership, crucial for facilitating change and healing. She employs a variety of clinical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Person-Centered approaches, ensuring that each client's unique needs are met. With a warm and compassionate approach, Kathleen is committed to helping individuals and families discover their strengths and reach their therapeutic goals.

Alena Alsruhe, LCPC, is a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate various life challenges. With her belief in hope and personal transformation, she creates a trusting relationship with her clients, encouraging them during their unique journeys. A graduate of the McDaniel College Masters Program in Counseling, Alena brings over 14 years of experience, including 7 years in clinical counseling and school settings. She is skilled in working with a diverse range of clients aged 18 and older. Alena employs a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of the heart, mind, body, and soul. Additionally, her background as a strength coach for more than 12 years enables her to guide clients on nutrition, exercise, and weight loss as part of therapeutic interventions. As a Certified EMDR therapist, she specializes in trauma work, incorporating various modalities such as trauma-focused therapy and motivational interviewing. Alena also offers counseling from a Biblical perspective, integrating principles of love, grace, and truth. As a facilitator with New Life Ministries, she actively participates in finding freedom, RESTORE, and marriage conferences while continuing her education under Dr. Cloud and Townsend and training as a Brain Health Coach under Dr. Amen. Alena looks forward to supporting individuals on their paths to healing and empowerment.

Karen Ann Harvis, MS, RN, CS-P, is a passionate therapist with over 30 years of experience in the field. Her dedication to helping others is evident in her decision to return to therapy after retirement. Karen specializes in working with adults, including those over 65 years old, drawing on her extensive experience with elderly clients. As a Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist, she possesses a unique ability to recognize when symptoms of depression or anxiety may be coupled with underlying medical issues. Karen’s approach integrates various therapy modalities, including Coaching, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, and Person-Centered therapy. Her commitment to enhancing the lives of her clients shines through as she guides them on their journey toward better mental health.

Alicia Bitzel is a dedicated counselor (LCPC) with a passion for working with teenagers and young adults, as well as individuals navigating life transitions. She is committed to helping people overcome their challenges and emerge stronger on the other side. Alicia understands that unexpected events can arise in anyone's life, and she believes that everyone can benefit from engaging with a compassionate and unbiased professional in a therapeutic setting. Her emphasis is on cultivating a trusting relationship with her clients while providing a safe space for personal growth. With 9 years of experience, Alicia tailors her techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual, utilizing a strengths-based, eclectic treatment modality that reflects who they are and what they are going through.

Brittany Brown is often described by her clients as passionate, motivating, and dedicated to their well-being. As a counselor and licensed clinical professional, she strives to foster an environment where individuals feel comfortable, accepted, and free to express themselves without fear of judgment. Brittany meets her clients where they are in their lives and collaborates with them to achieve their goals, believing that a strong and genuine therapeutic relationship can empower clients to reach their fullest potential. Her therapeutic approach blends person-centered therapy, strengths-based therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) techniques. Brittany has a wealth of experience working with adults dealing with substance use disorders. While she enjoys working with adults of all ages, she specializes in guiding teens and young adults through the challenges of this transitional life phase. Understanding the significant role of family dynamics in an individual's journey, she also incorporates family sessions when clinically appropriate.

Amanda Burrill, MS, LGPC, is a compassionate counselor committed to fostering growth and healing in her clients. She believes in the importance of open communication between therapist and client, ensuring that her clients feel truly heard and understood while nurturing their mind, body, and soul. With a specialized focus on anxiety and OCD treatment, Amanda's expertise is complemented by her graduate school research on adolescence and trauma. Her practice provides a safe and secure space where clients can explore and address the obstacles that may hinder them from becoming their best selves. Amanda is dedicated to supporting her clients through various life challenges, helping them cultivate resilience and well-being.

Meredith Callis is a compassionate counselor and LCPC whose therapeutic approach centers on cognitive and behavioral techniques, often integrating play therapy to engage with children effectively. Known for her use of humor and a practical down-to-earth style, Meredith is dedicated to empowering her clients to tap into their inner resiliency. By fostering the development of essential skills, she assists her clients in navigating the change process, ultimately leading them toward more fulfilling and successful lives. With a specialization in trauma, loss, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, socialization, anxiety, mood fluctuations, life transitions, stress management, and ADHD, she finds particular joy in working with young adults aged 19-36. Through her guidance, clients can expect to develop new perspectives that encourage personal growth and resilience.

Dorothy Carpenter, LCPC, is a compassionate and dedicated therapist whose extensive experience spans working with preteens, adolescents, and adults facing a myriad of mental health challenges. Her expertise includes addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, marital and premarital concerns, and navigating difficult life transitions, including grief and bereavement. Dorothy creates a supportive environment for couples through her marital counseling services, and her background in assisting caregivers of loved ones with serious health conditions is invaluable. Having spent time in non-public special education settings, group homes for at-risk youth, and outpatient centers, she offers insight into both mental health and addiction challenges. Employing a strengths-based approach in her practice, she skillfully utilizes Adlerian and Person-Centered therapeutic techniques to foster a non-judgmental atmosphere. By integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods, she empowers her clients to reshape their perspectives on life’s challenges. Dorothy values the opportunity to engage with clients at any stage of their journey towards change, with particular specialties in treating depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, caregiver stress, and clients on the autism spectrum.

Carol Carr-meinecke, an experienced LCPC and counselor, welcomes clients into her comforting private counseling practice with warmth and understanding. With many years dedicated to helping individuals achieve their goals, she provides essential support and guidance for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Carol is particularly adept at assisting clients grappling with major mental illnesses and has a specialization in treating insomnia. Her mission is to empower people to live their best lives through effective therapeutic interventions. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she focuses on transforming distorted thought patterns that hinder positive, lasting change. With a certificate in Trauma Counseling and a passion for mental wellness, Carol is committed to helping her clients find the path to healing and growth.

Farrah Cordero-Sanchez is a licensed clinical professional counselor who has been serving as a clinician since 2008. With extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples, both military and civilian, she emphasizes a strengths-based approach in her therapeutic practice. Farrah skillfully employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and hypnosis during sessions, ensuring a personalized experience for each client. She is dedicated to listening, providing support, teaching valuable skills, and encouraging clients to confront challenges head-on. Passionate about aiding adults dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, loss, and relationship issues, Farrah offers telehealth services exclusively via video and phone, with availability for early morning, evening, and Saturday appointments. Having personally navigated through difficult transitions and emotional struggles, she understands the importance of doing the work necessary to overcome obstacles. Taking the first step toward seeking help is a significant achievement, and Farrah is just a phone call or video session away, ready to assist clients on their journey to healing.

Emma Davis, LCPC, understands that therapy is not a solo mission; it's a meaningful relationship grounded in trust and empathy. She works alongside clients to uncover their goals and empowers them to initiate positive changes in their lives. Emma believes in a collaborative, strength-based approach, drawing on extensive expertise in various evidence-based therapies such as mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and art and play therapy. Her mission is to meet individuals where they are, guiding them towards where they aspire to be. Emma specializes in supporting a diverse range of populations, including children, teens, adults, and elders, with an array of challenges from anxiety, self-esteem, and family conflict to coping skills and life transitions.

Carla Earl Trump, LCSW-C, is a dedicated holistic therapist and clinical supervisor specializing in the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. She works with a diverse clientele, including children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Carla's ideal client is one who is prepared to engage in personal growth and healing through open dialogue and genuine exploration of their challenges. Her practice encompasses family systems therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy, demonstrating her eclectic approach to emotional and psychological well-being. With extensive experience in school environments, domestic violence scenarios, and therapeutic foster care programs, she adeptly addresses issues such as relationship dynamics, family conflict, behavioral issues, and life transitions. Carla is known among her clients and colleagues for her authenticity, empathy, and professionalism, making her an approachable figure in the therapeutic landscape. She also provides necessary billing statements to facilitate client reimbursements for out-of-network payments, ensuring that her clients have access to the services they need.

Josh Foster, LCPC, understands that life can sometimes feel like a poorly scripted movie with disappointing endings. Many people arrive at his practice believing their life's story should resemble the fairytale of Hallmark Christmas movies, yet often find themselves stuck replaying narratives that leave them feeling exhausted and unfulfilled. The roles they’ve been assigned - whether it’s the loving partner, the overwhelmed professional, or the unwavering friend - can create an overwhelming sense of pressure, with little room left for personal desires and well-being. Josh empathizes with the frustrations that come from trying to fulfill these expectations, often at the cost of one’s own happiness. He believes in the potential for transformation and the power of narrative therapy, guiding clients through the intricacies of trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. Together, they will explore the deeper meanings behind those feelings of entrapment in roles that feel mismatched and work towards creating a new, hopeful ending. With a compassionate and individualized approach, Josh fosters a therapeutic environment that encourages self-discovery and healing, empowering individuals to reclaim their stories and find genuine happiness.