White Marsh, MD

Counselors in White Marsh, MD

Dr. Stacy Mallare, DNP, CRNP-PMH

Practicing Since:2013 Dr. Stacy Mallare is a doctorally-prepared, nationally board-certified family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner providing medication management and supportive talk therapies to children, adolescents and adults. The conditions she commonly treats include depression and anxiety, as well as obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD),…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Medication Management, Miscarriages, OCD, OCD & Skin Picking, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Dr. Wendy Hannon, DNP, CRNP-PMH

Practicing Since:2004 Wendy collaborates with clients of all ages to foster a trustworthy and supportive environment that promotes emotional well-being and healing. She employs nonpharmacologic therapies, and medications, when necessary, to help clients improve or maintain their mental health. Alongside medication management, Wendy frequently integrates…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disabilities, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Medication Management, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Amber McVey, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2019 Clients can expect that Amber will provide a warm and supportive atmosphere where their concerns are met with empathy and understanding.  She prioritizes creating a safe space where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves without judgement. She integrates a person-centered approach, ensuring that…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma

Kaitlyn Maynard, Intern

Practicing Since: 2024 Kaitlyn is a person-centered intern which means you can guarantee that treatment plans and services are catered to the client’s goals.  She understands that therapy is not one size fits all and will work to create an environment that works for each…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disabilities, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma, Workplace Issues

Keisha Young, Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Practicing Since: 2024 Keisha aims to create a safe and comfortable atmosphere for her clients by being transparent and nonjudgemental. She believes a strong, trustworthy client/therapist relationship is key to successful treatment outcomes. For this reason, Keisha specializes in a person-centered approach; allowing individuals in…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disabilities, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma, Workplace Issues

Dr. Robert Ciaverelli, M.D., Psychiatrist

Practicing Since: 1984 Dr. Ciaverelli has decades of experience in psychiatric practice, treating conditions from mood disorders to psychotic disorders. For 5 years, Dr. Ciaverelli was the Behavioral Health Medical Director for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, where he oversaw all mental health-related medical decisions, medical staff,…

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Trauma

Josefina Reign, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2019 Josefina is a Licensed Social Worker who takes a holistic approach to working with her clients. She understands that improving each client’s wellbeing is about helping them to create a more balanced life. When working with clients she considers each client’s emotional,…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, OCD, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma

Nicole Gorzovalitis, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2020 Nicole believes that mental health plays an important role in our daily lives. She provides a judgement free zone and safe space for people of all different backgrounds to be heard and respected. Using a wide array of treatment modalities best fit…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Schizophrenia, Self-Harm

Nicholas Wesley, MA, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2022 Clients of Nicholas can expect a warm, safe, comfortable, and supportive environment where they can feel free to be themselves. He enjoys working alongside clients to select the best treatment approach for them to meet their goals. At times, difficult and/or sensitive…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disabilities, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma, Workplace Issues

Mitchell “Mitch” Oakes, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2020 Having a strong desire to help people with their mental health struggles, stemming from experiences both personally and with loved ones, Mitch works to instill hope that life can improve and believes mental health requires daily attention. Mitch has practiced as a…

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, OCD, Oncology, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Kimberlee Parsons, LGPC, NCC

Practicing Since: 2022 Kimberlee strives to create and maintain a warm, safe, non-judgmental, caring, and collaborative atmosphere during counseling sessions. She works with clients to create goals that are important to them, and she helps them use tools and resources to establish the autonomy and…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Sarah Bougher, MTS, LGPC

Practicing Since: 1998 Sarah believes therapy helps us to learn healthy thoughts, express our true feelings, and adapt to new, positive behaviors in our work, family, and significant relationships. It can help us determine who is safe in our lives and who needs to be…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self Esteem, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Workplace Issues

Evan Darling, MS, LGPC

Practicing Since: 1999 Mental health is not the absence of problems but, having direction in life, meaningful work, satisfying relationships and something you are passionate about. Evan strives to create an environment where clients have space to share what they are feeling and are supported…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Anxiety/Panic, Codependency, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse

James Howard, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2020 Clients can expect to be the center of attention, experience a nonjudgmental atmosphere, and have an open dialogue. James provides care with understanding, heart, and positive regard. He encourages those who feel outside influences are colliding with ones own rights and beliefs…

Issues Served: Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Addiction, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Gelisa Lewis, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 2014 Gelisa’s desire is to empower her clients, so they can then empower themselves. Her goal in practice is to empower her clients to restore balance in their lives to combat depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues or trauma. Her background is in individual,…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Gender Identity Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disabilities, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma

Jason Holmes, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2016 Jason believes that it is important for everyone to know that they matter, and he strives to make every client who walks through the door know this and feel comfortable from the outset. While the content of what is discussed and the…

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Chronic Illness/Pain, Depression, Divorce, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, OCD, Oncology, Self Esteem, Workplace Issues

Nikole Jones, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 2011 Nikole has a passion for helping others navigate through life’s difficulties. She aims to facilitate change in her clients’ lives through creative exploration, deep discovery, and transformational insight. She believes in meeting her clients where they are and providing a safe environment…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Matthew Piercey, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2007 Matthew has had specific training and experience in Human Growth and Development, Developmental Psychology, Human Memory and Learning, and Diversity Issues in Psychology.  He has sought out additional knowledge and experience in Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, EMDR, Relaxation Strategies, and Anger Management. Matthew has…

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, PTSD, Self Esteem, Trauma

Lindsay Kuhl, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2020 Lindsay’s goal is to provide a safe environment for individuals and couples to share their stories and experiences as well as their challenges. She believes the counselor-client relationship is critical when it comes to successful therapy. Lindsay uses a lot of cognitive-behavioral…

Issues Served: Abortion, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Workplace Issues

Joan Jones, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 1977 Joan develops a therapeutic relationship with her clients by meeting them where they are at any given point in time. She uses an eclectic approach to therapy. She does not attempt to make the patient fit into any specific therapeutic process. Joan…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, Oncology, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma

Renita Somerville, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 1990 Renita Somerville is a Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Hampton University. She has over 25 years experience working with individuals and…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, Oncology, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sleep Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Charlene Briddell, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2006 Charlene promotes holistic therapy by incorporating various positive approaches. She focuses on a patient-centered view and an Adlerian approach. Adlerian psychotherapy is a humanistic and goal-oriented therapy. It highlights the individual’s goals towards success, a connectedness with others and their contributions to…

Issues Served: Anxiety/Panic, Career Counseling, Codependency, Divorce, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Workplace Issues

Dr. Myra Waters, PhD, Psychologist

Practicing Since: 1995 Clients can expect a thorough assessment of relevant history and presenting concerns followed by collaborative decision-making about the focus and direction of treatment. Dr. Waters enjoys the application of Cognitive Behavioral and Psycho-dynamic principles to therapy while taking into account multicultural issues that may be relevant to a…

Issues Served: Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Self Esteem, Sleep Disorders, Workplace Issues

Emily Marsan, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2016 Emily often uses cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques combined with person-centered therapy. For her, counseling is all about empowerment and giving clients an environment that makes them feel accepted. Feeling fully appreciated encourages clients’ resilience and self-worth. This type of environment makes…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation

Erica Johnson, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 2011 Erica works with her clients incorporating motivational interviewing, creative/art techniques, play, strengths-based, and trauma-focused interventions. She has a passion for helping others navigate through life’s difficulties and seeing them empowered to live their best life. Erica earned her B.S in Psychology from…

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, BIPOC Issues, Career Counseling, Divorce, Infidelity, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Trauma