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Therapist
Welcome! My name is Erica and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have over 26 years of experience treating individuals and families with mental health and substance abuse disorders. I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a BA in Psychology and received my Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University. I view therapy as a collaborative approach, one in which we work toward your goals, together. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but will frequently add teachings on mindfulness and meditation practices. I am certified in EMDR which is a very useful tool to treat trauma and I am a certified level 1 TEAM-CBT therapist. I am here whenever you are ready. I look forward to meeting you!
I'm Indrani Mookerjee. I'm a doctoral level licensed psychotherapist having completed my graduate studies from Washington University in St. Louis, as well as team-CBT certified. My experience spans over 25 years working in almost every area of mental health services - clinical, administrative and policy. I use Evidence-Based models and robust research findings to treat my clients who can be adults, adolescents, couples, families or groups. My areas of specialization include Eating Disorders and Weight Management, Mood, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorders, Attention Deficit and Personality Disorders. Being a trained family therapist, I see my clients for marriage and family issues as well. I use a strengths-based model of treatment which focuses on problem solving and achieving measurable improvements. I have a culturally sensitive and collaborative approach to therapy. My clients and I are equal partners in the process of recovery.
My name is Christina deGraft-Johnson and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) specializing in Children, Adolescent, and Young Adult issues.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the therapeutic process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Reaching out to a therapist can often be hard. You may fear being judged or being vulnerable with a stranger. But I am confident that given the chance, you will see the benefits in talking with me as I really want to help you succeed. My hope is that you take this leap of faith and see how I can best support you. We can only do the best that we can.
You are the expert of your life which means you are probably aware of your sadness, discomfort, and anxieties. I want you to be free of that emotional pain, be able to deal with life on your terms, and to find meaning in school/work, family, friendships, and all other areas of your life.
During my time as a therapist, I have helped individuals, couples, and families find healing and understanding in desperate situations. I am a CBT+ trained therapist but I also use a variety of evidenced based techniques to best address your concerns. My goal is to help you understand what is going on in your life and learn effective ways of managing it.
Hi! My name is Dr. Christina J. Thai, PhD, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I completed my doctorate at the University of Maryland and a postdoctoral fellowship at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. I believe in treating the whole person and working towards identifying and achieving your goals and aspirations. My approach to therapy is that you are the expert in your own life and my job as a psychologist is to help guide you to develop insight and create the change that you want. I believe it is important to tailor the therapy for each individual because we all have individual characteristics, identities, and experiences that have impacted us, therefore I incorporate techniques and skills from a variety of evidenced based practices to best fit your needs. I have worked with individuals and couples on a variety of issues such as relationship dynamics, anxiety disorders, depressive symptoms, and trauma-related symptoms. I look forward to working with you.
Hello! My name is Alana Alkire. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C). I have an extensive background in working with children and families in various settings including schools, inpatient facilities, and outpatient clinics. My clinical approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy with a person-centered, strengths based approach, as well as utilizing mindfulness skills. I earned my Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University, and my Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, judgement-free environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring and sharing their thoughts and feelings so that we can work together to address their challenges and meet their goals.I believe in respecting clients' ideas and emotions, as well as honoring their individuality and identity.
Hi! My name is Arlene Paulson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C). I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges and other challenges that life may bring about. My approach is collaborative, drawing mostly from the CBT approach but also using other effective interventions from several different therapy approaches. As an immigrant, it has been a process to find my voice and identity. I’m here to help you find yours, learn to set boundaries, new ways to communicate and understand relational dynamics. I provide an atmosphere of curiosity, warmth, insight, humor, and acceptance in which people feel comfortable sharing and exploring their experiences and developing new skills.
I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and families from a myriad of backgrounds and presenting problems. I gained experience working with people through non-profit and government agencies, as well as over five years of experience working as a psychotherapist.
I want to help you utilize your strengths, identify patterns that no longer serve you and help you cultivate skills to get relief and feel empowered.
Welcome! My name is Jennifer Sauers. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I offer therapy that helps alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma.
When we are sad and afraid, when the hurt gets to be too much, when we are struggling with self-blame, shame and guilt, having a therapist to offer support is both necessary and rewarding. We do not choose our crisis but we can choose how we want to grow and transform.
I believe that symptoms are not who we are and do not define us, and that each of us has our own innate wisdom and capacity to heal. My hope is to inspire you to see your own power in each aspect of your life. Together we can make sense of your symptoms, learn effective ways to cope, and work to create a more satisfying relationship with oneself and with others.
My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative. I graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a MS in Clinical Psychology. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and hold a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. Please reach out if you feel like we would be a good fit!
My name is Matt and I am thrilled to join IME Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Practitioner. I earned my BA in Psychology in 2007 and my Master of Social Work in 2009, from Salisbury University. I have been practicing as a licensed social worker since 2009. I have over ten years of experience as a psychotherapist, both in an outpatient clinic and an acute care inpatient setting. Being a therapist in two extremely different settings provided me the opportunity acquire and hone my clinical skills with adults seeking treatment for a variety of challenges and issues. These include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship concerns, mood disorders, and life transitions, among others.
As a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), I utilize a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing the importance of one’s environment and identities in how they both experience and interact with the world around them. I partner with individuals to enhance their satisfaction with life and overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approach is best described as a person-centered, strengths-based, evidenced-based, collaborative partnership. For progress to be made, our therapeutic relationship must consist of honesty, trust, respect, accountability, and authenticity. Specific approaches I use in practice include Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Treatment, Insight-Oriented Therapy, Education, Case Management Services, etc.
Additionally, I am credentialed as an Advanced Social Worker of Gerontology, which represents master’s level expertise for social workers specializing in gerontology. The framework in which I practice recognizes that older adults have distinct characteristics that can be differentiated from earlier stages of adulthood. My primary goal as a gerontological social worker is to address the specific challenges of the aging process by promoting independence, autonomy, and dignity in later life.
Some of the transitions that occur in late life may cause significant impairment or distress in important areas of functioning. These resulting impairments or distress can be improved upon and life can become a pleasant experience if appropriate treatment is pursued. Unfortunately, many older adults are going through these dark times alone. Please know that I am here, and I would appreciate the opportunity to meet you.
“A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you're in and take advantage of it.” -Nikki Giovanni
Nurse Practitioner
Hello! My name is Ana C. Duarte and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have been in practice for over 10 years, providing medication management for individuals across the lifespan, focusing on adolescents through adults. My treatment philosophy considers the whole person when creating an optimal treatment plan, one on which we will work together as a team.
My nursing degrees, Bachelors, Masters, and PhD, were all earned at the University of Maryland School of Nursing and I am an Assistant Professor at my alma mater. I teach at all levels of nursing education, but my passion is teaching my Nurse Practitioner students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric Mental Health Specialty. I am fluent in both English and Spanish.
Looking forward to meeting you! I am confident that together we can reach your treatment goals.
Hello, my name is Kayla Scrandis and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have been working in psychiatry for 5 years as a registered nurse. I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing with my doctorate in May 2023 where I studied medication management and treating individuals across the lifespan. I approach health and illness through the lens of the whole person, and believe that health can only be achieved when physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental aspects are addressed.
I am looking forward to meeting you and working together to help you reach your treatment goals.