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.
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
Hello, I'm Mary and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, and many other mental health challenges. Just a little about my professional background, I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Behavioral Health from the University of Maryland and my Master's Degree in Clinical Community Counseling at John's Hopkins University in 2007. After graduating and completing years of internships, trainings, and supervision,
I became a fully licensed therapist in 2010.
For many years I worked as a substance abuse counselor for two outpatient treatment programs.
In 2015, after noticing my growing interest in trauma related disorders, alongside substance abuse disorders, I was invited to complete a rigorous certification program in trauma recovery and assist the organization develop an outpatient trauma/addiction treatment program. It didn't take long for us to realize how successful it was. In 2017 after working for so long in the substance abuse treatment field I left that organization to pursue private practice therapy where I had greater opportunities to help clients overcome emotional and mental health problems beyond the scope of addiction.
My therapeutic orientation is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy CBT. This modality is well researched and accepted as a powerful psychotherapy model for a broad range of mental health applications. Its contributions continue to soar since its creation by Aron Beck in the 1960s.
Because it's so effective I have been using CBT to treat a wide range of mental health diagnoses and conditions. Especially, the effects of trauma. Additionally, CBT is the backbone of other innovative psychotherapies, such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy ACT, brief therapy and others. These continue to transform the lives of millions of people and could help you too. As I get to know you, we'll incorporate techniques and interventions geared toward your experiences and treatment goals to develop your therapy tool kit.
I conduct sessions online due to its convenience, safety (from Covid), and how it enables therapists to reach as many people as possible. Maybe you've already had positive experiences seeing your medical providers through telehealth platforms or you're curious. The most important thing is for you to decide if teletherapy is right for you. And if not, even while working with me, we can find another clinician at IME Behavioral Health for face-to-face sessions. In this online environment, you will find me to be extremely kind, empathic, easy to relate to, knowledgeable, supportive, but above all else, trust-worthy. To illustrate, one of the most profound statements I ever heard from a trauma survivor client assessing her progress described me as the 'keeper of her secrets' and referred to therapy as a "sacred profession".
If you think you might be interested in therapy with me, I am happy to speak with you first for a brief introduction, to answer questions, and if you're interested, give you a demonstration of the company's teletherapy platform.
I look forward to meeting you soon:)
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.
My name is Inga Blazio and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology 1994 and Master of Social Worker 1998 from Howard University. I have over 30 years of experience in Social Work and over 19 years as a therapist. I am Licensed to Practice in DC, Maryland, Texas and Georgia. I am also a Certified Personal Life Coach and trained Clinical Hypnosis therapist. When I started practicing as a therapist I specialized only with children, adolescents and families focusing on issues of ADHD, Anxiety, Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. As I grew as a therapist I expended my practice to working with Young Adults, Adults and Couples with various issues which includes ADD, Depression, PTSD, and Mood Disorders. I currently specialize in children, adolescents, young adults and adults seeking treatment for a variety of challenges and issues. These include ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Trauma, Relationship Issues and Spiritual Awareness.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I utilize holistic integrative approach combining Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Mindfulness Medication Techniques, Emotional Freedom Techniques (Tapping), Breath Work, Clinical Hypnosis, and Person-Centered therapy to support Individuals in achieving emotional well-being committed to creating an authentic, open, safe, non-judgmental space. I empower Individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies and enhance personal growth. I believe in meeting an Individual/family where they are and building on their strengths to enhance their healing journey. As a therapist I want you to be free from the emotional barrier in life that causes pain and being free to deal with life on your terms. “I have a saying that you are the vehicle and you get to drive your healing journey.”
I am certified in Mindfulness Meditation Techniques, Emotional Freedom Techniques (Tapping), Breath Work, Sound Healing and Clinical Hypnosis.