Everyone has strength, courage and resilience; trauma often obscures our connection to them. Sarah has been supporting trauma survivors for over 15 years. She has extensive experience working with women’s issues, interpersonal violence, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Sarah is licensed in the State of Maryland as a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) and is Certified in EMDR therapy through EMDRIA. Additionally, Sarah is the site supervisor for the Frederick office and provides EMDR consultation to other professionals. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcomes those individuals into therapy.

Contact Information:

To reach Sarah, email sarah@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 802.

Amanda (She/They) is a white, queer, neurodivergent Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C).  Amanda provides therapy from a Humanistic approach that is strength-based and relational. Amanda has experience working with clients in medical, community-based, and clinical treatment settings. She specializes in working with adults experiencing a wide range of issues including grief and end-of-life issues, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, minority stress, and complex/life-limiting medical diagnoses. Amanda uses a blend of treatment approaches like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic approaches (Ego-State and Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Polyvagal/Somatic techniques to support clients in healing from trauma experiences.

She enjoys working with gender expansive, neurodivergent and postpartum clients, particularly those with complex trauma histories. Amanda's therapeutic perspective is that you intately process the skills, resources and capabilities to heal from your experiences and that you are already in the process. Her hope is that your therapeutic relationship will allow for you to be compassionately and non-judgmentally joined and supported throughout your process of healing. 

Contact information:

amanda@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

(301) 304-7108 x 808

Lynn is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor. She is formally trained in EMDR, ITR (instinctual trauma response) and neurofeedback, with extensive experience working with individuals experiencing crises. Knowing that healing is not only possible, it is probable, Lynn is passionate about supporting the wellbeing and growth of clients who have experienced trauma. Lynn works with adults of all ages and backgrounds, and provides neurofeedback for children, youth, and adults.

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Laura is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and licensed graduate alcohol and drug counselor (LGADC) in the state of Maryland. She holds national and international certifications from the NBCC and IC&RC as a national certified counselor (NCC) and alcohol and drug counselor. She is a certified clinical trauma professional (CCTP) and EMDR Certified by EMDRIA. Laura has 8 years of experience working with kids, teens, and adults with anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. She is passionate about advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and social justice issues. Laura also focuses on creating an authentic, secure space for people previously hurt by counselors or religion. She views counseling as a space for processing and acknowledging pain while searching for hope in the midst of life's messes. 

Contact Information:

To reach Laura, email laura@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call 301-304-7108 ext 807.

Kaitlin is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical.  She brings extensive experience to the team treating children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma.  Kaitlin is trained in EMDR Therapy and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).  She offers treatment for depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, behavioral issues and family therapy. 

Contact Information:

Kaitlin can be reached at kaitlin@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or 301-304-7108 x 803. 

Lorena is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She has experience working with diverse populations in community based and clinical treatment settings. Lorena uses a strengths based approach to help empower her clients through their healing journey. She works with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship, trauma and life transitions. Lorena is a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and strives to make all her clients feel welcomed and accepted. 

Contact Information:

To reach Lorena, email lorena@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 833

Susan is a licensed social worker with over 25 years of clinical experience with children and their families, adults and groups. She is certified in EMDR through EMDRIA and has worked with a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety and trauma. She has a deep belief in the resilience of the human spirit and our ability to heal. She uses a variety of therapeutic modalities to support healing including EMDR, play therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. Because everything that happens to us happens in the body, Susan includes mind/body work in most sessions. Susan has found her training in trauma sensitive yoga to be a great benefit to her work. She is awed by the courage and commitment witnessed in her clients and consider it a great privilege to help navigate that journey.

Contact Information:

To reach Susan, email susan@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 838.

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To reach Veronica, email veronica@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 820

Contact Information:

To reach Cheyenne, email cheyenne@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 818

Whitney is a Licensed Graduate Professional Art Therapist. As an art therapist, she is trained in traditional counseling techniques with a specialization in art modalities.Through art making and dialogue, she pays special attention to the experiences of our mind-body connection utilizing a holistic, process-oriented perspective and works from an individualized, strengths-based, trauma-informed lens. She seeks to provide a visual channel through meaning-making to safely express and navigate obstacles to healing. Engaging in the process of art itself can improve self-esteem, increase emotional self-efficacy, and facilitate an individual sense of identity.

Whitney is an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who creates an environment of safety, trust, and respect for her clients. She has worked with individuals of all ages experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, medical diagnosis, and trauma. She is passionate about art as a tool for communication and the healing power of the creative process. Whitney is an EMDR trained Licensed Graduate.

Duane brings 6 years of comprehensive experience working with people with addiction disorders and associated mental health disorders. His experience in addictions has exposed the strong connection of trauma, addiction, and mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, and PTSD. Duane uses eclectic style of cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, acceptance, solution focused, and attachment theory therapies. He collaborates with adolescents and adults to define and reach their goals in living the best life that they can. Duane is an LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician. He strives to allow all who come through his door feel safe, secure, and heard.

Duane can be contacted at

duane@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

Libby (she/they) is a white, queer psychotherapist whose practice is person-centered and rooted in an anti-oppressive and critical social work perspective.

Libby’s therapeutic approach is trauma informed and grounded in humanistic and psychodynamic theories. She is a harm reductionist, has additional training in substance use disorder interventions, and is Health at Every Size informed. Libby has experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, substance use, dissociation, relationship issues, life changes and transitions.  She also enjoys and has experience working with neurodivergent, gender expansive, and postpartum folks.

Prior to attending University of Maryland’s School of Social Work, Libby was a middle school band director and community organizer. Her time spent “in the middle” primed her passion for social work and social justice.

Libby believes that an inquisitive and affirming therapeutic space offers a unique opportunity to explore our embodiment and relationships. Her goal is to support clients in understanding their wholeness through personal exploration, while recognizing structural oppression. She aims to collectively and joyfully create a more inclusive world through radical self-love, self-knowledge, and community care.

Contact Information:

libby@traumaspecialistsofmd.com / (301) 304-7108 x 848

Regine is a Black trans licensed master of social work with experience supporting youth to adults with high acuity mental health diagnosis. Regine’s therapy work is committed to using an array of modalities from CBT, person-centered, and strength-based which commissions us, with an increased belief in our capacity to exert control over our motivation, behaviors, and social environment. Regine is committed to using anti-racist and queer-affirming therapeutic interventions. Our healing can require us to question, subvert, and resist the assumptions of our social world.  Regine is committed to redesigning systems of care and expression through radical self love and imagination. Regine places a strong emphasis on inner child work and narrative therapy strategies to make space for us to exist, breathe, and imagine a world outside of the problem, so we may open our eyes to what can shift in our world.

Regine can be reached by email at regine@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or by phone at 301-304-7108 Ext. 857

Jamie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She has worked in the mental health field for 10 years. She has experience with a wide range of issues including PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and behavioral issues. She has interest in working with teens (age 15+) and adults. She specializes in Borderline Personality Disorder, attachment and complex PTSD with a passion for helping individuals learn and incorporate healthy skills to create a life worth living. She is trained in DBT and Neurofeedback and EMDR certified. She currently leads a DBT skills group for women (ages 18+). In addition, Jamie is the site supervisor for the Urbana office and also provides EMDR consultation to other clinicians. 

Contact Information:

She can be contacted at jamie@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or 301-304-7108 ext 806.

Contact Information:

Marlee can be contacted at marlee@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or 301-304-7108 ext 815.

Sheri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C). Sheri believes we are all on a journey to become our ideal version of ourselves and offers a therapeutic environment that is safe and supportive to help you navigate that journey successfully. She enjoys working with teens and adults who may be experiencing life transitions, relationship conflicts, or issues with depression, anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem. She uses a client centered approach and is also trained in EMDR. She also enjoys working with people who wish to incorporate their faith/spirituality into the therapy process. 

Contact Information:

To reach Sheri, email sheri@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call 301-304-7108 x 823. 

Mission Statement

I believe we are all on a journey to discover and become the very best version of ourselves. I will be a safe, supportive resource to assist and encourage you on your journey!

Lexi (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) who is basic trained in EMDR and currently working toward EMDR certification. She has received advanced training in EMDR, gaining knowledge in using EMDR to treat Borderline Personality Disorder and attachment trauma. She is an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who enjoys working with adults with complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and eating or body image concerns.

Lexi uses an eclectic approach to treatment, utilizing a mix of person-centered, DBT, EMDR, parts-work, and compassion-focused modalities to meet her clients where they are. Lexi is Health at Every Size informed and knowledgeable about intuitive eating. She aims to empower her clients to create space, balance, support, and strength to process traumas and embrace their needs. Lexi understands that healing is a journey and works to help and support her clients at every step.

Contact Information:

To reach Lexi, email lexi@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 839.

Megan (she/her) is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who is trained in EMDR therapy.  Megan enjoys working with a variety of presenting concerns, including complex trauma, medical trauma, eating disorders, suicidality, and dissociation.  Megan uses an eclectic approach with clients, and tailors the sessions based on what is best for the client.  She often uses relational therapy, EMDR therapy, and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to help clients reach their therapy goals.  Megan is Health at Every Size informed and knowledgeable about intuitive eating and gentle nutrition for clients wanting to mend their relationship with food.  

Megan uses her knowledge, passion, empathy, and sense of humor to create a safe environment for clients to explore and heal.  She understands the importance of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship.  Furthermore, Megan values collaboration and is happy to talk with psychiatrists, doctors, dietitians, school counselors, or parents to support the healing process.  She is a LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician and is continually seeking out resources and training to support LGBTQIA+ clients.

Contact Information:

To reach Megan, email megan@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 842.

Nora is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) who works with adults and adolescents navigating grief and loss, anxiety, depression, medical diagnoses and life transitions. Nora is an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist with experience in crisis counseling, family counseling, treatment for anxiety and depression, and as an educator in school settings. Nora is EMDR trained and uses CBT, person-centered, mindfulness and strengths-based approaches. Nora is also passionate about art and integrating visual approaches and creativity into the process of healing. 

Sarah can be reached at 301-304-7108 x 805 or sarahm@traumaspecialistsofmd.com.

Callie is a clinical social worker who believes every person has the power to create a life they enjoy. She has extensive training in various trauma-focused and informed treatments. Her experience includes working with survivors of child abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. She is an LGBTQIA affirming therapist, a trauma-informed yoga teacher, and is EMDR trained.

Contact Information:

To reach Callie, email callie@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 821

Nkechi Achinanya is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She graduated from Walden University with a Master of Science in nursing and her specialty is psychiatry. Nkechi serves clients with varying mental health conditions like schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), substance use disorders and other behavioral health challenges. She treats clients using evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods with the aim of providing a holistic treatment approach for individuals.  She will be seeing clients ages 12 and older and has an interest in working with clients on the Autism Spectrum.

Contact Information: 301-304-7108 x 858  Email: nkechi@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

Santana can be reached at santana@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or 301-301-7108 x 814.

I have been practicing in the field for over 5 years and have experience working with individuals
who have faced trauma, hardship, crisis, abuse or neglect. I have specialized training in an
approach called Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) which focuses on using
non-verbal skills, movement, and sensory tools in an effort to increase emotional regulation,
increase one's window of tolerance, and begin to process and rework traumatic experiences. I
incorporate many different approaches into my practice such as cognitive behavioral therapy,
play therapy, talk therapy, and other expressive modalities.

Outside of trauma treatment I am very active and love to spend time hiking and immersed in
nature. I can usually be found in the mountains or by a body of water with my pups talking about plants. My passion for plants has expanded within the last few years and I was able to
incorporate both my love of hiking and all things plants into my last practice. I ran horticultural
therapy groups as well as hiking groups that were able to serve multiple age ranges. I work with all ages, having had clients from age 3 to 74, my favorite population to work with is school-age youth and adolescence. I have experience conducting in-home family therapy and I really enjoy this approach as well, appreciating the different vantage point that this approach brings working with the entire family unit in their own personal space. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ population, individuals with ASD diagnosis, and many other diagnoses such as C-PTSD, Generalized anxiety, depression, ADHD, and reactive attachment disorder.

Christine Wolf, LGPC, E-RYT 500, is a Licensed Graduate Processional Counselor and
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher. Christine spent her early career years as an Early
Childhood Intervention Teacher and working with diverse families and populations as a Child
and Family Specialist. Christine works with children (including birth to five) and adults.
Christine is trained in EMDR and provides trauma-based interventions in addition to cognitive
behavioral practices, parts work, play-based therapy, and attachment theory perspectives.
Christine also incorporates trauma informed yoga and mindfulness to support nervous system
regulation. Other specialties include depression, anxiety, adoption/foster care, grief, and life
transitions.
As the Community Development Specialist, Christine also provides community development
training and interventions, including EMDR protocols for large groups such as Acute Stress
Syndrome Stabilization (ASSYST), EMDR Therapy for Early Intervention and Ongoing
Traumatic Stress Protocol (IGTP-OTS), and Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP).

Contact Information:

To reach Christine, email christine@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 836.

I believe every client should oversee their treatment and actively collaborate with them to create and
reach their treatment goals by using an eclectic approach. I have experience with advocating for
families within the public-school systems. I have experience with working with all ages of development
diagnosed but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar, PTSD. I have experience working with
couples and LBTQIA+ ally and am trans-affirming. I love working with adolescents, young adults and
adults. I have extensive experience in crisis management working to assess for suicide and self-harm and
collaborate with client to create a safety plan and get them connected with programs within the
community in order to maintain their safety during their crisis.
I earned my Undergraduate degree in Psychology from University of Maryland University College. I
earned my Master’s in Social Work from Widener University School of Social Work with concentration in
Clinical and Trauma. I am a Certified Trauma Profession with training in TF-CBT, Attachment Based
Family Therapy, CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
I cannot wait to meet you and assist you on your journey in healing.

Justin is a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with 4 years experience working directly with young children and families. His experience has been as an educator, administrator, and social worker. He specializes in working with children from birth through early childhood covering all aspects of child development. He has worked closely with systems in both educational and family needs and understands the importance of having strong connections with caregiving systems as well as directly with the child. Justin believes that all children are curious and capable, possessed of their own unique strengths, and have the ability to use those strengths to adapt and meet their challenges. Always an avid learner, Justin approaches each child with curiosity and seeks to learn and engage in play to help build social emotional skills and process trauma.

Please contact Justin by email at justin@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or by phone at 301-304-7108 ext 854

I talk to people everyday who are facing difficult challenges in life, both past and present. If this is you, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and work together to create a plan for therapy that will lead to feeling better and to the resolution of your past difficulties. I offer individual and family therapy to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues. I specialize in EMDR Therapy, the integration of spirituality and psychology, and those touched by the circle of adoption. In addition, I am a Neurofeedback practitioner.

Treating trauma is my specialty both for children and adults. I often use EMDR therapy, which I have found to work very well for many clients and it is a research based therapy. Currently, I am an approved consultant and trainer in EMDR Therapy. I also offer Alpha-Stim treatment.

I specialize in working with those who have been touched by the circle of adoption, including individuals who have been adopted, adoptive families, and birth families. Each of these groups require specific knowledge and treatment to obtain effective results. In addition, I periodically offer groups for adoptive moms.

To connect with Rachel, please contact administrative coordinator Maria Tryfiates-Dalton at maria@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

Sarah can be reached at 301-304-7108 x 805 or sarahm@traumaspecialistsofmd.com.

Contact Information:

To reach Lindsey, email lindsey@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call 301-304-7108 x 816.

Everyone has strength, courage and resilience; trauma often obscures our connection to them. Sarah has been supporting trauma survivors for over 15 years. She has extensive experience working with women’s issues, interpersonal violence, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Sarah is licensed in the State of Maryland as a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) and is Certified in EMDR therapy through EMDRIA. Additionally, Sarah is the site supervisor for the Frederick office and provides EMDR consultation to other professionals. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcomes those individuals into therapy.

Contact Information:

To reach Sarah, email sarah@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 802.

Jamie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She has worked in the mental health field for 10 years. She has experience with a wide range of issues including PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and behavioral issues. She has interest in working with teens (age 15+) and adults. She specializes in Borderline Personality Disorder, attachment and complex PTSD with a passion for helping individuals learn and incorporate healthy skills to create a life worth living. She is trained in DBT and Neurofeedback and EMDR certified. She currently leads a DBT skills group for women (ages 18+). In addition, Jamie is the site supervisor for the Urbana office and also provides EMDR consultation to other clinicians. 

Contact Information:

She can be contacted at jamie@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or 301-304-7108 ext 806.

Callie is a clinical social worker who believes every person has the power to create a life they enjoy. She has extensive training in various trauma-focused and informed treatments. Her experience includes working with survivors of child abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. She is an LGBTQIA affirming therapist, a trauma-informed yoga teacher, and is EMDR trained.

Contact Information:

To reach Callie, email callie@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 821