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.

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.

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.

Whitney is a Licensed Clinical 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 specializes in working with teens and adults 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 and pursuing EMDR certification.

T 301.304.7108 x.809
Email: whitney@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

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. 

Contact Information:

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

Victoria Rose Russo, LMSW (she/her) provides holistic and trauma-informed therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Victoria graduated with a Master's in Social Work from Columbia University in the City of New York in 2017. Victoria developed her person-centered approach while working with clients who have experienced significant trauma, incarceration, immigration, family separation, and residential mental health and substance use treatment. 

Victoria believes that all parts of a person's experience are interconnected, and that trauma impacts not only the mind, but also the body. Victoria engages a variety of clinical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness. She incorporates mindfulness, breathing practices, and somatic techniques, rooted in her background as a yoga teacher (RYT 200). Victoria believes in the importance of acknowledging and exploring identity and is committed to providing anti-oppressive and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapeutic care.

Life can be unimaginably challenging and unpredictable at times, but humans are tremendously resilient and have an incredible capacity to heal and grow. Victoria is passionate about supporting clients in building tools to help them find a way forward even through the murkiest moments. Victoria believes that caring for ourselves can take many forms, and that it is never too late to begin healing. 

Contact Information:

Victoria@traumaspecialistsofmd.com / 301-304-7108 Ext: 863

Janna is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience treating children, adolescents and adults.  She has worked with a wide-range of clients in a variety of settings, mostly focused on outpatient and community care.  Janna serves clients with ADHD, mood and anxiety/trauma disorders, among other diagnoses.  She works together with clients and their families to find treatment approaches that are the best fit, sometimes including prescribed medications and often utilizing integrative techniques.  

Contact information: 

Janna@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

Phone # 301-304-7108 (Ext 865)

Kara has a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is interested in working with clients who may be skeptical about counseling and are curious about cyclical relational patterns with others and their Self. She enjoys working with all ages of adults. Her approach is to be curious about the context for how a client came to be in this world, and how they have learned to be in relationship with others and themselves. This includes family of origin, ancestry, and greater systems of culture. This is based in Attachment Theory, Interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), and family systems frameworks. She values approaches and modalities from Compassion Focused Therapy and Interpersonal Processing (IPP). She is also experienced in the family of origin work of Pia Mellody and Kelly McDaniel. Kara is completing her first year at Trauma Training Consortium.

To contact Kara: 

Kara@traumaspecialistsofmd.com
301-304-7108 Ext 869

Bird is a first-year art therapy student in the Master’s program at Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore. With a lifelong dedication to art and a deep passion for its therapeutic potential, Bird is committed to harnessing the healing capabilities of the creative process during their internship. They believe that art therapy offers a powerful avenue for emotional expression, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Through their person-centered approach, Bird views clients as the experts on their own lives and experiences. They provide a supportive and affirming space, recognizing the importance of both verbal and nonverbal forms of communication in healing. Bird is dedicated to creating an environment where clients of all ages and backgrounds can explore and express their emotions, gain new insights, and develop coping skills through art.

As an LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity affirming intern, Bird ensures that their practice respects and celebrates diverse identities and experiences. They integrate humor into their work to foster a comfortable and authentic atmosphere, believing that a supportive and engaging environment is essential for effective therapeutic work. Through their empathetic and inclusive approach, Bird aims to offer clients the tools they need for growth while valuing their unique contributions to their own journey of self-discovery and healing.

Bird will also be helping our Intake Team!

Contact information:

Email: bird@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

Marlee is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in both Maryland and Virginia. Marlee works with children, teens, and adults who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, dissociation, trauma, and relationship concerns. She strives to create a safe, warm environment where individuals who are having difficulties connecting with family and friends can build healthy connections. Marlee has previous experience working with teens experiencing significant mental health crises in a partial hospitalization setting. Marlee uses a psychodynamic and attachment-based approach to meet her clients where they are at. Marlee is EMDR certified and enjoys integrating EMDR with ego state approaches and Sandtray Therapy. She enjoys using playful, creative approaches to support her clients because sometimes words can be difficult or insufficient. Marlee is LGBTQIA+ affirming.

Contact Information:

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

Liz (She/her) is a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who has many years of experience working in the mental health field including in-patient hospitalization, school-based settings and outpatient. Liz enjoys working with multiple populations including children, adolescents and adults in a person-centered and attachment-based approach. 

Liz is EMDR certified and also likes incorporating concepts of DBT, IFS theory, mindfulness and strength-based approaches to help identify, and bring out your most authentic self. She enjoys incorporating different concepts such as art and music into the treatment process as well. She is also trained in Alpha-Stim Treatment.  

Liz understands that the healing process is not often a direct route, but with much more to be gained in taking a scenic view.

Contact Information:

To reach Liz, email lizr@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call 301-304-7108 x 825.

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. 

Neena (she/her) is a licensed practitioner with a Master's degree in Social Work from Fordham University. She is an LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician who utilizes a compassionate and client centered approach. Recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and social well-being, Neena adopts a holistic approach to treatment. Neena has received specialized training in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. 

Neena’s approach to social work is defined by empathy, professionalism and a dedication to social justice. She appreciates the uniqueness of each individual and creates a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. 

Neena specializes in addressing intergenerational trauma, recognizing its profound impact on individuals and families. Through a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens, she collaborates with clients to explore the legacy of historical and familial wounds. Neena is committed to breaking the cycle of trauma and strives to foster healing and resilience.

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.

Christine Wolf, LCPC, E-RYT, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher. Christine provides treatment for children (including birth to five) and adults. Christine is trained in EMDR and utilizes attachment theory as a foundation for trauma-focused interventions including strengths-based and psychodynamic approaches, parts work, and play-based therapy. Christine also offers Alpha-Stim treatment and incorporates trauma informed yoga and mindfulness to support nervous system regulation. Specialties include PTSD and complex trauma, depression, anxiety, adoption/foster care, parent-child work, and grief.

As the Community Development Specialist, Christine also provides training to community agencies and provides EMDR treatment interventions for large groups including Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization (ASSYST), EMDR Therapy for Early Intervention and Ongoing Traumatic Stress Protocol (IGTP-OTS), Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP), and Childrens Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (C-GTEP. 

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

Stefani is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor.  Her prior experience includes working with individuals and families in crisis through community and faith-based settings.  She works with client’s ranging from young adult through late adulthood on a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, PTSD, and complex trauma related diagnoses.  Stefani sees the therapeutic process as a collaborative relationship that helps each client develop awareness and skills to face the unique obstacles in their life.  Stefani utilizes a person-centered approach in combination with various evidence-based therapeutic approaches leaning strongly into CBT, DBT skills, parts work, and a bit of humor, to provide a safe, confidential space for you to be seen, heard, and supported. Stefani is EMDR trained.

To contact Stefani: 

stefani@traumaspecialistsofmd.com
T 301.304.7108 x 829

Helping you see your inner light is what I am passionate about. I offer a kind, compassionate, and accepting space to partner with you on your healing journey. I delight in helping you uncover your unique strengths, overcome barriers, and improve your well-being.  I enjoy working with adults, teens, and children, all through a trauma-informed and attachment-focused lens.

I integrate somatic mind-body techniques to help clients self-reflect and learn to regulate their nervous systems and work through trauma.  I pull from a variety of modalities, including attachment therapy, expressive arts therapy, and play therapy. I am trained in Brainspotting, Reiki level 1, and will soon be trained in EMDR.

I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Tech and my Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore with a focus in clinical behavioral health.

Contact Alex by Email at Alexq@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call 301-304-7108 ext. 873

Paige is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She graduated with her Master’s at the University at Buffalo. She enjoys working with a wide variety of populations including children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma. Practicing behind a human rights and trauma-informed perspective, she brings an abundance of knowledge about different concepts and approaches to therapy perfectly curated for each individual.

She believes that her warm approach can help guide individuals to create the life that will bring them happiness! She offers an unbiased, welcoming environment and is LGBTQ+ inclusive. If she wasn’t a therapist, she would open her own candle making boutique and foster as many cats as allowed!

Contact Paige via Email at paige@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Rachel is a trainer and speaker providing education on trauma treatment, EMDR and Entrepreneurship.  She is also the Founder of Trauma Specialists of Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist and an Approved Consultant for EMDR Therapy, as well as a trainer, offering EMDRIA approved EMDR trainings nationally. She brings 26 years’ experience as a therapist and is the owner of The Trauma Specialists Training Institute. Rachel is passionate about treating trauma, specifically using EMDR to heal our communities.  She is also curious about innovations in mental wellness, leading her to develop The Mental Health Entrepreneur Podcast.

To connect with Rachel, please contact her assistant Jenny Kingsella at jenny@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or by phone at 301-304-7108 x 859.  

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

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 is the Training Director for Trauma Specialists Training Institute. Jamie credits her EMDR training with completely changing her therapy practice and is passionate about training other mental health professionals to be able to provide EMDR to their clients. She has a Special Interest in using EMDR to treat Personality Disorders and hopes to reduce the stigma often associated with these diagnoses. She maintains a small caseload because therapy will always be her passion. Jamie is not taking new client referrals at this time.

Contact Jamie:

Email: jamie@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

Phone: 301-304-7108 ext. 806

Marlee is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in both Maryland and Virginia. Marlee works with children, teens, and adults who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, dissociation, trauma, and relationship concerns. She strives to create a safe, warm environment where individuals who are having difficulties connecting with family and friends can build healthy connections. Marlee has previous experience working with teens experiencing significant mental health crises in a partial hospitalization setting. Marlee uses a psychodynamic and attachment-based approach to meet her clients where they are at. Marlee is EMDR certified and enjoys integrating EMDR with ego state approaches and Sandtray Therapy. She enjoys using playful, creative approaches to support her clients because sometimes words can be difficult or insufficient. Marlee is LGBTQIA+ affirming.

Contact Information:

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

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

Katie has worked as a licensed counselor for over 13 years. She is an EMDRIA certified therapist, clinical supervisor, a consultant-in-training for EMDR and is a site supervisor for Lewes and Milton locations. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages, specializing in trauma. She supports parents and families in finding more connected relationships. Katie has a special interest in complex trauma, attachment, dissociation, and perinatal trauma. She values LGBTQIA affirming care. She incorporates a strength based lens, partnership, creativity and humor into her work. 

Katie is the Business Development Director for Trauma Specialists and our sister company, Trauma Specialists Training Institute. She is passionate about connecting with people in the community, supporting other businesses that align with our values and creation of services and businesses that promote healing. Katie is a strong believer in Trauma Informed workplaces and supporting growth. 

To reach Katie, contact at katie@traumaspecialistsofde.com or call 301-304-7108 ext 811.

Kelly brings over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing innovative programs, managing operations, and leading exceptional healthcare teams to her role as Practice Manager for MD, PA, and DE. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management and a Master’s degree in Management and Leadership, with a specialization in leadership development, team building, and seamless program implementation.

Kelly’s passion for healthcare excellence is evident in her dedication to providing team members with the support, tools, and leadership they need to compassionately meet the needs of clients in our communities. Outside of work, Kelly volunteers as a Healthcare Council leadership mentor, providing support and guidance to new and upcoming leaders in the healthcare industry. She also serves on various divisional groups to promote best practices and excellence in healthcare.

Contact Information: 

Practicemanager@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

tel:301-304-7108 Ext 816