Lauren Whitworth, LCSW
Lauren believes in empowering her clients to be themselves during therapy without fear of judgment. She has experience working with ages ranging from 5 to 85, with a specialty for working with young adults, the LGBTQ+ community, women, and survivors of trauma. All are welcome in her office. Lauren believes in providing curated individual treatment…
Read MoreCassaundra Bracken, LCSW
Cassaundra focuses on how people are affected by their environments. Cassaundra believes it is a bit of nature and nurture that makes people who they are and determines how they cope. Cassaundra is passionate about supporting people on their journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Cassaundra utilizes a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach. Cassaundra is very eclectic in the type of treatments…
Read MoreRachael McConnell, LCSW
Rachael is a licensed social worker and works with those who have experienced or are currently experiencing trauma. Rachael has notable experience working with sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking survivors. She also has experience working with couples, families, and those with diverse backgrounds. She takes a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach when working with…
Read MoreChristopher Maniscalco, LCSW
Chris has spent the majority of his clinical experience treating the Veteran population as an employee of the Veteran’s Health Administration. Chris has a passion for working with PTSD and trauma survivors and has been trained in integrating EMDR into practice with cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction interventions. Chris takes a nurturing and…
Read MoreHannah Hlavacek, RMHCI
Hannah is a compassionate Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (RMHCI) dedicated to providing comprehensive and evidence-based treatment services to individuals, families, and groups. She welcomes her clients with a fundamental belief in honoring their unique stories, hardships, and struggles that brought them to a place where they may feel stuck in life. She has a…
Read MoreDr. Noriyo Shoji-Schaffner, PhD, LPC
With over 15 years of experience as a licensed mental health practitioner, nearly half of Dr. Shoji-Schaffner’s experience in the field of mental health has involved providing individual and group counseling for psychiatric patients at outpatient psychiatric treatment services. Her goal is to provide therapeutic support for individuals in improving relationships, managing stress, overcoming trauma,…
Read MoreChelsea Durkalec, NCC, LPC
Chelsea believes in providing a safe environment where clients can explore their feelings, fears, and authentic selves. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in a range of ages and populations, she has expertise with adults with mental health/substance use concerns and teenagers with behavioral issues. She is open to individual, family, and/or couples therapy…
Read MoreTara Reynolds, MS, LPC
Tara Reynolds sees the counseling process as a metamorphosis from a caterpillar into a butterfly. During this process, one is uncovering and unlearning all that is not helpful and limiting and discovering what is helpful and their greatness. This is accomplished by establishing a Mindfulness foundation. Healing is getting to know yourself and learning to…
Read MoreLateai Jones, LGPC
Lateai Jones is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the state of Maryland. Lateai obtained her Master of Arts in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling from New York University in 2022 and is excited about making a difference in this profession. Lateai has experience working primarily with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief,…
Read MoreEmanuel Werner, LPCC-S, LICDC
Emanuel G. Werner, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III provides many forms of behavioral health treatment to assist in your healing and improve your mental health. Emanuel has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with clients in individual, group, couple, and…
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