Joe Staugaitis, LCPC

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Joe Staugaitis, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

✓ In-Person: Odenton, MD
✓ Virtual Visits

Psychotherapy

Ages Served

      • Adults (ages 18+)
      • Older Adults (ages 65+)

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Johns Hopkins EHP/USFHP 
  • Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare

To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

About Me

    Joseph J. Staugaitis, MA, is a Maryland licensed therapist (LCPC) and a national certified counselor (NCC) with 30+ years experience in psychotherapy, personality evaluation, neuropsychological evaluation, and clinical neuropsychological treatment including biofeedback, EEG neurofeedback, and cognitive retraining. He completed an APA-approved doctoral program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (all but dissertation), wherein he had training in both psychodynamic and behavioral approaches to personality, behavior, and psychotherapy. His clinical internship was at the Veterans’ Administration Medical Center in Washington, DC, on both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry units, as well as inpatient neurology and neurosurgery. His employment history includes community-based agency, hospital, and private practice settings, primarily with adults and adolescents. He has experience with TBI, chronic pain, forensic, psychiatric, rehab, and general psychological patient populations. His professional interests are psychotherapy, training and supervision. Memberships include ACA, APA, Division 29 (Psychotherapy), and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors of Maryland. He is a military veteran with a total of 10 years of military and civilian government service.

    Modalities

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Cognitive Processing Therapy
    • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)

    Approaches

    • Person-Centered

    Special Experience Working With

    • First Responder Clients
    • Heterosexual / Straight
    • LGBTQ+
    • Military
    • Survivors of Trauma
    • Veterans

    Areas of Expertise

    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
    • Depressive Disorders
    • First Responders Care
    • Grief / Loss
    • Health Psychology / Medical Psychology
    • Intimate Partner Violence
    • Life Transitions
    • Men Issues
    • Substance Use / Addiction
    We accept many major insurances.
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    Michele Silver, Ph.D.

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    Michele Silver, Ph.D.

    Licensed Psychologist

    In-Office: Glen Burnie, MD
    ✓ Virtual Visits

    Psychotherapy

    Ages Served

        • Adults (ages 18+)
        • Older Adults (65+)

     

    Insurances Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • Tricare
    • United Healthcare

    To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

    About Me

      Michele Silver is a licensed psychologist who joined GBCC in November 2007. She earned her doctoral degree from the University of Delaware in 1998. Prior to that, she obtained her undergraduate degree from Cornell University with a major in Human Development and Family Studies. Dr. Silver is experienced in treating adults who are dealing with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and significant life transitions. Her approach to therapy is to help people discover their unique strengths and utilize them to create a greater sense of meaning and purpose in their lives.

      “As a therapist, I provide a supportive environment for people to safely explore their thoughts and feelings. My goal is to empower people to make the positive changes they desire; by helping them develop more effective coping skills and new perspectives.”

      Modalities

      • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
      • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
      • Mindfulness-Based interventions

      Approaches

      • Person-Centered

      Special Experience Working With

      • Chronic Illness / Terminal Illness Clients
      • Heterosexual / Straight

      Areas of Expertise

      • Anxiety Disorders
      • Depressive Disorders
      • Grief / Loss
      • Health Psychology / Medical Psychology
      • Insomnia or Sleep Related Disorders
      • Life Transitions
      • Men Issues
      • Perinatal / Postpartum
      • PTSD / Complex Trauma
      • Women Issues
      We accept many major insurances.
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      Melissa Mandell, LMSW

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      Melissa Mandell, LMSW

      Licensed Master Social Worker

      ✓ In-Office: Glen Burnie, MD
      ✓ In-Office: Odenton, MD
      ✓ Virtual Visits

      Psychotherapy

      • Individual Therapy
      • Rapid Access Care

      Ages Served

          • Adults (ages 18+)
          • Older Adults (65+)

      Insurances Accepted

      • Blue Cross Blue Shield
      • Cigna

      To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

      About Me

        I believe that, in the words attributed to the poet Rumi, ‘life is a balance of holding on and letting go,’ and that it brings us growth and healing when we commit to understanding and working toward this balance.

        My name is Melissa Mandell and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland Baltimore and my bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. I have experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy, person-centered care, coaching, and crisis intervention services for adult and young adult populations in community, outpatient mental health, home, and workplace settings.

        As a therapist, I draw on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and motivational interviewing (MI) to empower my clients to navigate life’s transitions and challenges. Together, we explore your values, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools for creating meaningful and sustainable change. My goal is to provide a collaborative and compassionate space where clients can reconnect with their resilience and move forward with confidence.

        Modalities

        • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
        • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
        • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
        • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
        • Emotion-Focused Therapy
        • Exposure & Response Prevention

        Approaches

        • Person-Centered
        • Evidence-Based
        • Coaching
        • Crisis Intervention

        Special Experience Working With

        • Chronic Illness / Terminal Illness Clients
        • First Responder Clients
        • Heterosexual / Straight
        • LGBTQ+
        • Survivors of Trauma
        • Veterans

        Areas of Expertise

        • Anxiety Disorders
        • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
        • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
        • Depressive Disorders
        • First Responders Care
        • Grief / Loss
        • Health Psychology / Medical Psychology
        • Insomnia or Sleep Related Disorders
        • Intimate Partner Violence
        • Life Transitions
        • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
        • PTSD / Complex Trauma
        • Substance Use / Addiction
        • Women Issues
        We accept many major insurances.
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        Kathleen Mahar, Ph.D., LCSW

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        Kathleen Mahar, Ph.D., LCSW-C

        Licensed Clinical Social Worker

        ✓ Virtual Visits

        Psychotherapy

        • Assessment/Evaluations
        • Family Therapy
        • Group Therapy
        • Individual Therapy
        • Rapid Access Care

        Ages Served

            • Adolescents (ages 13-18)
            • Adults (ages 18+)
            • Older Adults (65+)

        Insurances Accepted

        • Aetna
        • Blue Cross Blue Shield
        • Cigna
        • Medicare
        • Tricare
        • United Healthcare

        To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

        About Me

          I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. I have earned both a master’s degree (MSW) and a PhD in social work. I have had the opportunity to work with various populations to include working in child welfare, health care, oncology, and military settings. I have specialized in treating active-duty military members from all services, veterans, other first responders, and their families for the last 10 years. I have also volunteered with military members and their families for additional years as a military spouse. In my practice, I have treated individuals who have experienced multiple forms of trauma, often facing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I also have expertise in the treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, bi-polar disorder, insomnia, chronic health problems, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, among others.

          I use an integrative approach in the treatment of individuals, to include the use of cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), interpersonal therapy, grief counseling, and crisis intervention. My priority is for clients to feel safe, comfortable, and free from judgment during their treatment. I treat individuals with genuineness and empathetic understanding with a commitment to assist clients in the development of a sense of well-being.

          Modalities

          • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
          • Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
          • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
          • Cognitive Processing Therapy
          • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
          • EMDR
          • Emotion-Focused Therapy
          • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
          • Exposure Response Therapy
          • Narrative Therapy
          • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
          • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)
          • Somatic Therapy

          Approaches

          • Person-Centered

          Special Experience Working With

          • Active Duty Military
          • BIPOC Communities
          • Cancer Patients
          • Chronic Illness / Terminal Illness Clients
          • End of Life Support
          • Faith-based Clients
          • First Responder Clients
          • Heterosexual / Straight
          • Immigrant / Refugee
          • Individuals with Disabilities
          • LGBTQ+
          • Survivors of Trauma
          • Veterans

          Areas of Expertise

          • Anxiety Disorders
          • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
          • Autism Spectrum Disorder
          • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
          • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
          • Court-Ordered Cases
          • Depressive Disorders
          • First Responders Care
          • Grief / Loss
          • Health Psychology / Medical Psychology
          • Insomnia or Sleep Related Disorders
          • Intimate Partner Violence
          • Learning Differences
          • Life Transitions
          • Men Issues
          • Nutrition
          • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
          • Perinatal / Postpartum
          • Personality Disorders
          • PTSD / Complex Trauma
          • Substance Use / Addiction
          • Women Issues
          We accept many major insurances.
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          Alison Hollida, LCPC

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          Alison Hollida, LCPC

          Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

          In-Office: Bel Air, MD
          ✓ Virtual Visits

          Psychotherapy

          Ages Served

              • Adolescents (13-18)
              • Adults (18+)
              • Older Adults (65+)

           

          Insurances Accepted

          • Blue Cross Blue Shield
          • Cigna

          To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

          About Me

            I have had the privilege of working with teens, adults, individuals, and couples in Harford and Baltimore County for several years. My approach is centered on understanding each client’s unique story, meeting them where they are, and helping them build resilience and confidence. I support clients navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

            I am also pursuing certification in Perinatal Mental Health, which has deepened my passion for supporting women and couples through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. I work with those who have experienced miscarriage, perinatal loss, trauma, and pregnancy decision-making, approaching these experiences with sensitivity and compassion.

            My person-centered approach is tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals. I draw from strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and feminist theories and incorporate techniques such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and reframing. Whether working with teens exploring identity and relationships, adults pursuing personal growth, or couples strengthening their partnership, I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard and valued.

            My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by both professional and personal experiences. Witnessing the opioid crisis in my community inspired me to pursue advocacy and mental health, while experiences with illness and loss in my own family strengthened my appreciation for compassion, presence, and self-compassion. Today, my goal is to help clients recognize their strengths and develop the tools they need to move through life’s challenges with resilience and hope.

            Modalities

            • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
            • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
            • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
            • Emotion-Focused Therapy
            • Gottman Method
            • Solutions Focused Therapy

            Approaches

            • Collaborative
            • Culturally-Sensitive
            • Emotionally Focused
            • Person-Centered

            Areas of Expertise

            • Anxiety Disorders
            • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
            • Autism Spectrum Disorder
            • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
            • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
            • Depressive Disorders
            • First Responders Care
            • Grief / Loss
            • Health Psychology / Medical Psychology
            • Insomnia or Sleep Related Disorders
            • Intimate Partner Violence
            • Learning Differences
            • Life Transitions
            • Men Issues
            • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
            • Perinatal / Postpartum
            • PTSD / Complex Trauma
            • Substance Use / Addiction
            • Women Issues

            Special Experience Working With

            • BIPOC Communities
            • Chronic Illness / Terminal Illness Clients
            • Faith-based Clients
            • First Responder Clients
            • Heterosexual / Straight
            • Immigrant / Refugee
            • Individuals with Disabilities
            • LGBTQ+
            • Survivors of Trauma
            • Veterans
            We accept many major insurances.
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