Brianna O’Connor, LCSW-C

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Brianna O’Connor, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

✓ In-Office: Timonium, MD
✓ Virtual Visits

Psychotherapy

  • Individual Therapy
  • Rapid Access Care

Ages Served

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

Insurances Accepted

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

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

About Me

    Therapy is where we can get acquainted with the complex, hidden parts of ourselves so that we may live in greater alignment with what we truly value. As a trauma-informed therapist, I aim to provide a secure, trusting space where clients can explore difficult questions, in order to step fully into their authentic selves. I view therapy as a collaborative process, and I meet that process with warmth, curiosity, and humor. My style blends psychoeducation and tool-building with non-judgmental self-exploration. I particularly enjoy using integrative mind-body approaches like EMDR and parts work. Specialty areas include: depression, anxiety, life transitions, intimate partner abuse, dissociative disorders, and trauma.

    I have been in the human services field since 2014. Prior to completing my masters, I worked primarily with young adults experiencing homelessness in New York City. In 2017, I earned my masters in social work from Tulane University. I remained in New Orleans, where I continued to work with adolescents and young adults and particularly with trans and queer youth. I earned my LCSW-C and relocated to my permanent home in Baltimore in 2020. Before joining GBCC, I worked at House of Ruth MD providing individual and group therapy to survivors of intimate partner violence for nearly three years.

    There’s nothing I love more than learning a person’s story and understanding what has made them who they are. Outside of the therapy office, I enjoy being outdoors, following all things pop culture, and spending time with my hound dog Roo. I believe that, with courage and curiosity, therapy can benefit anyone seeking alignment in mind, body, and spirit.

    Modalities

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • EMDR
    • Parts Work (Structural Dissociation Model + Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment)
    • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)
    • Somatic Therapy

    Approaches

    • Person-Centered

    Special Experience Working With

    • Survivors of Trauma

    Areas of Expertise

    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Depressive Disorders
    • Intimate Partner Violence
    • Life Transitions
    • Personality Disorders
    • PTSD / Complex Trauma
    • 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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      Maricielo Leasure, LGPC

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      Maricielo Leasure, LGPC

      Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

      ✓ Speaks Spanish
      ✓ In-Office: Bel Air, MD
      ✓ Virtual Visits

      Psychotherapy

      Ages Served

          • Adolescents (ages 13-18)
          • 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

        ¡Habla español!

        I’m Maricielo Leasure (Cielo). I believe that healing begins with trust, and that meaningful change happens through honest, compassionate connection. I don’t see myself as the expert on your life, instead, I view our work as a partnership, where we walk together through the challenges and discover new ways to grow, cope, and thrive.

        As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Spanish, I offer a multicultural lens that allows me to support clients from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. I’m passionate about creating a space where every individual feels safe, seen, and respected.
        My approach is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and evidence-based practice. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop skills, navigate complex emotions, and build a life aligned with their values.

        I specialize in working with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and life transitions. I also welcome conversations that include spiritual or cultural dimensions, recognizing how important these can be in the healing process.

        Modalities

        • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
        • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
        • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
        • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)

        Approaches

        • Person-Centered

        Special Experience Working With

        • BIPOC Communities
        • Chronic Illness / Terminal Illness Clients
        • Faith-based Clients
        • Heterosexual / Straight
        • Immigrant / Refugee
        • LGBTQ+
        • Survivors of Trauma

        Areas of Expertise

        • Anxiety Disorders
        • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
        • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
        • Depressive Disorders
        • Grief / Loss
        • Life Transitions
        • Personality Disorders
        • PTSD / Complex Trauma
        • Women Issues
        We accept many major insurances.
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        Sandra O’Neill, LCPC

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        Sandra O’Neill, LCPC

        Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

        ✓ In-Office: Annapolis, MD
        ✓ Virtual Visits

        Psychotherapy

        Ages Served

            • Children (10-12)
            • Adolescents (ages 13-18)
            • Adults (ages 18+)
            • Older Adults (65+)

        Insurances Accepted

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

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

        About Me 

          I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years’ experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and their families. I received my graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and undergraduate degree in Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. I am experienced working with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and challenging life transitions. I have additional training in child and adolescent therapy, trauma, and substance misuse.

          Whatever brings you to seek therapy, I employ a trauma informed approach and seek to create a welcoming & collaborative space using evidenced-based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to help you begin your healing process and achieve your goals.

          Modalities

          • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
          • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
          • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
          • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
          • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)
          • Somatic Therapy

          Approaches

          • Emotionally Focused
          • Person-Centered
          • Trauma-Focused

          Special Experience Working With

          • BIPOC Communities
          • Chronic Illness / Terminal Illness Clients
          • Heterosexual / Straight
          • LGBTQ+
          • Survivors of Trauma
          • Veterans

          Areas of Expertise

          • Anxiety Disorders
          • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
          • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
          • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
          • Depressive Disorders
          • Grief / Loss
          • Intimate Partner Violence
          • Life Transitions
          • Personality Disorders
          • PTSD / Complex Trauma
          • Sensory Processing Disorder
          • Substance Use / Addiction
          • Veterans
          • Women Issues

          Education

          • M.S. Mental Health Counseling – Nova Southeastern University
            B.A. Psychology – St. Mary’s College of Maryland
          We accept many major insurances.
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          Becca Hofrichter, LCSW-C

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          Becca Hofrichter, LCSW-C

          Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical

          ✓ Virtual Visits

          Psychotherapy

          Ages Served

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

           

          Insurances Accepted

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

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

          About Me

            I am a Queer-identified, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I use she/her or they/them pronouns. I practice an intersectional, non-condemning, strengths-based approach to therapy, and believe it is necessary for the therapeutic space we create to be a collaborative experience in order to build brave spaces and identify your most affirming supports. I work with individuals ages 12-60, and couples. My areas of expertise include supporting adolescents and adults around depression, anxiety, gender identity, sexuality, reproductive health, coping with trauma experiences, self-harm, body acceptance work, and reducing stigma around mental health experiences.

            I strive to be authentic, accepting, and empathetic in the therapeutic relationship and believe it is a partnership, recognizing that you are the expert on your experience. I hope to create a space where we can focus on the ways you have survived and coped through your experiences and explore ways to build off those existing coping tools to serve you better in the present. Our time together will be centered on identifying your current concerns and exploring possibilities for change and growth at your own pace.

            Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my pets, being outdoors, discovering new things, trying new creative projects and writing.

            I graduated from Loyola University of Chicago with a Master’s degree in Social Work. In Chicago, I worked with young adults and adolescents in community program settings providing supportive services including crisis intervention and therapeutic interventions and worked with folks of all ages in a group practice setting. I relocated to Baltimore, Maryland in July 2019 and have been supporting youth in residential placement prior to joining GBCC Counseling Centers.

            Modalities

            • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
            • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
            • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
            • Emotion-Focused Therapy
            • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
            • Narrative Therapy

            Approaches

            • Emotionally Focused
            • Person-Centered

            Areas of Expertise

            • Anxiety Disorders
            • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
            • Autism Spectrum Disorder
            • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
            • Depressive Disorders
            • Grief / Loss
            • Life Transitions
            • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
            • Personality Disorders
            • PTSD / Complex Trauma
            • Women Issues

            Special Experience Working With

            • BIPOC Communities
            • LGBTQ+
            • Survivors of Trauma
            We accept many major insurances.
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