Jill Varelli, LCSW-C

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Jill Varelli, LCSW-C

✓ Virtual Visits

Psychotherapy

  • Individual Therapy

Ages Served

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

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Johns Hopkins EHP/USFHP
  • Medicaid
  • 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 12 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I am dedicated to providing an emotionally safe and empowering environment where clients can explore and address the issues that brought them into counseling. I strive to work collaboratively with clients to help them identify their goals and make the changes in their lives that are meaningful to them.

    I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Elizabethtown College and my Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, life changes and transitions, grief and loss, trauma, and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues. I employ an integrative approach to therapy, utilizing behavioral, cognitive behavioral, humanistic an insight oriented approaches to help people reach their goals. I also work at Johns Hopkins Bayview’s Community Psychiatry Program as a therapist working with individuals with co-occurring disorders and general outpatient clients.

    Modalities

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

    Approaches

    • Person-Centered

    Special Experience Working With

    • BIPOC Communities
    • Chronic Illness / Terminal Illness Clients
    • Immigrant / Refugee
    • LGBTQ+
    • Survivors of Trauma
    • Veterans

    Areas of Expertise

    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
    • Depressive Disorders
    • Grief / Loss
    • Intimate Partner Violence
    • Life Transitions
    • PTSD / Complex Trauma
    • Substance Use / Addiction
    • Women Issues
    We accept many major insurances.
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    Jessica Thompson, MS, LGPC

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    Jessica Thompson, MS, LGPC

    Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

    ✓ In-Office: Perry Hall, MD
    ✓ Virtual Visits

    Psychotherapy

    • Individual Therapy

    Ages Served

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

    Insurances Accepted

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna

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

    About Me

      As a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a strong background as a school counselor, I specialize in supporting adolescents and young adults through personalized and compassionate care. Certified as an Anxiety & Stress Management Specialist and licensed in Maryland, I focus on a range of challenges including self-esteem, confidence, trauma, family and relationship issues. My practice is dedicated to creating a nurturing space where young people can freely express themselves and navigate the complexities of growing up. During our initial sessions, we work to establish a foundation for growth and healing, empowering clients to move from feeling victimized by circumstances to mastering their own lives.

      In therapy, I employ a client-centered approach, emphasizing a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for individuals to explore their feelings and thoughts. I am committed to active listening and empathizing, guiding clients on a personalized journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. The aim is to equip adolescents and young adults with the necessary skills to manage identity formation, academic pressures, and emotional regulation, enhancing resilience and self-awareness.

      With extensive experience in anxiety and stress management, I also focus on helping youth tackle developmental challenges effectively. Having served as an Equity Liaison, I lead with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, enriching my practice with culturally competent care. My therapeutic style is genuine, fun, and encouraging, allowing me to connect authentically with clients and provide holistic guidance that addresses both emotional and practical needs, helping young people achieve their full potential.

      Modalities

      • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

      Approaches

      • Person-Centered

      Special Experience Working With

      • BIPOC Communities
      • Heterosexual / Straight
      • LGBTQ+

      Areas of Expertise

      • Anxiety Disorders
      • Depressive Disorders
      • Life Transitions
      • Perinatal / Postpartum
      • Women Issues
      We accept many major insurances.
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      Sheryl Swidensky, LCSW-C

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      Sheryl Swidensky, LCSW-C

      Licensed Clinical Social Worker

      ✓ In-Office: Odenton, MD
      ✓ Virtual Visits

      Psychotherapy

      • Individual Therapy
      • Couples Therapy
      • Group Therapy
      • Assessment/Evaluations

      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

        I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and bring 30 years of private practice, along with work from other settings in our community. These settings include, teaching at Anne Arundel Community College in Psychology, Education, and Human Services Departments. They also include work in public, private, and special-need sectors of education.

        I have a true passion for listening to people’s stories and goals they have for change. Overall, I am interactive with clients and enjoy creating a safe environment to explore life. I am eclectic in my approach, using Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused and mindfulness in my work.

        I enjoy seeing adolescents, individuals, and couples experiencing life’s struggles. I specialize in depression, anxiety, conflict in relationships, loss, and trauma.

        Modalities

        • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
        • Emotion-Focused Therapy
        • Gottman Method
        • Narrative Therapy
        • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)

        Approaches

        • Person-Centered

        Special Experience Working With

        • Chronic Illness / Terminal Illness Clients
        • First Responder Clients
        • Heterosexual / Straight
        • Individuals with Disabilities
        • Survivors of Trauma

        Areas of Expertise

        • Anxiety Disorders
        • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
        • Autism Spectrum Disorder
        • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
        • Depressive Disorders
        • First Responders Care
        • Grief / Loss
        • Life Transitions
        • PTSD / Complex Trauma
        • Women Issues
        We accept many major insurances.
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        Laura Steensen, Psy.D.

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        Laura Steensen, Psy.D.

        Licensed Psychologist

        ✓ In-Person: Glen Burnie, MD
        ✓ Virtual Visits

        Psychotherapy

        Ages Served

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

          A strong, trusting relationship is at the heart of effective therapy. I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable exploring the concerns that brought them to therapy and working toward meaningful change at their own pace. I believe that we move through many stages of growth throughout our lives, and each transition—whether it’s a divorce, a new baby, graduation, a breakup, retirement, or the loss of someone we love—can bring both opportunity and stress. Even positive changes can feel overwhelming and impact how we function day to day.

          I work best with individuals who appreciate a straightforward, collaborative approach and want an active role in setting the direction and pace of therapy. Curiosity about oneself, openness to different perspectives, and a sense of humor can be helpful companions along the way.

          I provide individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults ages 11 and older. As part of GBCC’s LGBTQ Affirming Care Line since 2017, I am honored to offer a supportive and affirming space for individuals seeking a gender therapist. My additional areas of focus include ADHD, women’s issues, life transitions, and mood concerns.

          Modalities

          • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
          • Eclectic 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
          • Grief / Loss
          • Life Transitions
          • Men Issues
          • Perinatal / Postpartum
          • Women Issues
          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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