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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    Ofe Akuya, LMSW

    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
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      Amy Kestelman, LCSW-C

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      Amy Kestelman, LCSW-C

      Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical

      ✓ In-Office: Timonium, MD
      ✓ Virtual Visits

      Psychotherapy

      Ages Served

          • 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

        My name is Amy Kestelman (she/her) and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a genuine curiosity about the human experience and it’s been an honor to have people share their stories with me over my 15 years working in clinical settings. I like to utilize humor and creativity in our work together. I provide a compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental space, and am affirming of peoples’ diverse life experiences.

        I firmly believe in a strengths-based approach while incorporating interventions from several theoretical models to meet your needs. I will help you to reframe how you view yourself and remind you of your strengths.

        My areas of interest include: working with adults with chronic health conditions, grief and loss, caregivers throughout the lifespan, adjustment/life transitions, reproductive health.

        Modalities

        • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
        • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
        • Narrative Therapy

        Approaches

        • Emotionally Focused
        • Person-Centered

        Areas of Expertise

        • Anxiety Disorders
        • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
        • Depressive Disorders
        • Grief / Loss
        • Life Transitions
        • Perinatal / Postpartum
        • Women Issues

        Special Experience Working With

        • BIPOC Communities
        • Chronic Illness / Terminal Illness Clients
        • Heterosexual / Straight
        • LGBTQ+
        We accept many major insurances.
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        Grace Kane, MS, LCPC

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        Ofe Akuya, LMSW

        Grace Kane, MS, LCPC

        Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

        In-Office: Perry Hall, MD
        ✓ Virtual Visits

        Psychotherapy

        Ages Served

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

         

        Insurances Accepted

        • Blue Cross Blue Shield
        • Cigna

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

        About Me

          My goal as your psychotherapist is to engage you in a collaborative process that promotes healing and self-determination. I firmly believe in our innate ability to make changes, love ourselves, and feel empowered.

          Many of us aspire not only to work through or cope with our pain and suffering but also to embark on a journey of self-discovery, find meaning in our lives, build resilience, and achieve inner peace. My purpose and passion lie in empowering you to tap into your internal resources and develop skill-based coping strategies to create a fulfilling life.

          My approach to therapy involves creating a supportive, open, and non-judgmental environment. I have experience working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. My goals include fostering positive self-esteem, body image, and self-worth in my clients while also supporting parents whose children struggle with eating disorders and anxiety.

          In addition to my expertise in eating disorders, my experience encompasses anxiety, oppression, trauma, grief, social skills, developmental concerns, ADHD, and depression. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, employing a variety of techniques such as Family-Based Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

          Together, let’s embark on a vibrant and fulfilling journey, transforming life’s challenges into opportunities for growth, healing, and self-discovery in a warm, cheery, and compassionate atmosphere.

          Modalities

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

          Approaches

          • Collaborative
          • Person-Centered

          Areas of Expertise

          • Anxiety Disorders
          • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
          • Body Dysmophia
          • Depressive Disorders
          • Eating disorders
          • Life Transitions
          • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
          • PTSD / Complex Trauma
          • Self Esteem
          • Women Issues

          Special Experience Working With

          • Heterosexual / Straight
          • LGBTQ+
          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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