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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    Monica Giles, M.S., LGPC

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    Ofe Akuya, LMSW

    Monica Giles, M.S., LGPC

    Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

    In-Office: Bel Air, MD
    ✓ Virtual Visits

    Psychotherapy

    Ages Served

        • 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 specialize in working with individuals from diverse cultural, gender, racial, faith, and socioeconomic backgrounds, helping them navigate mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and major life transitions. My approach is rooted in Person-Centered therapy, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness techniques, creating a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel heard and understood. Whether working through past experiences, managing emotions, or developing coping strategies, my goal is to provide a space for meaningful self-exploration and growth.

      My clinical experience includes working in both individual and group therapy settings, supporting clients through a wide range of personal challenges. I have experience helping individuals process complex emotions, set realistic and attainable goals, and develop strategies to improve their overall well-being. My work has also included experience in a VA hospital setting, providing care to a diverse population and reinforcing the importance of a nonjudgmental, compassionate approach to therapy.

      I believe therapy is a collaborative process where clients take an active role in their healing journey. Everyone’s path to wellness looks different, and I strive to tailor sessions to each person’s unique needs and goals. Whether you are looking to build resilience, improve relationships, or gain insight into your emotions and behaviors, I am here to support you. Together, we will work toward creating a stronger foundation for emotional well-being, personal growth, and lasting change.

      Modalities

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

      Approaches

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

      Areas of Expertise

      • Anxiety Disorders
      • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
      • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
      • Depressive Disorders
      • Grief / Loss
      • Intimate Partner Violence
      • Life Transitions
      • Substance Use / Addiction

      Special Experience Working With

      • Heterosexual / Straight
      • LGBTQ+
      • First Responders
      • Veterans
      We accept many major insurances.
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      John Backert, MS, LCPC, NCC

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      John Backert, MS, LCPC, NCC

      Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

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

      Psychotherapy

      Ages Served

       

      Insurances Accepted

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

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

      About Me

        Navigating through life’s complexities can often feel like being lost in a fog, and in today’s fast-paced society, stress can quickly become overwhelming. As a therapist with over a decade of experience in mental health across various levels, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and teens discover and tap into their strengths, enabling a focused approach to enhance their mental well-being. My commitment extends to assisting clients in managing a range of emotional challenges including depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.

        I employ a diverse array of evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to the specific needs of each client. My toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. These approaches help clients develop coping strategies that promote resilience and personal growth. Additionally, my practice is enriched by my completion of Gottman Level 1 training, which equips me to support couples in navigating their relationships through improved communication and understanding.

        Therapy, as I view it, is a journey of exploration and healing. I strive to create a safe and open environment where individuals, couples, and teens can freely express themselves and work towards achieving their therapeutic goals. My passion for mental health drives my practice, and I am motivated by the profound impact positive change can have on the lives of those I work with. Together, we will navigate the challenges of life, clearing the fog and moving towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.

        Modalities

        Special Experience Working With

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

        Areas of Expertise

        • Anxiety Disorders
        • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
        • Depressive Disorders
        • First Responders Care
        • Grief / Loss
        • Health Psychology / Medical Psychology
        • Life Transitions
        • Men Issues
        • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
        • Personality Disorders
        • PTSD / Complex Trauma
        We accept many major insurances.
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