Julia Rostkowski, LCSW-C

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Julia Rostkowski, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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

Psychotherapy

  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Ages Served

      • Children (6-12)
      • Adolescents (ages 13-18)
      • Adults (ages 18+)

Insurances Accepted

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

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

About Me

    As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialization in a wide range of therapeutic areas including ADHD, adoption issues, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and more, I am deeply committed to supporting children and teens, especially those experiencing crises.

    My practice is rooted in trauma-informed care and an understanding of child and adolescent development, enabling me to effectively guide young clients through the complexities of their emotions and experiences. This approach is crucial in helping them navigate school issues, peer relationships, family conflicts, and their own personal challenges related to self-esteem and mental health.

    Incorporating Strengths-Based Therapy, I focus on identifying and cultivating each client’s innate resources and qualities, transforming various life stressors into opportunities for resilience building and growth. My therapeutic strategy involves creating personalized treatment plans that employ coping strategies tailored to the unique needs of each child and teen. This not only addresses their immediate concerns but also fosters a sustained, positive outlook towards life’s challenges.

    My journey in social work has been driven by a profound desire to help others, inspired by witnessing resilience and triumph in diverse settings—from elderly care to working with children, teens, and treatment foster families. These experiences have enriched my understanding of resilience across life stages, enhancing my ability to support not just adults but also the younger individuals who are navigating their formative years. It is a privilege to guide my clients on their paths to self-discovery and healing, equipping them with the confidence and skills to overcome adversity with strength and grace.

    Modalities

    • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
    • Art and Music Therapy
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    • Play Therapy
    • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)

    Approaches

    • Person-Centered

    Special Experience Working With

    • Children and Adolescence
    • Heterosexual / Straight

    Areas of Expertise

    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Depressive Disorders
    • Grief / Loss
    • Life Transitions
    • Perinatal / Postpartum
    • Women Issues
    We accept many major insurances.
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    Alison Rainey, MS, LGPC

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    Alison Rainey, MS, LGPC

    Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

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

    Psychotherapy

    • Couples Therapy
    • Family Therapy
    • Individual Therapy

    Ages Served

        • Children (6-12)
        • Adolescents (ages 13-18)
        • Adults (ages 18+)

    Insurances Accepted

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Cigna MCA

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

    About Me

      I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals, including children, teens, adults, and couples, navigate life’s challenges and uncover their strengths in a safe, nonjudgmental, and affirming space. My education and training in both mental health and rehabilitation counseling provide me with a dual perspective, allowing me to consider not only which therapeutic approaches may benefit you but also which accommodative tools can support your goals. For example, if you have ADHD and struggle to focus while reading, we might explore practical tools like a text-to-speech reader to enhance your daily life.

      Much of my work focuses on individuals dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and the effects of trauma. I use a strengths-based approach, working collaboratively with you to identify your goals and values and develop a tailored treatment plan that addresses the barriers interfering with your well-being. My approach is flexible and customized to your needs, but I often draw from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. Together, we will examine how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another and explore ways to enhance your ability to cope with and navigate challenges.

      I strive to support you in clarifying what is most important in your life and work with you to align your actions and choices with those values. Along the way, we’ll focus on clearing away the obstacles that separate you from what truly matters. As someone with personal experience navigating anxiety and neurodiversity, I bring both professional expertise and empathy to my work.

      In our sessions, my goal is to help you build and strengthen connections—within yourself, with the people in your life, and with the tools and resources that can help you thrive. Whether you are seeking to reduce distress, build resilience, or create more joy and fulfillment, I am here to partner with you every step of the way. Together, we will work toward fostering peace, connection, and meaningful change in your life.

      Modalities

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

      Approaches

      • Person-Centered

      Areas of Expertise

      • Anxiety Disorders
      • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
      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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        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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          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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