Kristen Strohm, LMSW

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Kristen Strohm, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

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

Psychotherapy

  • Individual Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy

Ages Served

      • Children (6-12)
      • 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

    I am a Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW) who specializes in Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy through individual & group sessions. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Disability Studies at Shippensburg University and obtained my graduate degree in Social Work through Temple University.

    I enjoy working with kids, teens, parents and families in an accepting and understanding environment to best meet the needs of my clients. I specialize in working with children ages 3 to 12 presenting behavioral challenges as well as persons with ADHD and Autism.

    I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care Team as well as the leader of Neurospectacular, a specialized group for kids and tweens. I strongly believe in advocating for my clients, and always acting in their best interests. I look forward to helping your child achieve their goals.

    Modalities

    • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
    • Art and Music Therapy
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    • Emotion-Focused Therapy
    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Play Therapy
    • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)

    Approaches

    • Person-Centered

    Special Experience Working With

    • ADHD
    • ASD
    • Behavioral Concerns
    • Individuals with Disabilities
    • Kids
    • LGBTQ+

    Areas of Expertise

    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
    • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
    • Depressive Disorders
    • Insomnia or Sleep Related Disorders
    • Learning Differences
    • Life Transitions
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
    • PTSD / Complex Trauma
    • Sensory Processing Disorder
    • Substance Use / Addiction
    • Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders
    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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      Sarah Simpson, Ph.D.

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      Sarah Simpson, Ph.D.

      Licensed Psychologist

      In-Office: Annapolis, MD
      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

        ’m a licensed psychologist with a clinical health specialization from Drexel University in Philadelphia. I completed my clinical training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the San Francisco VA. I identify primarily with a cognitive behavioral framework, but also utilize mindfulness-based and insight-oriented approaches as appropriate. Optimal well-being and quality of life are primary goals of therapy. Problems are explored and understood through a holistic perspective that considers biological, emotional, spiritual, and interpersonal/relational characteristics of an individual. I specialize in health related issues such as chronic pain, sleep disorders, coping with medical illness, and weight related problems. I also work with area hospitals performing bariatric surgical psychological evaluations.

        Modalities

        • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
        • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

        Approaches

        • Person-Centered

        Areas of Expertise

        • Adjustment/Life Transition
        • Anxiety
        • Bariatric Pre-Surgical Evaluations
        • Bipolar
        • Depression
        • Eating Disorders
        • Health Issues
        • Sleep Disorders
        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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          Melissa Mandell, LMSW

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          Melissa Mandell, LMSW

          Licensed Master Social Worker

          ✓ In-Office: Glen Burnie, MD
          ✓ In-Office: Odenton, MD
          ✓ Virtual Visits

          Psychotherapy

          • Individual Therapy
          • Rapid Access Care

          Ages Served

              • 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

            I believe that, in the words attributed to the poet Rumi, ‘life is a balance of holding on and letting go,’ and that it brings us growth and healing when we commit to understanding and working toward this balance.

            My name is Melissa Mandell and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland Baltimore and my bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. I have experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy, person-centered care, coaching, and crisis intervention services for adult and young adult populations in community, outpatient mental health, home, and workplace settings.

            As a therapist, I draw on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and motivational interviewing (MI) to empower my clients to navigate life’s transitions and challenges. Together, we explore your values, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools for creating meaningful and sustainable change. My goal is to provide a collaborative and compassionate space where clients can reconnect with their resilience and move forward with confidence.

            Modalities

            • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
            • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
            • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
            • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
            • Emotion-Focused Therapy
            • Exposure & Response Prevention

            Approaches

            • Person-Centered
            • Evidence-Based
            • Coaching
            • Crisis Intervention

            Special Experience Working With

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

            Areas of Expertise

            • Anxiety Disorders
            • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity 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
            • Life Transitions
            • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
            • PTSD / Complex Trauma
            • Substance Use / Addiction
            • Women Issues
            We accept many major insurances.
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