Brianna O’Connor, LCSW-C

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Brianna O’Connor, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

✓ In-Office: Timonium, MD
✓ Virtual Visits

Psychotherapy

  • Individual Therapy
  • Rapid Access Care

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

    Therapy is where we can get acquainted with the complex, hidden parts of ourselves so that we may live in greater alignment with what we truly value. As a trauma-informed therapist, I aim to provide a secure, trusting space where clients can explore difficult questions, in order to step fully into their authentic selves. I view therapy as a collaborative process, and I meet that process with warmth, curiosity, and humor. My style blends psychoeducation and tool-building with non-judgmental self-exploration. I particularly enjoy using integrative mind-body approaches like EMDR and parts work. Specialty areas include: depression, anxiety, life transitions, intimate partner abuse, dissociative disorders, and trauma.

    I have been in the human services field since 2014. Prior to completing my masters, I worked primarily with young adults experiencing homelessness in New York City. In 2017, I earned my masters in social work from Tulane University. I remained in New Orleans, where I continued to work with adolescents and young adults and particularly with trans and queer youth. I earned my LCSW-C and relocated to my permanent home in Baltimore in 2020. Before joining GBCC, I worked at House of Ruth MD providing individual and group therapy to survivors of intimate partner violence for nearly three years.

    There’s nothing I love more than learning a person’s story and understanding what has made them who they are. Outside of the therapy office, I enjoy being outdoors, following all things pop culture, and spending time with my hound dog Roo. I believe that, with courage and curiosity, therapy can benefit anyone seeking alignment in mind, body, and spirit.

    Modalities

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • EMDR
    • Parts Work (Structural Dissociation Model + Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment)
    • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)
    • Somatic Therapy

    Approaches

    • Person-Centered

    Special Experience Working With

    • Survivors of Trauma

    Areas of Expertise

    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Depressive Disorders
    • Intimate Partner Violence
    • Life Transitions
    • Personality Disorders
    • PTSD / Complex Trauma
    • Women Issues
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    Anita Mentzer, LCSW-C

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    Anita Mentzer, LCSW-C

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    ✓ In-Office: Timonium, MD
    ✓ 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
    • Medicare
    • United Healthcare

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

    About Me

      Seeking counseling is a brave step and requires courage. Many challenges occur throughout life; some without any warning. I enjoy working with adults, ages 21 + and developing a collaborative & trusting relationship to address these challenges. I am dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and LGBTQ affirming care and growing my competencies in these areas.

      Most of my experience has involved working with children/teens and adults living with chronic or life- altering illnesses. In addition, working with adults individually, who are navigating life transitions. Grief and loss are often a part of these issues and impact everyone in a different and unique way. I value being authentic, kind, gently directive, and using humor along with my professional skills as a clinician.

      My primary interests include working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, health issues, grief/loss, & relationship issues.

      Modalities

      • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
      • Cognitive Processing Therapy
      • Motivational Interviewing
      • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)

      Approaches

      • Person-Centered

      Special Experience Working With

      • Active Duty Military
      • BIPOC Communities
      • Cancer Patients
      • Chronic Illness / Terminal Illness Clients
      • End of Life Support
      • Faith-based Clients
      • First Responder Clients
      • Heterosexual / Straight
      • Immigrant / Refugee
      • Individuals with Disabilities
      • LGBTQ+
      • Survivors of Trauma
      • Veterans

      Areas of Expertise

      • Anxiety Disorders
      • Depressive Disorders
      • Grief / Loss
      • Life Transitions
      • Life-Altering Illness
      • Substance Use / Addiction
      • Women Issues
      We accept many major insurances.
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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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        Elaine Corey, Ph.D.

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        Elaine Corey, Ph.D.

        Licensed Psychologist

        In-Office: Timonium, MD
        ✓ Virtual Visits

        Psychotherapy

        Ages Served

            • Children (6-12)
            • Adolescents (ages 13-18)
            • Adults (ages 18+)
            • Older Adults (65+)

         

        Insurances Accepted

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

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

        About Me

          Trained in multiple therapeutic approaches, I take an integrative collaborative approach to therapy, individualizing the treatment to best facilitate my patients’ growth and positive change. My style combines warmth, empathy, humor, and a deep respect for the individuals I treat. I have worked for over 20 years in the Baltimore Metropolitan and Washington, D.C. area providing therapy to adults, children (age 3 and older), adolescents, couples and families of diverse backgrounds, but just joined the GBCC Counseling Centers in 2017. I have expertise in treating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, parenting issues and chronic pain. I strongly believe in providing culturally sensitive care and LGBTQ affirming care.

          I obtained my Master’s degree in 1995 and my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology in 2000 from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. I also have Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Psychology from Williams College in Massachusetts. I have lived most of my life in the Baltimore area, graduating from Western High School in Baltimore City.

          Modalities

          • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

          Approaches

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

          Special Experience Working With

          • First Responder Clients
          • Heterosexual / Straight
          • LGBTQ+

          Areas of Expertise

          • Adjustment/Life Transition
          • Anxiety
          • Depression
          • First Responders
          • Health Issues
          • LGBTQ Affirming
          • Relationship Issues
          • Trauma/PTSD
          We accept many major insurances.
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          Courtney Cole, LCPC

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          Courtney “Cori” Cole, LCPC

          Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

          In-Office: Timonium, MD
          ✓ Virtual Visits

          Psychotherapy

          Ages Served

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

           

          Insurances Accepted

          • Aetna
          • Blue Cross Blue Shield
          • Cigna
          • Johns Hopkins EHP/USFHP
          • Tricare
          • United Healthcare

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

          About Me

            My name is Cori Cole (she/her/hers) I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland who has been with GBCC since 2010. I earned my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology at Towson University in 2006. I conduct individual psychotherapy with adults (18 and older) both virtually and in person at the Timonium location.

            I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an important part of the therapy process and I strive to provide a warm and safe space where you can show up as your most authentic self. I am trauma-informed and take an individualized approach, fostering growth and self-empowerment. I have an eclectic style, utilizing holistic, person centered, psychodynamic, CBT and mindfulness-based interventions (and sometimes humor!).  I will collaborate with you to identify goals, gain insight and make changes that are important and meaningful to you.

            I specialize in working with individuals on issues related to life transitions, adjustment to changes, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, stress management, women’s issues, sexuality, grief/loss. I am an LGBTQAI+ affirming therapist and I’m also sex positive, and kink and poly friendly.

            Modalities

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

            Approaches

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

            Areas of Expertise

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

            Special Experience Working With

            • Heterosexual / Straight
            • LGBTQ+
            We accept many major insurances.
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