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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    Sarah Peña, LMSW

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    Sarah Peña, LMSW

    Licensed Master Social Worker

    ✓ Virtual Visits

    Psychotherapy

    • Individual Therapy

    Ages Served

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

      Hi, my name is Sarah (she/her). I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). I received my Master’s in Social Work from University of Maryland, Baltimore and my undergraduate Social Work degree from University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I have experience counseling children, adolescents, and families in the areas of mood disorders, behavioral issues, communication skills, learning disabilities, and more.

      My process values all parts of your life and utilizes our therapeutic relationship to build trust and security. My focus is helping clients overcome stress, trauma, and other challenges in order to further develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and boundaries for healthy relationships. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and somatic approaches in my practice. I look forward to working with you toward meeting your goals.

      Modalities

      • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
      • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
      • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
      • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
      • Narrative Therapy
      • Play Therapy
      • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)
      • Somatic Therapy

      Approaches

      • Person-Centered

      Special Experience Working With

      • BIPOC Communities
      • Heterosexual / Straight
      • Immigrant / Refugee
      • Individuals with Disabilities
      • LGBTQ+
      • Survivors of Trauma
      • Veterans

      Areas of Expertise

      • Anger Management
      • Anxiety Disorders
      • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder
      • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
      • Child Behavioral Issues
      • Depressive Disorders
      • Grief / Loss
      • Insomnia or Sleep Related Disorders
      • Learning Differences
      • Life Transitions
      • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
      • Parenting Issues
      • Perinatal / Postpartum
      • Self-Esteem
      • Sexuality
      • 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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        Beth McDonald, MA, LGPC

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        Beth McDonald, MA, LGPC

        Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

        ✓ In-Office: Cockeysville, MD
        ✓ Virtual Visits

        Psychotherapy

        • Couples Therapy
        • Family Therapy
        • Individual Therapy

        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

          Before becoming a therapist, I spent fourteen years as a middle school English teacher, where I also provided academic coaching and mentored adults in a variety of settings. That experience deepened my passion for walking alongside others as they grow through life’s challenges and transitions. Today, I work with individuals, couples, and families, combining my clinical training with real-world experience to offer meaningful, practical support.

          I specialize in helping clients navigate relationship struggles, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and spiritual concerns. I approach therapy through an attachment-based lens and draw from emotionally focused therapy (EFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and client-centered work. This integrative approach allows me to tailor sessions to your unique needs.

          In our work together, you (and your partner, if applicable) can expect to gain practical tools to apply in everyday life – tools designed to reduce anxiety and depression, increase emotional insight, and strengthen your connection with yourself and those around you. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where you feel seen, heard, and truly understood. We’ll focus both on addressing immediate concerns and fostering deeper, long-term emotional growth.

          I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Wheaton College. I truly believe that every person deserves a space where they can explore and rewrite their story with honesty, support, and hope. I’d be honored to partner with you on that journey.

          Modalities

          • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
          • Emotion-Focused Therapy
          • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
          • Narrative Therapy
          • Somatic Therapy

          Approaches

          • Person-Centered
          • Emotion-Based

          Special Experience Working With

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

          Areas of Expertise

          • Anxiety Disorders
          • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
          • Depressive Disorders
          • Grief / Loss
          • Life Transitions
          • Men Issues
          • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
          • Perinatal / Postpartum
          • Women Issues
          We accept many major insurances.
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          Sandra O’Neill, LCPC

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          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
            We accept many major insurances.
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