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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    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
      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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        Kathleen Mahar, Ph.D., LCSW

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        Kathleen Mahar, Ph.D., LCSW-C

        Licensed Clinical Social Worker

        ✓ Virtual Visits

        Psychotherapy

        • Assessment/Evaluations
        • Family Therapy
        • Group Therapy
        • Individual Therapy
        • Rapid Access Care

        Ages Served

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

        Insurances Accepted

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

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

        About Me

          I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. I have earned both a master’s degree (MSW) and a PhD in social work. I have had the opportunity to work with various populations to include working in child welfare, health care, oncology, and military settings. I have specialized in treating active-duty military members from all services, veterans, other first responders, and their families for the last 10 years. I have also volunteered with military members and their families for additional years as a military spouse. In my practice, I have treated individuals who have experienced multiple forms of trauma, often facing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I also have expertise in the treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, bi-polar disorder, insomnia, chronic health problems, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, among others.

          I use an integrative approach in the treatment of individuals, to include the use of cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), interpersonal therapy, grief counseling, and crisis intervention. My priority is for clients to feel safe, comfortable, and free from judgment during their treatment. I treat individuals with genuineness and empathetic understanding with a commitment to assist clients in the development of a sense of well-being.

          Modalities

          • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
          • Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
          • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
          • Cognitive Processing Therapy
          • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
          • EMDR
          • Emotion-Focused Therapy
          • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
          • Exposure Response Therapy
          • Narrative Therapy
          • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
          • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)
          • Somatic Therapy

          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
          • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
          • Autism Spectrum Disorder
          • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
          • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
          • Court-Ordered Cases
          • 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
          • Nutrition
          • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
          • Perinatal / Postpartum
          • Personality Disorders
          • PTSD / Complex Trauma
          • Substance Use / Addiction
          • 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
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