Phone: 301-865-2226 Fax: 301-865-6720
Linganore Counseling and Wellness, LLC
11670 Old National Pike, Suite 103 New Market, MD 21774
Welcome to our practice!
Linganore Counseling and Wellness, LLC, is a team of skilled mental health professionals dedicated to helping families, individuals, couples and children through some of life's biggest challenges. We treat individuals and families suffering from depression, anxiety, marital discord, addictions, and the behavioral or learning challenges of childhood and adolescence. Our target areas of service include New Market, Lake Linganore, Frederick, Urbana, Mt. Airy, and Walkersville, Maryland. Our practitioners provide marriage counseling, individual counseling, family counseling and group counseling. We offer a wide range of expertise and modalities. We provide our services in an attractive relaxed setting and we strive to offer appointments quickly.
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Services
Our experienced team of psychotherapists provide individual, couples, family and group counseling on a variety of topics. Our staff has expertise in the following areas:
- Grief
- Trauma
- Marriage
- Pre-Marital
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Sex Therapy
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Stress Management
- Relationship problems
- Life changes
- Problem solving
- Building self-esteem
- Child abuse and neglect
- Conflict resolution
- Shame, guilt and addictions
- Intimate partner violence
- Sexual assault
- Parenting support
- Divorce/Separation
- Relationship problems
- Art & Play therapy
- Other mood disorders
- Life balance
- Personality Disorder
- Panic Attacks
- Behavior problems
- and more.
We do accept some insurance for these services, please contact us to learn more .
Our Team:
Mary Holzinger, LCSW-C, CEAP, Owner
301-865-2226 ext 300
Mary is a seasoned clinician who works with couples, individuals, families. She has been the owner of Linganore Counseling and Wellness, LLC since its inception in 2006 and has practiced in New Market since 2002. Mary has over twenty-five years’ experience in the mental health profession.
Mary has a strong background in, and is a proponent of solution focused and strategic therapy, but utilizes a variety of approaches in her work. Mary believes in tailoring her approach to the client’s individual situation and personality. She strongly believes in utilizing client strengths and unique abilities to resolve issues.
Mary has solid experience with a large variety of issues but her major strength is relationship building and conflict resolution. Couples and families create their own dynamics which can be beneficial or problematic. Understanding these dynamics can be a powerful healing and strengthening tool. Mary also welcomes individuals who come to therapy. She has learned that individuals suffering from anxiety and depression are often on the brink of discovering information about themselves and taking needed steps that could positively transform their lives.
Prior to establishing her private practice, Mary worked six years as an Employee Assistance Professional, serving firefighters, police officers, government and private industry employees. During this period she also conducted critical incident debriefings, employee trainings and substance abuse assessments. Past experience also includes six years of case management and advocacy for the seriously mentally ill population and five years’ experience in child protective services.
Mary became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia in 1997. She became a nationally Certified Employee Assistance Professional in 1999 and was licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Maryland in 2000. She received her Master of Social Work Degree in 1990 from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Bachelor of Social Work Degree in 1976 from East Tennessee State University
Eve Tanglang, LCSW-C, CSC-A/D
Phone: 301-865-2226 ext 308
Eve provides empathetic and supportive treatment with the goal of improving clients’ self-concept and social functioning using a strengths-based perspective and a cognitive behavioral approach
Eve experience includes working with children and adolescents and in addressing impediments to self-esteem such as shame and guilt, addictions, abuse and relationship issues. Her experience also includes counseling for individuals and couples facing separation or divorce, addictions counseling, working with victims of child abuse and neglect, and family therapy.
She has a strong background in facilitating group therapy and teaching didactic group classes for specific concerns. She provides culturally sensitive support to help clients' identify and resolve areas of conflict, advocate on their own behalf if necessary, and refer for continuing community support. Eve admires her clients’ willingness to explore their concerns with a counselor and she focuses that time together taking the necessary steps toward a positive outcome.
Eve graduated with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland in 2005. She has her License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C), license as well as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor license CSC-A/D.
Donna Clarke, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP-ll, CGCS
Phone: 301-865-2226 x314
An eclectic, integrative therapist, Donna believes the journey surrounding mental health is uniquely individual and deeply personal. She brings empathy, trust, understanding and humor to each experience. Donna works with children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, mood disorders, and family/system conflict.
Donna is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) through the National Board for Certified Counselors. She is certified as a Clinically Trained Trauma Professional: Level II C-PTSD (CCTP-II) through the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP). She is also a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS) through IATP. She holds a certificate in Animal Assisted Therapy Training through the University of North Texas Consortium for Animal Assisted Therapy. Areas of special study while pursuing her graduate degree include history and methodology of animals in the therapeutic setting, and integrative applications of various animal assistive therapeutic techniques as adjunctive therapies.
She has lectured as well as designed coursework to further the education, capability, and awareness of the use of animal assisted techniques in both the therapeutic and non-therapeutic environments.
She received her Master’s degree in Counseling from McDaniel College (2015).
Linda Beckman, LCPC
Phone: 301-865-2226 x312
Linda Beckman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience with adolescent and adult clients with various mental health and substance abuse issues. Since 2015, she has worked extensively with client’s with grief and loss issues to include counseling adults and children who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Linda’s expertise includes: grief, loss, substance abuse issues, dual
diagnosis, as well as self- esteem and anger management. Linda works with adults, couples, families, teens, and children. She specializes in gay/lesbian issues, relapse from addiction prevention, and grief counseling.
Linda has a master’s degree in mental health counselling from McDaniel College in Westminster Maryland and a Master’s degree in Thanatology (study of death, dying, and bereavement) from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. She also has Bachelors in Psychology from Hood College, and worked for over six years in Southern Arizona with abused and neglected children to include children crossing the border from Mexico and South America who needed sheltered. Linda has also worked at several inpatient addiction centers and helped start a daytime treatment program for older adults suffering from depression because of aging and grief issues in Sierra Vista Arizona.
Linda has presented to both professionals and laypeople alike on the following topics: mental health and self-care basics for law enforcement and school professionals, trauma awareness, mental health issues in the elderly, anger management, self-esteem building, and grief/ terminal illness management.
- Linda believes in a holistic approach to therapy where both therapist and client foster a relationship based on empathy and trust. She helps her clients explore change by discovering possible past stumbling blocks and finding realistic solutions in the present through goal setting, self-awareness, and self-discovery. Linda enjoys hiking, yoga, gardening, reading, and working on her own daily journey of change and growth.
Laura Fantacci, LCPC
Phone: 301-865-2226 x303
Laura is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults and families by providing a compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore life’s challenges. To support change, Laura uses an eclectic therapeutic style to ensure that her approach is consistent with the goals and preferences of each individual client. She believes a strong therapeutic relationship is an integral part of helping her clients to achieve personal growth, improve awareness and gain insight into patterns of emotional issues.
Laura’s areas of experience include anxiety, ADHD, trauma and mood disorders. She is also skilled in parent education, crisis intervention and relationship conflict. Laura graduated with her Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Maryland in 2007. Professionally, Laura has experience working in a psychiatric hospital, a residential mental health facility, a program for at risk youth, and most recently at an outpatient mental health clinic.
Kory Banks, LCPC, PhD
Phone: 301-865-2226 x 310
Kory has experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reactive Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person Centered Therapy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Character Disorders, Addictions, and Severely Mentally Ill.
Kory specializes in working with adolescents and adults in groups, as couples, or individually.
Kory strives to provide a kind, caring, and warm atmosphere where his clients can feel comfortable being themselves. His goal is to provide an optimum environment for personal growth, where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted.
Kory received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Social Work and Masters of Science Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from the State University of New York College at Buffalo, and doctorate in Educational Psychology from Capella University and is a veteran and served as a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Mollie Widdowson, LCSW-C
Phone: 301-865-2226 x301
Mollie works with children, adolescents, and adults, to include facilitating group, family, and individual therapy. Mollie specializes in addressing anxiety, life transitions, behavioral concerns, parenting, interpersonal relationships, and self-esteem concerns. Mollie utilizes a client-center approach where the therapist and client work collaboratively to identify treatment goals and the necessary actions to achieve the goals. Mollie believes clients have inherent strength and self-determination to create change in their own lives through resiliency and resourcefulness. In addition, Mollie utilizes an eclectic blend of treatment modalities to meet the client’s specific needs. Mollie has training in Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma Systems Therapy, Systems Theory, and Social Learning Theory.
Mollie’s experiences in social work include residencies with multiple Departments of Social Services and public schools. Currently, Mollie is providing parent education and visit coaching to families involved with child welfare to establish appropriate boundaries, to learn appropriate discipline techniques, and to address child welfare concerns.
Mollie Widdowson, LCSW-C, received her MSW in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical focus on children and families in July 2013. Mollie obtained her License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) license in November 2015. Mollie graduated from Hood College in Frederick, MD, in May 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology and Social Work.
Rachel Hansberger, LCSW-C
Phone: 301-865-2226 x309
Rachel Hansberger, LCSW-C, is a mental health therapist providing individual therapy, family therapy, and couples counseling. Rachel enjoys working with a variety of populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. She uses a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s needs, recognizing that each person requires a unique set of skills in treatment. Rachel strives to create a warm, open, and welcoming environment where individuals can feel safe, heard, and at ease while addressing stressors that impact their daily lives. Rachel has experience addressing anxiety, ADHD, depression, anger, relationship issues, trauma, parenting stressors, self-esteem, spiritual growth, and healthy daily living routines. Her experience comes from working with families and children in an early childhood education center as well as with children, adolescents, and adults in two outpatient behavioral health agencies. Rachel Hansberger, received her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Shepherd University in 2010 and her master’s degree in Social Work from Salisbury University in 2013. Rachel became a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in April 2017.
Elizabeth Hadzic, LCPC
Phone 301-865-2226 x305
Elizabeth is a Licensed Professional counselor with a diverse background in both mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Elizabeth uses an integrative eclectic approach that brings empathetic understanding and warmth to the therapy process. She uses a trauma informed individualized approach recognizing the present concerns are often result of past events. Elizabeth incorporates mindfulness and meditation with a focus on the here and now combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is comfortable and has experience with a diverse population of people including LGBTQ, Spiritual/Natured based paths, faith based religious, and non-religious. Elizabeth works with children, adolescents, and adults. She offers therapy for PTSD, sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, divorce care, and conflicted relationships.
Elizabeth was a special education teacher for six years specializing in early childhood education. She moved to case management with children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities for six years. In 2011, she changed paths to severe and persistent mental illness working with societies most vulnerable populations, which includes homelessness and severe poverty. Elizabeth has over 20 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
When not working, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and friends attending local events, hiking, camping, and connecting with the world around her.
Allison Davis, LCSW-C
Phone 301-865-2226 x304
Allison uses an integrative, strengths-based, and mindful approach in which clients can enhance self-awareness and resolve individual challenges. Initiating life change through therapy takes courage and Allison believes in honoring the innate wisdom that each client brings with them into the therapeutic process. Her therapeutic style is warm, open and supportive. She incorporates interventions from multiple therapies to meet the unique needs of each client, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Solutions-Focused Therapy, creative and somatic techniques, and mindfulness. Allison has experience in addressing anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, role strain, trauma, spirituality, parenting, and stress-management. She enjoys working with adults, transition-aged youth, and adolescents. Allison received her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2016 and became a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in 2019. She has worked with children, adults, and families in school settings, homes, and in an outpatient behavioral health clinic setting. In addition to her clinical background, Allison has over 13 years’ experience as a yoga instructor teaching meditation, body-awareness and mindfulness.
Chris Fletcher, LCPC
Phone 301-865-2226 x306
Above all, Chris believes in the value of a client centered approach to therapy as well as the value of the therapeutic partnership between the client and therapist. In working with others, Chris believes in the essential “goodness” of people and utilizes an evidence and strengths based approach in working with the client towards growth and change. Chris believes in using an eclectic style to best meet the needs of the client and has training in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, trauma informed therapy, and Internal System Therapy. Chris has experience working with trauma, complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, self-esteem, and anger.
Chris received his undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University in 2010 and completed his graduate degree at Towson University in 2015. Previously, Chris gained experience working in an inpatient hospital, in the community, and an outpoint mental health clinic. Chris has worked with individuals, adolescents, children, and groups.
David Dodson, LCSW-C
Phone: 301-865-2226 x332
David is a clinical social worker providing therapy for individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. David brings many years of experience working with adults and children in various community settings. He feels that working with and supporting families is a dynamic part of building strong communities. David practices a strength-based approach and values the importance of creating clarity and connection. He works diligently with each individual to realize awareness of self, awareness of others, and awareness of their environments. He enjoys maximizing potential that others find within themselves and provides support as they develop throughout their individual journeys. David is an empathetic listener and provides a relaxing environment to share. David received his clinical license from Salisbury University.
Elizabeth Cline, LCSW-C
Phone: 301-865-2226 x319
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, adolescents, and children. Elizabeth believes in treating each person as an individual and strives to build relationships built on respect and trust. Elizabeth uses multiple treatment approaches to meet the specific needs of each client. Elizabeth utilizes Family Systems Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to empower people to achieve their treatment goals.
Elizabeth received her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) in 2017 from Winthrop University in South Carolina and her license for clinical social work (LCSW-C) in 2020. Elizabeth’s prior work experience includes working with families who have experienced generational abuse and neglect as well as working with survivors of human trafficking.
Laura Przybylek, LGPC
Phone: 301-865-2226 x330
Laura is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor at Linganore Counseling and Wellness. Laura specializes in areas of ADHD, anxiety, body-image, depression, eating disorders, family stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and supporting families coping with a loved one’s addiction. Laura works from a strengths-based perspective and helps her clients recognize and apply their strengths. By providing a warm, caring, and non-judgmental environment, Laura helps her clients to become more comfortable in exploring the challenges they face. Laura recognizes the uniqueness of each client and utilizes various therapy approaches including acceptance and commitment, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, person-centered and psychodynamic theories.
In 2018, Laura received her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through McDaniel College and in 2011 received her Bachelors Degree in Health Science from Towson University. Having taught in elementary, middle and high-school settings, as well as having coached adults for many years as a fitness instructor, Laura is comfortable working with individuals throughout all stages of life and looks forward to helping others along their journey.
Christina Roberts, LCSW-C
Phone: 301-865-2226 x307
Christina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses an eclectic therapeutic approach to each client’s unique situation. Christina believes in addressing her client’s needs from a strengths-based perspective and believes in the importance of developing trust in the client/therapist relationship by providing empathy, support and encouragement to make lasting positive changes in the lives of her clients. She has experience working with Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. Her areas of expertise include trauma, depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, alcohol and substance abuse issues, dual diagnosis, anger management, stress management, marital problems, and family conflict.
Christina has a master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. She has years of experience working with individuals who suffer from substance abuse and dual diagnosis and is currently employed at a Residential Substance Abuse center where she provides individual psychotherapy, group therapy, couples therapy and family therapy. Christina was also the director of a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program at an outpatient mental health clinic in Hagerstown, Maryland which provided intense rehabilitative services and life skills to individuals with severe mental health issues.
Sharon Dalessandro, LMSW
Phone: 301-865-2226 x315
Sharon believes that each person is unique and treats each client as such. She utilizes strengths-based and cognitive behavioral approaches depending on the clients, their needs and what their presenting concerns are.
Sharon has extensive experience in working with children and families that have experienced extensive trauma through abuse and neglect. She is compassionate and empathic and collaborates well with the children and families that she works with.
Sharon provides culturally sensitive support to help her clients work through life styles and life’s challenges. She collaborates with her clients and empowers them to make choices and changes that will help them work through difficult life situations.
Sharon received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Hood College in 2009. Her Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2010, her concentration was Child and Families. Sharon also did undergraduate work at Frederick Community College in the field of addictions and substance abuse.
Sharon has also been a member of the Frederick County Human Trafficking Response Team since 2018.
Wendy Gill, LGPC
Phone: 301-865-2226 x317
Wendy Gill is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor who believes a therapeutic relationship is based on trust, authenticity, warmth, and compassion. When working with children, adolescents, and adults she uses a variety of techniques to create a client centered and solution focused environment to foster individual growth. Her role as a therapist is to help others find the strength and skills to move for forward with a renewed sense of hope, self-esteem, and self-advocacy.
Wendy has worked with children and parents for twenty-seven years. Her professional background contributes to her understanding of the demands and challenges placed on school aged individuals. A collaborative approach between children and parents can be utilized to enhance a student’s coping strategies. Children, and parents alike, often struggle with social skills, isolation, depression, anxiety, and other life issues. Wendy provides a safe place where children and parents can speak openly and feel comfortable while learning to cope with life stressors.
Wendy earned her undergraduate degree from Hood College and completed her Masters in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She has supported children, adolescents, and parents extensively in her roles as a teacher, school counselor, administrator, and a pupil personnel worker. She is excited to work with all ages and looking forward to helping others find their personal goals and confidence needed to reach them.
Shannon Shifflett, LCSW-C
Phone: 301-865-2226 x318
Shannon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of counseling, consultation and research experience. She is devoted to helping people across the life span – from preschoolers to the elderly. She has provided individual, family and group therapy in the home, school, residential, and community settings.
Shannon strives to provide a counseling environment that is welcoming and non-judgmental. Her listening style is empathic and sincere. She uses a holistic approach and a variety of therapeutic techniques, including solution focused, strengths based, cognitive behavioral and play, to help clients meet their personal goals. She is experienced in addressing depression, anxiety, self-esteem, peer relationships, social skills, parenting concerns and life transitions.
Her educational and professional background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Towson University (1993), a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland (1997), and Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C) licensure from the state of Maryland (2002). Prior to joining Linganore Counseling and Wellness, Shannon provided early childhood prevention and early intervention consultation services, she directed a mentoring program for at-risk youth, and administered cognitive testing for longitudinal aging research.
Our Interns:
Bekah Davis, Counseling Intern
Christine Joy, Counseling Intern
Christine Joy, Counseling Intern
Phone: 301-865-2226 x337
Bekah is a therapist intern at Linganore Counseling and Wellness, where she is pleased to work with children, adolescents, and adults. She takes an empathetic, non-judgmental, and eclectic therapeutic approach tailored to the individual. Bekah aims to provide a collaborative, supportive, and empowering environmen
Phone: 301-865-2226 x337
Bekah is a therapist intern at Linganore Counseling and Wellness, where she is pleased to work with children, adolescents, and adults. She takes an empathetic, non-judgmental, and eclectic therapeutic approach tailored to the individual. Bekah aims to provide a collaborative, supportive, and empowering environment for self-growth and healing.
In 2018, Bekah graduated
eastern University, St Davids, PA with her Bachelor’s Degree in
Youth Ministry; Minor Biblical Studies & Psychology. She is currently completing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at McDaniel College.
Christine Joy, Counseling Intern
Christine Joy, Counseling Intern
Christine Joy, Counseling Intern
Phone: 301-865-2226 x331
Christine is a therapist intern at Linganore Counseling and Wellness, completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at University of the Cumberlands. Christine uses a person-centered, integrative approach to therapy, creating a warm, caring, and authentic relationship with clients of all ag
Phone: 301-865-2226 x331
Christine is a therapist intern at Linganore Counseling and Wellness, completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at University of the Cumberlands. Christine uses a person-centered, integrative approach to therapy, creating a warm, caring, and authentic relationship with clients of all ages. She works together, with the client, to help them discover and explore areas in their life, so that they can reach their full potential. Christine has worked as a middle school teacher, and has an extensive background in clinical sleep disorders, as a Registered Polysomnographic Technician. Her interests in therapy include insomnia and sleep hygiene, anxiety, life transitions, career choices, health and wellness, and ADHD. Christine enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking her dog, spending time outdoors, and playing soccer, volleyball, and golf.
Kristian Popov, Counseling Intern
Kristian Popov, Counseling Intern
Kristian Popov, Counseling Intern
Phone: 301-865-2226 x333
Kristian is a therapist intern at Linganore, working on completing his Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at McDaniel College. Kristian enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults, placing emphasis on creating a safe, non-judgmental, and open-minded environment for the individual to explore wha
Phone: 301-865-2226 x333
Kristian is a therapist intern at Linganore, working on completing his Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at McDaniel College. Kristian enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults, placing emphasis on creating a safe, non-judgmental, and open-minded environment for the individual to explore whatever they are looking to work on. Kristian's therapeutic style is based on a mix of Existential, Solution Brief Focused, and Person Centered therapy. His goal is to help clients by providing them with support and empowerment, in addition to tailoring the sessions to the client's needs.
Kristian graduated from McDaniel College with Bachelors' degrees in Psychology and Sociology. He is an avid musician, playing several instruments and singing, and is looking to Music Therapy in the future as well. In his free time, Kristian enjoys hiking, reading Stephen King books, and writing music for his band.
Doug Smith, Counseling Intern
Kristian Popov, Counseling Intern
Kristian Popov, Counseling Intern
Phone: 301-865-2226 x316
Doug is a therapist intern at Linganore Counseling and Wellness and is completing his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of the Cumberlands. He believes that life is filled with goals, aspirations, thrills, and excitement punctuated by times of stress, suffering, fear, and doubt.
Phone: 301-865-2226 x316
Doug is a therapist intern at Linganore Counseling and Wellness and is completing his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of the Cumberlands. He believes that life is filled with goals, aspirations, thrills, and excitement punctuated by times of stress, suffering, fear, and doubt. The way we cope with the ups and downs of life often stems from strategies we learned when we are young, and these coping methods do not always work as well as we would like. Doug also believes that counseling provides a safe space to reflect on the past and present, achieve greater clarity and perspective on life issues, and identify previously unseen options and choices that can help implement new, more effective strategies to address life’s challenges. Doug’s therapy interests include working with adults and couples dealing with grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and other evidence-based practices.
Doug is a US Army veteran who served during Operation Desert Shield Desert Storm and has remained attuned to the challenges military members, veterans, and their families face. He completed a master’s degree in Information and Telecommunications Systems from The Johns Hopkins University School of Continuing Studies and is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional. Doug has extensive experience working as an information technology/information security engineer and is excited about embarking on a new career in counseling.
Front Office Staff
Linda Prescott : Office Director
Wendy Mannarino : Office Assistant
Linda Prescott : Office Director
301-865-2226 ext x302
Mary Schreder : Office Assistant
Wendy Mannarino : Office Assistant
Linda Prescott : Office Director
Wendy Mannarino : Office Assistant
Wendy Mannarino : Office Assistant
Wendy Mannarino : Office Assistant
Call to schedule an appointment through our intake line:
(301) 865 - 2226 ext 311
If leaving a message, please include your name, Insurance and date of birth. We will return your call within 24 hours to schedule an appointment.
National, State and Local Resources/Hotlines
Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-TALK [8255]
Nationwide network of local crisis centers committed to suicide prevention and intervention.
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
2-1-1 (1-866-411-6803)
Available FREE, 24/7 for information and referrals on health and human services such as basic human needs, physical and mental health, employment support, support for seniors, children, youth and families, mobile crisis services, and suicide prevention and intervention services.
Crisis Line
301.662.2255 (local)
800.422.0009
Alcohol Hotline – 1-800-Alcohol (1-800-252-6465)
Helpline for alcohol and drug abusers.
Americans with Disabilities Act Hotline – 1-800-514-0301
Provides information on Americans with Disabilities Act, technical information and referral.
Child Help USA Hotline – 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Crisis counseling for abused youth and for abused parents. Referrals to local programs, legal assistance, and information on prevention.
Covenant House Nineline – 1-800-999-9999
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE [7233]
Rape Crisis Hotline – 301-662-8800
Crisis intervention for victims of rape, assault, or family violence; emergency shelter available.
National 24-hour, toll-free crisis hotline which provides crisis intervention, referral and information services to the homeless, runaways, troubled teens and families.
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline – 1-800-422-0009
Crisis intervention, support, and referrals serving the western Maryland region.
Frederick County Hotline – 301-662-2255
Crisis intervention, support, information and referrals for all types of issues and situations to anyone in need.
Operation Runaway – 1-800-204-8600
Hotline and 24 hour local crisis walk-in center for runaways, at-risk youth, and their caregivers. Free crisis counseling/evaluation offered.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
Clearinghouse for information regarding missing and exploited children.
Veteran's Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255
TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net
Connects veterans in crisis (and their families and friends) with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, or
text.
National Poison Center – 1-800-222-1222
Routes to closest poison control center. Emergency information.
Epilepsy Foundation of America Hotline – 1-800-332-1000
Assist individuals with Epilepsy and other neurological disabilities. Vocational and residential support services are provided to adults and youth.
National AIDS Spanish Hotline Sponsored by the CDC
1-800-344-7432
Focusing on AIDS, HIV, and related issues in Spanish language.
Parent Information/Stress Line – 301-662-2255
Telephone support line for parents. Provides listening support, information and referral, and crisis intervention.
Phone Friend – 301-694-8255
Telephone support and assistance hotline for children at home alone.
Buprenorphine Physician & Treatment Program Locator
Find information on locating physicians and treatment programs authorized to treat opioids, such as heroin or prescription pain relievers, at buprenorphine.samhsa.gov/bwns_locator/.
Opioid Treatment Program Directory
Find treatment programs in your state that treat addiction and dependence on opioids, such as heroin or prescription pain relievers, at dpt2.samhsa.gov/treatment/
Additional Resources:
COVID-19:
Websites:
Department of Human Services:
https://dhs.maryland.gov/coronavirus-covid-19-resources/
Governor’s Office-Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services-Resources During COVID-19:
http://goccp.maryland.gov/coronavirus/
World Health Organization:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/healthy-parenting
Anxiety:
Books:
Conquer worry and anxiety - Amen
How to Breathe - Ashley Neese
Mindfulness and Anxiety Workbook - Forsyth & Eifert
Rewire your anxious brain - Pittman & Karle
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD]:
Books:
What Were You Thinking - Bryan Smith
Monster Be Good - Natalie Marshall
Anger Volcano - Amanda Greenslade.
Websites:
Centers for Disease Control:
Career:
Websites:
Frederick County Workforce Services:
https://www.frederickworks.com/
Maryland Workforce Exchange:
Depression - Self-Esteem
Depression:
Books:
Cognitive Workbook for Depression - William Knaus
Healing Depression for Life - Jantz
Healing depression without medication - Skillcorn
This is Depression - McIntosh
10 Depression Relief Workbook - Rego and Fader
21 ways to a happier depression - Smirsky
Self-Esteem:
Books:
David and Goliath - Malcolm GaldwellSelf Esteem - McKay and FanningSix Pillars of Self Esteem - Nathaniel BrandenThe Gifts of Imperfection- Brene BrownQuiet - Susan Cain
Websites:National Association for Self-Esteem: https://healthyselfesteem.org/
Divorce:
Websites:
Mental Health America:
https://www.mhanational.org/separation-and-divorce
Divorcemag.com:
https://www.divorcemag.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-heal-your-mental-health-after-divorce
Eating Disorders/Relationships with Food:
Books:
By Their Side: a Resource for Caretakers and Loved Ones Facing an Eating Disorder - Lara Lyn Bell
The Food and Feelings Workbook - Karen R. Koenig, LCSW
Websites:
National Eating Disorders Organization:
Grief/Trauma/Abuse
Grief:
Websites:
Healthline:
https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief
Grief.com:
Trauma and Abuse:
Websites:
Heartly house - https://www.heartlyhouse.org/about/
Military Families:
Books:
Surviving Deployment - Karen Pavlicin
The Things They Cannot Say - Kevin Sites
Websites:
Military family support organizations website:
https://www.operationwearehere.com/MilitaryFamilySupportOrganizations.html
Military One Source:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Military Spouse Advocacy Program:
https://www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org/
Veterans Families United:
Parenting
Books:
[Children's book] - Two homes - Claire Masurel
Co-parenting - Jenna Flowers
No Drama Discipline and Whole Brain Child - Dan Siegel.
Parenting with Love and Logic - Foster Cline and Jim Fay
The Co-Parenting Handbook - Karen Bonnel
The secret of Parenting - Anthony F Wolf
Websites:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Empowering Mothers:
Empowering-Mothers-Group-updated-9 (frederickcountymd.gov)
Responsible Father's Group:
Responsible Father's Group Flyer updated 9.20.pub (frederickcountymd.gov)
NIH: News in Health:
Teen-Sexting:
https://www.connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Tips-for-Dealing-with-Teen-Sexting.pdf
Online Security for Kids:
https://www.mhanational.org/websites-and-apps-be-aware-cheat-sheet-parents
Spiritual Growth - Faith Based
Books:
Boundaries in dating &Boundaries in marriage – Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Bringing up Boys – James Dobson
Kindfullness - Ajahn Brahm
Love and respect - Emerson Eggerichs
Meta Human - Deepak Chopra
The 4 Agreements- Don Miguel Ruiz
The new strong willed child – James Dobson
Why Buddhism is True - Robert Wright
When Bad Things Happen to Good People - Harold S Kushner
Sleep
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
Sleepfoundation.org