Annapolis, MD

Counselors in Annapolis, MD

Gwinn Spence, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2018  Gwinn graduated from Bowie State University with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. She was inspired to become a mental health counselor after retiring from 30 years in the technology industry in 2016. She believes a healthy well-being is physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional, so all…

Issues Served: Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), ADD and ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) specific mental health issues, Career Counseling, Child Custody Cases, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain, Court Mandated Therapy, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dissociative and Psychotic Disorders (DID, Schizophrenia), Divorce, Eating Disorders, Educational and Learning Disabilities, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Intellectual Disabilities, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Life Coaching, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Recently hospitalized clients or those coming from In-patient treatment for mental health, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Substance Use and Dependence, Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors, Trauma and PTSD

Shannon Miller, LCSW-C

Practicing since: 1997 Shannon Miller strives to create a kind, compassionate, open, and nonjudgmental environment. She uses a mixture of cognitive restructuring, spirituality, and mindfulness approaches. Shannon believes we all face challenges and that’s perfectly normal. At times, overcoming adversity may require the support and…

Issues Served: Abortion, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Self Esteem, Sleep Disorders

Sherletta Barrow, LGPC

Practicing Since 2021 Sherletta is a passionate advocate for mental health, recognizing it as the cornerstone of a fulfilling life. Her approach to therapy is holistic, focusing on the integration of mind, body, and spirit. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, identity issues,…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), ADD and ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) specific mental health issues, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Personality Disorders, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Disorders (Sex Therapy and Addictions), Trauma and PTSD

Brooke Aherne, LCPC

Practicing Since: 1995-1998, 2021 Brooke’s first priority when working with clients is creating a warm, inviting, and welcome space, a space where clients sense acceptance and comfort. A counseling relationship is like no other and can be daunting and uncertain at first. Brooke hopes to…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), ADD and ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Child Custody Cases, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Gender Identity Issues, Grief and Loss, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Recently hospitalized clients or those coming from In-patient treatment for mental health, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Substance Use and Dependence, Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors, Trauma and PTSD

Patricia Itzel, LCSW-C

Practicing since: 2005  Patricia “Trisha” Itzel graduated from the University of Maryland with a Master’s degree in Social Work. As a natural listener with a passion for helping others, Trisha was drawn to the mental health field and the opportunity to support individuals through life’s challenges. She believes that…

Issues Served: Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Self Esteem, Sleep Disorders, Substance Use and Dependence

Carolyn McDonald, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 2003 Carolyn graduated from Bowie State University in 1997 and received her Masters of Social Work from University of Maryland at Baltimore in 2000. She has worked in the field of Christian counseling since that time. In addition, she worked in the field…

Issues Served: ADD and ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Career Counseling, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Self Esteem, Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors, Trauma and PTSD

Michele Stanton, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 1991 Michele has a unique practice style integrating transpersonal, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapy with a holistic, spiritual, and Christian-based foundation emphasizing the importance of faith and spiritual community in the life of each individual she serves. Michele has provided clinical services to…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), ADD and ADHD, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) specific mental health issues, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain, Court Mandated Therapy, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dissociative and Psychotic Disorders (DID, Schizophrenia), Divorce, Eating Disorders, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Gender Identity Issues, Grief and Loss, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Recently hospitalized clients or those coming from In-patient treatment for mental health, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Disorders (Sex Therapy and Addictions), Substance Use and Dependence, Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors, Trauma and PTSD

Michelle Nnorom, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2007 Therapy is a collaborative effort between you and your therapist.  You are the expert in your life and your experiences, and Michelle’s job is to help build on your strengths and teach additional tools in order for you to grow as a…

Issues Served: Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), ADD and ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Disorders (Sex Therapy and Addictions), Sleep Disorders, Substance Use and Dependence, Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors, Trauma and PTSD

Jane Spell, LCPC, NCC

Practicing Since: 2011 Jane firmly believes the longer she lives, the more she finds out how much she doesn’t know. Jane is much more comfortable with people who can say, “I don’t know.” She don’t have all the answers, and she also welcomes your tough…

Issues Served: Substance Use and Dependence

Amy Masser, LCPC

Practicing since: 2011  Amy Masser graduated from Loyola University with a Master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling. She was drawn to the counseling profession by a deep desire to help people who have lost their sense of joy rediscover hope, healing, and purpose.   Amy is a member of both the National Board for Certified Counselors and the…

Issues Served: ADD and ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Grief and Loss, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors, Trauma and PTSD