Bel Air, MD - Gateway Office #2

Our Safe Harbor office is located in the Gateway business park. Enter into the first driveway into the business park. Make an immediate left. At the dumpster, make a left. You will be at the rear of the complex. Park in any space, then locate Suite 19C. There is a sign on the door that lists Safe Harbor.

Counselors in Bel Air, MD - Gateway Office #2

Gifty Addai-Pickett, CRNP-PMH

Practicing Since: 2019 Dr. Addai-Pickett’s approach is patient-centered and holistic, creating a partnership with each client.  She advocates for patient empowerment through family and patient education, clear communication, and trust to help improve quality of life.  She uses an integrative approach which includes a combination…

Issues Served: Abortion, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Medication Management, Miscarriages, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation

Jialu “Lulu” Gao, Masters Level Clinical Intern

Practicing Since:2021 Lulu’s goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where her clients feel comfortable and safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. She believes that building a strong, trusting relationship is essential for the therapeutic process, and Lulu strives to create a…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disabilities, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma, Workplace Issues

Amber McVey, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2019 Clients can expect that Amber will provide a warm and supportive atmosphere where their concerns are met with empathy and understanding.  She prioritizes creating a safe space where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves without judgement. She integrates a person-centered approach, ensuring that…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma

Kelly Fritz, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2018 Kelly believes therapy sessions are a time for you to focus solely on yourself and your goals. She brings her authentic self to sessions, creating an environment in which trust can be built so that you feel comfortable to share your vulnerabilities in…

Issues Served: Abortion, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Workplace Issues

Madeline “Maddie” Brown, LGPC

Practicing Since 2023 Maddie is committed to creating a warm, inviting, and open atmosphere where clients can express themselves freely and share their most intimate and vulnerable parts of themselves in a space free of judgment and criticism. Additionally, she enjoys working with members of…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Testing/Evaluation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Trinity Foss, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2018 Trinity utilizes a client-centered approach to engage clients exactly where they are in order to build a therapeutic relationship that best serves the client to meet their desired goals and outcomes. As part of her treatment, Trinity utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Dr. Lisa Swords, DNP, CRNP-PMH, BC

Practicing Since: 2010 As a family psychiatric nurse practitioner, Lisa’s goal is to optimize mental health by empowering individuals to reach their goals and assist them in developing positive coping strategies. With the development of an individualized treatment plan, Lisa prescribes medications to those struggling…

Issues Served: Medication Management

Stefanie Plitt, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 2008 Stefanie’s gift for helping others, and unique understanding of children and adolescents, has led her to provide counseling at Safe Harbor. Stefanie specializes in supporting teens and young adults as they navigate new stages of life and independence.  Although Stefanie’s therapeutic orientation…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues