Bowie, MD

Bowie, MD Condo Office

3060 Mitchellville Rd, Suite 106B
Bowie, MD 20716

Phone: 800-305-2089

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Bowie, MD- Annapolis Rd Office

16010 Annapolis Rd,
Bowie, MD 20715

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Counselors in Bowie, MD

Yafet Girmai, Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Practicing Since: 2019 Yafet aims to create a supportive and empathetic atmosphere for his clients, where they feel safe exploring their thoughts and emotions. His approach is collaborative- focusing on understanding each individual’s unique needs, challenges and goals. Yafet likes to utilize a blend of…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC 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, Personality Disorders, 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), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Demaris Brown, Masters Level Clinical Intern

Practicing Since 2024 Demaris joined Safe Harbor as a Clinical Intern, driven by a desire to create a safe and relaxing environment where clients can truly be themselves. She tailors each session to the individual needs of her clients by understanding their unique circumstances and…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC 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, Personality Disorders, 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

Riley Elmer – Student Intern

Practicing Since 2021 Riley strives to create a welcoming atmosphere for anyone seeking counseling. Using various interventions, such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family Systems Theory, Riley aims to provide the necessary support for everyone who walks through the door. Her personal…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC 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, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma, Workplace Issues

Dayshia Richmond, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2022 Dayshia is a great fit for clients looking for a calming, friendly, and nonjudgemental listening ear. Her clients learn how their past experiences affect their current mindsets and actions, how to communicate their needs effectively, and how to embrace their emotions as…

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

Joel Porter, LCPC, C-DBT

Practicing Since: 2017 Joel is excited to help clients understand who they are, what leads them to do the things they do, and to make sense of how they see the world and everything in it. Joel believes that therapy is not a passive experience…

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety/Panic, Career Counseling, Depression, PTSD, Self Esteem, Trauma

Mallorie Foley, Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Practicing Since: 2022 Mallorie is a master’s in social work student at Indiana University. She resides in San Diego, CA along with her husband Mitch and dog Bob. Aside from school she also works as a Recruiting Manager for a Medical Device Company. Outside of…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC 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, Personality Disorders, 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

Gail Tucker, Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Practicing Since 2024Gail comes to Safe Harbor as a Clinical Intern working towards her master’s degree in clinical Mental health Counseling. While working with her, it is her endeavor to offer a safe, open, warm, and caring atmosphere for clients. She realizes that we all…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, 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

Cheryl Tucker, LGPC, NCC

Practicing Since 2020 Cheryl believes that the foundation to building a rapport and strengthening the therapeutic relationship with a client is through empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. One of the treatment modalities that she likes to use to engage clients is the Person-Centered approach,…

Issues Served: Abortion, Career Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, Oncology, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Tanya Vaughn, LGPC, NCC

Practicing Since: 2022 Tanya’s clients can expect a warm, inviting atmosphere that is free from distractions.  A place where they feel accepted and safe to be vulnerable.  She enjoys examining how the client’s thoughts and experiences affect how they feel, which in turn affects their…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

JoMarie Mendoza, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 2020 JoMarie provides a safe space for her clients during their healing journey. She believes there is no one size fits all approach to therapy, so she will customize her therapeutic treatments to fit the needs of everyone. She believes the therapeutic process…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Patti Rogers, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2009 Patti strives to create a relaxed, nonjudgmental atmosphere in an effort to foster a pleasant yet productive therapeutic relationship with clients. She focuses on targeting her client’s way of thinking about a problem or situation to empower them to recognize that the…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, Oncology, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Trauma

Desrene Sesay, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2020 Life is a journey, with highs and lows, and sometimes we just need help navigating. Desrene is happy to be part of that with you. She believes that support makes all the difference in a person’s life when they face challenges and…

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

Nija Hepburn-Nelson, Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Practicing Since: 2022 Nija’s heart’s desire is to remind individuals that their circumstances do not define them, and that their surroundings do not dictate who and what they have the potential/power to become. Clients can expect to be met with a safe, warm, welcoming, and…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Dr. Terrence Cedric Brown, DMin, LGPC 

Practicing Since: 2022 Dr. Cedric Brown is interested in hearing the client’s story so he can determine the best approach to use in guidance to healing. He creates a warm, comfortable, inviting atmosphere for clients to share. Understanding that mental health impacts every aspect of…

Issues Served: Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Depression, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, PTSD, Self Esteem, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Veronica Fennell, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2022 Veronica strives to provide unconditional acceptance in a comfortable and safe atmosphere that allows clients to be their true authentic selves. She believes that healthy therapeutic relationships are more apt to result in new, positive, patterns of thoughts and behaviors. Committed to…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Jamila Hymon, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2013 Jamila creates a friendly, welcoming environment in which clients feel comfortable sharing and exploring. Believing that each client is the expert on their life, she encourages incorporating exercise, proper sleep, nutrition, spiritual practices, and enjoyable activities into therapy. Counseling is weighty work…

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

Tiara Anderson, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 2014 Tiara enjoys working with adults who are experiencing a wide-range of challenges that include, anxiety, depression, spiritual stress, natural stress, trauma, relationship issues, workplace issues and stress. She views the mental health and therapeutic process as a collaboration between clients and therapist…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Personality Disorders, Self Esteem, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Julyette Berry, LMSW

Practicing Since: 1996 As a counselor, Julyette embraces and celebrates uniqueness. With her guidance, you’ll learn how to show up for yourself in a way that honors your core values, respects your personal boundaries, and builds high personal regard, and internal awareness. This will allow…

Issues Served: Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Career Counseling, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Sleep Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Amy Patrick, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2003 Amy brings together a solution-focused, family systems approach to the counseling room. This approach dynamically integrates Christian faith and psychological theories to come alongside clients in reaching their goals and developing strategies to lead more productive lives. Amy has an eclectic professional…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Sharon Hardy, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 1993 Sharon is committed to providing a safe, inviting environment for individuals and families to ventilate their feelings and find optimal solutions to reduce their stress/anxiety and improve on their behavior. Sharon stresses empowerment and encourages each individual to identify and use coping…

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Chronic Illness/Pain, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Self Esteem, Workplace Issues

Aliya Mullins, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2004 Aliya uses a strengths-based approach to help individuals recognize their strengths and abilities. She uses a blend of cognitive behavioral interventions to help individuals reframe perspectives and build self-confidence. Her treatment philosophy is that no issue is too great to overcome. Aliya…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma

Martha Kent, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2015 Martha provides a holistic therapeutic approach to help client’s manage life transitions. She believes in creating goals to help clients realize their strengths and find appropriate solutions to situations. Clients can expect a warm empathetic counseling who will help them build on…

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma

Krystle Tinsley, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 2010 Clients can expect an open non-judgmental environment to process their chief complaint. Therapy is a delicate environment in which you are able to present as yourself. Therapy is typically conducted in office but telehealth services are an option for persons with busier…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Natasha Miller, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2014 Natasha has experience working with individuals, groups, families, and adolescents, as well as college-age adults. Her areas of specialty include crisis counseling, navigating past trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, chronic mental illness, and spiritual growth. Natasha utilizes cognitive-behavioral interventions and strength-based approaches to…

Issues Served: Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Stacey Lundquist, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2015 Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Same Sex Relationships, Individuals with special work related scheduling needs (second or third shift appointments and Saturdays), Families, Military/Veterans and their families Change is difficult. At times we look to others to assist us in making the changes in…

Issues Served: Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma

Sandy Chaplin, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2009 Sandy chooses to conduct therapy as listening sessions. Listening to her clients’ concerns and then sharing practical ways to help the client with anything that needs to be addressed helps to put her clients at ease so they feel welcome and comfortable…

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sleep Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Workplace Issues

Curtis Clair, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2018 Congratulations on taking the first step in dealing with the issue(s) that may be affecting you. This is the first step in getting the necessary coping strategies needed for you to continue to move forward. Curtis believes that all things have a…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Marital/Premarital, OCD, Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation

Dr. Linda Buckmon, PhD, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2008 Dr. Buckmon offers therapeutic services for mind, body, and spirit. She holds the philosophy that an individual can go above or beyond (a limit, expectation, etc.) and reach a quality of excellence. Dr. Buckmon utilizes an integrated, holistic approach based on the…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, OCD, Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Wanda Scott, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 1999 Wanda provides compassionate, and competent care to her clients. Her theoretical framework is eclectic with leanings toward cognitive-behavioral and strengths models. Wanda Scott is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned…

Issues Served: Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Workplace Issues