Tahna E. Purnell, LCPC

Tahna E. Purnell, LCPC

Kyla Duhart LCSW, Cedar Ridge Counseling

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Tahna E. Purnell, LCPC, is a licensed psychotherapist and hypnotherapist in the state of Maryland. Her approach is person-centered and holistic, integrating evidence-based counseling with mind-body practices that honor the whole person. Tahna works with adults navigating trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, chronic illness, anxiety, and issues related to self-worth and assertiveness. She values cultural humility, intuition, and rest as essential components of healing, and she respectfully incorporates indigenous and spiritual practices when aligned with a client’s beliefs. Tahna provides a calm, supportive space where clients can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and move toward meaningful and sustainable change.

Nikolay Sergeevykh, LCPC

Nikolay Sergeevykh, LCPC

Cedar Ridge Counseling Provider
Nikolay Sergeevykh, LCPC has been a therapist since 2000 when he earned his Master’s degree in Counseling. He has worked at a variety of settings including community mental health, residential treatment, in-home therapy and therapeutic foster care. Nikolay has supervised and trained psychotherapists and mental health workers. In private practice since 2011, Nikolay works with adults, couples, and families, including Russian-speaking clients.
Victoria (Tori) Shequine, LCPC

Victoria (Tori) Shequine, LCPC

Cedar Ridge
Tori Shequine, LCPC, received her MA in clinical psychology from Towson University. A licensed professional counselor, specializing in relationship issues, abuse and trauma, Tori has been able to positively impact her clients by tailoring her approach to the client’s unique personal needs. Utilizing a holistic approach, Tori draws from cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, transpersonal, and existential traditions, together with alternative therapies backed up by the latest research, to alleviate suffering and gain a sense of empowerment in one’s life. Tori has trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn in Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals and Bellaruth Naperstak in Guided Imagery and Visualization.
Kelly Merckel, LCPC

Kelly Merckel, LCPC

Cedar Ridge Counseling Provider

Kelly specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, and the challenges that come with life transitions. She works primarily with adults (18+), offering a safe, non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing.

She utilizes a combination of evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness practices, tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in a collaborative, strengths-based, and person-centered philosophy, where you will work together to identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and develop skills for long-term well-being.

She is deeply motivated by the opportunity to empower clients to recognize the tools they already possess and to equip them with new strategies for achieving a healthier, more balanced life. Her goal is to help you find clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.

Sharanjeet (Sharan) Chahal

Sharanjeet (Sharan) Chahal

Cedar Ridge Counseling Provider
Welcome. I am glad you are here taking the first step in helping yourself. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than 12 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are ready for change, need support during difficult times, or looking for someone to talk with for peace of mind.

My approach to therapy is to be able to provide a safe, supportive, accepting, and positive space for you to discuss your concerns. I recognize that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to therapy and find it important to collaborate with you. I am compassionate, solution-focused, and experienced in a full range of evidence-based therapies.

I also enjoy using grounding and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, adjustment disorder, relationship issues, divorce, grief, and trauma. I also have worked with many couples in couples and marriage counseling the last several years.