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Matthew graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Towson University in 2010. After completing his Master’s degree in Social Work in 2016, he obtained his LMSW. During his time as an intern in 2010, Matthew served populations surviving substance use disorders and dual diagnoses. In 2014, Matthew transitioned to an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic setting specializing in individual and family therapy with complex mental health diagnoses such as Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, ADHD, Anger Management, Trauma, Relationship Issues, and Grief and Loss.

Matthew uses an integrative approach in his Psychotherapy practice. Matthew strives to provide individualized care and ensure that his clients tap into their fullest potential and leave each session with a better understanding of how to manage their unique struggles and mental health concerns. Matthew aims to create a safe space to unpack existing trauma and integrate new tools for managing mental health issues in your everyday life. He is current accepting new clients at the Cockeysville location for daytime and evenings appointments. To schedule an initial appointment with Matthew, please click on Request Appointment or call 410.552.0773 and press “0” for an intake specialist.

Francesca Singleton, LCSW-C, is a therapist and a board approved social work supervisor in Maryland. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Services at Towson University and her MSW from University of Maryland, Baltimore. Francesca began her career as an inpatient social worker at Sheppard Pratt while providing mobile crisis response services at BCRI part-time. Francesca then moved on to a program director role at B’More Clubhouse in Baltimore City, where she led the organization according to the Clubhouse International model of long-term mental health recovery.

Currently, Francesca works full time as a hospice social worker and has also provided individual therapy to adults at Cedar Ridge for the past 6 years. Born and raised in Frederick, Maryland, Francesca has lived in the Baltimore area for the past 10 years. She is passionate about normalizing the experience of mental illness for individuals as a means to fight the stigma still encountered by many in today’s society.

Francesca approaches therapy through an attachment-oriented, client-centered lens and utilizes a blended theory approach to guide specific interventions. Most importantly, Francesca values the therapeutic relationship itself as the catalyst to growth and healing. She is often described by her clients as laid-back, warm, and funny.

Francesca’s areas of experience include: Trauma, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, mood disorders, grief and bereavement, life transitions, domestic abuse, interpersonal conflict, and crisis intervention. She is typically requested for therapy by young adults (18-35) but gladly works with adults of all ages. Francesca has a special interest in working with family members of individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness.

Francesca currently does not have any openings for therapy and does not keep a waitlist. As a social work supervisor, Francesca is a good fit for LMSWs in mental health, medical, hospice, or macro/administrative roles. If you are an LMSW interested in individual or group supervision, please email Francesca at [email protected] to learn more.

Amy L. Rich has almost 20 years experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, although she has had a lifelong interest in learning about people, and what makes them “tick.”

After earning her Master’s Degree from Loyola University in Maryland in 2002, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in 2013, Amy has enjoyed working with adults and couples. She takes an holistic approach in working with clients, addressing all aspects of the individual (mental, emotional, physical, and, if the client desires, spiritual.) She also practices from a client-center, positive psychology model. Instead of viewing the client as “ill” and needing to be cured, Amy seeks to help the clients identify their strengths, and use these as a catalyst for change.

Amy’s areas of interest in her work with clients include mood disorders (such as anxiety and depression) grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, LGBTQ issues, and adjusting to major life changes. While working toward licensure, she completed a fellowship in loss and bereavement at the Spiritual and Bereavement Care Center with Hospice of the Chesapeake. As a trained pastoral counselor, Amy recognizes that spirituality and faith can be positive aspects of one’s life, but she is also aware that people may have been wounded in this area. Amy welcomes the opportunity to work with people of varied (or no) spiritual practices and faith traditions and seeks to bring compassion and care to all.

In addition to her counseling work, Amy enjoys providing supervision to students and entry-level counselors who are seeking licensure, as well as consultative services to other therapists. As she notes, her supervisors (while she was in training) modeled the process in a very positive way, and she is grateful for opportunities to give back to the counseling community.

Karalyn Mulligan, Clinician at Cedar Ridge Counseling Centers, Domestic Violence Coordinator of The University of Maryland, Capital Region Health’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center, and President of The Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence, has been working with crime victims for over 25 years, including in the roles of advocate, therapist, coordinator and executive director. Ms. Mulligan also serves on several local multidisciplinary teams, including the County’s Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team. Ms. Mulligan was featured in the film “Bringing Sexual Assault Offenders to Justice” by the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Ms. Mulligan received a Maryland Governors’ Victim Assistance award in 2014 and The Prince George’s County’s Office of the Sheriff’s Purple Light Bulb award in 2018. Ms. Mulligan has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).