Westminster

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Megan earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2009 and has more than 15 years of clinical experience. Throughout her career, she has worked in a variety of settings, including Child Protective Services, group homes, schools, juvenile detention, and private practice. This broad professional background has provided her with experience supporting adolescents, adults, and families with diverse needs and life experiences.

Megan utilizes an integrative, strengths-based approach to therapy, incorporating multiple evidence-based modalities based on each client’s individual needs and goals. Her clinical philosophy recognizes each client as the expert on their own experiences and emphasizes collaboration, individual strengths, and resilience throughout the therapeutic process. Megan’s current areas of clinical focus include grief and loss, anticipatory grief, hospice and palliative care, and postpartum mental health. She works with individuals experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, as well as individuals and families navigating infant grief
and loss. Her work supports clients as they process significant loss, life transitions, and the emotional challenges associated with the postpartum period and end-of-life experiences. Megan provides individual therapy to adolescents ages 13 and older and adults. She is also a Board Approved Supervisor for Social Workers and Counselors and provides clinical supervision and professional support to developing clinicians.

Cathy’s career is coming full circle as she returns to the therapy room after 24 years of teaching in the Social Work Department at McDaniel College. During these years, she served as Professor, Department Chair, Director of Field Education and Program Director. Prior to this, she served as a clinical social worker for 13 years in a variety of settings, although mostly worked with individuals and their families challenged with eating disorders, alcoholism, and other mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and attachment insecurities. She also has extensive experience in grief and loss, sexual trauma, acquired disabilities, issues faced by the LGBT+ community, and relational conflict. Cathy is culturally competent and sensitive to the issues of diverse populations.

Cathy earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Western Maryland/McDaniel College, her master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland, and her doctorate in Social work from the Smith College School of Social Work. She mostly practices from a psychodynamic perspective, although is also well informed in motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems theory. Essentially, Cathy offers a strength based relational approach as the foundation for enacting change, building resilience, and/or finding solace.

She enjoys working individually with both adolescents and adults. She has intervened with a range of family compositions and partnerships. Cathy recognizes and appreciates the fears and apprehensions many people encounter when considering counseling and she encourages folks to take the risk and bring these concerns with them to the session and then determine whether or not embarking upon the therapeutic journey is the best choice for you.

Hello! My name is Lynn DiFatta and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Maryland. I completed graduate school in 2004 but began working in mental health in 2000. I have experience in both long term and short term psychiatric inpatient care, emergency care, and private practice. I have extensive experience in Trauma Disorders (PTSD, CPTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Anxiety) and significant experience with depression, self injury, mood disorders, sexual/intimacy struggles, and relationships. Additionally, I have given seminars and educational lectures on trauma, including childhood, adult, and vicarious traumatization.

My interest and subsequent study in mental health was generated by my belief that all people have struggles and go through periods of life that are difficult. My belief that life can be difficult for all of us at times, drives my core beliefs of respect and resilience. I know that seeking support can be frustrating and trying, however I know that support and help works. I have come to realize that our world has become increasingly stressful and isolative making it even harder to take the first steps in finding support but it is worth the time and risk to get started.

I use a holistic person centered approach. I pull from various modalities including CBT, DBT, solution focused, and mindfulness therapy. I think whatever modality or approach someone uses there is no more important value in counseling than authenticity and genuine positive regard for the individual and the relationship.

I would describe myself as kind, open minded, and honest. I would also describe myself as a realist who appreciates the stresses of life. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship. We will work together to best understand you, understand your current situation, and we will work together to establish goals. Change does not occur overnight but it does happen.

Ashley Sweet, LCSW-C, is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical with previous experience in school based social work, outpatient mental health treatment, and inpatient psychiatric hospital settings. She has worked with children, adults and families facilitating family involvement meetings, therapeutic treatment groups, and coordinating community-based services for the most vulnerable populations.

Ashley is a graduate of UMBC where she double majored in social work and Gender and Women’s Studies. She went on to complete a Master of Social Work degree with the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with a clinical concentration. She also completed her Master of Education in Human Sexuality Studies, and is continuing her education at Widener University with a Doctor in Philosophy in Education in Human Sexuality Studies. Her therapeutic style implements evidence based practice with an emphasis on a feminist approach; a person-centered therapy that highlights treatment goals rooted in cultural context and lived experience. Ashley believes in affirming her clients on their journey toward self-efficacy and self-actualization, as well as minimizing power dynamics within the therapeutic setting to foster connection, empowerment, and advocacy. Her areas of practice include working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, anger management, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief/loss and self-esteem issues. Additionally, she has experience with queer identities, sexual dysfunction, and relationship exploration. She focuses on prioritizing the expertise of the client in their own life and acknowledging their strengths and systemic barriers. She is identity-affirming, kink-knowledgeable, and non-monogamy friendly.

Kelley A. Kujan, LCPC, is a Licensed Certified Professional Counselor with expertise in trauma, domestic and family violence, depression, and anxiety. She uses CBT and Solution Focused Therapy to help clients of all ages in outpatient settings, focusing on their strengths. Kelley supports vulnerable individuals, including those in abusive relationships and the LGBTQ+ community, and offers grief therapy for those experiencing loss.

Kelley presently conducts individual counseling sessions with adults aged 18 and above.