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Lucy is a part-time staff member.  She completed her BA in Psychology and African American studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her MSSW at the University of Louisville with a specialization of mental health.  Her research focused on community and family involvement in mental health treatment.  Her clinical training experiences included counseling in community mental health and counseling veterans with traumatic brain injuries at the VA.  She worked in short-term, inpatient psychiatric settings and developed a specialty in eating disorder treatment through working in various levels of care.  She has special interest in anxiety concerns, eating disorders, developing community support, and the intersection of physical and mental health.  In her practice she draws on a strengths-based approach from an interpersonal, multicultural lens, using CBT and DBT principals with an emphasis on mindfulness.  Lucy enjoys spending her free time traveling, running, and making art. Lucy will be with our office in the spring of 2022.

Kourtney is a licensed counseling psychologist, with a background in community mental health, career development, and college/university counseling settings. She implements an integrative approach to counseling informed by relational, humanistic, and multicultural perspectives. Her clinical and research interests include trauma-informed care; interdisciplinary clinician training and supervision; vocational development; and the intersections of identity across the lifespan. Kourtney holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Fordham University and a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and fur friends, reading, and keeping up with the (MCU) Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Beth received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and has a background in community mental health and online counseling.  She has particular experience working with anxiety and stress, trauma, depression, and adjustment issues.  In her practice, Beth uses a combination of supportive, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and strengths-based approaches.  In her free time, Beth loves to travel, spend time with family and friends, and watch true crime documentaries.

Rachael is the Administrative Assistant for the Counseling Center and recently graduated from McDaniel College with a BA degree in Psychology and a minor in Marketing. She is super excited to be working with the counseling center on all things social media and helping in the day-to-day operations that keep the Center running! In her free time, Rachael loves to play Animal Crossing on her Nintendo Switch, read, and put together many puzzles.

Julie received her MA in Counseling from New York University, specializing in college student health and wellness. She received her MSW from Columbia University, focusing on clinical counseling and women’s issues. Her internship experiences were at Goldwater Memorial Hospital in the HIV Unit, Mt Sinai Hospital’s Rape Crisis Center, and Columbia University’s after-hours emergency response team. She worked at Seton Hall, Barnard College, and Columbia University focusing on college student health and mental health, and then spent five years in the NYC Public Schools as a School Social Worker. In her practice she is particularly interested in women’s issues, trauma, and mindfulness. Certified as a yoga instructor for adults and children, she is passionate about yoga and mindfulness. In her free time, she loves traveling, reading, yoga, running, and spending time with friends and her two daughters.

Daphne is a part-time staff member.  She completed her M.S in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and both a B.S. and M.S. in Kinesiology with an Emphasis in Athletic Training from Indiana University, Bloomington.  Her clinical training experiences included counseling in a women's prison and area College Counseling Centers, focusing on trauma and women's issues before developing her specialty in treating Eating Disorders in adolescents and adults.  In the years leading up to becoming a licensed therapist, Daphne enjoyed a career working as a Certified Athletic Trainer with student athletes on the high school and collegiate levels, in particular with college ballet dancers.  In her practice she draws on a warm, strengths-based approach from an interpersonal, humanistic, and multicultural lens.  Daphne enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, traveling, and reading.

Ryan is a licensed psychologist and sport psychologist who brings a relational, honest, curious, and authentic style to therapy. He views therapy as a collaborative project – one in which we can feel seen and supported, while also feeling challenged to grow in our self-awareness, our courage, and our ability to show up more fully in our lives while connecting more meaningfully with ourselves and others. Ryan draws on Relational Cultural Theory, Internal Family Systems, feminist, psychodynamic, interpersonal process, and mindfulness-based practices. Ryan specializes in student-athlete mental health and performance, men and masculinities, racial identity development, liberation and social justice, relationships, grief and loss, and trauma. He earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology from University of Maryland, College Park and holds three master’s degrees (Counseling Psychology, Sport Psychology, and Work/Organizational Psychology). He earned his undergraduate degree in psychology and philosophy at Bucknell University, where he was a Division I soccer player. Ryan identifies as a White, straight, generally able-bodied cis man, and as a husband and father of two. Outside of work, he enjoys time with family and friends, collecting houseplants, supporting Manchester United, (re)watching The Office, and spending time outdoors running, playing soccer, hiking, and fly fishing.

Dr. Sokal is a board-certified psychiatrist in both adult psychiatry and adolescent/child psychiatry, having completed medical school and the adult psychiatry residency at the University of Maryland.  The child psychiatry fellowship was completed at the University of Maryland and Sheppard Pratt.  She has a private practice in Owings Mills, and has worked at student counseling centers, schools for children with emotional issues, treatment foster care agencies, and community mental health centers.  She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, running, and singing in a choir.

Jennifer received her master's of social work degree from Salisbury University. She completed clinical internships at the Life Crisis Center of Salisbury, Md. and Salisbury University Student Counseling Services. Jennifer also has experience in community mental health and has special interest in the areas of trauma, women's issues, and relationship concerns. Through her background in sociology and social work, she has developed a passion for social justice, seeking the expansion of choice and opportunity for all cultural groups. Outside interests include spending time with friends and family, reading, and playing with her dog, Stella.

In addition to being a full-time staff psychologist, Mackenzie dedicates a great deal of her time, experience, and energy to coordinating mental health services and outreach to LGBTQ+ students. Mackenzie sincerely believes in the importance of building meaningful relationships with each of her clients so that they feel safe enough to bring their full selves into therapy. She works collaboratively with her clients to develop and make progress towards their goals. Mackenzie often finds it useful to discuss family and childhood, important relationships, identities, and interactions with oppressive systems in order to understand the individual contexts of her clients. Her clinical interests include helping students heal from trauma; navigate difficult relationship dynamics; explore intersectional identities, particularly around sexuality and gender; and learn to better manage and tolerate anxiety and other uncomfortable emotions. Mackenzie earned her doctoral degree from 51°µÍø and completed her undergraduate studies at Florida State University. Mackenzie identifies as a white, cisgender, pansexual woman. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, walking, watching reality TV, and spending time with her friends, family, and dog.

Constance graduated from the University of Baltimore with a BA degree in Accounting and loves working in higher education. She manages the day to day operations of the Counseling Center which include greeting clients who visit the center, answering the phone, and setting up appointments. Constance enjoys shopping at flea markets and yard sales, crafting, movies, and spending time with her family.

Malaika Ashraf is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Johns Hopkins University and a clinical intern with a strong commitment to serving marginalized and disenfranchised communities. She earned her bachelor’s degree(s) in Psychology and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with minors in Neuroscience and Health Studies from the University of Washington. Malaika has experience providing support across diverse settings, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Seattle Children’s Hospital, and Seattle-area school districts. She has experience providing crisis support and de-escalation for individuals experiencing acute mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideation as well as experience working with individuals with disabilities. 

As a first-generation immigrant Pakistani South Asian American Muslim woman, Malaika brings an intersectional lens to her clinical work and an awareness of how cultural and systemic barriers shape access to mental health care. She is passionate about increasing access to care and has organized community mental health initiatives such as LGBTQIA+ and Men’s Mental Health Runs, a BIPOC Mental Health Panel, Yoga and Meditation classes, and self-care events. Malaika values creating a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive therapeutic space that honors clients’ identities and supports their growth and healing.