Our Team

Dr. Rachel Altvater (she/her) is a Licensed Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She specializes in play therapy, child and adolescent mental health, and trauma. Dr. Altvater also works with adults and families and provides supervision, consultation services, and training opportunities to professionals.

Kelsey Dugan (she/they) is a Licensed & Board-Certified Clinical Professional Art Therapist, Maryland Board Approved Art Therapy Supervisor, published author, & our Internship Coordinator. Kelsey has 10 years of extensive experience treating complex trauma for all ages in the US, Northern Ireland, & Asia. She currently works with teens and adults with attachment trauma, complicated grief, anxiety and perfectionism, depression, self-harming behaviors, identity issues, and social challenges.

Dr. Veronica (Vero) Cloonan (she/her/Ella) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor, Counselor Educator and supervisor. Play therapy and Theraplay are her primary approaches for working with children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Cloonan has extensive experience working with trauma, international and domestic adoptees, and BIPOC individuals. Dr. Cloonan also works with adults and provides professional supervision, consultation, and training opportunities.

Shania Greenwood (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor and doctoral student pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology. She has experience in working with diverse populations as well as working with ages 11 and up. Her specialties include self-esteem, body image, parenting, and budding adults. As of May 2022, Shania is not accepting new clients.

Julianne Meagher (she/her) is an LCSW-C, Board Approved Supervisor, and RPT-S. She specializes in adult, child and adolescent mental health, trauma, and play therapy. She enjoys working clients experiencing a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is passionate about helping children express themselves through play when they may not yet have the vocabulary to do so and helping adults work through life transitions and the anxiety that can accompany these changes.

Stephanie Miller (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Board Approved Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist. Her clinical specializations include child and adolescent mental health, trauma, and play therapy. Stephanie was recently included in a play therapy publication and had the opportunity to speak at a local TedX event about mental health and the perception of professional counselors. Stephanie provides supervision for students and graduate licensed clinicians.

Dr. Victoria Kennedy-Adkins (she/her) is a Post-Doctoral Fellow and Registered Psychology Associate under the supervision of Dr. Rachel Altvater. Her clinical interests include treating preschoolers, child-centered play therapy, trauma-informed care, and technology's impact on child development. Dr. Kennedy-Adkins' approach to therapy with children, adolescents, and families focuses on creating a therapeutic space in which safety, acceptance, authenticity, and empowerment are at the forefront.

Keisharely Pérez-Arocho, MS, LCPC (she/her/ella) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in both Maryland and Puerto Rico. She specializes in person-centered therapy, play therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). She is bilingual and is able to provide sessions in Spanish or English. Keisharely works with children, adolescents, and adults. She provides teletherapy services only.

Lauren (Lulu) Appel, LCSW-C (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Lulu has received training and is practiced in dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy, sand therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. She works with children, adolescents and adults and with individuals, couples and families and has extensive clinical experience with neurodiverse clients. Lulu is also trained in practicing EMDR with all ages, including with the integration of play therapy.

Dina Ismailova (she/they) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She provides counseling services for a wide range of clients, with a special focus on neurodivergent populations, children and adolescents, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Their clinical interests include trauma-informed care, mindfulness, play therapy, somatic therapy, and gender-affirming care, among others. They conduct individual and family sessions via telehealth and in person.

Melissa Huang (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland. Melissa is passionate about helping clients foster high self confidence, creativity, and intuition. Melissa provides play therapy and telehealth services to clients of all ages and gender identities. She specializes in trauma, relationships, anxiety, and depression.

Emilee Stoner (she/her) is a Licensed Master of Social Work. Emilee is passionate about meeting people where they are and aiding them in expressing themselves through creative methods, especially when spoken words may not be enough to articulate their feelings. She specializes in child and adolescent mental health, trauma, and therapeutic use of play. Emilee is dedicated to working with families and children of all ages and addressing human struggles, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Sara is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in working with folx to address issues such as trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and stressors. Sara is experienced in supporting individuals in making behavioral changes, developing a stronger understanding of themselves, and healing relationships with others. Sara is trained in trauma, play therapy, mindfulness, and CBT.

Sara Edib (any/all) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a passion for working with both autistic and ADHD individuals, as well as the LGBTQ+ population. She has experience with play therapy and person-centered therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She finds herself caring most about self-understanding, autonomy, and treating her clients as the experts of their own life.

Patrick Wisor (he/him) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. He has over 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. His areas of interest include anxiety and depression, and he incorporates technology and play/expressive-based therapies in his treatment.

Donald Rinker (he/him) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with seven years of experience working with children and adults. He is eager to conduct play and talk therapy for individuals of all ages. His areas of interest include anxiety, depression, masculinity and gender expression, and play-based therapy.

Myah Floyd (she/her) is a Licensed Psychology Associate. She is pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland. She has over a decade of experience working with children and adults. Myah values a client-focused approach, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and healing-centered services. Myah's areas of interest include selective mutism, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and parenting. 

Kelly Young (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and Provisional Registered Drama Therapist with many years of experience working with children and adults in various therapeutic, educational, and theatrical settings. Kelly is passionate about using creative and accessible means to serve her communities through a neuro-affirming and strengths-based lens. Kelly’s areas of interest include disability/chronic illness, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, and trauma-informed expressive arts.

Delyza Howard (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. She has experience working as an elementary school counselor supporting students and families (including 504 plans and IEPs). Delyza is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families on their journey to creating a balanced lifestyle in which each individual can strive towards a feeling of positive self-worth and individual happiness.

Laci Radford (they/them) is a master’s level intern at Loyola University Maryland, where they are currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Professional Counseling. They have more than a decade of experience working with diverse populations of children and adolescents. They’re passionate about fighting for and working with marginalized/oppressed groups and the LGBTQIA+ community. Their areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and mindfulness.

Megan St. Pierre (she/her) is a master’s level extern pursuing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Maryland. Passionate about helping children and their families, she values strengths-based and client-focused approaches, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play, and expressive therapies.

Brianna (Bri) Hicks (she/her) is a master’s level intern pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Towson University. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and neurodivergence. Bri is passionate about helping young children experiencing family-related challenges, having trouble expressing themselves, or facing other human struggles. She aims to provide a therapeutic space where her clients feel empowered, accepted, and comfortable enough to be their unique selves.

Megan Bleil (she/her) is a Registered Drama Therapist pursuing a Post-Master's Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler Graduate School. She graduated with her Master's in Drama Therapy from Kansas State University in 2011. Megan's areas of interest include anxiety, depression, life transitions, assertiveness and communication, and confidence and self-esteem. She works with children, adolescents, and adults and is passionate about supporting women and maternal mental health.

Christina Harris Cooney, MSW (she/her) manages the operations at the practice and provides referral, administrative, outreach, and networking support.

Angelina Chenoweth supports the administrative tasks at the practice.

Keren Diaz (she/her) is the Volunteer Coordinator at Creative Psychological Health Services. She is a student at the University of Baltimore pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology and creative writing. Keren coordinates personalized volunteer opportunities to foster community engagement and learning experiences at the practice. Along with her role, she assists and supports staff members while engaging and learning from the professional experience.