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Dr. Rachel Altvater

Owner | Psychologist & Board Approved and Play Therapy Supervisor, Psy.D., RPT-S™

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

Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist, Board-Certified Art Therapist℠, Maryland Board Approved Art Therapy Supervisor, & Internship Coordinator, LCPAT, ATR-BC®

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

Therapist & Board Approved and Play Therapy Supervisor, PhD, LPC/S, RPT-S™

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

Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor, Ph.D., LCPC

Shania Greenwood (she/her) is a Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience working with diverse populations and individuals aged 16 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

Therapist & Board Approved and Play Therapy Supervisor, LCSW-C, RPT-S™

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.

Tracy Weitkamp

Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist & Maryland Board Approved Art Therapy Supervisor, LCPAT

Tracy Weitkamp (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist & Maryland Board Approved Art Therapy Supervisor. She has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Tracy is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is passionate about expressive therapy’s positive impact on symptoms of trauma. She works with teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulties with identity or social challenges, grief, and trauma.

Christina Rock

Therapist & Board Approved Supervisor, MS, LCPC, RPT™

Christina Rock, MS, LCPC, RPT (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Counselor and Registered Play Therapist™ who specializes in children, teens, and families. She also has extensive experience working with adults with varying difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and challenges with relationships and feelings. She is passionate about helping facilitate that change & cultivate the strengths and skill sets that you already have within you.

Lauren (Lulu) Appel

Therapist & Board Approved Supervisor, LCSW-C

Lulu Appel, LCSW-C (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board-Approved Supervisor. Lulu has expertise in dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy, sand therapy, and trauma-informed care. She works with children, adolescents and adults and with couples and families. She has extensive clinical experience with neurodiverse clients and clients who have experienced various forms of trauma. Lulu is trained in practicing EMDR with all ages, including integration of play therapy.

Janet Brotzman

Therapist & Board Approved Supervisor, LCSW-C

Janet Brotzman (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Approved Supervisor. She specializes in child and adolescent mental health, with much experience in a school-based setting. Janet has been trained in a variety of modalities and most enjoys using Child-Centered Play Therapy and sand tray to support clients through a neuro-affirming and strengths-based lens. She works with the LGBTQ+ community, neurodiverse youth, and those with a history of trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Adrianna Corral

Community Engagement Coordinator & Therapist, LGPC

Adrianna Corral (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and the Community Engagement Coordinator for the practice. She aims to provide a safe non-judgmental space for children, adolescents, and adults to be who they are and who they want to become. She is passionate about providing talk and expressive based therapies. Adrianna’s areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, grief and loss, ADHD, and selective mutism.

Keren Diaz

Volunteer Coordinator & Master's Therapist Intern

Keren Diaz (she/her/ella) takes a holistic, affirming approach that supports individuals across the lifespan and encourages them to grow as pathfinders, innovators, and advocates in their own lives. She is passionate in creating a space where individuals feel seen, affirmed, and supported as they navigate this process. She prioritizes collaboratively working with individuals to support them and create a journey individual to their experiences.

Dr. Victoria Kennedy-Adkins

Post-Doctoral Fellow & Registered Psychology Associate, Psy.D.

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.

Dina Ismailova

Therapist, LCPC

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.

Emilee Stoner

Therapist, LMSW

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 Samedi

Therapist, LCSW-C

Sara (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a warm, creative, and trauma-informed approach to children, teens, young adults, and families facing anxiety, transitions, life-stress, or trauma. She blends play, mindfulness, and evidence-based therapies to help people of all ages express themselves, build resilience, and thrive — while also supporting caregivers every step of the way.

Sara Edib

Therapist, LGPC

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. They have experience with play therapy and person-centered therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. They find their self caring most about self-understanding, autonomy, and treating their clients as the experts of their own life.

Patrick Wisor

Therapist, LGPC

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

Therapist, LGPC

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

Registered Psychology Associate, MPS, MS

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, specific phobias, trauma, grief and loss, and parenting support.

Kelly Young

Therapist, LGPC, P-RDT

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

Therapist, LGPC

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

Therapist, LGPC

Laci Radford (they/them) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. They have more than a decade of experience working with diverse populations of all ages. They’re passionate about fighting for and working with marginalized/oppressed groups and the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Their areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, attachment-style, and mindfulness.

Ryann Plotkin

Therapist, LGPC

Ryann Plotkin (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. She has experience working as an elementary school counselor providing individual and small group counseling to a diverse student population, with a passion for incorporating expressive strategies like art and play to foster social-emotional growth. She enjoys working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, social challenges, and neurodivergence.

Julia Friedman

Registered Psychology Associate, MS

Julia Friedman, M.S. (she/her) is a Licensed Psychology Associate currently pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Maryland. She brings extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across therapeutic, educational, and medical settings. Julia strives to create a therapeutic environment that is empowering, affirming, and welcoming, where clients feel safe to show up as their authentic selves.

Madeline Miller

Registered Psychology Associate, MA, MS

Madeline Miller (she/her) is a Licensed Psychology Associate. She is pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland and has a master's in psychology from Pepperdine University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health and private practice settings. She has worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and values a client-centered approach.

Jazmin Rivera

Therapist, LCSW-C

Jazmin Rivera (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. She provides a safe, grounded space where clients can express themselves, process their emotions, and work toward healing and reaching their full potential.

Brianna (Bri) Hicks

Therapist, LGPC

Brianna (Bri) Hicks (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor who has experience supporting children with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and neurodivergence. Bri is passionate about helping children navigate family-related challenges, build emotional expression and regulation skills, and develop tools to manage everyday life stressors. She strives to create a therapeutic space where clients feel empowered, accepted, and free to show up as their unique selves.

Brittany Willis

Master's Therapist Intern

Brittany Willis (she/her) is a master’s level intern pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Professional Counseling at Loyola University Maryland. She has over a decade of experience working with youth and adolescents ages 10-22 in education and communal settings. She is passionate about whole child development and centers a holistic care approach that engages not only the child but also their families and their communities.

Ashtyn Breit

Therapist, LGPC

Ashtyn Breit (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. She is passionate about helping young children and their families overcome challenges related to emotional, behavioral, and attachment difficulties, neurodivergence, trauma, and the impact of substance use. She aims to create a safe, therapeutic environment that’s welcome to everyone.

Mae Sullivan

Registered Psychology Associate, MS

Mae Sullivan (she/they) is a Licensed Psychology Associate. She is pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Maryland. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families in community mental health and private practice settings. Mae is passionate about creating a warm and welcoming environment for clients to navigate emotional challenges, foster resilience, and promote growth.

Olivia Kline

Master's Therapist Intern

Olivia Kline (she/her) is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The George Washington University. She is deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating trauma, attachment and family dynamic challenges, depression, and anxiety. Olivia works with children, adolescents, and adults. Her approach is developmentally informed and individualized, ensuring that each client receives care tailored to their unique experiences and needs.

Fin Willner

Master's Expressive Arts Therapist Intern

Fin (they/them) is a master’s-level intern pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy at Lesley University. They are passionate about facilitating spaces where imagination, play, and embodied expression can support healing, especially for anyone navigating complex or marginalized identities.

Jessica Baldino

Master's Therapist Intern

Jess Baldino (she/her) is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Loyola University Maryland. She is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and healing space where clients can explore and better understand their experiences with anxiety, attachment, and emotional challenges. She enjoys working with children, teens, and adults, and tailors her approach to meet each person where they are with empathy, curiosity, and care.

Elana Tobb

Master's Social Work Intern

Elana Tobb (she/her) is a master’s level intern pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. From daycare teacher, nanny, to various jobs in the nonprofit space, the entirety of her career has had one constant: working with children. Drawn to work that explores identity, community, and the cultivation of self-worth, Elana brings both professional training and genuine care to every client she works with. Her path into social work was naturally rooted in year

Michael (MJ) Jones

Master's Art Therapist Intern

Michael Jones (He/Him) is a graduate student in the Art Therapy program at Notre Dame of Maryland University, developing clinical and creative skills to support healing through art. As a Black man in the field, he brings a culturally informed, socially conscious perspective focused on identity, representation, and community care. He is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families, using art to support emotional expression, confidence, and coping skills.

Frances Reed

Master's Expressive Arts Therapist Intern, LMT

Frances (they/them) is pursuing a master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts at Lesley University. Drawing on 15 years of experience in trauma-informed bodywork, they integrate body-centered and arts-based approaches into therapy. They specialize in LGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive clients and have experience with somatic symptoms, sensory processing, and dissociation in neurodivergent and neurotypical clients. They work with adults, teens, and children.

Rosie Alger

Master's Expressive Arts Therapist Intern

Rosie (they/she) is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapies at Lesley University. Coming from a background in theatre and education, they are passionate about creating inviting spaces for creativity to flourish and where individuals can be truly present as their whole selves. Rosie believes that the arts have the power to transform lives, uplift voices, and empower those in healing.

Christina Harris Cooney, MSW

Practice Manager

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

Marie Ireland

Administrative Assistant

Marie Ireland (she/her) is an Administrative Assistant at Creative Psychological Health Services, currently pursuing dual degrees in Biology and Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh.

Rachel Shaw

Administrative Assistant

Rachel Shaw (she/her) is an Administrative Assistant at Creative Psychological Health Services

Alexis Bradley

Volunteer

Alexis Bradley (she/her) is a high school volunteer at Creative Psychological and a rising junior at Atholton High School. She participates in her school's psychology club, theatre department, and chamber choir. Alexis currently hopes to major in psychology post graduation and someday work as a clinical psychologist.

Mariana Esteves

Volunteer

Mariana Esteves (she/her) is a volunteer at Creative Psychological Health Services. She is a Licensed Graduate Professional Art Therapist and Counselor. She has experience in both inpatient psychiatric and community-based settings with a deep passion for integrating creative modalities into therapy and community work.

Anna Roth

Volunteer

Anna Roth is a senior psychology major at Towson University, graduating in the spring. She plans to pursue a graduate degree in counseling and is excited to gain experience in a professional therapeutic setting while exploring her passion for psychology and helping others.

Abha Ashturkar

Volunteer

Abha (aab-haa) is a third year psychology major at Fergusson College (Pune, India). She is deeply interested in child and adolescent psychology, and is excited to gain insight into the use of play, expressive arts and related research in a therapeutic setting.

Ryleigh Sutton

Volunteer

Ryleigh Sutton (she/her) is a volunteer at Creative Psychological Health Services. She is a graduate from the University of Maryland, College Park’s Family Science program. Now, she is a first-year student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work.

Macie Globerman

Volunteer

Macie Globerman is a volunteer at Creative Psychological Health Services and a student at the University of Maryland, College Park studying Psychology and Family Health with a minor in Human Development. She plans to pursue a PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Macie is passionate about mental health, child development, and supporting others through therapeutic and community-based work.

Jenna

Service Doggy

Jenna (she/her) is Fin’s gentle and fluffy helper. She loves making new friends and can’t wait to spend time with you during your sessions.