Nelson G. Bentley, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who specializes is the treatment of adults who are dealing with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adult ADHD, OCD, and life adjustment issues such as loss, grief, health issues, interpersonal issues and life adjustment/transition problems. Dr. Bentley provides individual, marital, and couple's counseling, and will also assist with parenting issues. Dr. Bentley has been engaged in full-time clinical practice for over 30 years and he utilizes a goal-focused therapeutic approach.

Dr. Ayers has been a practicing psychologist in the Baltimore area for more than 20 years. She sees adolescents and adults of all ages with varying clinical presentations, including anxiety, panic, depression, trauma reactions, eating disorders, and psychological factors affecting physical illness. Dr. Ayers has a strong interest in women's issues and in the integration of mind/body medicine. In addition to specialty training in cognitive behavior therapy, brief solution-oriented therapy, hypnosis, and psychodymanic therapy, she has studied yoga, mindfulness meditation, herbalism, and dance therapy as potentially beneficial adjuncts to traditional psychotherapeutic techniques.

Terri DeLay, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who has been treating adults and adolescents with issues of anxiety, depression, and general stresses in their lives for over 25 years. Along with her extensive experience treating general depression and various types of anxiety, including OCD and PTSD, she has also helped many address conflicts in their relationships, marriages, and with their families including many in same-sexed relationships. Dr. DeLay's additional areas of specialty include difficulties with life transitions, counseling for losses and grief, women's issues, fertility concerns, and medical issues that impact one's psychological wellbeing. She works with individual adults and adolescents, couples, and families, including difficulties in parenting. Dr. DeLay encourages those in her care to be actively involved in their own personal growth and makes use of her background in cognitive behavior therapy and family systems approaches to therapy to develop a plan for treatment best suited for the individual.

Dr. Hunter is a licensed psychologist with a Ph.D. in combined Clinical and School Psychology. Dr. Hunter specializes in cognitive-behavioral treatments for a variety of problems such as depression, anxiety, stress management, ADHD, adjustment problems, childhood behavioral problems, parenting issues, and women's issues with individuals, couples and families of all ages.

Mary Malinowski, LCSW-C is a licensed clinical social work who focuses on treatment of adults and couples. Her treatment specdialties include mood disorders, anxiety, stress management, co-dependence, relationships, issues of faith, grief and loss, and living with chronic illness. Ms. Malinowski practices only at the Bel Air location with part-time hours.

Tamra A. Shockley, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist who specializes in Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology and serves assessment and therapy clients who are ages 16 years and older. Her assessment focus involves a variety of testing areas including neuropsychology, psychoeducational assessment, pre-surgical evaluation, and psychological evaluations. Her psychotherapy focus includes treatment of individuals presenting with issues such as anxiety, depression, cognitive dysfunction, and relationship problems. Social, scholastic, and vocational difficulties, as well as adjustment to unexpected or difficult life circumstances are also commonly addressed themes. These difficulties are therapeutically treated through client-centered, individualized focus with utilization of methods such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Positive Psychology, Existential Psychology, Ecological Systems Theory, and Motivational Interviewing techniques, as well as Holistic and Wellness techniques.

Whether you are experiencing a sudden life change, or want to tackle an ongoing problem and are unsure where to start my door is open. I primarily work with clients struggling with anxiety and depression looking for short term mindfulness based therapy.I have more than eight years of experience providing services in the mental health field. In various settings ranging from crisis management to outpatient mental health counseling. I primarily use a values based living approach founded in the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to work with individuals, families and couples.My goal is to meet you where you are and assist you in exploring ways to live more mindfully and peacefully. I believe in the healing power of nature, dogs, and laughter, and look forward to helping you discover what is healing for you.

Shelby Schestag is a licensed clinical professional counselor who specializes in treatment of adult and young adult populations with presenting problems related to stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD (adult), substance use, life transitions, relationships, parenting skills, and mind/body therapies, as well as other mental health concerns. Shelby is able to adapt the session to fit the presenting needs of the client and assist in exploring, uncovering and finding the persons best self. She offers an environment that is open, non-judgmental, and genuine where the client can feel free to explore their inner selves. Her goal is to help those struggling and guide them on their road in change, personal growth, and healing.

Stephanie James is a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified teacher who has worked with children and adults for over 20 years. She has experience working in medical, school and private practice settings providing consultation to staff, cognitive behavior therapy and psycho-education. She strives to provide counseling interventions which not only alleviate immediate symptoms but also facilitate greater self understanding. Stephanie's belief is that counseling is an investment that can enhance the quality of life by helping people to develop a "tool box" of strategies to deal with challenges, improve self-esteem, find ways to get their needs met. and develop skills to create healthier relationships.