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Donisha Porter, LCSW-C Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212 +1 more location

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About Donisha Porter, LCSW-C

Donisha is a Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C) with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She has extensive experience supporting adults and children ages six and up across diverse settings. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Donisha helps clients navigate behavioral, emotional, and psychological challenges with a compassionate, client-centered approach. Grounded in community and trauma-informed care, she empowers individuals to build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and reach their mental health goals. Committed to ongoing professional growth, Donisha integrates the latest practices in social work to foster healing and lasting well-being.

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Aliahya Speight, LMSW Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212 +1 more location

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About Aliahya Speight, LMSW

She has experience working in school settings and outpatient mental health settings. She has experience working with children and adolescents experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, behavioral problems, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder, and other mental health conditions. She utilizes a client-centered approach to provide treatment specifically catered to the client’s needs. She has experience providing individual therapy and group therapy to children and adolescents experiencing mental health struggles. By utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, play therapy techniques, and other evidence-based practices, clients can develop social and emotional skills, healthy relationships, coping skills, stress reduction, and problem-solving skills. She cultivates a warm and genuine therapeutic relationship and works together to help clients operate on a level where they can thrive.

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

James Smith Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212

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About James Smith

James is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He received his master’s degree in Applied Psychology and a certificate in professional counseling studies from the University of Baltimore. James’ clinical experience includes helping clients with anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and more. James describes his approach to counseling as leaning heavily into person-centered principles, with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. James enjoys working with diverse people and firmly believes that people have unique strengths, even if they may not immediately recognize them. In working with diverse people, James likes to let clients’ personal values help guide the therapeutic process. Also, proficient in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Jazlyn Pereira Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212

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5.0

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Maria Demeo, LGPC Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5.0 (2)

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212 +1 more location

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About Maria Demeo, LGPC

Maria has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various capacities for over 10 years. Maria’s experience includes working with emotionally disabled children at Villa Maria Schools, and most recently clients of all ages and diagnoses at Affiliated Sante Group w/focus on crisis intervention and case management. Maria prefers an eclectic approach for therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and other evidenced-based practices. Maria works with her clients to address various presenting issues including mood and anxiety disorders, and trauma. Maria’s passion is doing trauma-focused treatment with children to foster her clients’ overall growth and healing.

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Latest Review

“Killian enjoys meeting with Maria and looks forward to his appointments every week! :)”

5.0

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Juanita Fontenot Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5.0 (1)

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212

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About Juanita Fontenot

Juanita is a Licensed Master Social Worker who graduated from the University of Maryland—Baltimore and earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bowie State University. She believes in a person-centered approach, recognizing we are humans first, and celebrates the resiliency of the human spirit. Juanita is passionate about helping teens and young adults build the skills needed for success in life. She has experience supporting youth and adults with ADHD, autism, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and challenges with communication or life skills. Using a trauma-informed lens, she incorporates CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing. Juanita believes therapy is most effective when clients actively participate in finding solutions in partnership with their therapist, working together to reach their highest potential.

Practice

Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Latest Review

“Juanita is amazing, relatable, honest and incredibly supportive. She challenges me with real feedback I genuinely value, even when it’s tough. She helps me refocus when I’m triggered, lets me vent when needed and has even guided me in my spiritual growth. I rave about her to friends and family and they’ve noticed my growth too. Honestly, she’s so good I want to gatekeep her, but she deserves the praise.”

Olivia Braganza, LGPC Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212 +1 more location

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About Olivia Braganza, LGPC

Olivia Braganza is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a master’s in clinical professional counseling from Loyola University Maryland. She supports individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and couples, with a holistic approach to mental health. Olivia works with clients facing emotional dysregulation, situational stressors, and interpersonal challenges, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her treatment is tailored to each client, drawing from emotion-focused therapy, experiential techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused interventions, motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and somatic therapy. She provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore and grow at their own pace.

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Torri Mills Raikes, LCSW-C Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212

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About Torri Mills Raikes, LCSW-C

Torri, a licensed certified social worker-clinical, is a dedicated mental health professional with over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic care in various settings. She earned her Master of Social Work from Howard University and a Doctorate in Prevention Science from Wilmington University. Torri works with children, adolescents, and families, supporting those navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and related challenges. She is passionate about offering a safe, supportive environment where clients can embrace their authentic selves and build the skills needed for a fulfilling, healthy life.

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Madison Jackson, LCSW-C Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212 +1 more location

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About Madison Jackson, LCSW-C

Madi is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She has experience working with children and adolescents in both individual and group therapy in school-based and inpatient settings. Madi uses a strengths-based approach and a person-in-environment perspective in her work with clients. She draws from her experiences utilizing dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) based modalities to help her clients strengthen their mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation. Madi has a particular interest in mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and family systems. She graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with her Master of Social Work and from the University of Maryland, College Park, with her Bachelor of Science in Family Science.

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Pamela Stein, LCSW-C Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212

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About Pamela Stein, LCSW-C

Pam is a mother to three rowdy boys, an artist, nature lover, and therapist. She knows that healing is open-ended and endless and that it takes many turns that can feel both exciting and daunting. In using expressive arts, mindfulness, and nature, you will come to remember what is important so that you can find ease and joy in life. She understands that the therapy room is a sacred space that requires deep trust to share and grow into well-being. Coming into therapy is one of the best things you can do for yourself, and she honors the courage it takes to step through those doors.

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Kara Bosworth, LMSW Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212 +1 more location

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About Kara Bosworth, LMSW

Kara is a Licensed Master Social Worker who graduated from Walden University with a Master’s in Social Work. Kara has work experience in school and clinical settings and experience in the field of crisis response. Kara completed her first internship at a nursing and rehabilitation facility in Philadelphia and her second at a mental health therapy office in Baltimore City. Kara primarily has experience working with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and stress management. As a therapist, Kara encourages her clients to reach their full potential using goal setting and management to accomplish their goals. Kara is here to help and equip her clients with skills, tools/techniques, and resources that can be used to assist them in their daily lives, as well as provide a place where they can be heard and listened to. To achieve this, Kara uses cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), play therapy, and mindfulness with her clients.

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

5.0

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Daniel Beard, LGPC Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5.0 (1)

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212

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About Daniel Beard, LGPC

Danny is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland and a recent graduate of Loyola University Maryland. He has experience working with individuals across the lifespan and supporting a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, ADHD, and more. Danny takes an eclectic approach to therapy, with a primary focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy. He believes therapy is not only a space to address challenges, but also an opportunity to highlight strengths. Danny helps clients develop healthier thinking patterns, strengthen relationships, overcome obstacles, and build self-care into their daily routines. Outside of counseling, he enjoys working out at the gym, reading in coffee shops, watching the Ravens, and bartending on weekends.

Practice

Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Latest Review

“10/10 Danny asks questions and is very understanding”

4.0

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Robyn Dorsey, LMSW Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

4.0 (1)

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212

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About Robyn Dorsey, LMSW

Robyn Dorsey is a Licensed Masters Social Worker who earned their degree from The University of Maryland School of Social Work. Robyn has worked with kids of all ages in a variety of environments including schools, shelters, psychiatric hospitals, foster care, group homes, and residential treatment centers. For the last decade, Robyn has focused on community organizing and advocacy, and they are thrilled to return to working with kids and families. When Robyn isn’t working, you can find her wandering in the wilderness, embroidering silly sayings, or reading The Pout Pout Fish with all the voices.

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Latest Review

“Robyn is great at listening and being helpful. She doesn't push too much which I like.”

Linda Riad, LMSW Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212 +1 more location

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About Linda Riad, LMSW

Linda Riad is a Licensed Masters Social Worker who earned their degree from The University of Maryland School of Social Work. Riad has worked with students ranging from kindergarten up to high school at various locations such as residential treatment centers and public school. Riad is a school-based therapist who loves to incorporate creativity and CBT intro their work. They enjoy a warm cup of coffee while crocheting in their free time. Riad has two cats who love to cuddle and play.

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Abraham Edelman, LMSW Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212 +1 more location

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About Abraham Edelman, LMSW

Avi is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), graduating from University of Maryland School of Social Work. With a decade of experience working in camps and youth groups, Avi has an expertise in helping youth and adolescents to establish and reach their goals, with a strong passion for helping individuals to work on self-identity and self-esteem. Using a therapeutic approach surrounding theories of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Person-centered Therapy, Avi creates a space for personal-growth and discovery. He has a friendly and warm demeanor, meeting each individual at their own level, utilizing compassion and understanding in all areas. With experience ranging from working with elementary aged children to adults, Avi sees clients for who they are and understands every individual's unique strengths and needs, fostering a space of expression and motivation to reach your goals.

Practice

Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Jennifer Sage, LMSW Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212

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About Jennifer Sage, LMSW

Jenny is passionate about helping people live more authentic, fulfilling lives. With warmth, directness, and humor, she collaborates with clients to dismantle patterns that block progress and joy. She creates a safe, positive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions, process the past, or address current challenges by breaking obstacles into manageable steps. Jenny works with adults and older adolescents navigating life transitions, relationship distress, mood disorders, and emotional dysregulation. She has experience supporting diverse family structures, monogamous and nonmonogamous relationships, and clients across the gender spectrum. Jenny is dedicated to affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community and incorporates a social justice lens into her practice while continuing her own growth as a provider. She earned her MSW from the University of Maryland and her BA in Psychology from UMBC, with an arts background.

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Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Kevin O'Farrell, MD Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212

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5.0

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Christal Banning Psychotherapist
17.4 mi

5.0 (3)

5820 York Rd
Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21212 +1 more location

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About Christal Banning

Christal graduated from Salisbury University with a master’s degree. Christal has provided services to people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Christal is passionate and committed to providing services that make a positive difference in people’s lives. Christal employs techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy (EMT), and mindfulness. Christal believes that issues related to mental health are important. Christal wants to bring awareness to the underlying issues people struggle with on a daily basis and help them develop self-care and self-love.

Practice

Balance Point Wellness, LLC

Latest Review

“My therapist is very understanding and helpful”

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