Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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.
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.
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.
Elizabeth is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) from Salisbury University – School of Social Work. She has experience working with children and adults in both individual and group settings. In addition, she has experience working with individuals seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD, family/relationship conflict, parenting skills, anger management, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief and bereavement, and other co-occurring disorders.
Elizabeth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a strengths-based approach to help her clients grow from personal experiences and conflicts. Elizabeth sees the importance of the therapeutic relationship, so she offers a safe space and nurturing environment for all her clients. Elizabeth has a strong passion for helping her clients reach their full potential and supporting them during their time of growth.
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.
Dr. Hall earned a Psy.D. in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Washington DC (ASPP, Washington DC). He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in childhood obesity at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital.
Dr. Hall serves children, adolescents, adults, and families. His clinical interests include psychological adjustment and lifestyle issues, disruptive mood and behavior disorders, and multicultural/diversity issues in health and wellness. His intervention approach integrates elements of cognitive-behavioral and person-centered therapy.
Shenna is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and believes in the power of a positive therapeutic relationship and the client’s ability to utilize their strengths in their treatment. She has experience as a school-based mental health therapist, working with children in Baltimore City who present with various diagnoses.
She has also worked with adults in several outpatient mental health settings who have struggled with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and other diagnoses. Her approach incorporates many treatment modalities, and she will utilize whatever feels right with each client. Shenna enjoys using humor in sessions to help clients develop the skills and resources necessary for positive change and personal growth.
Lexie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor from the City University of New York’s Hunter College with experience providing individual and group therapy to adults and young people in nonprofit and community mental health settings. Lexie approaches therapy as a partnership. She draws on a range of therapeutic approaches that meet each of her client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.
Lexie earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the City University of New York’s Hunter College. There, she received the award for Counseling Service & Advocacy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Stanford University.
“Lexie is an amazing therapist. She has worked so well with my child and been an invaluable calming, comforting, stabilizing presence in her life. We feel blessed to have had her support during some very turbulent times. We have had experiences with other counselors and Lexie has by far been the best. She is reliable, compassionate, consistent and honest.”
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.
Ilana is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor who earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She has experience working with adolescents and adults in the office and school-based settings. Ilana’s clinical experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress.
Ilana believes that treatment should be tailored to each unique individual and in the importance of a collaborative and nonjudgmental counseling relationship that allows clients to feel comfortable while working towards their goals. Her treatment approach is influenced by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and person-centered therapy. She also incorporates mindfulness techniques into treatment.
Wynell received her MSW degree from the University of New England with a focus on providing clinical services to individuals, families, and groups. Prior to joining Balance Point Wellness, she worked in community mental health and military settings. Her most recent clinical experiences include practice in school-based mental health, hospital social work and disaster relief services. Wynell believes that connection and creating safe, empowering spaces enable clients’ self-exploration and growth. Utilizing client-centered and empowerment driven approaches Wynell employs various therapeutic techniques including Play Therapy, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused methods. She is trauma-informed and believes that healing often begins by recognizing one’s inner strengths, talents, and gifts. Wynell believes in the inherent beauty of every individual’s dream, aspirations and in living with purpose and harmony.
“Wynell is an absolutely wonderful therapist! She has such a welcoming presence and I feel so fortunate to have found her. Wynell really is truly one-of-a-kind, compassionate, insightful, and has already made such a big difference in the few sessions we have had. I always leave our “meeting” feel supported, understood and respected. Definitely someone I’d recommend. Thank you Wynell!”
Jacob has worked with a variety of clients from all walks of life. He has experience working with individuals struggling with substance use disorder, ADHD, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and PTSD. Jacob takes a person-centered approach with all of his clients, believing that the most important aspect of the therapeutic relationship is meeting people where they are. Jacob utilizes techniques from multiple therapeutic modalities including narrative therapy, talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Gestalt therapy. He strives to help clients discover themselves in a comfortable, judgment-free environment so they may grow and accomplish their goals.
“My Therapist, Mrs. Cecelia Carroll, is a Godsend! Our sessions are very "on-point." Confidentiality is not taken for granted, and it goes without saying. I usually feel so much more positive and empowered moving forward with my life.”
“I'm blessed to have Dr. Theriault in my corner.
My sessions are very helpful. Even if I just ramble on, cry, or need advice, Dr. Tom listens. He helps me to see things in a different perspective that I may not have known.
It's rare to find someone who actually cares about you as a person, not just a patient.
I can't thank Dr. Tom enough for being there for me.”
Taylor (LeDrea Taylor), LMSW, is a skilled mental health therapist at Modyfi with extensive experience in individual, group, and family therapy. She holds a Master of Social Work from Howard University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from Park University. Her approach is rooted in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), supporting clients through a variety of life challenges with compassion and clarity. Taylor has worked in schools, community programs, and clinical settings, including roles as a group counselor for Montgomery County’s Abuser Intervention Program and as a Child and Family Therapist with EveryMind. She uses a client-centered approach focused on building effective coping skills and fostering emotional resilience. Taylor is dedicated to helping clients achieve their mental health goals and navigate life with greater confidence and well-being.
Faith Wilson, LGPC, is a compassionate mental health therapist at Modyfi, offering virtual care to clients across Maryland. She specializes in grief, relational dynamics, intergenerational trauma, and racial identity, utilizing somatic experiencing to help clients reconnect mind and body. Faith believes in tending to the "inner garden"—clearing emotional weeds and nurturing the roots to allow one's true self to flourish. With a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Faith integrates evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness into her practice. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on empowering individuals to navigate their healing journey at their own pace. Faith welcomes clients of all backgrounds, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges and foster resilience. She accepts insurance plans including Aetna, Tricare, and UnitedHealthcare.
Ellen Pereira brings to her role as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner over 14 years of nursing experience, including a strong clinical foundation in emergency medicine. Ellen is dedicated to psychiatric care, approaching patients with a collaborative, down-to-earth style that prioritizes listening and tailoring treatment plans to individual needs. Her practice focuses on an integrative approach to mental health, combining evidence-based medicine with holistic strategies and practical tools for healing.
