Meet Our Providers
Dena Wentz, LMSW
Philosophy of Care
Dena Wentz is a Supervisee in Social Work with 15 years of experience. She has experience working in health care assisting individuals with coping and adjustment to chronic and acute illnesses. Other specialties include anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues, pediatrics, parenting, grief and loss, and depression.
Dena completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from Millersville University and received her Master of Social Work from Temple University, both from Council of Social Work Education accredited programs. Dena applies techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, humanistic modalities, and strength-based approaches to therapy. She uses solution-focused and mindfulness-based methods to help her clients meet their therapy goals. Because of her experience in the health care setting, she meets clients where they are at and is able to build rapport quickly with genuine concern.
"The time in therapy is your own and is offered in a judgment-free zone. You are unique and you have a lot to offer others, the community, and the world around you," says Dena. She is passionate about helping to provide you with tools for coping with life’s transitions and challenges, all the while helping you to grow so that you can live your best life.
Education
Millersville University
Bachelor of Social Work
Temple University
Master of Social Work
Dena’s specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress Management
- Self Esteem
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Pediatrics
- Parenting
- Chronic Illness
- Coping and Adjustment to Acute/Chronic Illness
- Grief and Loss
- Depression
Patty Linville, LPC
Philosophy of Care
Patty Linville is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia who has worked with the Army for the last 9 years, providing therapy for active-duty soldiers and their spouses. She provided couple counseling, therapy for retirees, and Veterans. Their issues ranged from anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, co-dependency, and transitioning into the civilian world. Although her population served was military, Patty has also worked in the private sector providing therapy for mental health issues, helping people become mentally healthy in order to improve quality of life.
Patty says she has been told by many clients that her helping was due to me being authentic and genuine. They are comfortable in her presence and recognize she is there to help them meet their goals. Patty is direct yet empathic and caring. She has confidence in her clinical skills and clients perceive that which creates a therapeutic atmosphere of trust. The bottom line: Without trust, there isn't any therapeutic relationship.
Patty has many years of providing therapy to many people. She is goal-oriented and enjoys building therapeutic relationships with her clients. She also has clinical skills that will assist you to build coping skills. Patty says she believes it is a privilege to be invited into your life to share your journey of wellness.
Education
Master of Arts
University of Illinois
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Substance Abuse
- Couple Counseling
Stephen Handley, LMSW
Philosophy of Care
Stephen Handley is a Supervisee in Social Work who has a heart for people and earned his Master’s in Social Work to be able to help people on a deeper level. Upon graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University, he has been working with adults and adolescents seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, premarital counseling, and interpersonal challenges. He believes that health is holistic and works to integrate the client’s thoughts, feelings, personalities, experiences, and relationships into the therapy process.
Stephen utilizes a relational, cognitive-behavioral, attachment-based, strengths-based approach. He takes a positive, optimistic approach and builds on his clients’ strengths to help them feel confident and meet their goals. Stephen understands the courage it takes to seek professional help and is intentional about meeting clients where they are in the process. He works to establish an authentic relationship with clients and wants clients to develop a greater sense of identity, purpose, confidence, and direction to live a more fulfilling life.
Stephen is currently offering online therapy or teletherapy to help make therapy accessible to as many people as possible during the Covid-19 crisis. Online counseling is easy to access and just as effective as in-person therapy.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Social Work
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Relationship Counseling
- Trauma and Stress Related Disorders (PTSD/Acute Stress)
- Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorders
- Substance Related Disorders
- Mindfulness
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Attachment Based Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Tertia Marshall, LMHC
Philosophy of Care
With your knowledge and expertise in conjunction with Tertia's academic accomplishments and experience, you can create attainable goals to meet your needs. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and ask for help. She'd like to congratulate you on taking the next step towards healing and happiness. A quote that sticks in Tertia's mind is, "Change is hardest at the beginning, messiest in the middle and best at the end." -Robin S. Sharma
Education
Master of Arts
Bowie State University
Specialties
- Depression
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Parenting
- Relationships