Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Nottingham, MD

"My personal belief is that change is always possible and given the right opportunity there is hope for healing."

Stacey Gray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has experience in community outpatient mental health, school-based support, and residential treatment centers working with individuals across the life span who are dealing with various mental health concerns that inhibit them from living their lives to the fullest potential. Stacey specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking help with depression, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, co-occurring disorders, and family and relationship stressors. 

Stacey graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She believes that the client leads the treatment process and adapts the interventions according to what is most appropriate at the time. She uses a variety of treatment interventions during treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic, mindfulness, behavioral modification techniques, and psychoeducation.

Stacey’s primary focus during the treatment process is to ensure that the client feels that there is hope for change. Regardless of what you have experienced or are currently experiencing there is an opportunity for healing.

"Growing up in multiple places in Asia, moving to the United States as an international student, and now an immigrant, Alice understands the unique issue and challenges of identity exploration for people who are in the process of transitioning."

Tzu-Yu (Alice) Kan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York. Alice has extensive experience working with culturally diverse clients on various mental health issues related to depression, anxiety, anger management, grief, trauma, hallucination, delusion, cultural identity, and relationships. She interned at a substance abuse program, where she assisted individuals in understanding their addiction, helped slowly reduce the use, and eventually helped maintain abstinence. After her internship, Alice joined a program assisting the severe mental illness population, specializing in serving minority groups and immigrants.

Alice completed her Master of Education (MEd) and her Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is a trilingual therapist who speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese fluently. Alice’s approach in counseling is person-centered, strength-based, and goal-oriented. She believes that establishing trust and having a collaborative therapeutic relationship are both crucial in the therapy session. Clients know themselves the best and Alice believes that in order to assist them, they must explore their issues, discover their inner-self, and eventually self-actualize.

Alice will serve as a map for you while you are lost in your journey. Do you feel stuck in your current life and don’t know where to go? Do you feel overwhelmed with what is going on around you? Have you experienced loss, trauma, and constantly feel hopeless in life? Don’t hesitate to seek out help. Alice will make sure to provide you with a safe, warm, and comfortable space to speak about your issues and support you in going through difficult times in your life.

"Whatever concerns are bringing you to therapy, my aim is to help you to know yourself better and to live a fuller life."

John DeHart is a Licensed Psychologist with 13 years of experience. He has worked with diverse clientele but has particular experience working with college students, gay men and other LGBTQ+ individuals, those with HIV and other chronic health conditions, and people with complex trauma. He has training as a generalist, most often helping people to work through life transitions, relationship issues, sexuality, narcissistic abuse, depression, anxiety, and trauma. John received his doctorate from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. He received training at several colleges, medical centers, and community mental health agencies.

John adapts his approach to meet the needs of his clients, but he believes that people should be treated holistically and that therapy should extend beyond symptom reduction. He is a gay man with chronic health issues and is particularly sensitive to matters related to sexuality and health.

Connecting with a new provider can be intimidating. John aims to create a laid-back and safe environment so that you can confront the challenges you're facing and bring about sustainable changes in your life. He looks forward to speaking with you. Please reach out to schedule an appointment.