MEET OUR THERAPISTS
At Bradford Counseling, we’ve designed our practice to serve your needs and help you get through the difficult times that bring you to therapy. As you read our therapist’s bios, you’ll notice that we all have complementary specialties to meet a wide variety of needs in the community.
Talya Bradford, LCPC
Owner/Therapist – Maryland License LC3182
Specialties – Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Parents of children with Special Needs
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It is not my goal, nor my practice goal, to create clients for life. We all go through rough spots, and my strategy is for us to provide you with the long-term tools you need to move forward with your life.
After eleven years in private practice, I found I was limited in the number of clients I could see on my own. I started Bradford Counseling to increase the volume of people who can be helped. I work with my staff to deliver the best in mental health services to those who are in need.
My specialty is caring for families and individuals seeking treatment for eating disorders of all kinds, and those struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, as well as helping parents of children with special needs navigate that difficult process.
This is accomplished using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and DBT, to name a few of the modalities I use.
As an Eating Disorder therapist, I subscribe to the idea of HAES (Health at Every Size) and focus on working towards developing healthy people. I have been working with those troubled by eating disorders for over eleven years, and I see clients as young as ten years old.
A necessary part of eating disorder recovery is to have a strong outpatient team. We utilize a network of resources that join together, working towards long-term care and sustainability for our client’s recovery. It’s essential to keep an open mind when it comes to treatment and to be willing to use all the tools we can provide, such as supportive readings, dietitians who specialize in treating eating disorders, and specialized support groups.
*I have limited openings currently*
Alexis Mete, LMSW
Therapist-Maryland
License 30928
Specialties- Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral issues, ADHD, and Autism, Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
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As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), my focus is on helping children and adolescents navigate the ups and downs of growing up. I believe that therapy should be a safe and nurturing space where young people feel comfortable being themselves. My goal is to build a strong, trusting relationship with each client, so they can openly express their thoughts and feelings. Through a combination of behavioral therapies, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Emotion-Focused interventions, I work with the child or adolescent to learn life and social skills throughout each aspect of their life.
I provide a supportive and empathetic environment where children and adolescents can address challenges such as anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues, with focuses on diagnoses of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Autism. My approach includes practical strategies for emotional regulation and coping, tailored to each individual's needs. Through expressive therapy, I offer creative activities that help clients explore and articulate their feelings. Additionally, I work closely with families to ensure a collaborative approach that supports the child’s overall development and well-being.
I’m passionate about making a positive impact on young lives. Seeing my clients gain confidence and navigate the world using the tools we work on, is one giant step into the rest of their lives. If you’re looking for a supportive therapist to help your child or adolescent, I’d be happy to talk with you about how we can work together to support their growth and well-being.
Christina Daly, LCSW-C
Therapist – Maryland License 19942
Specialties – Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma-Informed Care
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I've been a practicing community clinical social worker for the last 7 years. My experience has taken me into many diverse settings which has broadened my perspective. I truly believe that creating and fostering a healthy rapport with clients is the key to unlocking potential progress.
My core beliefs are structured around patient centered care as I have spent the majority of my clinical social work career in healthcare settings. When wrap-around care with a team of professionals is utilized well, the best outcomes are produced. That is the approach I will bring to you with your goals being at the forefront of my mind. I work with older adolescents and adults providing individual counseling via telehealth.
I prefer working in Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treatment modalities. I will tailor my approach to fit your needs and make sure you are very much involved in the process. I am seeing clients via telehealth only.
William Willis, LCSW-C
Therapist – Maryland License 24338
Specialties – Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and LGBTQ +related issues, D&D Healing Word Therapy Group
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"As a therapist, I strive to create a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere when working with my clients. I believe that each of us has a one-of-a-kind story to share and have the ability to live the story we want for our lives. Quality service begins with developing a solid therapeutic engagement and meeting the client where they are.
I utilize an eclectic style towards therapy. After all, I believe that each client is unique and requires a tailor-fit approach to recovering from whatever issues they bring in. I enjoy utilizing talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy, among others.
I work with both adolescents and adults in individual therapy. I've seen clients who experience anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, life changes, anger, interpersonal issues, and LGBTQIA+-related issues. My goal is to help you feel comfortable managing whatever symptoms you may be experiencing while embracing wellness and change.
I also occasionally run a therapeutically applied tabletop gaming group structured around Dungeons and Dragons. If you’re interested in potentially working with me, please feel free to reach out to support to see what availability I may have!"
Sarah Payne, LCPC
Therapist – Maryland License LC11847
Specialties – Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Grief/Loss
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I welcome clients who are in need of a safe environment to work with a straight-forward, no nonsense therapist who will listen with empathy but also provide you with long term solutions to use outside of therapy. I utilize behavior-based techniques, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to assist my clients in overcoming issues that may be holding them back in life.
I am a certified provider for CPT (cognitive processing therapy) and am well adept at working with many forms of PTSD. I also utilize mindfulness, narrative therapy, and bibliotherapy as parts of my overall eclectic approach.
Over the past 10 years I have enjoyed counseling young adults, adults and the geriatric population.
I am currently providing telehealth services only.
Timothy Perry, LCPC
Therapist-Maryland License LC15663
Specialities- Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, LGBTQIA+,Children, Adolescents and Adults
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I do my best to make my therapy space as welcoming, warm, and inviting as possible. I believe we all have our own unique story nobody else can truly understand, but I do my best to get to know you and your story to help you understand what is going on, where it comes from, and how to overcome the barriers and challenges so you can be the best version of yourself possible. I work with my clients at their pace to accommodate their needs and comfortability, but I do not plan on seeing any of my clients for life. What you are able to learn with me will ideally be usable in the long run to help with any future challenges or barriers.
I have worked in the field for nearly 2 years and have experience in the field prior to my master’s degree. I have worked with children, teens, and adults, and I have worked with a variety of populations. I believe I can connect to others well, and this connection is the foundation of a good therapy experience.
In therapy, I tend to use an eclectic approach. This means I will use a variety of methods, and the main ones I use are cognitive-behavioral, narrative, motivational interviewing, person-centered, and play therapy. Having a variety of approaches allows me the opportunity to work with you, and overcome obstacles if one particular method does not work well enough.
I work with a variety of populations, and tend to work with adults more than other age ranges, but I have the most experience working with children. I have experience working with clients who have mood disorders like anxiety and depression, trauma, grief, are LGBTQIA+, and children with disabilities. I currently provide telehealth and in-person services.
I currently have openings for new patients.
Alexandra Ling, LCSW-C
Therapist– Maryland License 25693
Specialties – Trauma-informed, LGBTQ + Issues, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Children, Adolescents and Adults
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I approach therapy with an understanding that life is a challenge for us all. We all share experiences of grief, pain, sadness, anger, and insecurity.
My goal as a therapist is to help guide you through these hardships and provide you with compassion, understanding, and solutions so you don’t feel alone. I strive to make therapy a safe and comfortable space for you to feel the weight of personhood lifted.
I primarily work with patients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, familial conflict, and self-esteem. I also work with clients who struggle with body image and eating disorders. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I strive to be eclectic with my therapeutic approach so I can best assist the client with their needs. I have the most experience utilizing a cognitive-behavioral and talk therapy approach. I utilize some dialectical behavioral techniques for my patients struggling with anxieties and lack of safety.
Jenifer Jenshoej, LCSW-C
Therapist-Maryland License 20860
Specialties – Trauma-informed, Anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, Depression,
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I believe a warm and accepting environment to process your experiences and a collaborative therapeutic relationship are essential for effective therapy. I strive to combine these elements with therapeutic tools and techniques to help you address challenges in your life.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have experience helping clients address depression, anxiety, attention-deficits and hyperactivity, anger, low self-esteem, suicidal ideations, grief and loss, and trauma.
To support clients, I integrate a variety of treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, strength-based therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques. When tailoring therapy sessions, I consider each client’s needs and preferences as well as recommended evidence-based practices.
I am available for telehealth and in-person sessions.
Lindsay Smith, LCPC
Therapist– Maryland License LC12644
Specialties – Anxiety, Depression, Life stressors, Relationship issues
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My approach to therapy is to provide an understanding and compassionate environment to help guide clients towards healing and feeling comfortable to open up about what is significant to them.
I provide a non-judgmental and safe space to help my clients work towards their goals and live their best lives. Throughout my career, I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults implementing individual and family counseling.
Most of my clinical experience has been anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and self-esteem. I use an integrative, client-centered approach as well as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-based therapy techniques and other modalities based on client's individual needs and goals. I look forward to helping you on your journey!
I am now accepting new clients via telehealth, I have afternoon and evening availability.
Chelsea Turner, LCSW-C
Therapist– Maryland License 27422
Specialties – Eating Disorder, Co-occurring mood, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
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I work primarily with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families when indicated. I specialize in eating disorders including Anorexia, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia and ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).
Realizing that your child is struggling with an eating disorder is such an unnerving and scary experience for a parent and it requires swift and urgent attention and the assembly of a strong outpatient team. Finding a provider who can offer support and connection is of the utmost importance when it comes to your child’s health and well being. My goal, as a clinician, is to partner with clients and families to promote a therapeutic relationship and sense of security that drives sustainable recovery.
I offer support and connection to clients and their families utilizing a variety of treatment modalities based on my assessment of the client’s specific presentation and unique needs, catering treatment to the individual. Some of these modalities include family-based therapy, emotion focused family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Our work together will be focused on generating motivation for change and enhancing life outside of the eating disorder. We’ll work at challenging food rules, ED and body image distortions, building out domains of self evaluation to promote self esteem, and bolstering access to more adaptive coping strategies to better manage mood symptoms and everyday stressors.
Rachel Kohlway, LGPC
Therapist-Maryland License LGP15537
Specialties – Anxiety, Depression, Children & Adolescents, ADHD, Autism, Eating Disorders
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As a therapist my goal is to help anyone who meets with me, without judgment and with compassion. I provide a safe space for people to work through their struggles and focus on reaching their goals. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is key for clients to grow. I view each client holistically – looking at their whole picture including their support systems. I use a variety of therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-focused therapy.
I have spent the last five years working as a school counselor, providing a supportive and empathic space for children and adolescents to work through their struggles. My goal is to bring all that I know from the school setting into this therapeutic environment. I have worked a lot with children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, ADHD, and Autism. Along with children I have also had the opportunity to work with young adults and families and look forward to expanding my horizons with this population.
I look forward to helping you or your child/adolescent grow and reach any goals. I am available to see clients both in person and virtually.
Rachel Lovett, LCSW-C
Therapist– Maryland License 24078
Specialties – Couples/Relationship work
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What are we meant to do during our lives? How do we discover & create meaning? I believe we are meant to connect with others and that meaning is discovered & created through rich, well-bonded relationships. It is this pairing of beliefs that guides my clinical work.
As a psychotherapist who has dedicated more than two decades of my life to the study & support of relationships, I am sensitive to the relationship challenges we experience during our lives and skilled at identifying steps to take to address those challenges. I recognize the value of exploring relationship dynamics & attachment insecurities, strengthening communication & emotion-regulation skills, reframing sources of conflict, and processing grief & loss.
I specialize in attachment (Emotionally Focused Therapy) work with couples. I am Gottman-certified and am comfortable blending multiple modalities (including Imago, Narrative, Solution-Focused therapies, etc.) in sessions to support couples. While there may be unifying themes to the challenges experienced by couples, every relationship is unique and the therapeutic interventions I choose reflect that uniqueness.
More generally, my professional orientation is client-centered, evidence-based, and compassion-focused. I view therapy as both an opportunity to develop insight into yourself & your experiences and as a process to promote growth & change. I will always use complementary therapeutic techniques to support your needs & goals.
Presently, I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families virtually and in-person.
Ellen Lischin-Smith, LCSW-C
Therapist– Maryland License 21344
Specialties – Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Stress, and Depression
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Whatever it is that has you feeling lost or overwhelmed, you have within you the power to make lasting changes and create a more peaceful and fulfilling life. Whether it's anxiety or depression, trauma, grief, or major life transitions, you have already taken the first step in seeking help. By identifying the obstacles that are holding you back, you're ready to develop the skills necessary to tackle life's challenges.
You don't have to do it alone. I'm here to help you discover your unique strengths and build on your resilience to become whole again (or maybe for the first time). My approach is individualized, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, utilizing many Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. My experience with diverse populations across different treatment settings over 8+ years of practice has shown me the importance of collaboration and hope in paving the way for personal growth.
I am a certified as a ADHD-CCSP (Certified Clinical Services Provider). am particularly focused on helping teen girls and women with ADHD and Anxiety.
I and am available for in person and telehealth sessions.
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MEET OUR AdminS
Our goal is to provide you excellent customer service – your needs are our needs. Our admins are available to help you navigate through this process. If there is anything you may need to know about our services or the practice they are available. Questions? Changes? Just call our admin staff at 667-777-4935. support@bradfordcounseling.com
Marqueshia Torbert
Administrative Assistant
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Administrative Assistant