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MEET OUR TEAM



THINH NGUYEN LCSW-C



Director
Licensed Social Worker and EMDR Therapist, Consultation Advisor



Thinh has worked in the field of mental health for over 15 years. He has an eclectic style, at the core of which, is teaching mindfulness. He uses mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other therapeutic interventions to help clients build a solid sense of self and create lasting change. He has experience working with children, adults, and families with a variety of challenges. He especially enjoys helping clients learn how to better manage their anxiety.


TRAVIS BAIRD NP



Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner



I graduated from Hunter College as an Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner eight years ago and recently obtained my Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certification from George Washington University. I have worked treating patients with chronic pain and substance use disorders. Although one of my specialties is substance use disorder, I will be providing services for adults and geriatric populations across all ranges of life. I came from a diverse multiethnic background and am fluent in Spanish. My approach to mental health is integrative and holistic emulating the original principles of philosophy as we treat the body, targeting emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.​



DARA GERVAIS LCPC LGPAT



Licensed Art Therapist and Counselor



Therapeutic art-making can help you explore feelings, resolve conflicts, reduce anxiety, improve overall mood, and increase self-esteem. As a licensed art therapist, all of Dara's methods emphasize building safety and trust within a therapeutic environment. In addition to art therapy, she incorporates sand-tray therapy and mindfulness exercises to help you rebuild a sense of control and improve your overall sense of well-being. No art experience required!




PATTI RABINOWITZ LCPC, LCPAT, LPC



Licensed Art Therapist and Counselor



Patti enjoys working with all ages, and begins by building a trusting relationship with her clients. She has been working in the social services field for 10 years, 4 as a counselor and art therapist, and specializes in issues of anxiety, depression, mood management, communication, identity, and improving self esteem. She incorporates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, traditional talk therapy, and art therapy.


ADAM J. FREITAG LMSW



Licensed Social Worker and Psychotherapist



Adam has been in practice with Living Deliberately since 2018 and enjoys working with adults, couples, and families. He is experienced in helping his clients overcome the impacts of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mood disorders (including Bipolar Disorder and depression), childhood trauma, anxiety, anger management, social phobias, and other issues. Adam is especially attuned to the complications ADHD creates within adults.
Adam draws from a variety of evidence-based practices based on his clients' specific needs, including: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), age-appropriate play therapy, and others. In addition, he offers academic and career counseling services.
His approach facilitates a safe, empathetic, and judgment-free environment that addresses attachment issues, narcissistic injury, defense mechanisms, cognitive distortions, and family dynamics. He seeks to help clients use their own strengths to develop new strategies and coping skills, leading to improved functionality and well-being.


HAVA L. JAROSZ LCPC



Licensed Counselor



Hava has worked in the mental health field for over 6 years with a background in mental illness. Hava utilizes Person-Centered therapy to help you see yourself more clearly, Psychoanalytic insight to help connect current behaviors to past experiences, DBT, and Mindfullness to help reach current behavior goals and find yourself.


MELISSA WELDON LCSW-C



Licensed Clinical Social Worker



Melissa has been working in the mental health field for over five years, including over four years working in a residential treatment setting. Melissa has experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, and PTSD, as well as a variety of other diagnoses. Melissa is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and incorporates mindfulness and other modalities into her practice. Melissa recognizes the importance of a genuine therapeutic alliance and aims to create a safe and welcoming environment where each individual feels comfortable being themselves.
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RACHEL SAGE LCSW-C



Licensed Clinical Social Worker



Rachel has experience treating a wide range of mental health diagnoses and currently prioritizes, treating dissociative disorders (DID, OSDD) and complex/severe trauma. In her therapeutic practice, she creates a judgement-free and natural environment by being empathically genuine with her clients. She often utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT), and other modalities to assist clients with overcoming their past and/or present life stressors. Rachel often works collaboratively with other providers when it can be helpful to a client's treatment.


Rachel enjoys working with teens, adults, and couples. She has experience working with varied communities and their associated challenges, such as LGBTQIA+ folks, current/former sex workers, victims of intimate partner violence (IPV), victims of sexual assault, and violent offenders. She assists clients with navigating who they are and how they experience the world that surrounds them.


Rachel has experience serving Baltimore City as a social worker providing mental health treatment, as a community organizer/community aide for Baltimore City Council, and by working in harm-reductive public health initiatives. Before entering into the field of social work, she obtained her Master's in Fine Arts from Towson University, and later her Master's in Social Work from university of Maryland.



ANDI GRUSHKA LMSW



Licensed Social Worker



Andi works with adults and specializes in substance use counseling, including abstinence and harm-reduction methods, as well as mood disorders including bipolar, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Andi uses a holistic approach to provide a non-judgmental, open-minded space to discuss family dynamics, work stress, sexual health, and major life events. Andi encourages a sex-positive and LBGTQ+ safe space in all communications. Members of the kink, poly, or sex work communities can feel secure knowing they are speaking with an informed and affirmative mental health provider. As a social worker, Andi’s approach to therapy is informed by the client’s needs, meeting the client where they are in their process with therapy, and encouraging clients to share and build rapport at their own pace. Andi works within a relational, trauma-informed framework. She may discuss cognitive behavioral or dialectical behavioral techniques, and mindfulness techniques to achieve goals.



DANIELLE STROBECK LMSW



Licensed Social Worker and Psychotherapist



My approach to our session is based on your individual needs and expectations. We can explore a variety of evidence-based methods such as psychodynamic, mindfulness, trauma focused, and sensorimotor. I believe in the connection between brain and body gets disconnected by external forces and that disconnection appears in the form of physical illness if ignored. Together we will rebuild connections and you will rejoin the world empowered.
Danielle has experience working with all ages, diagnoses including PTSD, ADHD, autism, depression, psychosis, addiction, and non-suicidal self-injury. A native of Baltimore who has over 8 years of experience in the field, and as a parent/active member of the autism awareness movement.


CHRISTINA INSALACO LMHC



Licensed Mental Health Counselor



Christina has 7 years of experience, and specializes in substance abuse, and anxiety/depression. She has worked in both in and outpatient settings, and wants to create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for her clients to improve and work through their traumas.


MARIA COLE LMSW



Licensed Masters Social Worker



Maria has been working in the mental health field for over five years, including in an inpatient/outpatient hospital setting. Maria has experience working with people with disabilities, especially those who experience traumatic injuries. By creating a safe and positive space, she hopes to aid people with such traumas, as well as issues relating to poverty and socio-economics.


LOGAN CONNOR LMSW



Licensed Masters Social Worker



Logan works with a variety of clients, from adolescents to older adults. His primary modality is Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBT), which incorporates elements like meditation in tandem with talk therapy to help you work through issues like depression and anxiety. Logan is also familiar with traditional modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
Logan has experience primarily with anxiety, depression, spirituality, and men's issues.




RACHEL ROTHENBERG



Administrative Assistant



Working behind the scenes to help the business and its dedicated clinicians; she enjoys reading, gaming, and music as stress-relief, as well as organizational tasks.
Client questions concerning insurance / financial standing can be fielded to her.


JOANNE VU LMSW



Licensed Masters Social Worker



Joanne has practiced as a clinician for over three years. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Joanne has experience working with clients with challenges in various domains such as special education, vocational, life transitions, young adulthood, and more. She specializes in working with clients ranging from different problems such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual and Learning Disabilities, Anxiety, and Depression. She practices a mindfulness-centered approach with CBT techniques to shift the focus to what they can control and take the lead to change their behavioral patterns. Together, the counselor and her client will work collaboratively to develop insight, resiliency and strengthen the skills to help resolve present problems.




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