Empathetic Connections

Meet Dr. Taisha Martin, LCPC, Board Approved Supervisor Dr. Taisha Martin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Approved Supervisor in the state of Maryland. Dr. Martin currently works full time as a Middle School Counselor. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in schools and mental health settings. Dr. Martin is skilled in working with clients in individual and group settings. She has worked with survivors of domestic violence and children who have witnessed and experienced trauma. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Reality Therapy in helping her clients to reach their therapy goals. Meet Desirae Brown, LGPC Desirae Browne is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland. Ms. Browne specializes in working with children and their families. Ms. Browne currently works as a full time elementary school counselor. She has experience working with children and adolescents. Ms. Browne has worked with individuals in group and individual settings. She utilizes Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist clients in achieving their therapeutic goals. Meet Dr. Kelley Doswell, LGPC Dr. Kelley Doswell is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland. Dr. Doswelll believes that healing and growth are the essential keys in life, especially when you are faced with life obstacles on a daily basis. She empowers clients to determine their journey, and this determination can influence their feelings and actions to unpredictable and unforeseen events/situations. Her goal is to assist clients in strengthening life challenges such as esteem, sadness, stress, anxiety, academic goals, and personal/social relationships. Sometimes, the challenges that people face can tend to take hold, but with Dr. Doswell’s strategies and your confidence, you can focus on strengthening your challenges and lead you to achieving a positive and holistic life. Dr. Doswell has worked as a school counselor and educator for over 20 years. She specializes in working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in helping her clients to reach their therapy goals. Meet Meaghan Ferguson, LMSW Meaghan Ferguson is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) in the State of Maryland. Ms. Ferguson’s experience in working with families and individuals was obtained through my work at the Baltimore City Department of Social Services for over 2 years. Working at the Baltimore City Department of Social Services afforded her the ability to determine the needs of individuals who resided in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties. Prior to obtaining her MSW, Ms. Ferguson completed an internship in an Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Center that specialized in substance abuse counseling, Co-occurring Disorders and Mental Health treatment. Ms. Ferguson has experience with case management, group facilitation, and substance abuse counseling. Areas of specialization include trauma, substance abuse, and child welfare. Meet Kristan-Courtiney (Courtiney) Jacobs, M.S., M.Ed., NCC, LGPC K. Courtiney Jacobs is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland. Ms. Jacobs currently works as a full time High School Counselor. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Ms. Jacobs has worked with individuals in group and individual settings. She utilizes Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in achieving their therapeutic goals. Ms. Jacobs is a firm believer that you do not have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. Meet Jenelle Mathis, LGPC Ms. Jenelle Mathis is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the state of Maryland. Prior to receiving her LGPC, Ms. Mathis worked as a case manager in low-income communities serving adults and children with disabilities and social-emotional issues. Ms. Mathis has a passion for working with adolescence and young adults who are at a critical crossroad in their lives trying to find themselves. Ms. Mathis is currently a full-time middle school counselor. She has experience working with children, young adolescents, and adults. Additionally, she has experience in working with families and leading groups. Ms. Mathis believes in a holistic approach but her primary theoretical framework is centered around Solution Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.