Our Story

Licensed and Experienced Professionals Here to Guide You

Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you can take on the world. Imagine having the tools available to make educational decisions less challenging. How great would that feel? We offer a wide range of counseling, educational, and psychological services to guide individuals through life's most challenging and trying times. Life can be difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional mental health service provider can make things better. We care about your well-being and provide you all the tools you need to seize the day and learn how to tackle even the most traumatic circumstances.

Clinicians

Rosalind R. Sheppard, Ph.D.

License #06296

Dr. Rosalind Sheppard has worked extensively with children, adults, and family systems for over 20 years. She is a practicing school psychologist and has worked with students from birth to age 21 in three Maryland school districts. Dr. Sheppard's areas of expertise include depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, executive functioning weaknesses, and behavioral disorders. She also provides pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, grief counseling, and family therapy. She works extensively with graduate student trainees to provide supervision for internships and post-doctoral experiences. Dr. Sheppard's assessment experience includes psychoeducational assessments and neuropsychology evaluations. In therapy, she utilizes a goal directed therapeutic approach that focuses on how thinking influences behavior.

Kristen Marsico, Ph.D.

License #06940

Dr. Kristen Marsico is a licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She has extensive experience across educational and clinical settings, including four local school districts, a non-public school for students with emotional disabilities, and the Kennedy Krieger Institute Neurobehavioral Unit. Dr. Marsico specializes in supporting young children and their families in managing social and behavioral challenges, anxiety, and ADHD. Her practice emphasizes nonjudgmental, supportive parent coaching. She also conducts comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, focusing on helping individuals not only identify their challenges but also recognize their unique strengths.

Amira Boylston, Ph.D.

Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Dr. Amira Boylston is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and a Psychology Associate with over six years of experience working with youth, adolescents, and their families. She is very passionate about helping individuals overcome barriers in their own lives in order to achieve their goals and thrive. Dr. Boylston's expertise includes working with clients on a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger management, and parenting issues. In therapy, Dr. Boylston uses a cognitive-behavioral approach as well as other coping strategies to help her clients reduce stress in their lives.

Monique Easley, M.A., C.A.S.

Certified School Psychologist

Ms. Monique Easley is a Certified School Psychologist and Psychology Associate with several years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various capacities. Ms. Easley has a passion for helping others to recognize their full potential in order to live life as the best version of themselves. She has worked with individuals to develop strategies to manage anxiety, anger, and stress caused by various life events. As a therapist, Ms. Easley utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, self-love theory, and other coping strategies to support her clients on their individual growth journeys.

Jordan Laws, S.S.P.

Certified School Psychologist

Mr. Jordan Laws is a certified School Psychologist and Psychology Associate with several years of experience supporting youth, adults, and their families. He is passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges in their lives in order to reach their full potential. Mr. Laws utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach to help his clients achieve and overcome barriers in their lives. He has experience working with clients on a variety of challenges, such as executive functioning difficulties, anxiety, depression, anger management, social skills, and emotional regulation.