Meet Our Staff

Alexandra Abell, LCSW-C

Alexandra Abell, LCSW-C, is a trauma-informed clinical social worker, who provides a welcoming atmosphere and implements engaging, evidenced-based, and creative therapeutic methods for children and youth. She values a strong therapeutic alliance and collaboration to encourage realization and growth in an individual’s unique personal strengths, abilities, and potential. Her practice involves an integrative approach that includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, play therapy approaches, and expressive art techniques to meet individual needs. Alexandra is experienced in working with individuals and families, with an extensive therapeutic background for children and adolescents, in educational, outpatient, and inpatient hospital settings. She was nominated for the 2019 Champion for Children & Youth for having gone beyond the realm of her profession, to improve the lives of children and youth of Harford County. Alexandra works with children, youth, and their caregivers to support them with challenges related to life transitions, anxiety, depression, attention deficit-hyperactivity, trauma, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, social skills, and self-esteem.

To contact Alexandra, email alexandra@towsoncounselingcenter.com

Maryland License: LCSW-C - 20975

Linda Beam, LCSW-C

Linda Beam is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) and joined The Counseling Center in 2006. Linda brings a background in mental health, addictions, trauma, dual disorders, domestic violence, child abuse, and stress management. Her experience in the field of mental health lies in working with individuals, couples, and groups. She has worked with males and females of many cultural backgrounds.  With 25 years of study in the body/mind modalities, and formerly trained as a bodywork practitioner and yoga instructor, Linda takes a holistic approach to the therapeutic process, using traditional talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques in combination with experiential modalities. Linda works with adult individuals, couples, and elders who are experiencing relationship problems, anxiety, depression, traumatic memories, chronic pain, loss & grief. She is an EMDR Institute trained practitioner and certified hypnotherapist. She uses hypnosis as an option to treat anxiety disorders, phobias, and stress; guided imagery and dreamwork to enhance one’s inner process; and EMDR to reprocess disturbing memories. Her goal is to assist clients to resolve life problems, deepen their understanding of themselves, and create a state of joy and well-being through the balance of one’s whole self. Linda is also approved as a LCSW-C supervisor through the MD Board of Social Work Examiners and available for supervision. 

To contact Linda, email linda@towsoncounselingcenter.com.

Maryland License: LCSW-C - 10245

Debra Boblooch, LCPC, LCPAT, Licensed Art Therapist

Debra Boblooch is a Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Art therapy is a mental health profession in which clients, facilitated by the art therapist, use art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork to explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, improve interpersonal skills, manage problematic behaviors, reduce negative stress, and achieve personal insight. Debra believes in the capability of the creative process to integrate mind/body when working with individuals, children, adolescents, and families. She recognizes each individual’s strengths and incorporates a variety of modalities to meet the needs of each client. Her training in trauma theory and experience when working with emotionally distressed children supports her belief of the innate tendency of trauma survivors to be resilient. By creating a safe environment and building a strong therapeutic relationship, Debra works with individuals and families to reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem, develop social skills, and provide an opportunity for creative expression.

To contact Debra, email debra@towsoncounselingcenter.com

Maryland License: LCPC - LC9615, LCPAT - ATC237

Gayle Bohlman, LCSW-C

Gayle Bohlman is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) and has been offering therapeutic relationship for many years having been licensed in 1980. These things are at the essence of the work being done: presence, supporting the striving towards wholeness as the psyche seeks itself, accurate mirroring of the Self, a related and integrative process for accessing mind, body and spirit in the work of healing and becoming one’s self. Gayle makes use of cognitive behavioral therapy, Jungian principles, body centered psychotherapy, yoga , iRest Yoga Nidra meditation, and Imago Marital Therapy in her work with clients. Gayle can be helpful with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship problems and spiritual development. Her book, Mirror, Mirror: Transforming Narcissism to Self-Realization, was published by Chiron Publications in June 2019.

To contact Gayle, email gayle@towsoncounselingcenter.com.

Maryland License: LCSW-C - 02991

Nina Davey, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C, ACS

Nina Davey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), and holds a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). Nina has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Nina believes that everyone is capable of healing, growth, and resiliency. Although life is constantly changing and moving, she believes that each person can achieve the life and level of happiness they desire through self-exploration and a deeper look into their experiences. Nina works from an experiential based, relational model to support this healing journey and to strengthen self-awareness. Nina is a Certified EMDR Therapist and an Approved EMDR Consultant. She uses a variety of treatment modalities through a trauma-informed perspective, including Art Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, and Sand Tray Therapy. Nina works with those going through a traumatic experience (childhood or recent trauma), challenges related to depression and anxiety, sexual abuse, life transitions, self-esteem and stress management. Nina has extensive training in trauma (PTSD) and childhood abuse and has a particular interest working with women’s issues around Perinatal and Postpartum support. Nina is an Approved Credentialed Supervisor (ACS) for LGPC clinicians as well as an Approved Supervisor for Art Therapists.

To contact Nina, email nina@towsoncounselingcenter.com.

Maryland License: LCPC - LC6206, ATR-C - 14-082

Shelley Driskell, LCPC, LMHC

Shelley is a licensed practicing counselor of mental health (LCPC/LMHC) specializing in providing therapy for individual adolescents and adults. 

If you are struggling with issues such as substance use, anxiety, trauma, grief, gender identity, or depression, having the self-compassion to seek help is a powerful first step. During your therapy journey, tools from treatment methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based approaches will be utilized to help you build on your inner strengths and heal old wounds. Shelley collaborates with you to develop treatment goals and tools that are based on your strengths, situation, and abilities. Shelley believes in a holistic approach to healing, including assessing physical and environmental stressors, as these can have a significant impact on your emotional life. "We all have the resources within us to heal ourselves. Sometimes we just need assistance identifying them and a safe place to find the courage to utilize them."

To contact Shelley, email shelley@towsoncounselingcenter.com.

Maryland License: LCPC - LC13361.

Cintra Harbold, LCPC

Cintra Harbold is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with over 30 years of experience working with children and adults in nonprofit, educational, and mental health settings. Cintra understands that paying attention to the connection between our mind and body is important to our health and healing, and therefore uses experiential methods as her prime modality. This involves incorporating techniques and activities such as art, movement, role-playing and other dramatic techniques (psychodrama), music, and even time in nature, in conjunction with traditional talk therapy. Through participating in the activities, you will be better able to access memories, thoughts, and feelings and explore their meaning. As your therapist, Cintra will focus on your comfort level and gradually incorporate experiential and expressive interventions into your time together. You will learn helpful coping skills and will be encouraged to tap into the spontaneity and creativity we all have within us. Cintra is most skilled and experienced in working with issues of anxiety and stress, past trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, self-confidence and self-compassion. She is also connected to the LGBTQ+ community and able to help with issues of acceptance, bias or coming out as an individual or with families.

Cintra is trained in EMDR, is a certified nature-informed therapist and continues to pursue advanced training in psychodrama.

To contact Cintra, email cintra@towsoncounselingcenter.com

Maryland License: LCPC LC11391

Wayne King, LCSW-C

Wayne King is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, certified in Hypnosis through the National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant for clinicians seeking consultation in EMDR. Wayne came to The Counseling Center with a background in trauma resolution and treating the psychological needs of children and adolescents. His approach to therapy is based on forming strong therapeutic relationships with his clients and using that relationship to support and challenge his clients to learn new and more effective ways of understanding themselves and relating to others. Wayne has helped clients of all ages overcome anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. His work uses both cognitive and experiential methods, as well as EMDR and Hypnosis.  Wayne also offers workshops, trainings, and consultation to therapists who work with traumatized clients. He has presented at The Governor’s Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse, The Mid-Atlantic Conference on the Treatment of Child Abuse, and The Maryland Association of Non-Public Special Education Facilities Conference. He has also provided in-service trainings for a number of agencies working with traumatized children.

To contact Wayne, email waynetcc@comcast.net.

Maryland License: LCSW-C - 11869

Denise Migliorini, LCSW-C

Denise Migliorini is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LSCW-C) with extensive background in working with trauma survivors individually and within families. Denise is certified in using the Instinctual Trauma Response (ITR) method, an art based approach to process trauma, as well as a certified EMDR clinician. Through her practice, Denise works alongside her clients on their healing journey using techniques from mindfulness, experiential practices, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Denise believes that everyone has the ability to heal and grow and tailors her approach to uniquely meet the needs of each client. She takes a holistic systems approach to address problematic symptoms and behaviors. Denise provides a safe space to explore symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions. Denise offers individual supervision and is an EMDRIA Consultant.

To contact Denise, email denise@towsoncounselingcenter.com

Maryland License: LCSW-C - 17078

Becky Riley Olin, LCPC, MT-BC

Becky Riley Olin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), Certified EMDR Therapist, and IFS-informed therapist. She also is an Approved Supervisor for LGPC clinicians and an EMDRIA Consultant-in-Training. Becky is dedicated to helping people navigate life transitions, heal unresolved trauma, cope with grief and loss, manage anxiety and depression, parent in a conscious and connected manner, and discover their inner wisdom and capacity for self-healing. Becky uses strength-based, trauma-informed, and IFS-informed approaches in her work. She fosters a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space for her clients to help them make sense of what they are experiencing, develop insight into their life challenges, access their own strengths and resources, and make changes to lead more fulfilling lives. Becky currently offers short-term and ongoing therapy for adults of all ages. She also offers individual and group consultation and supervision. Becky has extensive background and training in complex trauma, PTSD, PMAD's (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders), neurodiversity, mindfulness, grief and loss, body-centered modalities, parts work, and expressive art techniques. She has strong interests in working with parents, providing pregnant people with perinatal and postpartum support, supporting perinatal loss and grief, understanding and supporting the lived experiences of infertility, and supporting women around systemic, intersectional women’s issues.

To contact Becky, email becky@towsoncounselingcenter.com

Maryland License: LCPC - LC4900, MT-BC - 07450

Ellen Rizzuto, LGPC

Ellen Rizzuto is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor who brings a decade of experience as a critical care nurse and fifteen years of teaching experience to her counseling practice. Ellen has experience and enjoys working with adults and couples. She is also committed to supporting individuals and couples navigating infertility and perinatal mental health challenges. Her approach is person-centered, prioritizing each client's unique experience and goals. Ellen aims to cultivate a safe, validating, and empowering environment where clients can explore and enact positive changes. Central to her practice are core values of collaboration, empathy, genuineness, and acceptance, which she believes are essential for building strong therapeutic relationships.

Ellen employs a blend of therapeutic modalities tailored to meet her clients' needs. Mindfulness techniques feature prominently, helping individuals enhance their present-moment awareness to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns effectively. Ellen strives to facilitate meaningful growth and progress in her clients' lives. She believes in the transformative power of therapy when grounded in a trusting and supportive therapeutic alliance.

To contact Ellen, email ellen@towsoncounselingcenter.com

Maryland License: LGP - 14942

Gina Rossetti, LCSW-C

Gina Rossetti, LCSW-C and EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, is an integrative trauma therapist and clinical social worker who has over 10 years of experience working with adults, youth, and families. Gina believes therapy is a journey that allows clients to process life experiences and develop useful strategies to support growth. Gina works collaboratively and helps clients use their own strengths and supports to heal, cultivate meaningful relationships, and develop emotional balance and self-awareness. In her practice, she uses a trauma-informed and attachment focused perspective and has training and experience in EMDR, body-centered psychotherapy, mindfulness, parts work, cognitive-behavioral approaches, sand tray, and expressive art techniques. During sessions, Gina creates a safe and compassionate space that is empowering and encourages resilience to help clients achieve their fullest potential. Gina works with adults of all ages and youth ages 5-17 who are experiencing challenges related to anxiety, childhood and recent trauma, relationship concerns, life-transitions, self-esteem, and depression. Gina has a particular interest in supporting women around complex trauma, relationship challenges, as well as systemic, intersectional women’s issues.

To contact Gina, email gina@towsoncounselingcenter.com

Maryland License: LCSW-C - 15378

James Spruill, LMSW

James Spruill is a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) with experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families. James creates a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their life experiences and process unresolved conflict in their lives. He collaborates with his clients to deepen their understanding of how their mind, body, and relationships can be utilized to alleviate emotional distress and create long-lasting changes in their lives. James uses an integrative approach that incorporates various useful models and theories such as Relational Psychodynamic Theory, Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. James works with individuals experiencing a variety of challenges related to interpersonal relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, grief, and life transitions.

To contact James, email james@towsoncounselingcenter.com

Maryland License: LMSW - 25552

Kate, Office Manager

Kate is our friendly and helpful office manager, and is always happy to assist new clients with getting scheduled with a therapist and answering all their questions about starting therapy. She also helps current clients with billing and insurance, and manages and organizes all of The Counseling Center’s education events. Kate is in the office Tuesday through Friday.

To get in touch with Kate, email office@towsoncounselingcenter.com or 410.583.7443.

Stephanie, Administrative Assistant

Stephanie is available to assist clients with billing and insurance, and manages Stacy's EMDR Basic and Advanced trainings. Stephanie is in the office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. To get in touch with Stephanie about billing and insurance, email stephanie@towsoncounselingcenter.com or 410.583.7443 x119.

To get in touch with Stephanie about Stacy’s EMDR trainings, email info@emdr-trainer.com.