PDG Therapeutics

PDG Therapeutics provides individual, group, marital, and family therapy.

 

PDG’s group of experienced clinicians is available during the day, evening, or weekend in order to meet the needs of individuals seeking therapeutic support.

Therapy helps individuals cope with challenging life circumstances, as well as behavioral health difficulties and diagnoses. Our services benefit individuals dealing with depression, grief, family conflict, career difficulty, anger management, suicide prevention, self harm, anxiety, addictions, and many other challenges.

PDG-T sessions take place in a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment. All services are customized to meet the needs of the client served; the counselors work with clients to establish treatment goals for therapy and move toward the goals in a supportive and collaborative relationship.

To schedule an appointment, call 410.863.7213.

 

Clinicians

Dr. Amy Bosworth

Amy has 20 years experience helping individuals who are struggling with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, serious mental illness, as well as intimate partner violence, and other forms of abuse and trauma. She has worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults providing individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and court-ordered treatment.

She has a Doctorate of Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Washington, DC with personal research interests in the area of interpersonal violence and trauma. She has a Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland.

She has been qualified as an expert witness in the field of Domestic Violence in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court and is a member of the Anne Arundel County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team. Professional interests include forensic/correctional psychology, serious mental illness, and trauma-focused treatment. She is certified in advanced individual and group Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

Sarah Citrin, LMSW

Sarah provides a holistic, person-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy, combining elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. She emphasizes client engagement and understands that each individual is unique in their strengths, challenges, and circumstances. She addresses these unique needs using a culturally relevant, trauma-informed approach, combined with Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques.

Sarah has worked with diverse groups of children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, conduct and emotional regulation issues, and a variety of other factors which may impact one’s quality of life and overall well-being.

Sarah received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, with a minor in Family Studies from Towson University, and she is currently fulfilling the requirements of her specialized field placement, for completion of her Master’s in Social Work from Widener University.

Lauren Ortiz, LCPC

Lauren approaches therapy from a person-centered modality with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed treatment, and more. She understands that each client is unique and strives to treat their concerns as such, addressing needs on an individual basis that meets clients where they’re at, so they can get to where they want to be.

Lauren has worked in a variety of settings with adolescents, families, and adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, stress management, and many more. She hopes to create a safe, comfortable, and calm place for clients to express themselves freely in order to work towards growth in all aspects of their lives.

Lauren has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology from Park University, as well as a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.

Julia Perini, LMSW, CGP

Julia uses a person-centered and holistic approach to treatment that combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness. Julia has worked with adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples with co-occurring disorders. Julia is also LGBTQIA+ affirming and works closely with clients in the communities to help them navigate environmental challenges.

Julia promotes a warm, non-judgmental space to support clients as they work through challenges they may be facing. Julia has helped her clients struggling with various concerns such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, substance use, trauma, self-esteem, stress management, and more. Julia’s goal in the therapeutic relationship is to help individuals navigate life’s changes and struggles, achieve greater peace, and enjoy their unique process along the way. With the understanding that finding the right therapist and beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, Julia encourages potential clients to take the leap and schedule the initial assessment. This provides an opportunity for clients to ask questions and discuss any concerns openly.

Julia received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work, with a Clinical Behavioral Health Specialization.

Marian L. Stukes, LCPC

Marian L. Stukes is an experienced mental health professional specializing in psychology and human behavior. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Anger Management Specialist, and a Certified Spiritual Life Coach. Marian has worked extensively with diverse populations, offering crisis intervention, collaborating with first responders, assisting incarcerated individuals, providing clinical and life-coaching services, and partnering with local organizations.

Marian’s unique combination of clinical psychology and life coaching skills creates a supportive environment for personal growth, which empowers individuals to regain control over their lives and achieve their goals.

Kirsty Wheelton, LGMFT

Kirsty offers a person-centered, individualized approach to treatment that combines Strategic Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, as well as mindfulness. Kirsty has experience working with individuals from all walks of life. She completed her internship working with children and families using different approaches, and has spent the past several years working with individuals in the young adult population.

Kirsty works to understand individuals from all different backgrounds and age groups, building rapport in order to best address the needs of each person. Kirsty creates a safe and supportive environment so individuals can feel comfortable communicating their thoughts and feelings in a therapeutic setting.

Kirsty has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Towson University and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University.

Miranda DeMers, BA (Counseling Intern)

Miranda received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland and is currently a counselor-in-training working toward her Master’s Degree in Counseling with Adam’s State University.

She has 8 years of experience in the mental health field working one-on-one with clients. Miranda takes a person-centered approach, seeing each individual as the expert in their own lives, with the ability to make their own changes. She is focused on meeting individuals where they are and understanding their unique challenges, strengths, and experiences.

Using motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral, and rational-emotive techniques, Miranda builds on the individual’s personal strengths, helps them gain confidence, and make meaningful progress toward their goals in the safety of a non-judgmental environment. Miranda has experience working with adults experiencing a range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use, and other addictive behaviors.

Miranda sees ages 15+ and is available for in person, virtual, daytime, and evening sessions.

Renee Preston, BS (Counseling Intern)

“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I’m possible.” – Audrey Hepburn.

As a military veteran and lifelong military family member, Renee focuses on solution-oriented skills for clarity at all stages of life. She addresses the issues unique to each stage of life with a no-nonsense, person-centered approach.

Renee focuses on a strength-based, culturally relevant approach curated towards each individual. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of state and federal benefits from her time as a case manager, Renee can help map a plan of action to improve all aspects of life, both practical and clinical/symptom based. Renee primarily uses motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral approaches to treatment.

Renee is available for immediate, in-person appointments at the PDG Therapeutics office in Millersville, MD, as well as virtual appointments, including evening and after-school hours. Renee serves adults 18+.

Renee received her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology at the University of Central Florida and she is currently fulfilling the requirements of her specialized clinical field placement, for completion of her Master’s in Social Work from Howard University.

Monica Redmond, BS (Counseling Intern)

Monica received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Towson University and is currently a counselor-in-training working toward her Master’s Degree in Counseling at New York University. Monica has spent the last five years in the mental health field, working one-on-one with clients.

As a dedicated and compassionate counseling degree student, she is committed to helping individuals navigate the challenges they face in their lives. Monica believes that seeking therapy is a courageous step towards personal growth and healing, and provides a supportive, warm, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings.

Monica’s approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, active listening, and collaboration. She understands that each individual is unique and tailors her therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs and goals. Monica draws from various therapeutic modalities, including motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and narrative therapy.

Monica sees ages 14+ and is available for in-person, virtual, daytime, and evening sessions.

Therapy and Counseling

PDG-T clinicians offer group, individual, family, marital, and other supportive therapy and counseling based on client needs.

Assessment
The initial appointment with PDG Therapeutics is typically an assessment. This appointment is designed to gather as much information as possible regarding the client in order to develop a plan for treatment, ensure a “goodness of fit” with the therapist, and determine a psychiatric diagnosis (as appropriate). This process allows the therapist to gain a deeper understanding of the client’s background, as well as his or her reasons for seeking treatment. Questions are asked in a gentle, non-judgmental way, with the understanding that the client may decline to answer questions.
Individual
Individual therapy involves a therapist and client working one-on-one to achieve therapy goals. Sessions are typically 45-60 minutes in length, and vary depending on the goals toward which the therapist and client are working. Goals may include a reduction in depression or anxiety symptoms, improvement in coping skills, improved anger management techniques, resolution of trauma or grief, and much more.
Group
Group therapy takes place with one or two therapists and anywhere from three to twelve clients. Groups typically focus on areas of learning or life challenges that the group members have in common. Group topics may include grief, depression, anxiety, parenting, and more.
Family
Family therapy is designed to improve the functioning of a family as a whole. Family therapy includes one therapist and all members of the immediate family, including parents, children, and any other family members working toward improving family functioning. Typical areas of improvement include communication, boundaries, parenting, and conflict resolution.
Marital
Marital or couple’s counseling serves to improve communication, resolve barriers, explore and resolve resentment or lingering anger, and generally improve the health of a romantic relationship. Marital counseling includes one therapist and the two individuals in the relationship.
Parenting
In addition to marital and family counseling, PDG Therapeutics offers group and individual counseling sessions geared specifically toward improving parenting skills. Parenting is one of the biggest challenges in life and expert guidance can be beneficial, whether the child is a toddler or a teenager.

Details

Payment

Payment for services, or insurance co-pays, must be collected before your appointment. Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit card.

Insurance

PDG Therapeutics accepts most major insurance carriers and also offers a self-pay option. Please call the office to learn more.

A sliding fee discount program is also available to qualified individuals. To learn more about the sliding fee, click here.

Contact/Hours

PDG Therapeutics offers a variety of day, evening, and weekend hours. Please call the office to learn more about scheduling and availability.

Policies

Please give more than 24 hours if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Failure to give sufficient notice may result in a cancellation fee of up to $75.00.

Arrive on time for your appointment! Due to insurance requirements, if you are more than 10 minutes late for your scheduled appointment, you may not be seen and a cancellation fee will apply.

DBT Program

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