Bel Air Staff
Lacey Davis, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-P
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Art Therapist
Lacey graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in the study of Fine Arts and Psychology from Towson University, and she went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from George Washington University. She has experience working in multiple different types of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs/hospitals, adolescent residential schools, and has also worked overseas to provide services to underserved communities around the world. Lacey is currently a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and Licensed Art Therapist (arttherapy.org). She provides services to all age groups (ages 7+). Lacey specializes in trauma disorders including PTSD and abuse, anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, emotional regulation, and grief.
Lacey is focused on building a warm, trusting, non-judgmental relationship that will provide the foundation for curiosity, connection, and honesty. She works to guide clients though their own healing journey through self-discovery and perspective shifting. Lacey focuses on supporting her clients by exploring their internal world (thoughts and feelings) and external world to expand and broaden understanding of themselves and personal worldview. Lacey uses exploration, curiosity, and compassion to help develop deep, honest insight into using somatic healing to improve the complex connection with body and mind. She works to tailor her specific approach to best meet your unique therapeutic goals by incorporating techniques pulled from Trauma-Informed Practices, Internal Family Systems, Parts Work, Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Poly-Vagal Theories, and other therapeutic approaches. Lacey is available for both in-person and telehealth appointments. She accepts private pay clients, as well as Medicaid, United Healthcare, Cigna (Evernorth), CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Johns Hopkins EHP insurance plans. Medicare insurance is coming soon.
Shayla LeBlanc, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Supervisor
Shayla (she/they) earned their Bachelor's in Psychology at Milligan University in Tennessee and her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grace College in Indiana. She has been practicing as a licensed counselor since 2019, serving a broad spectrum of clients in both community mental health and private practice settings. Shayla specializes in the treatment of adults and teens facing the results of trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. Shayla is also a Board-approved supervisor for LGPCs in the state of Maryland.
Shayla is a Certified Trauma-Informed therapist trained in somatic, cognitive, and behavioral models to provide evidence-based and LGBTQ+-affirming counseling. Shayla uses a Person-Centered collaborative approach in sessions to promote the well-being and growth of clients. Shayla creates a shame-free environment in which clients can identify and make adjustments to live in alignment with personal values. In addition to helping clients live their fullest lives, Shayla enjoys reading, yoga, and playing with her two cats. Shayla works with older adolescents and adults and is available for both in-person and telehealth appointments. Shayla accepts private pay clients, as well as Medicaid, Medicare, United Healthcare, Cigna (Evernorth), Johns Hopkins EHP, and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans.
Chelsea Ruggiero, LCSW-C
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chelsea has been working in the field of mental health since 2015. After finishing her Bachelor’s Degree from Towson University in Psychology, she became interested in the field of Social Work. Chelsea graduated with her Master’s degree from the Salisbury University School of Social Work in 2018, and in March 2021 she received her clinical certification in the field.
Chelsea has spent the majority of her career working in an inpatient substance abuse facility. Chelsea utilizes a Solution-Focused and Person-Centered approach to work with individuals to find their unique path to recovery. Chelsea works to help clients understand the underlying thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that may be leading to substance use, as well as addressing potential co-occurring disorders. Chelsea understands that there are many paths to recovery and works with clients to navigate achieving long-term recovery. Additionally, Chelsea is passionate about working with LGBTQ+ clients to provide a safe and supportive environment to explore concerns specifically related to the LGBTQ+ population. Chelsea has provided numerous trainings to inform community providers how to provide LGBTQ+ affirming and informed care. In addition to helping clients live authentically, Chelsea enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and playing with her two cats, Teddy and Sage. Chelsea works with adults and is available for both in-person and telehealth appointments. She accepts private pay clients, as well as Medicaid, Medicare, United Healthcare, Cigna (Evernorth), Johns Hopkins EHP, and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans.
Caitlin Furman, LGPC
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
Caitlin provides a warm, safe space for a wide variety of clients, having worked with diverse populations within the public school system. She studied Psychology at Towson University, and earned her Master’s Degree from Loyola University of Maryland. Caitlin is currently a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) and provides individual therapy for teens and adults.
Caitlin strives to create a supportive and non judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives, and sees her role as a facilitator in their journey towards self-discovery and personal growth. Her ultimate goal as a therapist is to empower clients to tap into their own inner resources, strengths, and resilience, so they can navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and clarity. Caitlin spent 6 years as a High School Counselor in Baltimore County Public Schools and is very familiar with the stressors that teenagers face every day as they attempt to manage school, relationships, and everything in-between. She coached both Field Hockey and Lacrosse on the high school level, and has a great deal of experience helping student-athletes manage the pressures that come with playing sports in high school. Caitlin is available for both in-person and telehealth appointments. She accepts private pay clients, as well as Cigna (Evernorth), United Healthcare, and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans. Caitlin is supervised by Shayla LeBlanc.
Julia Cover, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Julia is a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist who has been working in the field of mental health since 2016. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Villanova University and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University. Julia worked as a research assistant for the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins for 4 years while earning her Post Master’s Certificate in Mental Health Counseling. Before joining Guided Hope, Julia worked for 6 years as a school based therapist in a Title 1 school. She has extensive experience working with children/adolescents (ages 3-18) and their families who face challenges with life changes, ADHD, mood regulation, neurodiversity, adjustment disorders, behavioral difficulties, anxiety, and depression. Julia has focused on helping clients foster self-confidence, healthy coping skills, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities. She believes these skills help empower people to more positively adapt to their environment and gain an improved understanding of self.
Julia enjoys looking for creative solutions to problems and brings that aspect of creativity to therapy. She focuses her practice on a Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, Strength-Based approach. Julia strives to focus therapy on each individual’s abilities, strengths, and needs and collaborates with clients on their goals and approaches to treatment. She strongly believes that every person has a unique set of strengths and circumstances that have made them who they are today and that will help them become the person they would like to be. Julia also focuses on how our behaviors and feelings are driven by how we choose to perceive the world around us. Julia is open to working with clients of all ages and is available for in-person and telehealth appointments. She accepts private pay clients, as well as Medicaid, Medicare, United Healthcare, Cigna (Evernorth), Johns Hopkins EHP, and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans. Julia looks forward to working with you in your journey towards improved mental health.
Leanda Welker, LCSW-C
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Leanda has worked with children and families for over 25 years. After finishing her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Akron (Ohio) in Social Work, she worked in child welfare providing Family Preservation Services and then Child Protective Services. In 2004, Leanda earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a specialization in Children and Families and has been a LCSW-C since 2015. Leanda is a trained Forensic Interviewer and was a part of the human trafficking task force for Harford County and Baltimore City. She is also a Board approved supervisor to LMSWs.
Leanda strives to work with individuals and families with light-hearted compassion and empathy, free of judgement. While she is well-versed in working with those struggling with trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders, Leanda is passionate about working with student athletes and their mental health, the LGBTQ+ population and their families, individuals with addiction to pornography, parents of sex abuse victims, and survivors of human trafficking. She is also trained in Instinctual Trauma Response Therapy (ITR), an evidence-based trauma treatment (helpfortrauma.com). Leanda works with children (ages 10+) and adults and is available for evening and Saturday appointments in-person at both Bel Air and Towson, as well as telehealth appointments. Leanda currently accepts private pay clients, as well as Cigna (Evernorth), Medicaid, and United Healthcare insurances. CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Johns Hopkins EHP, and Medicare insurances are coming soon.
Katie Maniscarco, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Owner
Katie has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Towson University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2003, and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2005 with her Master’s in Social Work, with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health. Katie has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient care for teens, Special Education for elementary, middle, and high school students as a Certified School Social Worker for 7 years, and with child and adult survivors of physical and sexual abuse at the Harford County Child Advocacy Center (harfordcac.org/) for several years. Katie is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a leading evidence-based practice in the treatment of trauma for children (tfcbt.org). She is also certified in Perinatal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International (postpartum.net). Katie is a Board-approved supervisor for LGPCs and LMSWs.
In her private practice, Katie is passionate about working with new parents who may be struggling in their adjustment to changing roles, feeling disconnected and isolated, suffering with postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and/or are lacking in understanding and support from their partners or families. She is a mom and step-mom who understands the complexities of parenthood and blended families. Katie uses a Person-Centered, Strength-Based approach to address these issues so clients may begin to look ahead to positive life changes and find joy in the adjustment. She is available for both in-person and telehealth appointments. Katie accepts private pay clients, as well as Medicaid, Medicare, United Healthcare, Cigna (Evernorth), Johns Hopkins EHP, and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans.
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