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Brad Shearer is a Board Approved Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Loyola University, Maryland and a Bachelor of Corporate Communication & Rhetorical Studies degree from Duquesne University, Pennsylvania. He has experience working with clients in a variety of settings including having spent over two years working in a psychiatric unit of a maximum-security prison.

Brad has experience working with a full range of client demographics including children, adolescents, and adults; providing services through individual, group, and family sessions. Brad currently works with clients who experience challenges within a variety of mental health areas including Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar, Depressive Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Grief. Additionally, Brad has spent a decade working within the veterinary field and has experience with assisting clients managing the grief that often comes with losing a family pet.

Brad engages in an integrative approach when assisting clients in therapy and works to strengthen the pre-existing strengths and talents clients already have. Brad is also a Certified Therapeutic Game Master in which he utilizes several therapy models to reinforce client’s strengths, help them nurture a growth
mindset through creativity and personal development, and gain psychological flexibility through overcoming personal challenges.

Brad promotes a balanced practice of mental health through physical engagement, mindfulness and self care, while nurturing a meaningful and purpose driven life.

Dr. Janae Cephas (she/her) is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from Loyola University Maryland. Dr. Cephas has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings, including private practice, college counseling, outpatient hospital, and community mental health. She has experience conducting individual and group therapy, as well as assessments. Her professional interests include working with individuals from diverse backgrounds experiencing depression, anxiety, life stressors, trauma-related symptoms, family or relationship conflicts, and adjustment concerns. Her therapeutic style is integrative, informed primarily by cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, strength-based therapy, and interpersonal therapy. Dr. Cephas views therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on providing a safe, warm, non-judgmental environment where clients can be their authentic selves and work toward meeting their goals.

Dr. Maggie McGuire (she/her/hers) is a licensed clinical psychologist in Maryland, who provides individual and group therapy. She earned her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland and her master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The George Washington University. Dr. McGuire has experience working with both adolescents and adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. She sees therapy as an opportunity to work collaboratively and strives to tailor each therapy experience to the needs of the individual. Dr. McGuire has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing trauma-related symptoms and PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic, and life adjustment issues. Her therapeutic style is integrative and holistic, incorporating skills and perspectives from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and interpersonal therapies in order to uncover an individual’s strengths, fulfill their goals, and enable them to live a meaningful life.

Dr. Jennifer Bozenski (she/her) is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland and California. She has over fifteen years of experience providing individual therapy to adults with a wide range of issues including grief/loss, life transitions, difficulty with aging, relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. Her approach to therapy is down to earth and compassionate with an emphasis on wellness and the integration of mind and body.
Dr. Bozenski earned her doctorate degree at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, California. She completed her pre-doctoral hours at the University of San Francisco where she gave short term and long-term therapy to a diverse student body. She then completed her post-doctoral hours at the Jung Institute of San Francisco where she was trained in depth-oriented therapy. She worked with adults in various life stages including those struggling with “adulting” to end of life issues.
Dr. Bozenski’s dissertation was on the impact of grief on empathy in the clinical relationship. Her area of interest and expertise continue to include grief and loss. She finds it meaningful to help people navigate different life transitions. Dr Bozenski also has an interest in mindful meditation. She was part of the University of California San Francisco research study examining the impact of mindfulness training on staff in an inpatient unit.