Meet Us
Welcome to my practice. We are a collection of therapists each with unique areas of expertise. We work as a team to provide the most innovative and comprehensive care for the community.
About Dr. Brad Piergrossi
Dr. Piergrossi is a licensed psychologist who currently has a private practice in Towson, MD. He works with individuals, couples, and families, and facilitates Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes.
Dr. Piergrossi is an affiliate professor in the Psychology Departments of both Loyola College of MD and Towson University. He enjoys teaching therapeutic skills to graduate-level clinicians as well as providing advanced seminars for professionals continuing with their education. The classes he teaches include Couples & Family Therapy, Group Counseling, Mindfulness & Psychotherapy, and Internship Supervision Practicum. He provides advanced seminars to other professionals in settings such as Johns Hopkins Counseling Center and The Maryland Psychological Association Annual Conference.
Dr. Piergrossi is the founder and director of Mind-Body Health Associates, who have consulted with several organizations on stress management including the National Institute for Health (NIH). He has developed and facilitated on-going mindfulness stress management programs for the City of Alexandria Community Resilience Project, Towson University Counseling Center, and George Mason University Psychological Clinic. He has created mindfulness programs for children in schools such as The Odyssey School.
Dr Piergrossi has completed the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) residential training under the direction of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He has completed a 2-year program in Princeton, NJ, called Hakomi, which explores ways to integrate mindfulness into psychotherapy.
He is the founder and director of the Center for Full Spectrum Living, a bi-annual retreat experience for the past 15 years in which health care practitioners explore various approaches for self-care and life enhancement.
Dr. Piergrossi's areas of interest include couples & families, mood and anxiety disorders, child & adolescent issues, depth psychology, failure to launch, and mindfulness-informed psychotherapy.
About Joanne Jackson Valeri, LCPC
Joanne Valeri is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with an MA in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University of Maryland. She works with a diverse range of clients and is proficient at teaching them a variety of skills including mindfulness based coping strategies. Joanne works with young children, adolescents, adults, and families in the Baltimore City schools setting and has also worked in an intensive outpatient clinic at Johns Hopkins Bayview. Joanne is also a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and runs groups for neurodiverse middle schoolers.
My Approach to Therapy
My approach to therapy is one based on the therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a safe and positive space for clients and their families to begin working towards relieving symptoms and improving the ability to enjoy life to its fullest potential. My work is collaborative with the client, and solution focused. My hope is you will leave each session feeling a sense of accomplishment and acquire tools and strategies to cope with life’s stressors. We will work together to create meaningful goals as a pathway for our work. I enjoy using movement, art, and connection to aid in the therapeutic process.
Specialty Areas (Children, Teens, Adults)
Anxiety Depression Mindfulness Coping Skills
ADHD Life Transitions Autistic Spectrum Family Conflict
License
Licensed LCPC
About Justin Doo, M.S.
Jusin has earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland, where he is currently working towards his doctoral degree. He is a licensed psychology associate under the supervision of Dr. Brad Piergrossi. Justin has experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including the Loyola Clinical Centers, Sevita Health, Boston Children's Hospital, and Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. Justin’s clinical interests include supporting clients across the lifespan who are experiencing anxiety and mood-related difficulties, as well as individuals adjusting to life transitions and changes. He brings a warm, developmentally informed perspective to his work with children and values collaborating with families and caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
My Approach to Therapy
I use an integrative approach, incorporating aspects of several theoretical orientations, involving Cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches tailored to my clients' needs. I work from a strengths-based perspective, empowering clients to be the best version of themselves whenever possible. When working with children and adolescents, I prioritize creating a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate environment where they feel heard and understood.
Understanding ourselves holistically, including strengths and difficulties alike, leads to a better understanding of how to confront life's challenges. I strive to create an environment where clients feel comfortable, heard, and supported. I look forward to beginning our work together.
Specialty Areas (Time-limited Therapy, Children, Teens, Families, Adults)
Anxiety Depression School Problems Coping Skills
Neurodiversity Life Transitions Relationships Health Psychology
License
Licensed LCPC
About Erin Topaltzas, MA
Erin Topaltzas, M.A. has earned her master's degree in clinical psychology from Stevenson University, where she is currently working towards her doctoral degree. She is a licensed psychology associate under the supervision of Dr. Brad Piergrossi. Erin has experience working in a variety of clinical settings including Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. She enjoys providing individual therapy, family therapy, parent management training, and psychological assessments.
My Approach to Therapy
In the therapy space, I try to cultivate an environment that is warm, welcoming, and relaxed so that clients can do their best growing. I enjoy working with clients to identify the sources of their challenges, recognize patterns of behavior that may be keeping them “stuck,” and empowering clients to generate new, more useful, options for themselves. I enjoy working with children and adolescents, especially those who are neurodiverse (e.g., ADHD, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My therapy style is primarily person-centered, values-oriented, and cognitive/behavioral in nature.
Specialty Areas (Children, Teens)
Anxiety Depression ADHD/Executive Function Coping Skills
Behavioral Issues Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Management Training Social Skills
License
Licensed Psychology Associate
About Ethan Cuttler, MS
Ethan Cuttler, M.S., earned his Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland and is currently pursuing his doctoral degree. He is a licensed Psychology Associate under the supervision of Dr. Brad Piergrossi. Ethan currently works at the Loyola University Counseling Center and has two years of experience in a private practice setting, working with and children and adults. His clinical experience includes addressing a variety of presentations such as anxiety, depression, and neurodiversity. Ethan's therapeutic approach is integrative, blending elements of client-centered, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies to create a personalized experience for each client
My Approach to Therapy
I believe that therapy can be a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where anyone can feel heard and accepted. I aim to create and maintain this space with my clients as we work to achieve life goals, develop a plan for the future, or simply share how we feel in the moment. My office is open to individuals of any race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, etc. I am happy to answer any questions about the therapeutic experience either before or during treatment. I look forward to working with you!
Specialty Areas (Teens, Families, + Adults)
Anxiety Depression ADHD/Neurodiversity
Stress Mindfulness Skills Life Transitions Relationship Challenges
License
Registered Psychology Associate with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Under the supervision of Brad Piergrossi, Ph.D.
About Dr. Joe Guidi
Dr. Joe Guidi had been a valued member of the practice for several years. He is a licensed psychologist and has earned his Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Joe has experience supporting clients in a variety of settings, including community mental health, outpatient hospital, college/university, and private practice. He has worked with adults, adolescents, children, and families, providing both individual and group services. Joe has particular experience and training in helping clients navigate relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, depression, identity development, trauma/traumatic stress, and boys' & men's issues.
My Approach to Therapy
Joe received integrative training, meaning he learned about the different ways that healing and change occurs, and about how to deliver different methods of therapy that best meet unique individual needs. While integratively oriented, his primary seat of action in therapy tends to be from a person-centered, psychodynamic, and relational lens. This means that he believes individuals are the primary experts on themselves, and that increasing this self-expertise can guide healing when done within a genuine, nonjudgemental therapeutic alliance. In therapy, Joe helps clients to make sense of who they are and what they are experiencing, to identify their existing strengths and internal resources, and to clarify — and at times, change — personal patterns that are either furthering or hindering wellbeing. He encourages understanding of the past, not to dwell on what was, but to more clearly understand the present and the path forward. Relationally-minded and often led by the “process” of therapy, Joe tends to draw from its experiential components –– such as experiences within the therapeutic relationship –– to facilitate insight and drive change.
Joe is also experienced in offering cognitive-behavioral approaches (traditional CBT, ACT, DBT), and mindfulness-informed interventions, and he utilizes these methods when best indicated. He was trained in TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) — a treatment for children & adolescents experiencing traumatic stress — and he is certified in STAIR (Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation) — a treatment for adults experiencing traumatic stress. Joe is also currently training in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) to hone his ability to deepen and enliven the therapeutic process.
Specialty Areas (Children, Teen, Young Adults, Adult)
Boys/Mens Issues Anxiety Depression Behavioral Issue Autism
Relationship Issues ADHD Trauma LGBTQIA+ Issues School-related difficulties
License
Licensed Psychologist
About Lauren Raymond, LCSW-C
Lauren Raymond is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) and earned her graduate degree at Smith College. She appreciates the opportunities she has had to provide psychotherapy in a wide array of settings including Baltimore City Schools as a mental health therapist, Sheppard Pratt Hospital with kids in a residential setting, Johns Hopkins in adult psychiatry, multiple intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. Lauren has received specialized training in EMDR, TF-CBT, and perinatal mental health enjoys working with a diverse population of clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, among other matters such as navigating relationships, life transitions, emerging adulthood, and parent-child attachment. Additionally, she is trained as a trauma informed yoga teacher and integrates this, as well as mindfulness and other body-based exercises, into treatment when appropriate.
My Approach to Therapy
It is my goal to partner with clients and their families to process past experiences and learn, discuss, and apply helpful coping skills to build healthy relationships and deal with current situations. I approach therapy from a psychodynamic perspective, incorporating mindfulness and both cognitive and dialectical behavioral interventions. I strive to meet clients where they are at and work collaboratively in identifying goals to improve overall quality of life, school, and home experiences. We all face challenges and the degree of difficulty is often impacted by decisions we make in response to situations we encounter. I believe that each moment of life presents us with an opportunity for growth and change. I desire to encourage you in self-exploration and walk along side you in decision making as you work towards goals in improving various aspects of your life.
Specialty Areas (Children, Teen, Adult)
Anxiety Depression Mindfulness Grief/Loss
Relationships Life Transitions Trauma Coping Skills
License
Licensed LCSW-C
About Aditi Kaji, LCPC, NCC, MA
Aditi Kaji is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with an MA from Johns Hopkins University. She has experience working with diverse client populations presenting with various challenges spanning from young children to older adults.
My Approach to Therapy
I believe in the resilience of clients to overcome challenges. My goal as a therapist is to create a nonjudgmental and collaborative space so that clients can access their inner resources to bring about change.
I work with clients to understand the interplay between mind, body, spirit, community, and culture and its impact on wellbeing. I use an evidence-based, integrated approach tailored to each client which includes mindfulness practice, Humanistic therapies, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. In my work with couples, I integrate my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I have treated clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues, substance use and ADHD.
Specialty Areas (Teen, Adult, Couples)
Relationship Difficulties Depression Anxiety ADHD
Couples Therapy Substance Use Mindfulness Coping Skills
License
Licensed LCPC
About Leah Sugrue, MS
Leah, M.S., earned her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Loyola University Maryland, where she is currently working toward her doctoral degree. Prior to that, she earned her bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology from Tufts University. She is a licensed psychology associate under the supervision of Dr. Brad Piergrossi.
Leah has clinical experience in a variety of settings, including community mental health, long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment, and a community clubhouse model. Her clinical experience includes supporting clients with a variety of presenting concerns, including OCD, anxiety, neurodiversity, and identity development.
My Approach to Therapy
I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative therapy space where you can feel comfortable showing up as yourself. Together, we will work toward your goals while building on your strengths and resilience as you navigate challenges.
My therapeutic work integrates elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and, when appropriate, cognitive-behavioral therapy. I aim to help you better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and develop practical tools for moving forward.
Specialty Areas (Children, Teen, Young Adult)
Anxiety Depression ADHD/Executive Functioning Coping Skills
Neurodiversity Identity Development School Issues Parent Coaching
License
Licensed Psychology Associate
About Johanna “Jojo” Sosa, M.A.
Johanna “Jojo” Sosa earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland, where she is currently working toward her doctoral degree. She also holds a Master of Arts in Child Study and Human Development from Tufts University. Jojo is a licensed psychology associate under the supervision of Dr. Brad Piergrossi.
Jojo has experience across a range of clinical settings, including the Loyola Clinical Centers, McLean Hospital, and the Eliot-Pearson Children’s School. Her clinical work includes providing individual therapy and conducting psychoeducational assessments. Jojo’s interests focus on supporting children and adolescents experiencing anxiety and mood-related challenges, as well as collaborating closely with families and caregivers.
My Approach to Therapy
I take an integrative, collaborative approach to therapy, drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I am passionate about working with children and adolescents and tailoring my approach to each client’s needs and goals using a developmentally informed perspective.
In our work together, you can expect a warm, supportive, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment. I look forward to working with you.
Specialty Areas (Children, Teen, Families & Young Adults)
Depression Anxiety ADHD/Executive Functioning Skills Coping Skills
Behavioral Issues Parent Communication Autistic Spectrum School Issues
License
Licensed Psychology Associate
About Erin Delaney
Administrative Assistant & Director of Details
Erin serves as our administrative assistant and referral coordinator, where she plays a key role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. With a strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset, she enjoys identifying opportunities to make systems more efficient and helping solve problems as they arise.
Erin is passionate about creating a supportive and organized experience for both clients and clinicians. She values being part of a collaborative practice environment and takes pride in helping the team function effectively so that clients receive thoughtful, high-quality care.
Erin is continuing to expand her knowledge of the field by actively pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling at Loyola University Maryland. Outside of work and her graduate studies, she enjoys practicing yoga and Pilates, taking walks with her dog Max, and whipping-up new recipes in the kitchen.