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 Sarah Sloane Donovan, LCPC, RYT
Sarah Sloane Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Supervisor in Maryland.
Sarah uses a variety of evidence-based techniques and modalities including but never limited to EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents, Imago Therapy and a Trauma-informed modal when needed.
Sarah has over ten years of clinical experience in a variety of work settings. She has experience leading therapeutic groups, implementing curriculums, supervising clinicians and graduate interns.
She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), and has taught yoga in public studio classes, and utilizes therapeutic yoga skills and techniques in groups and one-on-one private sessions.
My Approach to Therapy
Creating a safe, welcoming and nonjudgmental environment, I strive to build a genuine relationship to assist my clients and families in reaching their full potential.
I collaborate with my clients to develop a strength-based treatment plan specific to their needs, symptoms, and environment.
I strive to explore individual & family histories, and examine their core values and beliefs in order to create goals to improve overall mental health. When appropriate, I teach life skills which helps clients navigate school, friends, and unique family systems.
I help clients learn to mindfully tune into their daily habits, emotions, and experiences in order to shift mindsets, transform relationships, and reach their highest goals.
Specialty Areas (Kids, Teens, Families, Adults)
Anxiety ADHD School Problems
Depression Family Conflict Trauma/Grief
Social Skills Identity Exploration Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
License
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
EMDR Therapist since 2021
EMDRIA Member since 2022
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.
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 Avital Shaul
Avital is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with an MS in Applied Psychology and Post-Masters Certification in Professional Counseling Studies from the University of Baltimore. Avital is also a current Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). Avital has served individuals in various settings including schools, university (as an academic advisor and adjunct faculty), outpatient clinic, and out of home placement setting.My Approach To TherapyMy Approach To Therapy
My Approach to Therapy
My goal is to provide treatment in an exceptionally warm, supportive, and compassionate environment. In addition, I prioritize establishing safety and trust to create a non-judgmental space where individuals can freely bring their true, authentic selves to therapy. I specialize in therapy with children, teens, and young adults. Clinically my approach includes utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities and is unique to each individual or family. I often draw from a Solution-Focused perspective when helping clients recognize their strengths and exceptions. Therapy with me always includes a holistic emphasis on the individual's entire sense of self.
Specialty Areas (Time-limited Therapy, Children, Teens, Families, Adults)
Anxiety Depression School Problems Coping Skills
ADHD Life Transitions Career Counseling Grief and Loss
License
Licensed LCPC
About Travers Gralley, M.S.
Travers Gralley, M.S. has earned master’s degrees in both Clinical Professional Counseling and 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. Travers has served clients in a variety of clinical settings, including Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, GIFTS Mental Health Clinic, Playful Therapy Connections, and the Loyola Clinical Centers. He has experience providing individual therapy, facilitating social skills groups, and conducting psychoeducational assessments. Travers’ clinical interests include working with children, adolescents, and young adults, particularly those with neurodevelopmental differences (e.g., ADHD, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder).
My Approach to Therapy
I firmly believe that even amidst the deepest struggles, most people do the best they can to keep going. Oftentimes, a person’s difficulties are not due to personal weakness or inherent inability but rather a lack of alternatives. 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. 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 children, adolescents, and young adults, 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, Young Adults)
Anxiety Depression ADHD/Executive Function Stress
Behavioral Issues Autism Spectrum Disorder School-related Difficulties Social Skills Groups
License
Licensed Psychology Associate
About Grace Homany, MS
Grace Homany, M.S. has earned her Masters of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland, where she is currently working towards her doctoral degree. She is a licensed psychology associate under the supervision of Dr. Brad Piergrossi. Grace has experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including The University of Maryland Medical Center, Key Point Health Services, the Loyola Clinical Centers, and Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. She has experience conducting individual and group therapy, as well as psychoeducational assessments. Grace’s clinical interests include working with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing life stressors, and concerns regarding coping, adjustment, mood, and performance.
My Approach to Therapy
I aim to provide a therapeutic environment that emphasizes an individual’s strengths and promotes a collaborative and flexible process. I believe that therapy is a space for exploration and growth, and an opportunity to develop a wide array of skills. My goal is to tailor that space and opportunity to the needs and goals of each client and do so in a manner that is culturally informed, encouraging, supportive and empowering. I specialize working with children and adolescents, families, and young adults. My style incorporates a blend of interpersonal and values-oriented work, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Specialty Areas (Children, Teens, Families, + Adults)
Anxiety Depression ADHD/Executive Functioning Skills
Relationships Mindfulness Performance Related Concerns
Stress Body Image Identity Development
License
Licensed Psychology Associate
About Joe Guidi, M.S.
Joe Guidi, M.S. has earned his Masters of Science 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. Joe has served children, teens, adults, and families in multiple settings, including the Loyola Clinical Centers, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Parker Home Adult Day Center, and child protective services. He has experience providing individual and family therapy, as well as psychoeducational assessments, for a variety of presenting concerns.
My Approach to Therapy
You are the expert on you, and I let your expertise guide our work in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I do not believe in telling you how to change, or that you must change. Instead, we work together to understand your goals and values, and collaboratively decide what actions and skills might be needed to reach them. Working together, we will explore how your relationships – with family, friends, coworkers, culture, and other systems – may offer clarity and drive meaning in your life. I enjoy working with children and adolescents, young adults, and adults. My therapeutic style incorporates aspects of cognitive/behavioral and mindfulness-informed approaches, interpersonal process therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Specialty Areas (Children, Teen, Young Adults, Adult)
Boys/Mens Issues Anxiety Depression Behavioral Issue Grief & Loss
Relationship Concerns ADHD Trauma LGBTQIA+ Issues School-related difficulties
License
Licensed Psychology Associate
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 Julia Wall, MS
Julia Wall, M.S. has earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland, where she is currently working towards her doctoral degree. She is a licensed psychology associate under the supervision of Dr. Brad Piergrossi. Julia has experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including the Loyola Clinical Centers, Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing, and Expressive Therapy Center. Her clinical experiences include providing individual and group therapy and conducting psychoeducational assessments. Julia’s clinical interests include supporting children, adolescents, and young adults, who are experiencing anxiety and mood related difficulties.
My Approach to Therapy
I emphasize a collaborative approach that honors the client’s perspective and fosters the client’s ability to address life challenges more effectively. I work to build a relationship in which my client’s feel safe to explore and grow. My therapy approach incorporates elements of cognitive/behavioral therapy, person-centered, and mindfulness based practices.
Specialty Areas (Children, Teen, Young Adult)
Anxiety Depression ADHD/Executive Functioning Skills Coping Skills
Autism Stress Management School Issues Behavioral Issues
License
Licensed Psychology Associate
About Allison Kaplan, M.S.
Allison Kaplan, M.S. has earned her Masters of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland, where she is currently working towards her doctoral degree. She is a licensed psychology associate under the supervision of Dr. Brad Piergrossi. Allison has served children, teens and adults in multiple settings, including the Loyola Clinical Centers, the Washington University Psychological Service Center, and the Catholic University of America. She has experience conducting psychoeducational assessments. Allison’s clinical interests include working with clients from diverse backgrounds experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, role transitions and other life stressors.
My Approach to Therapy
My approach to therapy is person-centered and values oriented. I focus on our therapeutic relationship and aim to create a warm, welcoming, and collaborative environment. In treatment, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and tailor my approach to each individual or family. I aim to understand the issues you are facing as unique to your environment, upbringing, and relationships. My style incorporates a blend of Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-based approaches.
Specialty Areas (Children, Teen, Families & Adults)
Depression Anxiety ADHD/Executive Functioning Skills Coping Skills
Life Transitions Parent Communication Trauma, Grief, and Loss Identity Development
License
Licensed Psychology Associate
About Chris Hyland
Administrative Assistant & Director of Details
Chris Hyland is an experienced administrative assistant and referral coordinator, known for his knack for process refinement and problem-solving. He is currently advancing his career further by pursuing Loyola's Masters of Clinical Counseling program.
Chris demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the well-being of the clients and therapists in the practice community. He is always looking for ways to innovate operations with the goal of enhancing the quality of care offered to those we serve.
When Chris is not providing top-notch administrative assistance or working towards his master's degree, he enjoys listening to vinyls, creating art, and playing soccer.