Counseling Practice – Vertex Counseling and Wellness
Vertex Counseling and Wellness, LLC operates from two Maryland locations: 13228 Executive Park Terrace in Germantown and 354 Mill Street in Hagerstown. The practice also carries the registered name Ponciano Counseling and Wellness, LLC. Leadership includes Ingrid Ponciano, LCMFT, and Stephany Ponciano, LCPC, who serves as Clinical Director. The clinical team spans 14 licensed therapists and 5 interns distributed across both office locations.
Credentials represented within the team include Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). The practice states that each client is matched with a therapist who holds advanced training suited to that individual’s specific presenting concerns and therapeutic goals.
Services offered include individual counseling for adults, therapy for LGBTQIA+ clients, teletherapy for clients preferring remote sessions, immigration and citizenship evaluations, and clinical supervision for professionals pursuing licensure. Specialty areas identified on the website include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The stated therapeutic approach involves identifying the root causes of a client’s difficulties and developing long-lasting strategies within a comfortable, open environment. The practice’s stated mission centers on inspiring compassion, empathy, and self-growth through the counseling relationship.
Both in-person sessions at the Germantown and Hagerstown offices and teletherapy appointments are available to clients. Insurance is accepted; the website references dedicated pages for in-network and out-of-network insurance details, though specific carrier names are not listed on the main page. Self-pay options are also described as available. The practice does not state a founding year on the homepage, and specific session rates or session lengths are not listed on the main page reviewed. The presence of both LCMFT and LCPC credentials across the team allows the practice to address both relationship-focused and individual mental health concerns under the same clinical roof. Prospective clients are directed to the intake team for coverage and scheduling questions.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Contact: 240-489-1108 or intake@vertexcw.com.