Mental Health Practice – Howard County Psychological Services, LLC
Howard County Psychological Services, LLC is located at 5116 Dorsey Hall Dr., Suite B, Ellicott City, Maryland 21042, conveniently situated near routes 29, 100, 95, 70, and 108, with free on-site parking available in front of the building. The practice offers in-person and teletherapy services to individuals of all backgrounds and life stages, including children ages 5 and older, adolescents, and adults.
The clinical staff includes 15 providers spanning psychiatry, psychology, licensed counseling, and clinical social work. Temi Akinpetide (DNP, PMHNP-BC) handles psychiatric medication management. Licensed psychologists include Jacqueline Bonsu (Ph.D., HSP), Shemika Brooks-Woods (Psy.D., CGP, AGPA-F), Felisha Garcia (Psy.D.), Melissa Lean (Psy.D.), Johanna Clay Souder (Psy.D.), Donna Beck (Psy.D.), Emilie Lawson (Psy.D.), Rachel Menditch (Psy.D.), Jillian Solomon (Psy.D., Psychology Associate), and Markita Wolf (Psy.D.). Licensed counselors and social workers include Tina Mazzi (LCPC), Martine Parode (LCPC), Stacy Bourque-Belt (LCSW-C), Mia Ellis (LCPC), and Alyssa Lind-Combs (LCSW-C).
Services span individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychological evaluations. Evaluations address ADHD for clients ages 5 and older, cognitive concerns, mood disorders, personality disorders, diagnostic clarification, forensic assessments, and adoption assessments. Therapy is described as a collaborative process shaped by client needs, with a weekly appointment structure preferred for ongoing work. A group therapy program for adults is actively accepting new clients at the Ellicott City location.
The intake process begins with a free 15-minute consultation for prospective clients to learn about the practice and assess fit before committing to ongoing services. Initial sessions, typically spanning one to three appointments, are devoted to exploring presenting concerns and establishing therapy goals. A secure client portal is used for paperwork completion prior to the first session. Administrative support is provided by Danyelle Griffin (Billing Specialist) and Emily Stewart (Practice Manager). The practice can be reached at 410-995-8274 or by email at info@howardcountytherapy.com. Both in-person sessions at the Ellicott City office and teletherapy formats are available to prospective clients.