Meet the Team
Welcome to Bethesda Therapy! Our highly-qualified therapists specialize in individual and couple’s therapy, and addressing OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, phobias, trauma/PTSD & vaginismus.
Licensed across Maryland, Washington D.C. & Virginia, our experts offer personalized, evidence-based virtual therapy. Each member of our team combines deep expertise with a genuine commitment to supporting your mental wellness journey. Your path towards a healthier life starts here, with Bethesda Therapy.
Our Exceptional Team
Sophie
Bailowitz
Therapist
LCPC, LPC
MD DCSophie provides teletherapy for adults, young adults, and couples across Maryland and Washington, D.C. Using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and the Gottman Method, she treats OCD, anxiety, overthinking, and couples stuck in painful patterns—balancing empathy, thoughtful challenge, and humor.
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Yahellah
Best
Therapist
LGPC
MDYahellah helps teens (16+), young adults, and adults across Maryland with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and life transitions. After more than a decade in higher education, she brings an encouraging, culturally responsive style to therapy, drawing on ACT, narrative therapy, and ERP while you set the pace.
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Karo
Beygzadeh
Therapist
LMSW, LGSW
DC MDKaro helps adults in Maryland manage anxiety, ADHD, trauma, identity challenges, and life transitions. He draws on CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed therapy to support emotional clarity, growth, and resilience. Karo’s warm, multilingual approach creates a safe, inclusive space for healing and self-discovery.
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Grace
Cleary
Therapist
LGPC
MD DCGrace provides secure teletherapy for teens (12+), adults, and couples across Maryland and Washington, D.C. A trauma-informed therapist using IFS, ACT, and ERP, she specializes in anxiety, OCD, trauma/PTSD, grief, and relationship challenges—helping clients feel grounded, strengthen boundaries, and create lasting change.
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Alexis
Desai
Therapist
LCPC
MDAlexis provides therapy for teens (14+) and adults in Maryland managing anxiety, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. She draws on CBT, ACT, and person-centered approaches to support resilience, clarity, and growth. Alexis’s compassionate and collaborative style empowers clients to find balance and lasting change.
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Cecilia
Dye
Therapist
LMSW
MDCecilia helps children (11+), teens, and adults manage chronic pain, anxiety, OCD, and stress. Specializing in chronic health conditions, she uses ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic techniques to create a supportive space for healing, personal growth, and enhanced well-being tailored to each client’s needs.
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Tatiana
Ellerbe
Therapist
LCPC
MD VATatiana provides teletherapy for teens (15+) and adults. Her warm, relational approach integrates IFS, ACT, and IPT to support clients navigating attachment patterns, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions—with room for humor, genuine connection, and gentle challenge when it helps.
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Nina
Flores-Cohn
Therapist
LCPC
MDNina helps adults in Maryland manage anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Using ACT, MBCT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, she fosters resilience, healing, and personal growth. Nina’s values-based approach ensures clients feel supported as they develop the clarity and tools needed to thrive.
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Megan
Gray
Therapist
LCPC, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
MD VAMegan specializes in anxiety, mood disorders, and perinatal mental health. Utilizing CBT, DBT, and ACT, she offers compassionate, trauma-informed care. Megan is dedicated to supporting her clients’ mental wellness with a focus on neurodiversity and personal growth.
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Hassti
Hamidi
Therapist
LMSW, LGSW
MD DCHassti is passionate about supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. Using CBT and a trauma-informed approach, she creates a personalized and accepting space for her clients. Hassti’s dedication to mental health and cultural sensitivity makes her a valued therapist.
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Sera
Havrilla
Therapist
LCPC
MDSera helps adults facing anxiety, OCD, depression, intrusive thoughts, and people-pleasing. With warmth, humor, and a holistic lens, therapy supports self-trust, clarity, and change. Clients value Sera’s authenticity and how safe and empowering sessions feel.
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Trevor
Irish
Therapist
LCPC
MDTrevor works with teens (13+), young adults, and adults across Maryland facing anxiety, OCD, depression, and ADHD. Strength-based and goal-oriented, he uses CBT, ERP, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to reduce distress and build practical skills you can keep using long after therapy ends.
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Lea
Jones
Therapist
LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
MD DC VALea helps adults navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and parenting challenges with warmth and clinical expertise. Her therapy style blends insight and practical tools, supporting clients in breaking old patterns, easing emotional stress, and building a more grounded, empowered life.
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Colleen
Jordon
Therapist
LCSW-C, LICSW
MD DCColleen specializes in trauma, anxiety, and depression with over 15 years of experience. Utilizing CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, she provides compassionate teletherapy to help clients achieve emotional well-being and personal growth. Schedule your session with Colleen today!
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Caitlin
Kasmar
Therapist
LMSW
MD DCCaitlin helps adults and young adults across Maryland and Washington, D.C. with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, depression, and ADHD. A former law firm partner, she brings twenty years of professional life to her work with high-achievers and parents, and leans on CBT, ACT, and DBT skills to help you get unstuck.
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Legend
Kranz
Therapist
LMSW
MDLegend provides therapy for teens and adults in Maryland facing OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. She uses CBT, ACT, and DBT to support emotional regulation, insight, and growth. Legend’s collaborative approach helps clients reduce distress and reconnect with themselves.
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Emilia
Milheim
Therapist
LMSW
MDEmilia helps teens and adults in Maryland work through anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. She draws on ACT, CBT, and ERP through a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming lens. Emilia brings warmth, humor, and empathy to every session.
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Annie
Mogilnicki
Therapist
LGPC
MDAnnie provides compassionate therapy for teens (16+), adults, and couples navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationship challenges. Specializing in maternal mental health and sexual wellness, she uses CBT, DBT, and Gottman Method to help clients heal, reconnect, and feel empowered.
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Andrew
Pasko-Reader
Therapist
LMSW, LGSW
MD DCAndrew supports adults in Maryland and Washington, D.C. facing anxiety, OCD, grief, men’s mental health concerns, and life transitions. He draws on CBT and psychodynamic perspectives to help clients move from insight to real-world change. Andrew’s style is steady, thoughtful, and direct.
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Shakira
Ramsey
Therapist
LCSW-C, LGSW
MD DCShakira provides empathetic care for teens (13+), young adults, and adults at Bethesda Therapy. Specializing in anxiety, mood disorders, OCD and spiritual psychosis recovery, she uses CBT, DBT, ERP, and ACT to guide clients toward resilience and healing. Shakira is passionate about fostering inclusive, supportive spaces for all.
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Ryan
Russell
Therapist
LCSW-C, LICSW
MD DCRyan provides teletherapy for adults, couples, and families across Maryland and Washington, D.C. Drawing on ERP, CBT, ACT, and a conflict-resolution background, he treats anxiety, OCD, depression, chronic stress, and relationship challenges with a calm, curious, client-centered approach.
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Clare
Sarsony
Therapist
LCPC, LPC
MD DCClare provides teletherapy for teens (12+), adults, and parents across Maryland and Washington, D.C. Specializing in anxiety, OCD, life transitions, executive functioning, and parent coaching, she brings warmth, directness, and humor to collaborative, neurodiversity-affirming work.
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Molly
Steinberg
Therapist
LGPC
MDMolly is a warm therapist who specializes in anxiety, OCD, young adults, and LGBTQIA+ support. She uses CBT, ACT, and ERP to provide collaborative care. Molly is committed to helping clients achieve emotional well-being through personalized and empathetic therapy.
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Chelsea
Straub
Therapist
LMSW, LGSW
MD DC VAChelsea helps adults in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia navigate anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, grief, and depression. She uses DBT, CBT, ACT, and ERP, plus a background in hospice social work and speech-language pathology. Chelsea’s warm presence helps clients feel safe and at ease.
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Nailah
Turner
Therapist
LGPC
MDNailah helps adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Using EFT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy, she fosters resilience and meaningful growth. Nailah’s warm, client-centered approach empowers clients to heal and create lasting change.
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Zach
Wittes
Therapist
LGPC
MDZach sees teens (13+), young adults, and adults across Maryland for anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and life transitions. Drawing on ACT, CBT, and mindfulness, he balances genuine support with practical strategies, so sessions leave you with something you can use day to day.
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Robyn
Celestino
Coach
M.Ed.
USA CANRobyn is a dedicated coach at Bethesda Therapy, specializing in ADHD & executive function coaching, parent coaching, and support for families navigating special needs. With a compassionate and practical approach, Robyn empowers individuals and families to overcome challenges and build thriving, structured lives.
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Henna
Ihsan
Practice
Manager
At Bethesda Therapy, Henna Ihsan plays a key role in creating a welcoming, supportive environment for both clients and clinicians. Through thoughtful organization and a dedication to client-centered care, she ensures a seamless experience at every touchpoint. Henna’s calm, caring presence helps clients feel at ease, knowing they are supported and valued.
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Melissa
Murphy
Founder & Clinical Director
LCSW-C, LICSW
LCSW, LISW, C-DBT
MD
DC
VA
FL
VT
SC
NM
Melissa, founder of Bethesda Therapy, brings warmth and expertise to her practice. She helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma with compassion, using CBT, ERP, and DBT. Melissa’s empathetic approach ensures clients feel valued on their journey to better mental health.
Meet Melissa
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PsychotherapisTS Wanted
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Join Bethesda Therapy’s team! We offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and full autonomy over your client relationships. Enjoy a fully virtual practice, eliminating commute stress and focusing on delivering exceptional care to your clients.
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What Colleagues Say About Us
Rose Bleiweis
LCSW-C
Melissa is determined, hard-working, and provides a range of therapeutic interventions. She is committed to professional development to further her clinical skills.
Jen Lodico
LCSW-C
Beth Cocker
LCSW-C
Melissa Murphy is a wonderful therapist. She is kind, non-judgmental and empathetic. She truly understands her client’s needs and takes into account the whole-person. I do not hesitate to refer clients to Melissa and enjoy collaborating with her on cases. She is an excellent therapist with expertise in anxiety, depression, and OCD.