OUR TEAM
We help our clients reach their highest selves
CARA BALTIMORE
Divine Counseling Owner & Chief Therapist
"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MD, VA, & DC) specializing in children, adolescents, and families. I have a passion for helping others reach their highest self and offer a safe, comfortable, and culturally competent atmosphere. I provide a holistic approach that allows you to be the author of your own treatment. I am a hands-on therapist that encourages others to apply skills directly in practice. I am most passionate about helping individuals move trauma from the mind and body, equipping them with the skills necessary to take control of their lives and begin truly living. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, mood, psychosis, adjustment, and personality disorders.
I have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I'm also a Certified Anger Management Specialist- Trainer (CAMS II) & Nationally Certified Parenting Instructor for court ordered persons."
The Divine Counseling Team
Our team provides a wholistic approach that allows you to be the author of your own treatment. We are hands-on therapists that help you apply skills directly in practice.
Adalia holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she received comprehensive training in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight into their behaviors, and develop effective coping strategies.
Using a client-centered approach, Adalia tailors therapy sessions to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. She integrates various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, Humanistic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution- Focused Therapy, and psychodynamic therapy to facilitate meaningful change and empower clients to lead more fulfilling lives.
Her professional and organization affiliations include American Counseling Association (ACA), National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi), and National Society of Leadership and Success.
"As your clinician, it is my wholehearted intention to hold space for you and honor the emotions you feel without judgment. I am passionate about helping you discover and actualize the best version of yourself, as this can help alleviate symptoms you may be feeling right now. I utilize mindfulness, reframing, and coping skills to help you feel motivated to achieve the life you want to live and embody the aura you want to have. Now let's get to work! :)
Ashley Dailey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) for the state of Maryland. She attended and graduated from Stevenson University with her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She furthered her studies at McDaniel College and received her master’s degree specializing in mental health counseling.
With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, Ashley specializes in helping others feel heard, supported, and understood. If you have a specific issue or problem you are facing, she is dedicated to helping guide and assist individuals in finding the best solutions for them and their circumstances. Ms. Dailey draws from different approaches such as Person-Centered, Christian-based, Solution-Focused (SFBT), Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Attachment-based, just to name a few, to cultivate an Eclectic experience to best support and meet the needs of the individual. Her specialties are working with adults (18+) who may be dealing with anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, unhealthy boundaries, poor communication, self-esteem, stress, interpersonal relationships, Spirituality, family conflicts and issues. Ashley is devoted to help individuals gain insight into their own behavioral patterns, and work collaboratively in exploring ways to unlearn habits that no longer serve a purpose and learn new ways to help reach goals and boost self esteem. Most of her clients are looking for growth, change, and fulfillment. “It is what it is until it ain’t”
My nursing experience has run the gamut from the Emergency Dept to school nursing. Although the richness of these experiences has greatly varied, there is one consistent theme: physical wellbeing cannot be achieved in the absence of mental health and stability. In addition, working with diverse populations and individuals in various levels of distress and disequilibrium, highlighted the lack of knowledge with respect to mental illness and need for quality mental health care as mental health and stability is the foundation of success in all other areas of functioning,
These varied nursing experiences also highlighted my strengths, and my calling became crystal clear. To that end, my practice is guided by the following principles: 1) provide evidenced based holistic care responsive to the needs of those that I serve, 2) cultivate effective, working relationships with those that I serve as well as other members of the treatment team and 3) provide appropriate education to empower clients/families to make informed decisions regarding their treatment. Beyond this and equally important, I approach every client interaction and intervention with the same thoughtfulness, care and unconditional positive regard that I would want a member of my own family to receive.
On a personal level, I am a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. I find gardening to be very therapeutic, am a “budding” DIYer and enjoy cooking and entertaining family and friends.
Christina has experience working with individuals and families in various settings. These include residential, hospital and medication assisted treatment programs. Ms.Wiley has a vested interest in working with individuals and families in addressing chemical dependency, mood disorders, and developmental disabilities. Christina utilizes an eclectic approach in the therapy that is tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. She believes that “therapy can be life changing and everyone deserves to experience that change.
the state of Maryland. I earned my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State
University in December 2021. I have experience working within the inpatient and outpatient
setting with children, adolescents, and adults who are clinically diagnosed with anxiety,
depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and various other mental health
disorders. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for individual and family therapy with the hopes
of guiding you to discovering therapeutic strategies and techniques that will help you strengthen
your mental and emotional well-being. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression,
overwhelming thoughts, anger, or having difficulty managing life transitions – come talk with
me. I am open to in-person therapy sessions, as well as telehealth/virtual therapy sessions. I look
forward to working with you!
As a supervisor, I also support and guide fellow therapists in their professional journeys. My approach is client-centered and holistic, tailored to meet your unique needs in a non-judgmental space. Whether you're facing specific issues or seeking self-understanding, I'm here to support you with a blend of professional care and a dash of humor.
She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Texas and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Dior is eager to work with populations from all age ranges, but has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with mood, anxiety, trauma, and stress-related disorders.
She utilizes an eclectic approach to counseling with an emphasis on Person-Centered and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy depending on the client’s needs. Her goal is to provide a safe space for everyone to explore their intersecting identities and uniqueness in a way that allows them to be vulnerable and be their authentic selves. Dior is passionate about working with multicultural and minoritized clients who yearn to have a voice and feel empowered. When working with clients, she ensures that a strong rapport is built while focusing on enhancing the client’s self-fulfillment, self-acceptance, and self-actualization. Dior is excited to tackle the challenges that come with the initial stages of therapy and is looking forward to helping you reach your goals!
Dom enjoys working with community members across the lifespan, but has a majority of his experience working with adolescents. His favorite quote and career inspiration is, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men,” but always strives to help cultivate fertile soil for everyone to bloom into the best version of themselves.
it. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been passionate about mental health; I have a
bachelor’s degree in psychology and I am an LMSW with 5 years of experience working with
adults living with mental illness in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings. Providing
individual therapy is what I am most passionate about.
My approach to therapy is using Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients reduce
symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental conditions. However, through my
experience, I’ve learned to be adaptable using Motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral
therapy (DBT), or whatever modality fits the client’s needs. I believe that maximum input
equals maximum output, so I aim to bring my best effort forward every day and I’m looking
forward to meeting and working with you all.
Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others, Ekundayo's work is driven by a deep commitment to helping her clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. She brings cultural competence to her practice, ensuring that individuals from diverse backgrounds feel understood and valued. With a genuine love for listening and understanding, Ekundayo fosters a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to take charge of their own journeys.
In Ekundayo's view, clients are the drivers of their own destinies, and her role as a Rehabilitation Specialist is to serve as a trusted navigator and ally. She believes in walking alongside her clients, providing guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support as they navigate life's twists and turns.
I have additional training in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
master’s degree at McDaniel College majoring in Community Mental Health. I have 5 years’ experience working with middle to late adolescence as well as young and older adults with focus on stress, anxiety, trauma, mindfulness, self-esteem, substance use disorders, and especially grief. Every client is different, but one thing everyone has in common is the need for self-care. As we focus on your unique treatment plan needs, a primary goal is to establish a self-care routine to encourage success in treatment and personal goals. I look forward to meeting you and helping you create your own path using techniques from person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, DBT, and Holistic therapy approaches. In my free time, I enjoy watching tv, playing video games and learning about family and military history. Let me know what you enjoy, because that’s self-care!
My journey began with a strong focus on psychology, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. I then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the same institution. My dedication to mental health care led me to achieve a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Arizona.
In my role as a PMHNP, I assess, diagnose, and treat various mental health conditions. I rely on evidence-based practices to provide my patients with top-tier care, customized to meet their individual needs.
Building a solid patient-provider relationship is a cornerstone of my approach, as I believe trust and open communication are crucial for successful treatment outcomes. I partner closely with my patients to create personalized treatment plans that emphasize their overall health and well-being.
My goal is to support patients in improving their overall health, achieving their full potential, and living fulfilling, self-directed lives through culturally competent and collaborative care.
Kat Katz is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Maryland. They received a Bachelor’s degree in biology emphasizing the genetics and neurophysiology of mental illness from Smith College. After several years working in community mental health as a residential counselor, case manager, and community support specialist, Kat continued their education at Smith College and achieved a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
Kat has experience helping people who live with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and developmental disabilities. As an intern at Sound Behavioral Health in Seattle and Johns Hopkins Community Psychiatry Program, Kat provided individual and group psychotherapy to diverse populations virtually and in-person. Their past volunteer experience includes counseling people on a suicide hotline and giving information and emotional support to people on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine.
Kat uses a strength-based, multifaceted approach to problem solving and treating mental health conditions, through a multicultural lens. They draw from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and narrative therapies to adapt tools and techniques to each individual. Kat collaborates with clients to help them build life skills and cultivate healthy boundaries and relationships. They encourage creativity, artistic expression, and mindfulness in coping with mental health challenges.
Kat works with individuals in their late teens through all stages of adulthood. They identify as non-binary and queer (click here to learn about gender and sexual identities) and enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community. They are sex-, kink-, and consensual non-monogamy-positive.
In their free time, Kat writes poetry, sings, and practices yoga. They especially appreciate cuddling up with their kitties and a good book.
Kathleen has a proven track record of helping clients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.
She looks forward to assisting her clients in taking a new path toward health and freedom, guiding them from their problems to continued growth. Kathleen has successfully helped clients move forward from life’s challenges in the past and is dedicated to helping you "reach your highest self."
Additionally, Kathleen is a Board-approved counselor for counselors and drug and alcohol counselors.
My goal is to make my clients feel comfortable. My focus is on allowing you to comfortably open up and explore the areas of life that may be a challenge. My specialties include Substance abuse, Depression, anxiety, and grief therapy. We as people are often too hard on ourselves. It is so easy to find the good in others while we struggle to find the good in ourselves. I like to help clients find the positive and strengths within themselves, while challenging areas such as negative self-talk.
My ultimate goal as a clinician is to create a positive, open space to allow clients to process areas of difficulty safely. I want to create the opportunity for clients to learn how to navigate thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that upon discharge they will be able to use the skills learned in therapy to continue to grow.
Kristin has many years of experience in the field of social work at the private, local, and state levels. Her career began in child welfare over 15 years ago. She has focused the past five years working in Treatment Foster Care, working with children and families. She utilizes several approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person centered techniques to encourage growth and promote healing. Kristin has training in trauma informed CBT and experience working with diagnosis such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, ODD, BPD and more. Kristin takes a strength based, humanistic, holistic approach. Kristin is passionate about wellness and providing a nonjudgmental and safe space for all individuals.
As a certified Reiki Practitioner Kristin applies alternative therapies such as meditation and energy work to heal the mind body and spirit. Reiki can be instrumental in healing depression, anxiety, pain and so on. Kristin is able to help align your chakras and clear any blockages.
NaTasha's primary focus is women's wellness; utilizing holistic wellness for BIPOC mothers, birthing individuals, and families as a PMH-C, full circle doula, meditation teacher, Usui Reiki practitioner (Level I & II), and yoga instructor. NaTasha also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Somatic approaches of healing to address trauma, grief, and other difficulties with mental health.
NaTasha is a Board member for Stillbirth Awareness and Infant Loss Support (SAILS); a non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping those who have lost their child by letting them know that they are not alone. Additionally, NaTasha has been an active volunteer clinician and clinical supervisor with Pro Bono Counseling since April 2022.
NaTasha is inspired daily by her daughters Ilyana and Najja, her loving husband, supportive mother, host of amazing friends; as well as yoga, roller-skating, traveling, crafting, and music.