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Choosing a therapist is personal.

We get that.

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming—especially when you're already going through a hard time. It takes courage to reach out, and even more to trust someone with your story.

At Lotus Psychotherapy, we honor how personal that decision is. That’s why we’ve built a diverse, deeply experienced team of therapists with varied backgrounds, specialties, and lived experiences, so you can find someone who truly gets you. Whether you're looking for someone who shares your cultural identity, has worked with a specific issue, or simply feels like the right fit, we’re here to help you connect with care that feels safe, supportive, and real.

MEET OUR TEAM

Why We’re Different

At Lotus, we do things a little differently because we believe therapy should feel human, not clinical.

Here’s what guides us:

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Compassion Over Judgment

We meet every client with empathy, not assumptions—honoring your story, your pace, and your process.

02

Accessibility with Integrity

Everyone deserves quality mental health care. We offer a holistic, high-touch experience that’s also insurance-accessible because care shouldn’t be reserved for the privileged few.

03

Wholeness, Not Fixing

You are not a diagnosis. We see you as a whole person, and we walk with you, not ahead of you, on the path to healing.

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Progress, Not Perfection

Growth is never linear. We celebrate the small wins, the setbacks, and everything in between because showing up is the work.

Community-Rooted Care

We’re proud to serve the Annapolis and Baltimore areas. Our care is grounded in connection, shared values, and the belief that healing happens in relationship.

Meet the Lotus Psychotherapy Team

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    Alexander Stroh, LGPC

    Niche: Children/Adolescents, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem 

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, Self Pay

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  • Allison Scarinzi, LCSW-C

    Niche: First Responders, Brainspotting, Trauma, Addiction

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicare, Tricare, Self Pay

    Meet Allison
  • A woman with long blonde hair smiling outdoors, wearing a pink shirt and layered necklaces.

    Amanda Hayden, LCSW-C

    Niche: Trauma, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Relationships & Stress

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicare, Tricare, Self Pay

    Meet Amanda
  • A young woman with long dark hair smiling, wearing a cream-colored zip-up sweater, standing against a light-colored wall with some abstract art in the background.

    Bailey Hedges, LCSW-C

    Niche: Young Adults, Life Changes, Trauma, Anxiety

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicare, Tricare, Self Pay

    Meet Bailey
  • A young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, smiling gently, wearing a white lacy top and small gold hoop earrings, standing outdoors in natural light.

    Chelsea Tarleton, LCSW-C


    Niche: DBT, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness for Individuals and Couples

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicare, Tricare, Self Pay

    Meet Chelsea
  • A smiling young man with a beard and short hair, wearing a navy blue vest, outdoors with a blurred background of a porch and red flowers.

    Chris Wilder, LGPC

    Niche: Life Challenges, Confidence, Goal Setting, Stress, Adolescents & Young Adults

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, Self Pay

    Meet Chris
  • A smiling man with short dark hair, tattoos on neck, wearing a blue and purple plaid shirt, standing in a light-colored hallway with arches.

    David Richardson, CATC III, CPC, ELI-MP, ADT

    Niche: Addiction, LGBTQ+, Codependency, Self-esteem, Energy Level Coaching

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, Self Pay

    Meet David

  • Dustin Richardson, LCPC

    Niche: Adults/Adolescents, First Responders, LGBTQ+, Addiction, Trauma, and POC 

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicare, Tricare, Self Pay

    Meet Dustin
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    Jennifer Yanik, LCSW-C

    Niche: EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma

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    Jim Ford, ADT, Future CSC-AD

    Niche: Addiction, early recovery, and rediscovering purpose

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  • Kels Crockett, Counseling Intern

    Niche: Anxiety, Body Acceptance, Stress, Trauma, Parenting burnout, LGBTQIAP+,

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  • A woman with long red hair smiling outdoors with pink rhododendron flowers in the background, wearing a light blue blouse and a silver necklace.

    Kristen Lasker, Counseling Intern

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  • Young woman with brown ringlet curled hair smiling wearing a royal blue top

    Lindsey West, LCSW-C

    Niche: ACT, Anxiety, Codependency, Couples, ERP, OCD, Self-Esteem

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  • A smiling woman with long brown hair outdoors, wearing a colorful jacket, with trees and a building in the background.

    Mandy Mona, C-IAYT, TIYT, E-RYT500 , PCA Certified

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    Mary Krawczewicz, PMHNP-BC

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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    Melanie Shirley, LCPC

    Niche: Addiction, crisis and trauma, solution focused treatment, anxiety, depression

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  • A woman with long, light brown hair smiling outdoors with blurred trees in the background, wearing a colorful, patterned top.

    Melissa Thompson, LCSW-C

    Niche: LGBTQIA, adolescents/young adults, EMDR

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  • A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, smiling, wearing a black T-shirt, brown high-waisted pants with a tan belt, jewelry including a necklace and earrings, standing against a light-colored wall with graffiti.

    Randi Pedersen, MSW, LMSW

    Niche: Adolescents, Young Adults and Addiction 

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    Savannah Bozman, LCSW-C

    Niche: Chronic illness and disability, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depressive disorders, and trauma

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    Stephanie Chall, LGPC

    Niche: Adult Individuals and Couples, (sex positive, LGBTQIA+, Kink Allied & Non-Monogamy

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, Self Pay

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    Tamara Marshall, M.S., RPA

    Niche: Anxiety, OCD, Intimacy/Sex, Couples/Marriage, Grief, Trauma/PTSD, and Depression

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Self Pay

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  • A woman with long, curly dark hair wearing glasses and a dark knitted cardigan, smiling.

    Toyosi Alomaja, LCMFT

    Niche:  Adolescents/Young adults, Emerging adult women & Couples 

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