Meet Our Therapists

Trauma-trained therapists who learn you, level with you, and help you heal from the inside out.

Gardner EMDR trauma therapy

Gardner McCullough, LCSW-C, Founder and Therapist

Founder and lead clinician| Trauma & PTSD | Anxiety | EMDR | Couples | First Responders | Burnout

Ledrea Drew trauma veterans

Ledrea Taylor, LCSW, Therapist

Trauma & PTSD | Anxiety Therapy | EMDR | Veteran Counseling | BPD | Couples & Family Therapy

Alyssia teen therapy trauma

Alyssia King, LMSW

Anxiety | Tweens & Teens | Adults | Family Stress | LGBTQ+ Affirming | Identity & Self-Worth | Life Transitions | Depression

Marie Kennedy, LMSW, EMDR and trauma therapist in Virginia

Marie Kennedy, LMSW, Therapist

Trauma & PTSD | Anxiety Therapy | First Responder Counseling | Veteran Mental Health | Chronic Stress | EMDR

Hannah child therapy anxiety depression

Hannah Maxey, LMSW

Trauma Therapist | EMDR Therapist | Child, Teen, and Couples Counselor | Maryland and Virginia

Katie Abendschoen, anxiety and trauma therapist at Catalyst Counseling

Katie Abendschoen, Intern Therapist

Providing affordable therapy for children, teens, and adults in Maryland and Virginia

Brookelyn Talbot, MSW Intern at Catalyst Counseling

Brookelyn Talbot, Intern Therapist

Providing affordable anxiety and trauma therapy for teens and adults

Eli Pippenger, LMSW, teen and young adult therapist at Catalyst Counseling

Eli Pippenger, LMSW

Teen Therapist | Adults | Men’s Mental Health | Anxiety | Depression | Trauma

Your First Point of Contact

Rachel Murphy, Administrative Assistant at Catalyst Counseling

Rachel Murphy, Administrative Assistant

Rachel is often the first person you'll talk to at Catalyst. She spent years as a clinician at Johns Hopkins and then as a social worker in private practice, so she knows what it takes to reach out for help. Now she's here to make getting started easy. She handles scheduling, answers your questions, and helps match you with the right therapist. If you're not sure where to begin, start with Rachel.

Get in Touch

For any questions, or simply to reach out, you can use this form and we’ll get back to you within one business day.

If you’re in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911. For everything else, call (571) 596-7864 or email admin@catalystcounselingtherapy.com.

Follow us on social media.