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Meet Our Team

At Life Change Therapy Now, we're proud to introduce the dedicated professionals who make up our diverse team. Our therapists, clinical supervisors, front office staff, and administrative team all work together to ensure you receive the highest quality of care and support on your journey to wellness.

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Each member of our team plays a vital role in creating a compassionate and effective therapeutic experience, whether it’s through direct therapy, behind-the-scenes support, or helping guide your path to mental and emotional well-being. Get to know the individuals who are here to help you every step of the way!

Therapists

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Michael Durant, Ph.D, LCPC

Licensed Therapist

Board Approved Clinical Supervisor

Internship Coordinator​

He/Him

Specializations: 

Trauma, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict, Mood Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders

Client Age Groups:

Children, Pre-teens, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurance:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Medicare, Magellan

Appointment Options:

Telehealth, In-Person

State of Licensure:

MD

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Alli Diaz-Shovan, LMSW

Licensed Therapist

She/Her

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Specializations: 

LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, Mindfulness, CBT, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Life Transitions,  Mood Disorders, Low Self-Esteem, Social Relationship Problems

Client Age Groups:

Teens, Young Adults, Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurance:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna

Appointment Options:

Telehealth, In-Person

State of Licensure:

MD, WV, DC

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Tammy Green, LCPC

Licensed Therapist

Board Approved Clinical Supervisor

Internship Coordinator​

She/Her

Specializations: 

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Issues, Social Anxiety, Stress Management, Grief & Loss, Mood Disorders, Low Self-Esteem

Client Age Groups:

Pre-teens, Teens, Young Adults, Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy​

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurance:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medicare

Appointment Options:

Telehealth

State of Licensure:

MD, PA

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Jess Lastner, LCPC

Licensed Therapist

She/Her

Specializations: 

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Social Relational Issues, Infidelity, Self-Esteem, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Stress Management

Client Age Groups:

Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurance:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna

Appointment Options:

Telehealth

State of Licensure:

MD

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Shanna Lavjonne-Brown, LGPC

Licensed Therapist

She/Her

Specializations: 

Eating Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Social Relational Issues,  Self-Esteem, Grief & Loss, LGBTQ+

Client Age Groups:

Children, Pre-Teens, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurance:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna

Appointment Options:

Telehealth

State of Licensure:

MD

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Patricia Messina, LCSW-C

Licensed Therapist

She/Her

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Patricia will be accepting new clients soon. Click here to join her waitlist and be contacted when appointments become available.

Specializations: 

Trauma, EMDR,  Marriage and Family Therapy, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Anger Management, Parental Alienation, Gambling Addiction, Life Transitions, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions

Client Age Groups:

Children, Pre-Teens, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurance:

(Accepting Soon: CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Medicare)

Appointment Options:

In-Person, Telehealth

State of Licensure:

MD, FL

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Seme Ndzana, LGPC

Licensed Therapist

He/Him

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Specializations: 

PTSD, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma,  Codependency, Depression, Anger Management, Faith Based Counseling (as requested), Greif and Loss, First Responders, Parenting Support, Sexual Dysfunction

Client Age Groups:

Pre-Teens, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Counseling 

Languages Spoken:

English, French

Accepted Insurance:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna

Appointment Options:

Telehealth, In-Person

State of Licensure:

MD

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Kathryn (Katy) Omerso, LCSW-C

Licensed Therapist​

She/Her​

Specialization:

Anxiety, Family Conflict, Children and Adolescent Issue, Parenting Support,  Trauma, Sexual Assault, LGBTQ+ Issues. 

Client Age Groups:

Children, Pre-Teens, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy, Family Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurance:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medicare, Aetna

Appointment Options:

Telehealth, In-Person

State of Licensure:

MD

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Kristen Reese, LCPC

Licensed Therapist

She/Her

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Specializations: 

Perinatal & Postpartum Issues, Children, Adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Trauma, Self-Esteem, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Panic Attacks, Parent Support

Client Age Groups:

Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurances:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Medicare

Appointment Options:

Telehealth

State of Licensure:

MD

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Lorena Ripoll, LCSW-C

Licensed Therapist

Executive Director

She/Her​

Specializations:

Betrayal Trauma, Intimacy Anorexia, Low Self-Esteem, Sexual Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Sexual Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Phobias

Client Age Groups:

Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, Group Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish

Accepted Insurances:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Magellan

Appointment Options:

Telehealth, In-Person

State of Licensure:

MD

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Elissa Samuels, LCPC

Licensed Therapist 

She/Her

Specializations:

Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Neurodivergent Adults, LGBTQIA+, Non-Monogamous & Polyamorous Relationships, Intimacy Issues, Mood Disorders

Client Age Groups:

Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurance:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Magellan, Medicare

Appointment Options:

Telehealth, In-Person

State of Licensure:

MD, PA

Intern Therapists

Front office Team

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Alaya

Executive Assistant 

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Danielle

Scheduling Coordinator 

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Zoe

Intake Coordinator 

Meet Our Administrative Team

Administrative Team

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