JH Therapy & Wellness is a group of clinical psychotherapists with a shared goal of providing high quality, personalized, and effective mental health treatment to individuals across the lifespan. We provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for individuals to do difficult therapeutic work. We provide services to clients in person at our Columbia, MD location as well as virtually to clients located in Maryland and Washington DC. Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment!
Stacy McCoy, LCPC
Services Provided
Individual Therapy
JH Therapy & Wellness provides individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Sessions are 45-60 minutes long and are focused on each client's specific needs and goals. Individual therapy is available in person at our Columbia, MD location or virtually to individuals located in Maryland and Washington DC.
Telehealth Sessions
We offer telehealth sessions to clients who are physically located in Maryland or Washington DC at the time of service. Due to state licensing regulations, we are unable to serve individuals who are not located in these jurisdictions.
Billing and Insurance
We are in-network providers with CareFirst/BCBS, Cigna/Evernorth, United Healthcare and Johns Hopkins EHP. For all other insurance carriers, we are an out-of-network provider and do not accept insurance, however our services are fully or partially reimbursable by most insurance companies. You will need to contact your insurance company directly for details on their reimbursement process. If you need help with this process, we are happy to assist.
Payment is due at the time of service and we accept cash, check, and credit cards.
Our Therapists
Jennifer Hilton, LCPC, PMH-C
Laura Gershen, LCSW-C
Stacy McCoy, LCPC
Mandy Menzel, LCSW-C
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Shrina Patel, LCPC
Alyson St. Amand, LICSW, LCSW-C
Tené Young, LGPC
Jennifer (she/her) specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression, perinatal mental health disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, and supporting individuals through life transitions.
Through her experience as a clinical therapist and professional school counselor, Jennifer's clients have benefited from her individualized and integrated treatment approaches. Jennifer has been successful in utilizing a combination of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), strengths-based therapy, brief solution-focused therapy and other mindfulness-based approaches to address difficult issues.
Jennifer believes in developing a strong therapeutic relationship and working with clients to meet their desired goals while also guiding clients to explore emotions, attitudes, and beliefs that may have hindered them in their past attempts at personal growth. Jennifer works with adolescents and adults ages 16 and older.
Jennifer earned her Master of Science in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and her Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University.
Laura (she/her) enjoys working with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self esteem concerns, grief and loss, and anyone seeking greater satisfaction in his/her personal relationships.
Laura has a warm, compassionate nature that she brings to each session. She is a strengths-based, genuine therapist who takes the time to get to know each client for who they are. Laura believes every client has the potential to experience greater self-awareness, emotional healing, lasting growth, and personal achievement. She builds upon that belief by creating a comfortable place to explore thoughts and behaviors to help individuals work towards reaching their goals.
Laura uses a psychodynamic approach to therapy, including building an awareness of thoughts and feelings, while helping individuals work towards specific and individualized goals. Laura focuses on building strong relationships with her clients. Laura works with adults ages 18 and older.
Laura earned her Master of Social Work from University of Maryland, Baltimore and her Bachelor of Science from University of Delaware.
Stacy (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who enjoys working with individuals, families, and groups. Stacy’s experience includes working in community mental health clinics, substance use programs, and with crisis response and intervention. Stacy has also provided treatment in a hospital setting.
Stacy uses an integrative approach to establish a therapeutic alliance while treating individuals with ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and those who have been exposed to traumatic events. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and person centered therapy, and utilizes a variety of techniques (i.e. collaborative, journal, play, art, Gestalt therapies) with her clients. Stacy's core belief is that a therapeutic alliance, empowerment and talk therapy can motivate individuals to make strides towards improving their quality of life.
Stacy earned her Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Argosy University and her Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland.
Mandy (she/her) is a Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with adults, adolescents, and children. She has experience in a variety of treatment settings including elementary education, child welfare, foster care, and healthcare.
Mandy has worked with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, bereavement, and trauma. Mandy believes in meeting the client where they are by treating each client with empathy and freedom from judgement. She acknowledges that asking for help is not easy and agreeing to come to therapy is a huge first step towards personal healing and growth.
Mandy will help clients understand how their thoughts and feelings are connected to their behaviors by use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She believes in a strengths-based, person centered approach. She is also a proponent of using Mindfulness and Art in treatment.
Mandy earned her Master of Social Work and Bachelors of Arts from Salisbury University.
Shrina is committed to providing a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings and to develop strategies for coping with life's challenges. She is a strong advocate for cultural competency and believes that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care.
Shrina has extensive experience working with individuals who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship problems. Shrina specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Narrative Therapy.
Born and raised in India, Shrina has always been passionate about helping others. After immigrating to the United States, Shrina pursued a career in counseling, earning a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, DC campus. Shrina is fluent in English, Gujarati and Hindi languages.
Alyson (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker serving clients in both Washington, DC, and Maryland. She has more than eight years of experience working with families, children, and adults across various settings.
Her areas of focus and experience include anxiety and depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem challenges, boundary and relationship issues, changes across the lifespan, women’s issues and perinatal mental health, ADHD, and conflict within the family system. Alyson’s sessions are tailored to the individual and may draw upon various therapy modalities to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic approaches to understand origins of thinking and behavioral patterns, play therapy as age appropriate, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches. In sessions with Alyson, you can expect a warm and personable approach with sensitivity, empathy, and moments for humor. She begins each new therapeutic partnership with the goal of building a supportive connection in which clients serve as experts on their own lives and any challenges and areas for growth are explored within the context of one’s work and family life, cultural background, value system, and life experiences.
Alyson is also interested in helping clients navigate anxiety related to climate change, a newer area of concern for many individuals. She enjoys working with children, young adults, and adults. She sees clients both in-person and via telehealth.
Alyson earned her Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and her Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.
Tené is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Aging and Disability Community Resource Specialist. She has over 15 years of experience in Human Services and Behavioral Health serving adolescents, adults, and older adult clients.
Originally from the island of Jamaica, Tené brings her island warmth wherever she goes. She has a natural ease at establishing a genuine connection with her clients while on their counseling journey- whether experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief. Her approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused, with the goal of providing a safe space for healing and growth.
Tené earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and Bachelor’s in Psychology from Mary Baldwin University. She welcomes the opportunity to embark on this journey with you.
Tené is under the supervision of Jennifer Hilton, LCPC.
Contact Us
We understand that it can be intimidating to seek help during challenging times. Please know that we are here to help support and guide you without judgment. If you are interested in scheduling a free phone consultation, please contact us using the form below, via email, or via phone. We strive to return all correspondence within 24 hours.
10430 Shaker Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21046