Bethanne Folks, LPC

Dalia Al-Mansy, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and an approved board supervisor. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), and a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Argosy University in Arlington, VA. Dalia began her clinical journey providing in-home therapy for children, adolescents, and families and has since gained experience in outpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization settings.

Dalia values open communication and collaboration to establish clear boundaries and shared goals for treatment. She strives to create a warm, supportive environment where patients feel heard, understood, and respected throughout the therapeutic process.

In the first session, Dalia conducts an initial assessment to explore each client’s history, concerns, and goals while providing space for questions and comfort with the therapy process. She works collaboratively to set realistic, attainable goals and periodically checks in to review progress and make adjustments as needed.

Christy Caric-Ball, LPC, earned her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from The University of Texas at Austin and her MA in Clinical Psychology from The University of Texas Pan American. She has worked with underserved girls and women at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine and completed internships in diverse settings, including an intimate partner violence diversion court, a shelter for undocumented minors, and a behavioral health center. Her clinical interests include women’s health, LGBTQIA+ issues, teen adjustment counseling, and trauma-informed care.

Christy’s style is supportive and solution-focused, using evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She values empowering patients to focus on what they can change while letting go of what is beyond their control. Patients can expect to feel heard, supported, and encouraged as they work toward their wellness goals.

Christy begins by developing rapport and gaining a thorough understanding of each patient’s history. Together, they identify where the patient is now and where they want to be. She creates individualized treatment plans, revisiting and adjusting them as needed to align with evolving goals and promote lasting progress.

Amber Durham, LCSW, has six years of experience practicing in outpatient settings. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2018 and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Union University in 2020. In 2023, she became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Amber’s background allows her to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that supports patients through a variety of mental health challenges.

Amber values open communication and believes in working collaboratively with patients to establish clear, achievable treatment goals. She creates a warm and supportive environment where patients feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment. Her approach centers on building trust and fostering personal growth throughout the therapeutic process.

Amber begins each therapeutic relationship by taking time to understand the patient’s unique history, concerns, and goals during the initial session. She develops individualized treatment plans tailored to align with those goals, ensuring that care remains patient-centered. Recognizing that trust takes time to build, Amber prioritizes creating a strong therapeutic alliance that supports meaningful progress over time.

Dana Smith Cook is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and owner of DSC Counseling Services in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She brings over 18 years of experience providing compassionate care to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Dana is known for her warm, engaging style, blending humor, creativity, and a strong therapeutic connection.

Dana emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered approach. She works with patients to identify strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and foster meaningful change. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive space where patients feel understood and empowered to reach their mental health goals.

Dana uses evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy tailored to each patient’s needs. She focuses on building trust, exploring challenges, and applying actionable strategies to address anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relational or life transitions effectively.

Dr. Rony Berbara is an adult outpatient psychiatrist with experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed his psychiatry residency at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in affiliation with Michigan State University. Dr. Berbara is board-certified in psychiatry and is committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care.

Dr. Berbara values open communication and strives to create a supportive, respectful environment where patients feel heard and understood. He believes in a collaborative partnership, working closely with patients to define and pursue their treatment goals. His approach emphasizes the importance of both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, while addressing the whole person.

Dr. Berbara begins by taking time to thoroughly understand each patient’s history, concerns, and goals during the initial visit. From there, he works collaboratively with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that aligns with their needs and supports long-term progress.

Huong "Claire" Phan is a licensed mental health counselor at the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions and a licensed professional counselor at the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Claire completed her Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. Claire has been practicing for 5 years as a licensed therapist providing counseling for mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, prolonged grief disorder, adjustment disorders, women's issues, and also helping clients navigate relationship difficulties and other challenges. Claire completed her clinical internship and worked as a therapist at the Institute for Human Identity, one of the first psychotherapy centers in New York to provide LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapy. Claire is passionate about serving the LGBTQ+ community and providing a safe space for her clients regardless of differences in gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, race, and culture. Claire practices with a holistic approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and mindfulness-based therapy techniques to help clients gain awareness, practice acceptance, and foster resiliency. Each of these therapy modalities requires active participation from the client to connect mind with body, intent with action so that healthier patterns can emerge.