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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!

Meet Our Therapists

MICHAEL DURANT, Ph.D, LCPC

Licensed Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Internship Coordinator​

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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, Magellan, Medicare

Appointment Options:

Telehealth, In-Person

State of Licensure:

MD

Alexandria (Alli) Diaz-Shovan, LMSW

Licensed Therapist

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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

TAMMY GREEN, LCPC

Licensed Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Internship Coordinator

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Specializations: 

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Issues, Social Anxiety, Stress Management

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

DEBBIE HEDGES, LCSW-C

Licensed Therapist, Clinical Supervisor

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Specializations: 

Older Adults, Caregiver Burnout, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Compassion Fatigue, Stress Management, End of Life Preparations, Anxiety, Mood Disorders

Client Age Groups:

Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurance:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medicare

Appointment Options:

Telehealth, In-Person

State of Licensure:

MD

LAUREN KLINE, LGPC

Licensed Therapist

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Specializations: 

Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Peer Relationships, Life Transitions, Executive Functioning

Client Age Groups:

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

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurance:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna

Appointment Options:

Telehealth

State of Licensure:

MD

JESS LASTNER, LCPC

Licensed Therapist

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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

Appointment Options:

Telehealth

State of Licensure:

MD

Shanna Lavjonne-Brown, LGPC

Licensed Therapist

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Specializations: 

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

Client Age Groups:

Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

Individual Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English

Accepted Insurance:

CareFirst, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna

Appointment Options:

Telehealth

State of Licensure:

MD

Kathryn (Katy) Omerso, LCSW-C

Licensed Therapist​

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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

Appointment Options:

Telehealth, In-Person

State of Licensure:

MD

MARTIN PRICE, LCPC

Licensed Therapist

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Specialization:

Life Transitions or Changes, Depression, Anxiety, Family Conflict, Stress Management, Mood Disorder, ADHD, Parenting Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Career or Educational Challenges.

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, Magellan, Medicare

Appointment Options:

Telehealth

State of Licensure:

MD

DANIEL PUCHALA, LCPC

Licensed Therapist

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Specialization: 

ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Parenting, Self-Esteem, PTSD, Trauma, Anger Management, Chronic Pain/Illness, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+ 

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

Appointment Options:

Telehealth, In-Person

State of Licensure:

MD

KRISTEN REESE, LGPC

Licensed Therapist

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Specializations: 

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

Appointment Options:

Telehealth

State of Licensure:

MD

LORENA RIPOLL, LCSW-C

Licensed Therapist, Executive Director

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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, Magellan

Appointment Options:

Telehealth, In-Person

State of Licensure:

MD

ELISSA SAMUELS, LCPC

Licensed Therapist (Maryland and Pennsylvania)

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Specializations:

Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Neurodivergent Adults, LGBTQIA+,
Non-Monogamous Relationships, Intimacy, 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, Magellan, Medicare

Appointment Options:

Telehealth

State of Licensure:

MD, PA

ALAYA

Executive Assistant

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ZOE

Intake Coordinator

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PATRICK

Scheduling Coordinator

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Meet Our Front office Team

Meet Our Administrative Team

Lorena Ripoll, LCSW-C

Executive Director

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CHRIS LAW, CPA, MBA

Director of Operations

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DANIEL

Operations Manager

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JUDY

Billing Manager

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