CentrePointe counseling room

Our Staff

Our Counselors
Are Here to Help

CentrePointe’s counselors accept most major health insurance plans, self-payments, Medicaid and Medicare. Please note: counselors do not accept EAP plans.

Carolyn Buresh

Carolyn Buresh

MS, LCPC
Hours
M-Th, Sat; variable hours
Locations
Telehealth, Ashton, Ellicott City
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Medicare, Optum Medicaid, Curative
Cass Mitchell

Cass Mitchell

MA, LCPC
Hours
M-F, daytime & evenings
Locations
Telehealth only
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Medicare, Optum Medicaid, Curative
Cristina Emrich

Cristina Emrich

EdD; LGPC (DC); LCPC (MD)
Hours
M-Th; 9:30am-7:30pm
Locations
Telehealth; Washington, DC
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, Medicare, Curative
Daniel Stinchcomb

Daniel Stinchcomb

MRE, MS, LCPC
Hours
T,W,Th, 9am-5pm, evenings
Locations
Ellicott City, Telehealth
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Medicare, Optum Medicaid, Curative
Elaine Hill

Elaine Hill

MS, LCPC, NCC
Hours
M-T, 9am-5pm; Wed 1pm-5pm; Thur 9am-1pm
Locations
Telehealth only; Severn (future)
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Optima, Kaiser, Cigna, Medicare, Curative
Emily Scott

Emily Scott

LCSW-C
Hours
Tu, 09:30am-2:30pm, Wed, 10am-2pm, Thu 10am-6pm
Locations
Elicott City, Telehealth
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Medicare, Curative
Erin Stine

Erin Stine

MS, LCPC
Hours
Tue, 12-8pm; Wed, 12-6pm
Locations
Telehealth only; Parkville (future)
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Medicare, Optum Medicaid, Curative
Jackie Kang

Jackie Kang

MS, LCPC
Hours
M-F, 10am-3pm; Evenings by request
Locations
Ashton, Olney, Telehealth
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Medicare, Curative
Julie Pratt

Julie Pratt

MS, LCPC
Hours
M, 10am-7pm; T-Th; 10am-3pm
Locations
Clarksburg, Germantown, Telehealth
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Medicare, Optum Medicaid, Curative
Kevin Bergstrom

Kevin Bergstrom

MS, LCPC
Hours
M, W, Th, F, 9am-5pm
Locations
Fulton, Laurel, Telehealth
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Optum Medicaid, Curative
Leanne Staylor

Leanne Staylor

MS, NCC, LCPC
Hours
M, 12-3pm; Tu 10am-6pm; Th 10-2pm
Locations
Telehealth; Fulton
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Medicare, Curative
Linda Callahan

Linda Callahan

MS, MSW, LCSW-C
Hours
M 9AM-5PM; T 10am-4pm; W 8:30-9:30 & 3-5PM; Th 3-5pm
Locations
Telehealth, Parkville, Baltimore (future)
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Medicare, Curative
Matthew Raeder

Matthew Raeder

MSW, LCSW-C
Hours
M & W, Evenings; T & TH - Mornings
Locations
Severn, Telehealth
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Medicare, Optum Medicaid, Curative
Nancy Cheng

Nancy Cheng

MA, LCPC, NCC
Hours
Tu-W, 9am-3pm; Th, 10am-6pm
Locations
Rockville, Telehealth
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Optum Medicaid, Curative
Pamela Hiller

Pamela Hiller

MSW, LCSW-C
Hours
T-W 8-5 (telehealth), Th 8-6 (in-person & telehealth)
Locations
Clarksburg / Boyds
Insurance
Carefirst, Medicaid, Optum UHC/UMR, Johns Hopkins, Optima, Full Fee Self-Pay, Kaiser, Cigna, TriCare East, Medicare, Curative
We're Here to Help

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer online counseling?

Yes. We offer counseling both in person and through secure online telehealth. Online counseling is available to anyone located in Maryland or Washington, D.C., so you can meet with your counselor from the comfort of home.

What will counseling cost me out of pocket?

It depends on your coverage. We accept most major insurance plans, so for many clients counseling is covered with just a copay. If you're paying out of pocket, our front desk will walk you through your options before your first session — just call (800) 491-5369. We never want cost to be the reason someone can't get help: our Samaritan Fund assists clients with high copays or no insurance, and we do not turn anyone away based on an inability to pay alone.

Do you take my insurance?

We accept most major health plans, including Kaiser Permanente, CareFirst/BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Optum/UnitedHealthcare, Johns Hopkins Health Plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and TriCare. (We do not accept EAP plans.) Not sure about yours? Call (800) 491-5369 and we'll verify your benefits.

What areas do you serve?

We have offices across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia — including Ellicott City, Fulton, Ashton, Clarksburg, Derwood, Olney, Bowie, Dunkirk, Severn, Parkville, and Knoxville. Prefer to meet online? Secure telehealth is available throughout Maryland and D.C. See all of our locations.

Do you partner with churches?

Yes. Through our Church Partnership Program we provide Christ-centered counseling, consultation, lectures and seminars, and priority scheduling for partner congregations. Partner churches enter a covenant relationship with us so we can extend hope and care to their members and wider community. Learn more on our Churches page.

Are you a nonprofit? Can I donate?

Yes — CentrePointe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry with Platinum Transparency through Candid/GuideStar. Donations are what make affordable, faith-integrated counseling possible, and every gift goes directly toward our mission. You can give on our Giving page.

How are donations used?

Your gifts directly fund counseling for people who couldn't otherwise afford it. The Samaritan Fund subsidizes care for uninsured and underinsured clients, Women Helping Women provides financial aid for women and children in need, and our General Fund helps us expand capacity to serve more churches and families. For example, $50 helps make counseling affordable for an individual client.

What kind of counseling do you offer?

Professional, faith-integrated counseling for individuals, couples, families, children, and teens — for anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, marriage and communication, parenting, and spiritual growth. Our licensed counselors combine clinical excellence with genuine Christian faith.

How do I get started?

It takes just a few minutes. Apply online or call (800) 491-5369 with a little basic information about what you're looking for. We'll match you with a counselor based on your needs, availability, and preferences — no waitlist — and confirm your rate. Then you meet your counselor in person or by secure telehealth, often within the same week.

Is counseling confidential?

Yes. Your privacy matters to us, and conversations with your counselor are kept confidential in keeping with professional and legal standards.