Our Philosophy

The counselors at Clarity Centers strive to help you obtain self knowledge, practice self control, and gain clarity of mind. We do this so that you may learn to live more fully, laugh more openly, and love more unconditionally. Our goal is to offer fully engaged and guided conversations with someone wise and merciful.

Regardless of the treatment style or modality used in counseling, the rapport between patient and therapist is the most essential ingredient of growth. The “who” almost always outweighs the “how.” Ask us to explain this further.

We bring backgrounds in psychiatry, nursing, guidance and education, couples counseling, mindfulness, chronic pain management, forensic counseling, sports coaching, community mental health, pastoral counseling, biofeedback, hypnotherapy, traumatology, sex therapy, grief counseling, and psychological testing.

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Meet our team

BRAILA PIERCE, MS

Education: Doctoral student at Loyola University Maryland Registered Psychology Associate Therapy is a place where you can feel safe, be yourself, and explore life’s challenges without judgment. As your therapist, I am committed to creating a space where you can show up as your full self while feeling supported, empowered, and truly seen. Outside of […]

ANNEMARIE VALLONGA LCSW-C

Annemarie is a Christian and active in her faith. Her relationship with God guides treatmentwith all clients, and she knows that the Holy Spirit is present in every session. When clients areopen to discussions about spirituality, faith and God, particularly related to their mental andemotional health, she loves to incorporate these themes into sessions. She has observed that those [...]

DAVID ESSIEN, PSY.D.

Years in Practice: 9 years School: Loyola University Maryland Year Graduated: 2016 License No. and State: 05855 Maryland Psychological testing is the act of using standardized tools and instruments to assess human behavior. Dr. Essien is a Maryland licensed clinical psychologist with experience in forensic psychology and psychological testing. Dr. Essien has extensive experience providing […]

RYAN GROW, M.A.

Education: PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Stevenson University – In progress M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Stevenson University B.A. in Psychology, Salisbury University I am a graduate student at Stevenson University’s Clinical Psychology PsyD program. I have experience in working with clients undergoing emotional, cognitive, and behavioral struggles. My clinical interests include personality, anxiety, […]

KRISTIN HUNTLEY, PMHNP-BC

Kristin Huntley is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 14 years of experience in the healthcare field. Kristin is a graduate from Walden University, where she obtained her Master’s of Science in Nursing. She has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic […]

SHAWN HALES, PSY.D., LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

Years in Practice: 26+ Years School: Biola University Year Graduated: 1995 License No. and State: 03352 Maryland You may be a young person or a man looking for personal consulting or mentoring. Maybe your life is a mess and you’ve decided a deep assessment of how you are “wired” could significantly add value and impact your world. I specialize in helping men [...]

DINA JOSIF BLOCK, PH.D., M.S.

Years in Practice: 5 Years School: Johns Hopkins Year Graduated: 2014 INTRODUCTION I think the first thing in building a relationship is establishing trust. I want my clients to feel that when they come to see me they can say whatever is on their mind without any fear. I am open-minded, compassionate, and I helped many clients resolve their issues and achieve their goals [...]

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