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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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 […]

CASSANDRA MONDESIR, M.S.

Years in Practice: 3 years School: Loyola University Maryland Year Graduated: 2017 I am a graduate student currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Maryland. I have had a diverse range of training and learning opportunities including working with incarcerated members and immigrant populations. My interests lie in conducting neuropsychological and […]

ANGELIQUE DAKKAK, M.S., PA

Years in Practice: 2 Years School: Loyola University Year Expected to Graduate: 2025 I am a registered psychological associate currently working towards her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Loyola University Maryland. My journey as a therapy provider started with leading a social skills group for adolescents with autism. It was then that I realized […]

JENNIFER MCSHEA, B.A.

School: Naropa University Year Expected to Graduate: 2023 I am currently a master’s level student working towards a degree in clinical mental health counseling at Naropa University. I graduated from UMBC with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2019. I have a background in the healing arts as a bodywork therapist in which I witnessed […]

LISA BLUM, PH.D.

Years in Practice: 1 Year School: Yeshiva University Year Graduated: 2014 I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a PhD in clinical psychology (health emphasis) from Yeshiva University. I completed my internship at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center (Brentwood, NY) and a fellowship in inpatient psychology at Zucker Hillside Hospital (Queens, NY). My career has afforded me […]

RYAN KARZAR, M.S., PA

Years in Practice: 2 Years School: Loyola University Year Graduated: 2021 I am a registered psychological associate, who is currently working towards his doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Loyola University Maryland. SPECIALTIES/ISSUES: ADHD Anger Management Autism Spectrum Depression Grief Life Transitions Sexuality and Gender Trauma AGE: Children / Young Adolescents (5 to 14) Teenagers […]

KRISTEN RICHARDSON, M.A.

I am a free-spirited, open-minded mental health advocate who enjoys assisting people with improving the way they see & feel about themselves, and their lives. I believe that we are all continuously growing and healing and it is our job to work through it every single day. I am here to help clients work through […]

RITCHIE MCCALL, M.S., LCPC

As a licensed professional counselor, I bring many life experiences to the therapeutic process since I have also worked at a high school teacher and realtor. Working with clients with a wide range of problems including anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma or emotional abuse is very fulfilling and challenging. I think it is important […]

PETER KEITH, M.S., LCPC

I tend to find value in the utilization of mindfulness-based therapy with aspects of psychodynamic and humanistic approaches, but there is value in other modalities as well, such as more behavioral-styled approaches. We are all different, and different people often need different interventions. Together we will determine what works best for you. In fact, I […]

ALITA HALL, ED.D.

I bring over 25 years of Mental Health experience to the field, with overlapping 20 years in the field of Education. I’ve earned degrees in Human Services, as well as a Masters in School Counseling and Special Education from C.W. Post/Long Island University. I graduated as a member of Chi Sigma Iota from Dowling College […]

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 […]

JAMAAL CLARK, SR., LMSW

I believe that everyone has a password deep down inside of themselves. I work with my clients to find the key to unlocking that password so that they can fulfill their goals. I am enthusiastic about helping clients that experience a range of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family/relationship issues, grief, and other concerns […]

TERRY BOUMA, LCPC

Years in Practice: 15+ Years School: Loyola University Year Graduated: 2004 License No. and State: LC2547 Maryland INTRODUCTION As a skilled diagnostician and licensed mental health clinician, I have assisted clients in finding relief and healing from various mental health and situational challenges by offering strong theory-based psychotherapy, developed during 15 years of practice in […]

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 […]

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