Our Team

BRITTANY GOFF, MSW LCSW-CDirector of Clinical Services, Board Certified Supervisor & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Brittany is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in Obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders. Brittany received her Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Salisbury University. Brittany is an experienced practitioner and author in Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), having authored the first published I-CBT workbook. She has advanced training in Obsessive-compulsive disorder, body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), phobias, tics and Tourettes. Brittany is also a professional member of the International OCD foundation. Brittany shares your journey with OCD because she herself has OCD. Brittany treats anxiety from an Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral approach while also utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention therapy. She is one of the early adopters of I-CBT and one of the first trainers in the USA. She is a co-founder of the OCD Lived Experience Collective. While living in Asia, Brittany studied and practiced mindfulness with Buddhist monks which she now incorporates into her practice treating anxiety.

“It would vary anywhere from thinking about the tasks that I need to get done tomorrow, or mentally reviewing a conversation I had with somebody from 10 years ago. Then I would look at the clock and get even more anxious over the hours of sleep I lost ruminated on things outside of my control. The cycle would continue each night.

I too have experienced the torturous symptoms of Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Before I was diagnosed, I was consumed with automatic negative thoughts that interfered with my day-to-day functioning. I would spend hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and gave meaning to my intrusive and obsessive thoughts. As someone that’s been in your shoes, there is hope and recovery to overcome this disorder. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing with your OCD and become your own boss. It’s easy to fall for the tricks that OCD plays on your mind. The thoughts and the emotions completely hijack our reality so how could they not be easy to fall for?

With the proper tools, I can teach you how to be your own therapist so that you can overcome your own intrusive and obsessive thoughts. Let’s work together as a team to quit giving your intrusive thoughts meaning and live a more meaningful and happier life.”

DR. STACY MALLARE, PMHNPPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Stacy earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and Post-master’s
Certificate in the Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program from the University of Maryland School of Nursing and is a board-certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner. She also earned a Master’s degree in Nursing from the School of Nursing and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland at College Park.
She has experience treating patients with obsessive compulsive disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma disorders and dual diagnosis. She is also certified to prescribe buprenorphine.

Dr. Mallare works with patients of all ages including children, adolescents, and adults. She has provided care in inpatient, outpatient, and virtual settings and works collaboratively with significant others in the plan of care, explaining how to support loved ones while they are taking medications. Additional therapies include Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy,
Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She stays apprised of evidence-based recommendations, recent research, up-to-date regulations, and available community resources to help connect clients to the best care available.

On the first visit, we will discuss your expectations and goals for treatment and develop a care plan. My job is to provide education, guidance, advocacy and appropriate medications for your journey to wellness. I offer flexible hours including evenings and can accommodate short notice sessions as my schedule will allow.

PAT BROWN, LCSW-CLicensed Clinical Social Worker
I am a psychotherapist with 26 years of experience. Areas of specialty include Exposure Therapy and iCBT for OCD, and CPT for PTSD. I became a certified trauma therapist while working at the V.A. with veterans having PTSD. My clinical expertise is broad with a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, and bipolar. Therapies are strength-based. I would love to hear from you.

I have provided care in outpatient, inpatient, group and telehealth settings using individualized care plans that are strength based. Meditation and mindfulness is encouraged. Periodic screenings of symptoms can be helpful in tracking response to treatment and may show positive change over time. I enjoy the supervision of Master-Level Social Work Interns to build clinical skills as therapist. While working for the Veterans Healthcare Administration, I received certification in evidence- based treatments – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain, Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Combat and Non-Combat Trauma. I believe that evidenced-based care gives people hope, and I have been privledged to witness healing of mind, body and spirit.

BRUCE KIRBY, LCSW-CLicensed Clinical Social Worker
Bruce Kirby is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety disorders. He works with adults, adolescents and families. He utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Inference-based CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention and mindfulness approaches in helping his clients. In addition to broad training in OCD and anxiety disorders, he has completed in-depth training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Family Therapy.

Bruce believes that amplifying his clients’ strengths is crucial to successful therapy. He helps his clients cultivate increased self-compassion, understanding that many of their life situations lead to severe self-judgement and stigma. His personal struggles with anxiety have led to growth which has shaped him. Bruce wants to help you manage your OCD and anxiety, so you can live the full, rich, and joyous life you deserve
ANDREA ELLIS, LCPCLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Andrea earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Upon graduation, she worked collaboratively with a treatment team to help the patients at the Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (RICA) as a Child and Mental Health Associate for over 4 years. She earned her Master’s Degree from McDaniel College in Community Mental Health.

I have provided care in outpatient, inpatient, group and telehealth settings using individualized care plans that are strength based. Meditation and mindfulness is encouraged. Periodic screenings of symptoms can be helpful in tracking response to treatment and may show positive change over time. I enjoy the supervision of Master-Level Social Work Interns to build clinical skills as therapist. While working for the Veterans Healthcare Administration, I received certification in evidence- based treatments – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain, Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Combat and Non-Combat Trauma. I believe that evidenced-based care gives people hope, and I have been privledged to witness healing of mind, body and spirit.

JASMIN COOKE, LMSWLicensed Graduate Social Worker
Jasmin is a licensed master social worker specializing in Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and Bipolar Disorders. Jasmin utilizes Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, along with Acceptance and commitment therapy when working with clients. Jasmin received her Bachelors degree in Sociology from University of Texas at San Antonio and Master’s degree from the School of Social Work from University of New England.

Jasmin has experience working with in Applied Behavior Analysis with children and teens diagnosed with Autism. She has also worked with individuals whom experienced trauma from sexual assaults and harassment. As someone who understands the struggles of intrusive thoughts, pressured anxiety and the weight of a depressive episode, Jasmin is here to help!

ANNE LEVITSKY, LGPCLicensed Graduate Professional Counselor
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor specializing in obsessive compulsive disorder, grief and loss and mental health concerns related to reproductive issues. I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy combined with an eclectic style of counseling that is based on the individual needs of my clients.

I am a licensed graduate professional counselor specializing in obsessive compulsive disorder, grief and loss and mental health concerns related to reproductive issues. I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy and I-CBT combined with an eclectic style of counseling that is based on the individual needs of my clients. I have a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Marshall University and have experience in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, acute, educational and long-term residential care. As both a therapist and someone who has been in your shoes, I know how overwhelming it can feel to make this first step. I want you to know that what you have to say is important, and I strive to create a space where you can safely and freely discuss all of your thoughts and feelings- even the ones you are afraid to say out loud.

JACOB MCDONALD, LGPCLicensed Graduate Professional Counselor
Jacob’s professional background is in psychiatric rehabilitation programs having experience working as direct support staff as well as a site supervisor. Jacob is open about his personal experience being diagnosed with OCD and going through Exposure and Response Prevention treatment.

Jacob has made it his life’s purpose to help others manage OCD. When he is not working, Jacob enjoys traveling to other countries, teaching historical fencing, and spending quality time with his wife and two shi tzu pups.

HANNAH SEIBERT, LGPCLicensed Graduate Professional Counselor
Hannah received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in August of 2020. She completed a one-year internship in San Diego, California working with veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Her clinical treatment experience includes depression, anxiety, homelessness, and substance use. Hannah primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy elements in her treatment approaches.

Hannah also enjoys using an eclectic therapeutic approach as there is no one size fits all method to helping unique individuals. She works with all ages, including teens and children. Hannah feels a special connection to people suffering from OCD as she too suffers from this disorder and understands the frustrating effects that are involved in day-to-day living. Hannah has a passion for helping others and feels that it is a privilege to be let in to the lives of her clients.

REBECCA LEDERMAN, LGPCLicensed Graduate Professional Counselor
Rebecca got her masters degree in clinical mental health counseling at Wake Forest University. Rebecca has specialized training in treating anxiety disorders including OCD, GAD, and social anxiety. She espouses a Cognitive-Behavioral approach while utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention during the counseling process. Rebecca is also trained in inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy for treating OCD. She also enjoys adding elements of mindfulness and existentialism to improve her clients’ lives. Rebecca understands that struggling with OCD or social anxiety can feel quite lonely and isolating at times. She aims to empower clients with the skills they need to take back control over their emotions, feel fulfilled, and create the lives they hope for.

Rebecca hopes to catalyze deep inner healing in her clients. While counseling naturally involves serious work, Rebecca also understands that creativity, humor, and flexibility are the ingredients of a positive therapeutic relationship!

MARISOL ALSTON, LMSWLicensed Master of Social Work
Marisol is a licensed master social worker specializing in mental health and wellness. Marisol has experience working with a variety of diagnoses, such as anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, and bipolar disorder. Marisol received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. She has gained experience working in dual diagnosis centers and private practice. She likes to make use of different modalities based on the individual needs of her clients. Marisol is trained in a variety of evidence-based practices, such as Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

“My main goal is to help you become your own healer by providing you the necessary tools and guide you in your journey.  My style is informal, since I believe that this allows for clients to feel comfortable and safe to share what is on their mind without any fear of judgment. I decided to join this field due to my own personal struggles with anxiety, and I wanted to become the person I needed when I was struggling the most. Therapy is meant to be for you to feel heard, and to have the space necessary for further healing… I am willing to  provide it!”

JENNA LINE, LMSWLicensed Master Social Worker
I’m Jenna (she/they) and I’m a social justice-oriented therapist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, OCD, anxiety disorders, and BFRBs. I’m committed to meeting you where you are at as I too have struggled with obsessional doubt and disordered eating. I value lived experience informed practice and approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, playfulness, and humor. My work is rooted in a liberation and equity framework that draws upon the intersectionality of critical race theory, feminism, queer theory, and mad studies. I’m HAES®-aligned and practice from a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-responsive lens. I utilize a variety of evidence-based treatments depending on your needs and preferences.

I received my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland and Master’s degree in Social Work from Walden University. Before joining Zen Psychological Center, I worked in higher level of care for eating disorders. I am clinically trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT),  Comprehensive Model for Behavioral Treatment (ComB), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), Unified Treatment (UT), Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Family Based Treatment (FBT).

JOEY SHEFFIELD, LMSWLicensed Master of Social Work
Joey Sheffield is a Licensed Master Social Worker. He graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore with his master’s in Social Work. Joey has been working in the mental health field for five years. He has experience working with people who have OCD, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. Joey uses primarily Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness. He tries to make sure that each therapy session is a partnership.