Staff

Donna Bennett, LCSW-C

Lindsay Robeson, LMSW

Donna holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Recreation and Parks from West Virginia University. After several years working with children and adults in the recreation field, she felt drawn to touch the lives of people in a more significant way. So as the newly single mother of a 2 year old, she returned to school and earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from Delaware State University. Her coaching education is from MentorCoach an accredited program through the International Coaching Federation. She was awarded a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in the Application of the Expressive Arts from Salve Regina University. Donna is a Certified Music Practitioner earning her certification through the Music for Healing and Transition Program.

For 30 years, Donna has worked with children, youth and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, trauma, abuse and neglect. Donna has created a number of programs across Southern Maryland to serve this population prior to opening her own private practice.

Donna serves children, teens, and adults with a focus on:
-ADHD
-EMDR
-Expressive Arts
-Hypnotherapy
-Mood Disorders
-Life Transitions
-Military Life
-Alternative therapies
-Parenting/Behavioral Issues
-Anger Management
-EAP
-Life Coaching
-ADHD Coaching
-Clinical Supervision of Social Workers

Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Arts in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. At Washington College, she found my passion for therapy after having several internships where she worked with individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who were seeking therapeutic services. After graduating she knew that she wanted to continue her education so that she could assist others. She enrolled at Salisbury University and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. she is very thankful that she continued to pursue her education because she thoroughly enjoys her role as a therapist.

Throughout her college careers, Lindsay has found that she have a passion for working with children and teens. Her passion led her be a Special Education Paraeducator. Lindsay is currently a school based Social Worker in the St. Mary's County Public School system. "I enjoy working with my students and clients because while they may learn something from their time spent with me, I always learn something from them." "For me, any day spent with children is a wonderful day!"

Lindsay serves children, teens and adults with a focus on the following:
-Children and Teens
-ADHD
-Learning Disabilities
-School Issues
-Behavioral Issues
-Depression and Anxiety
-Trauma informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Scott Meredith, Counseling Intern

Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Scott has been working in the field of mental health for over 15 years. Scott has experience in individual therapeutic support working with youth, adolescents, and adults. Over the past decade, Scott has been providing family counseling incorporating Eco-structural family therapy in combination with solution focused therapy influences to promote systemic change in family systems. Scott is currently working towards a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Scott has a passion for working with individuals on goals that are impactful to them and their life circumstances. Scott has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with:

-ADHD
-Oppositional defiant disorder
-Reactive attachment disorder
-Substance use disorders
-Schizoaffective disorder
-Mood disorders
-Anger management and coping skills
-Family functioning
-Juvenile delinquency
-Abuse, neglect, and trauma
-Sexual offense
-Social/cultural injustice