Therapists and Clinical Team Leaders

Andrew Chau

Therapist

Andrew is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Maryland, dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized care.

Alyssa DeGrace
LCPC, CCDC

Clinical Director

Alyssa DeGrace is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

David James Johnson
MS, APCC

Therapist

License #: 15441

David holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University and is experienced in severe and complex mental health disorders.

Alexandra Thrash
ACSW

Therapist

License #: 119239

Alex completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Communications.

Emily Li Maloney
ACSW

Therapist

License #: 115810

Emily Maloney is a curious and compassionate therapist with a Masters of Social Work from Cal State Northridge.

Kiana Hughes
MSW

Therapist

Kiana is a mental health therapist with over two years of clinical experience within the mental health field.

Angelia Smiley
MA, LPC, ACS

Clinical Director

Angelia is a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Christian Wimer

Therapist

Christian is a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Embark San Martin.

Michelle Moezpoor-Patel

Therapist

Michelle is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#138092) with over six years of experience in the mental health field.

Tiffany Fuentes
LPCC

Therapist

License #: 17784

Tiffany is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in anxiety, feelings of self-doubt, depression and Geek Therapy.

Elnora Johnson-Penn
LPC

Assistant Clinical Director

Elnora is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in managing clinical operations, staff development, and driving treatment outcomes.

Kari Burden
LPC, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

Therapist

Kari Burden is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist who joined Embark in 2023.

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