Ashley Splain
Doctoral Level Intern
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Ashley Splain is a doctoral-level clinical extern. Ashley obtained her B.S. in biochemistry from Boston College and spent the next several years engaging in clinical work and research focusing on integrated care within the context of community mental health. She has experience providing psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings, including university clinics, outpatient centers at medical hospitals, and residential treatment centers. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in human services psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where she has concentrations in clinical psychology and behavioral medicine. Through this field, she has been able to combine her love of science and service, which she hopes to further develop while training at CTSA.
Ashley has a passion for engaging in therapy with individuals across the developmental spectrum and believes that each therapeutic relationship should be a unique, creative, and collaborative effort between client and clinician. Ashley’s broad clinical interests include developing and implementing treatments that better address the dual relationship between our mind and body to more effectively address not only our mental health but also our physical. Her approach to therapy utilizes techniques from CBT, ACT, and other mindfulness-based techniques. Ashley hopes to empower her clients to better understand themselves so they can live a life that feels truly enriched and authentic.
During her free time, Ashley can be found baking cookies, outside in nature, or crafting a new DIY project. She loves spending time with her friends and family and creating warm and cozy spaces for all of her loved ones to enjoy!
Jacob Stibbe
Master’s Level Intern
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Jake is currently a Master’s level clinical intern. In 2018, Jake earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Emerson College in Boston, MA. He is currently pursuing his Master’s of Social Work (Clinical Concentration) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. At UMD, he is a current Lifespan Fellow, focusing on integrated clinical behavioral health—something he’s very excited to explore more at CTSA!
Jake’s professional background resides in Outdoor Education and Wilderness Therapy, where he worked primarily with adolescents from ages 12-18. He is very passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and LGBTQ+ identifying clients. Jake holds a 30-hour trauma-informed yoga certification and is looking towards gaining his RYT 200-hour sometime in the near future. Jake’s therapeutic philosophy rests on the foundation of guiding his clients toward the cultivation of radical self-love. He wholeheartedly believes in the therapeutic process’s many benefits and is excited to grow and heal with his clients and the team at CTSA.
Outside of CTSA, Jake works professionally as an actor/singer, and he considers himself a writer, tennis player, skier, yogi, traveler, and outdoor explorer.
Jeaninne Baca
Master’s Level Intern
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Jeaninne is a Master’s level clinical intern. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), with a focus on chemical dependency counseling. She is pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at McDaniel College.
Jeaninne’s journey has been shaped by her extensive experience working with victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. This hands-on work deepened her understanding of the complexities of the human condition. It gave her valuable insights into survivors’ challenges, reinforcing her commitment to offering effective and compassionate support.
With a love for psychology, Jeaninne approaches her practice with a curious mindset, always striving to understand her client’s unique experiences fully. She believes humans are relational beings with an inherent need for belonging and connection. Her therapeutic style emphasizes collaboration, emotional processing, relational healing, and compassion. Jeaninne views the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for growth and transformation, blending her passion for psychology, love of problem-solving, and philosophical approach to create a unique therapeutic practice.
Jeannine is also a present and nurturing mother of two. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys hiking with friends, reading, lifting weights, and practicing meditation to maintain a balanced and mindful lifestyle.
Jerilou Passons
Master’s Level Intern
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Jerilou is a Master’s level clinical intern under the supervision of LeeAnn Johnson, LCSW-C. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Eastern Kentucky University and is pursuing her Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in Trauma, Violence, and Social Justice at Boston University. Her experience includes working with a variety of populations in New Mexico, including human trafficking survivors, at-risk youth, immigrant families, and incarcerated parents. Jerilou is honored to walk alongside children, adolescents, and adults at CTSA as they navigate their healing journeys.
Jerilou believes in the importance of the family systems approach, recognizing that each person is shaped by their relationships and environments. She is passionate about fostering a therapeutic alliance where clients feel seen, heard, and respected. Drawing on a strengths-based perspective, Jerilou honors the inherent wholeness of each client and values cultural humility in her work. She primarily practices anti-oppressive approaches with BIPOC and marginalized communities but is also interested in working with military families and those navigating parenthood. She is committed to advocating for vulnerable populations, like children, who often need strong voices on their behalf.
In her personal life, Jerilou is a proud military wife and mother of three. She enjoys reading for leisure, exploring the outdoors with her family, staying active through various forms of exercise, and binge-watching The Office and Impractical Jokers with her husband.
Karly Atkinson
Doctoral Level Intern
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Karly Atkinson is pursuing a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) degree at Stevenson University and serving as a psychology extern under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Perry. A Pennsylvania native, Karly moved to Maryland to pursue her career in mental health in Karly completed her master’s degree in clinical psychology and has experience working with diverse populations, including individuals facing anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences. Karly is passionate about empowering individuals and families and identifying strengths leading to personal growth.
Throughout her academic journey, Karly has contributed to several research projects exploring the impact of early childhood experiences on adult mental health and has experience working in a hospital setting. Karly is passionate about integrating psychodynamic principles into therapeutic settings to foster deep, transformative change in clients. In addition to her clinical training, Karly has presented at conferences and actively participates in community mental health initiatives. Her approach to therapy emphasizes empathy, self-awareness, and the exploration of habits and unconscious processes to help clients gain insight and achieve long-lasting personal growth. As a lifelong learner, Karly is open to learning new methods of healing or alternative approaches to therapeutic interventions.
When not in the office or classroom, Karly enjoys attending sports games, spending quality time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and getting cozy with a good book.
Maggie Watson
Doctoral Level Intern
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Margaret Watson is a clinical psychology extern with a B.S. in Counseling and Human Services from Stevenson University. Over the past three years, Margaret has developed extensive experience in psychological assessment and providing psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient settings. She is pursuing her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Stevenson University, where her research focuses on the relationship between mindfulness and psychological resilience.
Margaret is passionate about working collaboratively, whether with young children or adults and believes in creating a safe and productive space to address her clients’ concerns. Her overall orientation is humanistic, but she frequently integrates multicultural, psychodynamic, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) perspectives. Margaret aims to help clients increase awareness and insight into their mental health concerns while providing unconditional positive regard to encourage them to live as their healthy, authentic selves.
During her internship at CTSA, Margaret is eager to continue building her skills in providing holistic care with an emphasis on somatic and mindfulness-based approaches. She is dedicated to offering compassionate and comprehensive care that addresses both mental and physical health needs.
In her free time, Margaret can be found outside hiking, meditating, walking her dog, crafting, or watching science fiction shows and movies (such as “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon,” “Stranger Things,” and “The Boys.”) She values creating meaningful connections with those around her and is committed to personal growth and self-discovery.”
Perri Hooper
Doctoral Level Intern
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Perri Hooper is a doctoral-level clinical extern working under the clinical supervision of Dr. Michelle Perry. She is in the 3rd year of her doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at Stevenson University. She obtained Master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Forensic Psychology at Marymount University in 2019 and has been engaged in clinical work since then. Perri has experience with crisis assessment and intervention and providing psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and adults in various settings.
She is very passionate about serving the following populations and presenting concerns: first responders, addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma. Perri has found that, as humans, we often avoid our pain and discomfort, which can keep us feeling stuck. Depression, anxiety and trauma-related symptoms can often be debilitating. Learning about how to obtain your wants and needs in life is so important and doing “the work” needed for change can be hard.
Perri hopes to be an ally and advocate for her clients while remaining present and supportive to her clients throughout their therapeutic work. Perri utilizes techniques from various modalities, such as CBT and DBT, and believes the most valuable tool for healing is the therapeutic relationship. She is also trained in cognitive processing therapy (CPT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing psychotherapy (EMDR), and the collaborative assessment and management of suicidality (CAMS) and is looking forward to using those skills to help her clients at CTSA.
In Perri’s free time, she likes to spend time with friends and family, cuddle with her dogs, and read a fun book!
Shannon Llanes
Master’s Level Intern
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Shannon is a Master’s level clinical intern in her advanced year of graduate studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where she is pursuing a Master’s in Social Work. With a foundational background in sociology and having earned her B.S. in sociology, Shannon is dedicated to understanding and addressing the diverse needs of her clients. She approaches clinical work holistically, considering the individual as an integrated mind, body, and soul system. She is particularly interested in the intersection of mental health, movement, and nutrition and emphasizes connection as a vital component of the healing process.
Before transitioning to social work, Shannon built a successful career in entertainment publicity. In this next chapter of her professional journey, she is ready to apply her passion for working with diverse populations, drawing on her life experience and clinical training to foster healing and growth in others.
Shannon brings an open heart and mind to her practice, valuing curiosity and empathy as essential tools. She centers her approach to therapy around the belief that healing is a dynamic process, and she believes in wholeheartedly supporting her clients through personalized and holistic interventions.
When Shannon is not working, she soaks up every moment with her partner, two children, and her puppy, Otis. She loves nature and music and is always looking for the next new experience or adventure!
Jenny Rowe
Doctoral Level Intern
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Jenny Rowe is a doctoral-level clinical intern working under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Perry. She is in her third year with the Psy.D. program for Clinical Psychology at Stevenson University. She earned her LCPC in 2006 and has two Master’s degrees in Forensic and Clinical Psychology. She has worked with clients in criminal justice settings, school-based services, hospitals, crisis centers, and community behavioral health. Her style is collaborative and holistic, focusing on individual-identified goals and overall health, and she looks forward to bringing that mindset to her practice at CTSA.
Jenny treats most ages and respects the challenges of each phase of life. Each phase of life can trigger anxiety, depression, disruptions in sleep or appetite, job performance or satisfaction issues, and difficulties with attention or concentration, all of which she is experienced in working with. She implements a variety of clinical approaches in treatment, such as acceptance and commitment treatment, solutions-focused and client-centered. Therapy can sometimes be challenging because it requires accountability and openness for change, but it can be a platform for positive self-improvement with the right support. Successful therapy includes learning coping skills, increasing frustration tolerance, changing perspectives, and enjoying life’s unpredictability.
In her spare time, Jenny enjoys traveling to new locations, spending time outside, and taking her rescue dog on the local trails. These activities bring her joy and serve as a form of self-care, which she believes is an important aspect of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Jen Holland
Master’s Level Intern
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Jen is a Master’s level clinical intern working under the supervision of Kelly Jenssen, LCPC. In 2022, Jen graduated magna cum laude from Towson University with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, and anthropology. She is pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Professional Counseling at Loyola University Maryland. Jen has a passion for leading interfaith dialogue with individuals of all religious backgrounds and caring for geriatric populations.
Jen is enthusiastic about working with clients of various ages and experiences, connecting with diverse populations, and fostering healthy relationships with her clients. She is interested in the intersection of identity factors that guide a client’s lifestyle, emphasizing the sources of strength that beliefs and values can provide. Her therapeutic approach is built on a strong foundation of compassion, collaboration, and curiosity.
Some of Jen’s favorite hobbies include taking care of her plants, reading fiction, bullet journaling, and caring for her orange cat, Juice. She is honored to have the privilege of working with clients as they grow together in the healing process.
Keziah Sabellano
Master’s Level Intern
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Keziah is a Master’s level clinical intern under the supervision of Jennifer Stachowiak, LCPC. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Towson University and is pursuing her Master’s degree in counseling psychology at the University of Baltimore. She has experience working with adolescents and adults with various mood disorders in a hospital setting and is excited to expand her learning at CTSA.
Keziah is passionate about trauma-informed care and establishing a safe place for clients. Originally born in the Philippines, she is passionate about using positive regard and empathy when understanding one’s intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. She integrates a multicultural approach with other theoretical approaches such as psychodynamic, person-centered, and reality therapy. She honors each client’s identity and experiences, understanding that everyone has a story worth sharing.
In her personal life, Keziah enjoys reading, watching “clean-tok” (cleaning videos on TikTok), and playing with her fur-daughter named Moon. Beyond her role as a counseling graduate student, she also has a passion for making art collages and watercoloring. She hopes to be able to integrate art into her therapeutic work in the future.
Kathryn Hubbard
Master’s Level Intern
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Kathryn is currently a master’s level clinical intern under the supervision of Erica Marshall, LCPC. Kathryn is pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Professional Counseling at Loyola University of Maryland. She has a wide range of clinical interests but would like to work in tandem with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns. Somatic approaches and the mind-body connection are of significant interest to her, and she would like to incorporate these approaches within her work.
Previously, she has worked with adults struggling with substance abuse within IOP settings. She has significant experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder. Additionally, she is very passionate about working with survivors of sexual violence and has fulfilled advocacy roles for survivors in the past. She is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and would love to work with clients of all identities and cultures. She is committed to being open, supportive, and curious with her clients. Further, Kathryn hopes to offer trauma-informed and person-centered services and work collaboratively toward empowerment and healing for her clients.
During her free time, Kathryn loves to watch reality TV shows, bake, hang out with friends, go on hikes, read, and hang out with her cat, Walter. Kathryn enjoys watching the PWHL and traveling to Philadelphia and Boston to visit friends.