About Us

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Hello

Our team of psychotherapists specializes in providing trauma informed care to help individuals, couples and families heal, grow and feel connected to what matters most in life. 

With us, you’ll have a menu of holistic approaches to heal from the past and help your body, mind and spirit grow stronger and more powerful in the present. Our collaborative approach to care is designed to leave you feeling empowered and committed to living your best life. Together we will draw from your strengths to create a plan for clarifying your needs and building the resources and support system you need to succeed. 

 

Our Specialties


  • Relationships and Couples Therapy

    • Strengthening communication and conflict resolution skills
    • Navigating intimacy and connection challenges
    • Addressing infidelity, trust, or betrayal
    • Supporting blended families or co-parenting dynamics
    • Preparing for or transitioning through major life events (e.g., marriage, divorce, parenthood)
  • Trauma and Healing

    • Processing past or recent traumatic experiences
    • Addressing intergenerational and systemic trauma
    • Developing coping strategies for PTSD and dissociation
    • Integrating body-based approaches for trauma recovery
  • Emotional Wellness and Regulation

    • Managing anxiety, depression, or mood instability
    • Building resilience to stress and overwhelm
    • Exploring and managing big emotions or emotional numbness
  • Identity and Life Transitions

    • Navigating changes in career, relationships, or family roles
    • Exploring questions of identity, belonging, and self-worth
    • Providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals
    • Supporting individuals from veteran and historically excluded communities.
  • Self-Compassion and Personal Growth

    • Strengthening self-esteem and self-worth
    • Reducing self-criticism and perfectionism
    • Clarifying life values and goals for a more fulfilling life
  • Parenting and Family Dynamics

    • Supporting parents in building secure, healthy relationships with their children
    • Addressing family conflict or communication issues
    • Helping families navigate challenges such as divorce, relocation, or loss
    • Helping children and teens improve and maintain effecting coping strategies and mental health.
  • Grief and Loss

    • Processing the loss of a loved one, relationship, or life stage
    • Navigating complicated or ambiguous grief
    • Finding ways to honor and integrate grief into daily life

We are trained in cutting-edge brain- and body-based therapies and expressive modalities for healing and resilience that are backed by science and work hand in hand with traditional client centered talk therapy methods.

In addition to our clinical services we also offer a menu of holistic classes and workshops to provide comprehensive and integrative services for our clients.

DBT Informed Skills Class

Evolve Healing Journeys Class

Art Therapy Groups and Classes

Therapeutic Writing Group

Together we will collaborate to create a treatment plan that helps you address whatever is standing between where you are now and where you want to be in the future.

We hope to offer you the support and care needed to heal, learn and build the resilience and resources necessary to enjoy your life.

 


Getting Started

Working with us starts with a one hour intake session where the focus centers around your challenges, current needs and hopes for the future. Once we have a solid map of what you need, we’ll help you identify goals and a plan to reach them, all in a safe, non-judgmental space.

Therapy is especially beneficial for people who want to learn how to manage stress, improve communication/connection with others, calm intense emotions, decrease unhelpful behaviors, learn self- advocacy, strengthen important relationships and learn to think before reacting.

Everyone struggles at one time or another but most of us find it hard to ask for help, especially when we need it the most. It takes courage to get started but rest assured, once you do, we’ll help you keep the momentum going at a pace that works for you.

Our expertise in providing trauma-informed gender-affirming care means helping you strengthen the inner resources you need to feel better about yourself, and learn new coping skills to manage life’s challenges with skill and grace.

With us, you’ll have a menu of holistic approaches to heal from the past and help your body, mind and spirit grow stronger and more powerful in the present. Our collaborative care is designed to leave you feeling empowered and committed to living your best life.

Meet our team

Megan McMurdy she/her

Megan McMurdy she/her

Specialties

Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
  • Trauma-informed therapy integrating EMDR, Art Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Neurodiversity-affirming support for anxiety, mood, attention, and emotional regulation
  • Integrative, skills-based and mindfulness-informed care supporting growth and resilience

As a trauma informed therapist, I have witnessed the power of art therapy to assist my clients in deepening their path to healing.
Martha Boenau she/her

Martha Boenau she/her

Specialties

Adults
  • Moving through grief, loss, or major life changes
  • Feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from themselves
  • Struggling with anxiety, low mood, or emotional heaviness

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I understand the courage it can take for clients who are taking the first step in the counseling process.
Julie Hanson,she/her

Julie Hanson,she/her

Specialties

Adults, Young Adults, Relationship Therapy
  • KAP (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy)
  • Relationship Therapy Intensives
  • DBT
  • Brainspotting
  • Resilience Training and Consulting


Julie Hanson is a licensed therapist, yoga teacher, and the owner of Inner-Evolution Holistic Psychotherapy and Coaching.
Hali Watson she/her

Hali Watson she/her

Specialties

Children, Teens & Parenting Support
Adults & Young Adults
  • Art therapy and trauma-focused care for children, teens, and young adults healing from difficult experiences.
  • Specializes in complex trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and identity development
  • Neurodivergence-affirming therapy for individuals navigating mood, attention, anxiety, and emotional regulation

Hello, I'm Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Registered Art Therapist-Provisional (ATR-P) in the state of Maryland.
Aleyna Fitz she/her

Aleyna Fitz she/her

Specialties

Children, Teens & Parenting Support
  • Specializes in school stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and behavior regulation
  • Works with children and teens to explore emotions, build coping skills, and foster resilience
  • Support for neurodivergent youth and teens navigating anxiety, mood challenges, attention, and emotional regulation

Hi! My name is Aleyna Fitz, and I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) and Certified School Counselor in the state of Maryland.
Andrea Boyd (she/her)

Andrea Boyd (she/her)

Specialties

Teens, Young Adults & Adults
  • EMDR and somatic approaches for anxiety, mood, ADHD, and identity development
  • Affirming care for queer, LGBTQI+, neurodiverse, and marginalized clients

Hello! I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with teens and young adults. I use an integrative trauma informed and attachment based approach to help young people develop positive self identity, cope with hard times, form healthy, and heal from past traumas and negative beliefs.
Tiff Majette she/her

Tiff Majette she/her

Specialties

Adults, Teens, Relationship Therapy
  • Neurodiversity-affirming support for anxiety, mood, attention, and emotional regulation
  • Couples therapy focused on communication, connection, and conflict resolution
  • Family support for parenting challenges, life transitions, and generational healing

In the therapeutic space, I use a holistic and collaborative approach to provide a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for clients seeking change, growth, and wellness.
Catherine Pettit Easter she/her

Catherine Pettit Easter she/her

Specialties

Adults, Young Adults, Relationship Therapy & Family Transitions
  • Trauma-informed therapy integrating EMDR, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness
  • Specialized support for perinatal mental health, parenting, and family transitions
  • Couples therapy focused on communication, trust, and emotional connection

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland who supports adults and couples navigating life's transitions related to career, relationships, parenting, retirement, or rediscovering purpose.
Kristen "Kitty" Hovatter, she/her

Kristen "Kitty" Hovatter, she/her

Specialties

Adults, Young Adults, Parenting Support
  • Parenting support for caregivers of neurodivergent children and teens
  • Family systems work focused on boundaries, communication, nervous system regulation, and autonomy
  • Helping parents recover from high-control, rigid, or coercive environments while raising their families

Hi, I'm Kristen “Kitty” Hovatter, a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe the best therapy is about seeing the whole person—and the whole family—in a connected, compassionate way.