MEG TENNY, MS, LCMFT

THERAPIST AND CLINICAL DIRECTOR

In-Person and Teletherapy Sessions

My background has an international flavor. My family moved around during my childhood from West Africa to East Asia. I completed my undergraduate work at Tufts University, and spent time in India interning with a local counseling center. I also lived in New Zealand for many years, during which time I assisted a World Health Organization study, gathering data for a domestic violence study at the University of Auckland.

My travels lead me around the world and back to Maryland where I graduated from University of Maryland at College Park, with Master of Science in Family Studies from the Marriage and Family Therapy Program. During my time in Maryland, I have worked as a therapist and/or therapist supervisor with the Family Service Center at University of Maryland, Greenbelt CARES, Family Service Foundation, and WayStation, Inc. I started my private practice, Meg Tenny LLC (now the Relationship Counseling Center of Maryland – RCC), in 2008, and have been serving individuals, couples, and families for more than 16 years. I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), a Clinical Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. I am also a PREPARE/ENRICH Premarital Counseling Program Facilitator.

I am humbled by couples who come to us for help. I experience a great sense of fulfillment from assisting couples in repairing their relationships, particularly through communication and trust rebuilding. As the owner of the RCC, I am focused on providing the Columbia and surrounding communities with a diverse team of clinicians specially trained in couple and family therapy.

JOHN HART, PHD, LCMFT

THERAPIST AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Teletherapy Sessions Only

One of my most endearing qualities that families, friends, and colleagues have said about me is that I am always smiling and laughing. The reason is that I strongly believe that laughing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to keeping your mind, body and spirit healthy.

My educational background includes a psychology degree (with honors) from The George Washington University, a Master’s of Science in Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Maryland, College Park and recently, a Doctor of Philosophy in Family Science (School of Public Health) from the University of Maryland, College Park. My educational training has nurtured a critical, contextual, family-systems, and culturally-sensitive perspective on working with couples and families that has given me much clinical success.

I also have extensive professional experience working with couples and families as I have worked at the Center for Healthy Families as both a therapist and supervisor at the University of Maryland. In addition, I have presented my work on couples and structural interactional patterns at national conferences.

I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family therapist (LCMFT), a Clinical Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate.

In the five years that I have been working at the Relationship Counseling Center of Maryland, it has been my personal and professional motivation to assist couples in their journey towards communicating healthier, meeting each other needs efficiently and consistently, and growing together – the essentials for a life-long romantic relationship filled with bliss.

JASMINE MAUSS, MS, LCMFT

COUPLE & FAMILY THERAPIST

Teletherapy Sessions Only

Originally from California, I completed my undergraduate studies at San Diego State University, focusing my attention on elements of psychology, public health, counseling, and social change. Continuing my life and education on the East Coast, I moved to Maryland to pursue my graduate degree in Couple and Family Therapy. It was there that I worked as a graduate therapist intern for two years at the Center for Healthy Families.

I am qualified as a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), and am also a Pre-Clinical Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). In addition, I am a Facilitator for the PREPARE/ENRICH Premarital Counseling Program. I have clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate through various issues, big and small. Some of my work with individuals has included dealing with anxiety, combating depression, and working through traumatic experiences. With my couples and families, I have assisted in strengthening communication skills, finding areas for connection, and creating healthier boundaries and expectations. Other areas of interest/expertise include couple intimacy, sexual issues and dysfunction, substance abuse, and partner violence. My goal for therapy is to help clients establish a stronger sense of self-awareness and understanding, gain reflective insight into their issues, and promote healthier access to flourishing relationships.

Many would describe me as a friendly, dependable, laid back, and compassionate therapist who strives to find the best in every person and situation. I enjoy mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and all things artistic. It is my belief that people find ways to express their thoughts and emotions through selective mediums such as writing, drawing, traveling, exploring and creating, etc., to find meaning in their world. I believe, that together, we can figure out if therapy can serve as that medium too!

JANNEL THOMAS, MS, LCMFT

COUPLE & FAMILY THERAPIST

Teletherapy Sessions Only

As a couples and family therapist, I am trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. My role as a therapist is to support you in becoming the best you and in improving the relationships of those closest to you in life. My hope as we develop a therapeutic alliance is to help you manage your thoughts and emotions in ways that help you individually and in your relationships with others. I incorporate systematic thinking into my therapy work which means I am interested in gaining a full perspective of your experience. I offer a safe emotional space for you to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment as well as a place for you to capitalize on your strengths and resources.

I believe in using a collaborative approach to discover the best path towards the client achieving their goals and overcoming challenges. In therapy, I draw from multiple theoretical orientations including cognitive behavioral therapy, structural family therapy, and emotionally focused couples therapy as my primary treatment modalities.

I have clinical experience working with anxiety, grief, depression, infidelity, military couples and families, and parenting. I am particularly interested in working with issues related to military couples and families, self-esteem, and infidelity. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients and couples, as well as with non-monogamous and polyamorous couples. I am certified as a PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator which allows me to assist premarital couples in getting ready for their life-long commitment.

I have completed my studies at the University of Maryland-College Park with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and Family Science and a Master of Science degree in Couples and Family Therapy. My thesis research examined the factors towards leaving a relationship with intimate partner violence. I am also a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

TAMARA A. HULL, MS, LCMFT

COUPLE & FAMILY THERAPIST

In-Person and Teletherapy Sessions

Growing up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, I both experienced and witnessed the challenges and frustration that can come with being a part of a loving but flawed family. Although I was known among my family, friends and acquaintances as a good listener, bridge-builder and problem-solver from an early age; it took several years for me to fully embrace my gifts in these areas. My first career as a problem-solver began with the completion of a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. Although successful in my field during a career with a Fortune 50 company, I found that I was left uninspired by the work. After much introspection and self-exploration, I discovered that it was a focus on helping people individually that was missing in the application of my problem-solving skills. With time, I uncovered and accepted my true gifts and passion for working with people to help them solve the relationship and family challenges they face, and I found new freedom and inspiration in my life as a result.

Making the investment in myself to pursue my emerging life’s calling and purpose, I earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Maryland’s Couple and Family Therapy Program where my training and clinical work with the Center for Healthy Families specifically prepared me for my work with individuals, couples and families.

Now, as a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), I enjoy using a collaborative, person-centered approach as I apply classic systemic therapy models in my work with clients. I feel a tremendous sense of inspiration and gratitude for the opportunity to help make a difference with my clients, and I have a deep respect and appreciation for the courage it can take for my clients to seek help to find new pathways in important areas of their lives. Consequently, I now consider it one of my greatest accomplishments to be known by my clients for being a compassionate, accepting safe haven of powerful listening and intervention and a catalyst to help them excavate their authentic Selves while they build bridges of healthy and loving connection in their most treasured relationships.

Professionally, I enjoy being a member of both my national, (the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), and local (MetroMFT) professional organizations. Out of my commitment to ensure all families have access to mental health care services, I am also grateful for the opportunity to devote volunteer hours to the Pro Bono Counseling Project.

In my spare time, I enjoy pursuing amateur photography, choir singing, beach-going both locally and around the globe, planning social events for family and friends, domestic and international travel, and volunteering with organizations that support women, youth and children.

ANN PHAM, MS, LGMFT

COUPLE & FAMILY THERAPIST

VIETNAMESE-SPEAKING THERAPIST

In-Person and Teletherapy Sessions

Hello! My name is Ann. I was born and raised in Maryland and identify as Vietnamese American. I grew up speaking English and Vietnamese and offer both languages to my couples in the therapy room.

During my undergraduate academic pursuit, I saw a family therapy role play and it piqued my interest in becoming a therapist. I then interned at the TOGETHER Program, a research project with the University of Maryland, that provides psychoeducation on relationship and financial education through a free six-week workshop for couples. I quickly became a case manager and interacted and provided case management services to around 200 couples over four years. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Family Science and a Master of Science in Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Maryland, College Park.

I am a License Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT) and a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). My clinical experiences have been providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families at Center for Healthy Families as a therapist intern for two years. As a couple therapist, I have enjoyed working collaboratively with my clients to understand their dynamic and strengthen their relationship. My approach in therapy is to be nurturing and supportive, yet directive at the same time. As an individual therapist, I deeply appreciate taking part in my clients’ journey towards personal growth and overall emotional wellness.

I’m often told I have a cheerful personality and a calming presence. A personal philosophy I incorporate into my life is acceptance of others because I understand how important it is to feel respected, loved, and valued by family and society. As a therapist, one of my strengths is that I accept my clients as they are. I believe it is important to be present with your thoughts and emotions without overthinking how it may cause guilt, shame, and distress to others. In my role as the therapist, I use my own self-acceptance to guide my clients to trust in themselves as well. I bring a genuinely curious approach along with a positive perspective to treatment, in order to create a safe space for clients to cultivate new changes in their lives.

JAZMINE DIGGS, MS, LGMFT

COUPLE & FAMILY THERAPIST

In-Person and Teletherapy Sessions

Hello! My name is Jazmine (Jazzy). I was born and raised in Maryland and am a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a Bachelor of Science in Community Health, a Master of Science in Couples and Family Therapy, a Certificate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and a Speciality in Health Risk Behaviors.

Growing up in a diverse environment with Indigenous roots, I deeply value authenticity, curiosity, and compassion, which I aim to actively include in every therapeutic encounter by intentionally learning your story as a person, part of a couple, and member of a family. My style is warm, candid, direct, and strengths-based, encouraging every individual, couple, and family to come as they are. Through the use of systemic thinking, I offer a judgment-free, affirming, and culturally sensitive environment. I enjoy cultivating a therapeutic alliance where we collaborate to reach your goal of increasing relational satisfaction by rebuilding trust and fostering safety between you, your partner, and your family.

I am a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT) and a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). I also enjoy being a current fellow of AAMFT’s Minority Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). My clinical experience includes several years at the Center for Healthy Families, where I provided therapy services to individuals, couples, and families.

I have clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), infidelity, military, LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous couples and families, and parenting issues. I specialize in working with racial, gender, and sexual minority couples and families, as well as providing faith-based (Christian) therapy services.

KATHERINE WOLFF, BA (PSYCHOLOGY)

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Hello there! I’m Katherine (Kat for short). I’m a born and raised Marylander, having grown up in Prince George’s County. I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2020. During my time there, a majority of my classes had a clinical focus, I was very interested in studying psychopathology. I also participated in a couple of research labs that had a humanitarian focus, with a blend of people-focused software.

The last few years I’ve been studying and working in person-oriented positions, and I have a dedication towards being helpful and caring to anyone I interact with. I’m excited to be assisting you in the process of getting scheduled with one of our amazing therapists.

If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call or send me an email. I’m more than happy to help you.