ABOUT US
GROW TOGETHER. COMMUNICATE MORE OPENLY.
GAIN THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP.
Couples walk in our door seeking help for a variety of problems. They walk out better equipped to deal with the miscommunication and mistrust at the heart of their troubles.
Our areas of specialty include:
- Couple communication
- Trust issues
- Premarital preparation
- Intercultural concerns
Whether you’re about to walk down the aisle, adjusting to a major life change, or coping with infidelity, we can show you the path forward.
For information about fees, insurance, hours, and other questions check out our FAQs page.
Our logo prominently features the Koru, a Maori design that symbolizes new beginnings. The Maori are the indigenous, Polynesian people of New Zealand, and the shape of the Koru is drawn from an unfurling fern, which represents a never-ending circle of harmony, growth and new life.
The fern’s frond reaches in the direction of light, signifying our shared endeavor toward enlightenment and hope for the future.
This is the philosophy and approach we bring to therapy. The Koru represents the journey of growth and progress we will take together.
MEET OUR TEAM
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 14 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.
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HEAR FROM OUR CLIENTS
This experience with Jasmine has been so helpful and life-changing. I am so grateful for her expertise and constant support.
My husband and I were drifting so far apart that we were barely speaking. We both learned some new ways to speak and to listen to each other and to appreciate where the other was in their lives. The quality of counseling is excellent and the outcome certainly worth the travel and expense. Thank you, Meg, very much for all your help. You do have wonderful skills and it was a pleasure to be on the receiving end of them. You have made quite a difference in our lives.
When I was introduced to Jasmine in 2021, everything finally began to change for the better. I cannot recommend her enough.There truly is something magical about connecting with your therapist. Jasmine listened to me, heard me, and best of all, she challenged me. She held my hand (proverbially—we met over Zoom, which is a bonus) as I walked through the hard work of healing.
[Therapy] has helped me tremendously! I always leave in a better condition than I came! Meg is a godsend. She is very understanding, yet firm in her suggestions that have always helped once I applied them. I recognize my growth and the change that has taken place to help me become a better daughter and mother.
I would ABSOLUTELY return to Dr. Hart… and I will definitely recommend him to anyone else I know who needs couples therapy. Dr. Hart is the opposite of the woo-woo hippie therapist that so many people dread. He almost approaches therapy like a sport, which was appealing to my partner and me. He talks game theory and goes over plays; he assigns drills and reviews your game tape each week. He wants you to win and he believes that you can. It is incredibly motivating.
Jasmine’s kind, empathic and validating approach to therapy [was most helpful to us], and feeling like each session was individually tailored to us. She helped us a) recognize and appreciate our unique strengths as a couple, as well as b) identify problematic patterns that were preventing us from communicating effectively. We really feel that our relationship is stronger as a direct result of working with Jasmine, and she was both flexible and sensitive to our needs as a couple and as individuals.
RCC was rated in the “Top 12 Businesses in Columbia” 2020 Nominated by Patch Readers:
“I was hesitant at first to switch from in-person to teletherapy (video) because talking through a computer screen seemed less intimate and I was afraid I wouldn’t be as open or vulnerable. However, therapist Meg Tenny made the transition feel seamless. Meg is easy to talk to and her empathy and care helped me to express what I was feeling. RCC has been a tremendous comfort during the stress and uncertainty of COVID-19!”
With Jasmine, you’ll have an empathetic, compassionate guide rooting for you. I’m writing this review now because, after three years of intense work, I’m feeling better—freer. I’m now at the point where I’m confident that I can better react to and cope with life’s stress and harmful thoughts. Of course, I’m still learning and still healing, but I don’t feel trapped in survival mode anymore.
Dr. Hart’s no-nonsense approach to therapy was a game-changer for me. He calls each partner out when appropriate and insists on personal accountability. Dr. Hart is a very confident provider and it was comforting to hear him say “I can get you through this,” and know he meant it. He takes pride in his work and it meant a lot to see how invested he was in our success.
[We began therapy because of] my husband’s affair. I highly recommend Meg. She helped us through a tremendously difficult time in our lives. She’s very easy to talk to and is non-judgmental. Our relationship is so much better because of Meg.
Thank you for giving us the tools to help make our relationship stronger and to open up our lines of communication. We will always think fondly of you when we look back to the time leading up to our wedding and the beginning of our new life together. It was wonderful having you to talk to.
I was a bit hesitant in starting this journey because my partner was so negative about therapy that I knew I would only have one shot to show him a good therapy experience. As we went into our first session I was holding my breath praying “Please God, let this therapist be a good match for us.” Dr. Hart was all that and more… I will be forever grateful to Dr. Hart for creating the environment that allowed my partner to ask for help and believe it was accessible to him.
We started to notice ourselves continuously using tools that we learned and bringing us closer together as a couple. It was nice learning ‘how to fight’ and understanding how anger was a secondary emotion… Wilson was a great fit for us and our personalities. Thank you for your patience with us! We are so very thankful that life led us here.
Meg has been a comfort for me. She goes beyond the realm of ‘this is my job’ to ‘I care.’ She takes her time to try to understand things clearly and then offers suggestions on resolutions. She does everything in her power to try to help.
Jasmine’s ‘homework’ was extremely useful and we were very happy with how she led our discussions.
My wife and I were having a lot of trouble communicating. I don’t normally like sharing too many feelings with someone I don’t personally know, but Meg made me feel very comfortable and that allowed for some real growth. I appreciate all the work that Meg did to help my wife and I rediscover why we came together in the first place. She really stuck with us, especially when things got really hard.