Our Team.
About
Sarah Haberbosch, LCSW-C
Sarah graduated from University of Maryland, Baltimore with her MSW in May 2017 and obtained her LCSW-C in May 2020. Sarah has been in the field of suicide prevention and crisis intervention since 2011, starting with her course work and externships in her undergraduate psychology program at Shippensburg University. Sarah worked as a crisis hotline, crisis chat and mobile crisis assist counselor where she was also able to assist the local Police and Fire Departments with training their staff in crisis response and their own mental wellness. Sarah has worked with military Veterans on an inpatient psychiatry unit, inpatient medicine unit as well as in outpatient mental health. She has also worked with Veteran Caregivers; building a program to support their needs.
Sarah is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) through ICISF and has utilized these skills in debriefings with community agencies and first responders. Sarah also has specialized training in crisis intervention and the spectrum of suicide risk. She is a trainer for first responders working with veterans in crisis and advanced safety planning interventions. Sarah has a unique perspective as she brings personal experience as a first responder to the table. She was a volunteer firefighter and an EMT for nearly 10 years. Sarah has numerous family members and loved ones that are first responders, in the military or are veterans. These lived experiences influence Sarah’s passion to work with such individuals and to bring specialized training to the community.
Accepts:
Private Pay Fees:
Contact Sarah at (443) 589-8964
Intake (60-90 mins): $200
60 min session: $175
45 min session: $150
30 min session: $125
Intake (60-90 mins): $250
60 min session: $200
About
Kaitlin Merli, MHA
Kait is Roots of Strength, LLC’s Administrative Coordinator. Kait received her B.A. in Psychology from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in 2014 and commissioned the same day as an Officer in the U.S. Army. She served nearly 8 years as a Logistics Officer with units in Colorado, Virginia, and South Korea earning several accolades and Demonstrated Logistician.
After the birth of her daughter, Kait transitioned from the U.S. Army and pursued her Master’s of Healthcare Administration with a specialization in Human Resources. She earned her MHA from Colorado State University in 2023. She now resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. Kait brings with her a creative mind (as seen in our social media posts) and a breadth of knowledge. We are so thankful to have her.
About
Breena Antonelli
Breena received her degree in Elementary Education from St. Petersburg College in 2010. Shortly after receiving her degree Breena met her husband, Shawn, who is an active duty member of the Coast Guard. Right away they knew they would be moving often and Breena’s role quickly changed to making sure the family transitioned well from place to place.
During their time stationed in South Florida, Breena spent 3 years working in a fast-paced Psychology Office as an administrative assistant where she found a passion in Mental Health. She is excited to bring her experience to Roots of Strength!
Breena is currently residing in Southern Maryland while her husband is stationed at USCG Headquarters. She has 3 children who she devotes her time to. She loves to cook, spend time outdoors, and be creative.
About
Kristan Scott, LCSW-C
Kristan graduated from University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2016 with her MSW and obtained her LCSW-C in 2019. Kristan has worked with children and their families in since graduating in 2016 as a school based mental health therapist in
Baltimore City. She began working in Baltimore County Public Schools at the start of the 2019-2020 school year as a school social worker.
Throughout her career Kristan has had trainings in trauma-informed care ; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Motivational Interviewing and several other therapy interventions. Kristan has experience working with children and young adults with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression and various other mental health needs. Kristan has worked with students ranging in age from 4 - 21 years of age. Through her work in the school system Kristan understands the struggles of navigating the world of Special Education Services (504 and IEPS).
Kristan enjoys helping children and adolescents work towards reaching their fullest potential socially and emotionally. Kristan is able to provide group, individual, and family therapy.
Accepts:
Private Pay Fees:
Contact Kristan at (443) 332-3964
Intake (60-90 mins): $175
60 min session: $150
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About
Madison Elie-Thompson, LCPC
Madison Elie-Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. She graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Madison specializes in trauma informed care for first responders, veterans, health care professionals and adults (18+). Madison comes from a first responder family and has over 5 years experience working exclusively with first responders and veterans.
While trauma is Madison’s specialty, she is also well versed in a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety and substance use. She is passionate about her work and values growth in all areas of her practice. She is certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Dialectical Behavior Therapist (C-DBT). She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
About
Kelly Kiefer, NBCC
Kelly graduated from Shippensburg University with her Master in Mental Health
Counseling in 2017, she earned her NBCC upon graduation and is currently working towards her LCPC in MD and LPC in PA. She completed her undergraduate at Shippensburg University as well with a degree in psychology, while working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and autism. Kelly worked as a chemical dependency case manager, and inpatient adolescent mental health tech. During graduate school, she worked as a family based mental health therapist. She continued her work in drug and alcohol by working in prevention and continues to work with families and individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and autism.
Kelly is a CISM team member, Mental Health First Aid trainer, and Emergency
Behavioral Health certified. Throughout her career she has obtained many additional trainings in trauma informed care for first responders, veterans, families and children. She has over 15 years of experience working in the mental health/substance abuse field and clients with intellectual developmental disabilities and autism. She enjoys learning, writing and continuing education in the field.
About
Meghann Holloway, MSW Intern
Meghann is a masters level social work intern who has rooted her clinical interventions in positive psychology, post traumatic growth and tactical sports psychology with the belief that the demanding experiences of first responders can be fortifying; strengthening their physical and psychological armor. She regularly facilitates workshops educating others on the brain science of trauma, achieving nervous system regulation, enhancing operational durability, and building family wellness. Meghann’s professional experience as a police officer for 23 years has afforded her a number of opportunities including patrol, special assignments, academy instructor and the agency’s first wellness coordinator. This humbling experience as a wellness officer has allowed Meghann to develop interagency relationships and support the infrastructure of robust wellness programs within other departments, meeting the wellness needs of hundreds of other officers.
Meghann has over a decade of experience as a health and fitness instructor and carries numerous certifications including ICISF peer supporter, SAMHSA national trauma trainer, FBI hostage negotiator, Yoga for First Responders Train the Trainer, a Guide in training for Boulder Crest's Struggle Well training, and is a Master Trainer for the FOP Power in Peers. By using her own professional experiences, personal challenges, and a hefty dose of humor, Meghann decreases the stigma and demystifies the experiences many first responders are having. In her free time, Meghann volunteers as a service puppy raiser for America’s Vet Dogs.
Private Pay Fees:
Contact Meghann at (443) 879-2820
Intake (45-60 mins): $30
60 min session: $30
Call
443-589-8964
Address
2028 Liberty Rd.
Suite 103
Sykesville, MD 21784
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