Our Staff

Raffi was born in Montreal, Canada, and moved to the US as a teenager, where he spent his high school and college years. He went to college at Brown University in Providence, RI, where he studied computer science and graduated with honors. After college he spent a year teaching under-privileged children in a Brooklyn charter school, which was foundational in his decision to switching into the human services profession so that he could devote his career to helping others. Raffi has a diverse professional background, which includes clinical experience in psychiatric outpatient settings, family therapy institutes, domestic violence units, community service agencies, and private counseling practices. He has worked with individuals, couples, and families, with children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. Raffi loves languages and speaks English, Hebrew, French and Spanish. He enjoys playing Scrabble and Bananagrams and telling good (and bad) jokes. He lives in Pikesville, MD, with three beautiful daughters and a very special wife.

Caitlin is a clinical sociologist and counselor with a master’s degree in clinical sociology. She has a range of professional experience, including as a childcare professional, an individual counselor, and a relationship manager for a nonprofit organization. As an adoptee herself, she has a special fondness working with both adopted children and their parents. She is also an excellent consultant for a variety of family issues, from discipline to practical homemaking. Caitlin was adopted from South Korea at an early age and grew up in suburban Virginia before moving overseas for several years to pursue postgraduate education. After six years abroad, she returned closer to home and has settled in Maryland with her husband and children. Caitlin enjoys practicing yoga, making crafts with the kids, and eating chocolate cake.

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Jazmone was born and grew up in Northwest Indiana.  Upon her arrival to the D.C. Metropolitan area, she continued her education focusing on her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jazmone is currently pursing her doctoral degree from Argosy University in Counselor Education and Supervision. Jazmone prides herself on being relatable and being able to develop rapport with her clients to help them become their best versions of themselves. Jazmone is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and has experience in working with children, adolescents, families and couples. Her areas of special interest include: multiculturalism, family and individual counseling, and working from a strengths-based perspective. Jazmone also enjoys philanthropy and working within her community to empower residents.

Juanita was born and grew up in rural central Virginia.  Upon her arrival to the D.C. Metropolitan area, she continued a career in the medical administration field.  After years of working with various clinics & hospitals, Juanita embarked on a career she found more more fulfilling – working with people and helping them reach their full potential.  She is a people’s person with the ability to make others feel ‘at home’ and comfortable.  She received her masters degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University and has been working with couples, individuals, and children as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the D.C. & Baltimore areas.  Juanita’s areas of professional interest include couples counseling, life transitions and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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