Meet Our Staff

Lewes Counseling Office Location

See our team. Click on the names below, to learn more about each therapist.

Jamie Sedgwick, LCPC, NCC

Katie Honeywell

LPCMH, NCC

Business Development Director
Site Supervisor

Elizabeth Forbes, LGPC

Katie Honeywell, LPCMH, NCC

Katie has worked as a licensed counselor for over 13 years. She is an EMDRIA certified therapist, clinical supervisor, a consultant-in-training for EMDR and is a site supervisor for Lewes and Milton locations. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages, specializing in trauma. She supports parents and families in finding more connected relationships. Katie has a special interest in complex trauma, attachment, dissociation, and perinatal trauma. She values LGBTQIA affirming care. She incorporates a strength based lens, partnership, creativity and humor into her work. 

Katie is the Business Development Director for Trauma Specialists and our sister company, Trauma Specialists Training Institute. She is passionate about connecting with people in the community, supporting other businesses that align with our values and creation of services and businesses that promote healing. Katie is a strong believer in Trauma Informed workplaces and supporting growth. 

To reach Katie, contact at katie@traumaspecialistsofde.com or call 301-304-7108 ext 811.

Michele Munday

LPCMH

Elizabeth Forbes, LGPC

Michele Munday, LPCMH

Michele is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCMH) and National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC). She has over 7 years of experience working in various mental health settings including mobile crisis for children and teens, community based mental health, and outpatient therapy. Michele enjoys working with all ages, including teens and adults, but specializes in working with children who have experienced trauma utilizing both EMDR and Play Therapy. As a client centered clinician, she emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, while also utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities to treat a variety of issues, including depression and anxiety, problematic and risky behaviors, attachment wounds, and difficult life transitions. Michele is trained in EMDR, and TF-CBT certified, and is in the process of completing her Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. Michele also enjoys utilizing expressive interventions, such as sand tray and art.

"I would love to partner with you on your healing journey".

Contact Information:

To reach Michele, email michele@traumaspecialistsofde.com or call 301-304-7108 ext 813.

Maris Allen

LMSW

Elizabeth Forbes, LGPC

Maris Allen, LMSW

Maris Allen is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker in Delaware and Maryland, providing in-office and telehealth clinical therapy. She has been a full-time therapist since fall of 2023. She holds certifications in Trauma-Informed Care, Child Advocacy Studies, and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

She has worked previously in three different schools, where she provided therapeutic behavioral support in special education placements. She worked with elementary-aged students through 4th grade, helping children with significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Her responsibilities included delivering evidence-based social skills instruction, providing therapeutic services, facilitating weekly school-to-home communication, addressing students’ academic deficits, and offering crisis intervention.

She enjoys working with children, teenagers, and young adults, and her clinical focus areas include OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, social challenges, life transitions, holistic health, DBT skills, abuse, stress management, goal setting, and fostering healthy habits.

Maris takes a creative and holistic approach to therapy by incorporating art therapy, play therapy/sand tray, ecotherapy (in collaboration with Roots Youth Development), yoga (30-hour kids yoga training), mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, grounding exercises, and self-care practices. Maris loves to collaborate with the community! 

She is an authentic and approachable therapist who is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with themselves, embrace the simplicity of life, achieve personal growth, and remember that they are whole, no matter what phase they are in. She is dedicated to encouraging clients to create a balanced and fulfilling life.

Contact Information:

Maris@traumaspecialistsofde.com / 301-304-7108 Ext. 846

Kevin Skiles

LACMH, NCC

Callie Hildreth, CSW

Kevin Skiles, LACMH, NCC

Kevin is a National Board-Certified (NCC), Licensed Associate Counselor of Mental Health (LACMH) in Delaware and Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland. He has experience working with individuals of all ages, from varied backgrounds, and experiences. Kevin works with individuals, couples, and families who have difficulty communicating in their relationships, experienced adverse childhood events, are navigating life changes, loss and grieving, self-harm and suicidal ideation. In providing a judgment-free and collaborative space, Kevin believes that meeting people where they are on their journeys and providing guidance and encouragement, clients will experience real-life change that includes feeling more in control and less overwhelmed, more connected and less isolated, more hopeful, and more empowered. It is from my own struggles and experiences that I am driven to empathize and understand others in theirs. People who have spent time with me often say that I am a good listener who can help them open up by feeling less vulnerable. I do this by being a calm presence, intuitive sense of others’ feelings, and oftentimes, humor. Client feedback is critical to my continued growth and development as well as being flexible in meeting people in the how, what, when, where, and why of their journeys.

Contact Kevin

301-304-7108, Press 2 and enter Ext 871
or
kevin@traumaspecialistsofde.com

Milton Counseling Office Location

See our team. Click on the names below, to learn more about each therapist.

Melissa Rivera-Smith

LPCMH

Site Supervisor 

Elizabeth Forbes, LGPC

Melissa Rivera-Smith, LPCMH

Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCMH) and National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC). Melissa has worked in college-based therapy, community mental health, and private practice. Melissa enjoys working with adults, teens, and couples. Melissa’s style of therapy is client-centered, empathic, and compassionate. As a client-centered therapist Melissa works to establish a trusting and dynamic relationship with clients to assist them with exploring current and past issues that impact their functioning. Melissa is experienced in working with a variety of mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, anger management, OCD, interpersonal difficulties, personality disorders, and complex trauma. Melissa employs a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities to assist clients in exploring areas of concern, identifying root causes, and working towards putting down survival skills that are no longer beneficial. Melissa is a life-long learner, and continuously looks for opportunities to further her education and increase her therapeutic toolbox to better assist with individual client needs. Melissa is trained in EMDR, trauma-focused couples work, CBT, and in working with complex trauma. In addition to her clinical work, Melissa is a Site Supervisor, Board approved clinical supervisor, and trauma-informed consultant for Trauma Specialists Training Institute.

Melissa is bilingual and speaks fluently in Spanish!

Favorite quote: “There is no greater agony than holding an untold story inside of
you.” -Maya Angelou

Contact information:
To reach Melissa, email melissa@traumaspecialistsofde.com or call 301-304-
7108 x817

Jennifer Costello

LPCMH, NCC

Callie Hildreth, CSW

Jennifer Costello LPCMH, NCC

Jenn is a licensed professional counselor (LPCMH) and national board-certified counselor (NCC) with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has worked with adults in the mental health field since 2008 in clinical, residential, and community settings. Her experience includes working with individuals, groups, couples, and families with a wide range of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, body image, self-esteem, parenting, and relationship issues. She has a passion for helping people heal and grow. Her approach to therapy is strengths-based with an emphasis on self-compassion and mindfulness. She believes that each person possesses their own beauty, strength, and resilience. Jenn utilizes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and several family systems theories, to support people in their growth journey to heal from past pain, effectively communicate needs, and address current challenges in healthy ways.

To reach Jennifer 

Jennifer@traumaspecialistsofde.com

301-304-7108 ext 868

 

 

 

 

Shamaya Young

LMSW

Callie Hildreth, CSW

Shamaya Young, LMSW

Shamaya is an LMSW with a background in working with youth, adolescents, and groups. She has experience working in school settings, facilitating personal development, anxiety, and peer conflict groups. Shamaya has worked with clients with a wide range of challenges, including self esteem, family dynamics, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal relationships. Her therapeutic approach utilizes CBT, DBT, a strengths-based perspective, and a client-centered approach to support individuals on their unique healing journeys, celebrating their strengths and resilience along the way. She is deeply passionate about cultivating a safe space where clients can openly share and embrace vulnerability. Shamaya meets clients where they are and enjoys celebrating big and small wins in progress. Her personable approach and genuine rapport building allow clients to feel safe and comfortable to be open and honest. 

Contact info coming soon

 

Desiree Davis

LMSW 

Callie Hildreth, CSW

Desiree Davis, LMSW

Desiree is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a certificate in Child Advocacy. She has over 5 years of experience working in child welfare, where she specialized in crisis intervention and working with victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Desiree has also completed an 8 month long internship, where she helped children develop social and emotional skills in a school setting. She also incorporated equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) and eco-therapy when appropriate, both of which offer a holistic approach to healing.

Desiree enjoys working with kids and teens and is interested in working with veterans and service members. Her approach to therapy is strengths-based with an emphasis on trauma specialized interventions. She believes that each client is unique and that they hold the answers to their own success and that therapy provides the tools and support to do so! 

Juana Zegarra

MSW, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

Callie Hildreth, CSW

Juana Zegarra, MSW, LCSW

Juana is a licensed clinical social worker, a trauma practitioner with 20+ years of experience. Juana specializes in children and families experiencing a wide array of difficulties such as trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and school difficulties. Juana is certified in EMDR. Throughout her career, Juana has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate challenges, develop coping strategies, and strengthen relationships. Juana’s approach is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on fostering a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel heard and empowered. Juana’s experience include working with the LGBTQ+ community. Juana completed a certificate program at the Transgender Institute in Philadelphia, PA further enhancing her ability to provide inclusive and affirming care to transgender individuals and their families. Juana is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) demonstrating her commitment to staying informed about the latest advancements in transgender health care. In addition to her professional work, Juana enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it's hiking through nature or relaxing by the beach. These activities help her recharge and stay grounded, allowing her to bring a calm and balanced perspective to her work.

Meet Our
Administrative Team

Rachel Harrison, LCPC, NCC

Rachel Harrison

LCPC, NCC

Owner

Rachel Harrison

LCPC, NCC

Owner

I talk to people everyday who are facing difficult challenges in life, both past and present. If this is you, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and work together to create a plan for therapy that will lead to feeling better and to the resolution of your past difficulties. I offer individual and family therapy to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues. I specialize in EMDR Therapy, the integration of spirituality and psychology, and those touched by the circle of adoption. In addition, I am a Neurofeedback practitioner.

Treating trauma is my specialty both for children and adults. I often use EMDR therapy, which I have found to work very well for many clients and it is a research based therapy. Currently, I am an approved consultant and trainer in EMDR Therapy. I also offer Alpha-Stim treatment.

I specialize in working with those who have been touched by the circle of adoption, including individuals who have been adopted, adoptive families, and birth families. Each of these groups require specific knowledge and treatment to obtain effective results. In addition, I periodically offer groups for adoptive moms.

Sarah Martin, LCPC, NCC

Sarah Martin

LCPC, NCC

Clinical Director

Sarah Martin, LCPC, NCC

Sarah Martin, LCPC, NCC

Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Maryland and a Board Certified Counselor (through NBCC). Sarah has over 8 years of experience working in the mental health field. Sarah has extensive experience working with diverse individuals of all ages and families who have experienced trauma. She is passionate about helping individuals cope with medical trauma as well as helping families navigate adoption and the foster care system. Sarah is trained in EMDR, Neurofeedback, and offers Alpha-Stim treatment. 

Contact Information:

Sarah can be reached at 301-304-7108 x 805 or sarahm@traumaspecialistsofmd.com.

Jamie Sedgwick, LCPC, NCC

Katie Honeywell

LPCMH, NCC

Business Development Director
Site Supervisor – Lewes

Elizabeth Forbes, LGPC

Katie Honeywell, LPCMH, NCC

Katie has worked as a licensed counselor for over 13 years. She is an EMDRIA certified therapist, clinical supervisor, a consultant-in-training for EMDR and is a site supervisor for Lewes and Milton locations. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages, specializing in trauma. She supports parents and families in finding more connected relationships. Katie has a special interest in complex trauma, attachment, dissociation, and perinatal trauma. She values LGBTQIA affirming care. She incorporates a strength based lens, partnership, creativity and humor into her work. 

Katie is the Business Development Director for Trauma Specialists and our sister company, Trauma Specialists Training Institute. She is passionate about connecting with people in the community, supporting other businesses that align with our values and creation of services and businesses that promote healing. Katie is a strong believer in Trauma Informed workplaces and supporting growth. 

To reach Katie, contact at katie@traumaspecialistsofde.com or call 301-304-7108 ext 811.

Melissa Rivera-Smith

LPCMH

Site Supervisor – Milton

Elizabeth Forbes, LGPC

Melissa Rivera-Smith, LPCMH

Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCMH) and National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC). Melissa has worked in college-based therapy, community mental health, and private practice. Melissa enjoys working with adults, teens, and couples. Melissa’s style of therapy is client-centered, empathic, and compassionate. As a client-centered therapist Melissa works to establish a trusting and dynamic relationship with clients to assist them with exploring current and past issues that impact their functioning. Melissa is experienced in working with a variety of mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, anger management, OCD, interpersonal difficulties, personality disorders, and complex trauma. Melissa employs a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities to assist clients in exploring areas of concern, identifying root causes, and working towards putting down survival skills that are no longer beneficial. Melissa is a life-long learner, and continuously looks for opportunities to further her education and increase her therapeutic toolbox to better assist with individual client needs. Melissa is trained in EMDR, trauma-focused couples work, CBT, and in working with complex trauma. In addition to her clinical work, Melissa is a Site Supervisor, Board approved clinical supervisor, and trauma-informed consultant for Trauma Specialists Training Institute.

Melissa is bilingual and speaks fluently in Spanish!

Favorite quote: “There is no greater agony than holding an untold story inside of
you.” -Maya Angelou

Contact information:
To reach Melissa, email melissa@traumaspecialistsofde.com or call 301-304-
7108 x817

Callie Hildreth, CSW

Callie Hildreth

LCSW-C

Assistant Clinical Director
Site Supervisor

Callie Hildreth, CSW

Callie Hildreth, LCSW-C

Callie is a clinical social worker who believes every person has the power to create a life they enjoy. She has extensive training in various trauma-focused and informed treatments. Her experience includes working with survivors of child abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. She is an LGBTQIA affirming therapist, a trauma-informed yoga teacher, and is EMDR trained.

Contact Information:

To reach Callie, email callie@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 821

Maria Tryfiates-Dalton

Training Manager

Elizabeth Forbes, LGPC

Maria Tryfiates-Dalton

 

Maria is the administrative coordinator to TSMD. In this position, she works closely with the practice owner, manager and site supervisors providing administrative assistance. Maria serves as the primary contact for Trauma Specialists Training Institute. She holds bachelors degrees from West Virginia University in Business Administration and Fashion Merchandising.

Maria actively volunteers at her church, school, and is a Girl Scout Troop Leader.

Contact Information:

To reach Maria, email maria@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 832

Christina Christiansen

Billing Specialist

Callie Hildreth, CSW

Christina Christiansen

Christina is married with four daughters and currently resides in Carroll County, MD. She has an associate degree in both Health Information Technology and Psychology Concentration. She has a significant history in the medical field from being an EMT for several years to working for both a primary care practice and a mental healthcare provider. Her favorite hobbies include spending time with her family and the animals on the family farm and watching her kids compete at karate tournaments.

Email Christina at christina@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

Jamie Sedgwick, LCPC, NCC

Emily O'Neal

Intake Lead

Elizabeth Forbes, LGPC

Emily O'Neal

Emily will be overseeing and leading our Intake team, streamlining our intake processes and improving overall client experience, and staying up to date on best practices. Emily's passion is to help people. Emily loves to sing, go to the beach and camp! Emily has a sweet ferret. Her favorite Quote is "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt

Contact Information:

To reach Emily, contact her by email at emily@traumaspecialistsofde.cominfo@traumaspecialistsofde.com or call 301-304-7108 Ext. 810 or 826 (info box)

If none of those provided numbers above work please call 302-393-5730

 

Lydia Rimmer

Intake Specialist

Callie Hildreth, CSW

Lydia Rimmer, Intern

Lydia is a graduate student at Regent University for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Regent University. She has a passion for individuals who have experienced trauma and wants to provide a safe, supportive environment for healing. Lydia desires to create a genuine therapeutic relationship with clients to bring holistic healing. 

To contact Lydia:

lydia@traumaspecialistsofde.com

301-304-7108 ext 866

A.J. Wagner

LCPC

Marketing Specialist

A.J. Wagner, LGPC

A.J. Wagner, LCPC

A.J. Wagner is a trauma and child specialized LCPC in MD, though she loves working with all ages. Often, A.J. works with individuals who want to reprocess their trauma, wish to deepen their understanding of their complex and/or childhood trauma, and those who may have intersectionality in race, neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ traumas. Some modalities used are: EMDR, DBT, IFS, person-centered, multicultural, interpersonal, and compassion focused therapies as well as eclectic approaches. A.J. has a passion for working with those who want to break away from toxic cycles and develop new patterns of harmonious relationships with both others, and themselves.

Contact Information:

To reach A.J. directly, please email aj@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call 301-304-7108 x 822.

 

Kelly Miller

Practice Manager

Callie Hildreth, CSW

Kelly Miller

Kelly brings over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing innovative programs, managing operations, and leading exceptional healthcare teams to her role as Practice Manager for MD, PA, and DE. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management and a Master’s degree in Management and Leadership, with a specialization in leadership development, team building, and seamless program implementation.

Kelly’s passion for healthcare excellence is evident in her dedication to providing team members with the support, tools, and leadership they need to compassionately meet the needs of clients in our communities. Outside of work, Kelly volunteers as a Healthcare Council leadership mentor, providing support and guidance to new and upcoming leaders in the healthcare industry. She also serves on various divisional groups to promote best practices and excellence in healthcare.

Contact Information: 

Practicemanager@traumaspecialistsofmd.com

301-304-7108 Ext 816