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  • Leadership Team

    Stephany Ponciano, LCPC – Clinical Supervisor

    Stephany Ponciano, LCPC – Clinical Supervisor

    Hi, I’m Stephany! I know sometimes it is hard to be a young adult trying to fulfill all the expectations we face.  Many times it’s been difficult to function when your feelings are weighing you down. Those dreaded thoughts, the knot in your stomach, the everlasting doubt you have about yourself.  Constantly worrying about others judging […]
    Ingrid Ponciano, LCMFT

    Ingrid Ponciano, LCMFT

    (Not accepting new clients at the moment) Ingrid Ponciano is the Director of Ponciano counseling and Wellness. She is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Maryland. She obtained her Master’s degree in Couples and Family Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University […]

    Clinical Team

    Jacqueline Garoz, LCPC

    Jacqueline Garoz, LCPC

    Hi, I am Jacqueline Garoz, in our society, many individuals fear seeking mental health treatment due to stigma. The fear of being judged or misunderstood. The lack of information about what therapy is or how it works. In addition, many clients also have a language barrier that prevents them from obtaining the services they need. […]
    Gabrielle Hadorn, LCMFT

    Gabrielle Hadorn, LCMFT

    Hi, I’m Gabrielle! I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Maryland. I completed my Master’s degree in Family Sciences with an emphasis in Couple and Family Therapy at the University of Kentucky and earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Georgia.  Since joining this field, I […]
    Brianna Shuman, LCMFT

    Brianna Shuman, LCMFT

    Brianna Shuman is a Marriage and Family Therapist. She obtained her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy at Capella University. Brianna has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Shepherd University, where she worked closely with the LGBTQ+ community and discovered a passion for helping others help themselves. In 2015, Ms. Shuman worked at the […]
    Kelli Dixon, LGMFT

    Kelli Dixon, LGMFT

    Hi! I’m Kelli Dixon, and I graduated with my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University.  I earned my bachelor’s degree from Utah State University in psychology with a minor in sociology in 2017. During my undergrad, I had the opportunity to work alongside professionals at a clinic for children with a […]
    Amanda Cornaglia LGPC

    Amanda Cornaglia LGPC

    Hello! I’m Amanda Cornaglia and I am a clinical intern, completing my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Hodges University, graduating at the end of 2022. I earned my B.A. in Asian Studies, with a focus on Japanese and Chinese language and culture, from Hamilton College in 2001. Since then, I have worked […]
    Shelly Thompson, LGPC

    Shelly Thompson, LGPC

    My name is Shelly Thompson and I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor under the supervision of Ingrid Ponciano LCMFT. I earned my Master of Science in mental health counseling from McDaniel College in 2022, and my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2017. I also completed a year-long […]
    Annie Sousa, LGPC-Intern

    Annie Sousa, LGPC-Intern

    Hello, my name is Annie Sousa, welcome to Ponciano Counseling & Wellness. I am completing my Master’s in Counseling with a Child and Adolescent Specialization at Northwestern University. With a BA and an MA from Florida International University, I have lived across the country and worldwide and have previously worked in communications, education, behavioral analysis, […]
    Hannah Vickery, LGPC

    Hannah Vickery, LGPC

    Hi! I am Hannah Vickery and I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland under the supervision of Ingrid Ponciano, LCMFT. I earned my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hood College. I also earned a certificate in Thanatology, which is the study of death and dying.  I earned my B.S. in Psychology […]

    Administrative Team

    Rosario Roque, MS

    Rosario Roque, MS

    Greetings! My name is Rosario Roque, and I am an Intake Coordinator at Ponciano Counseling and Wellness. I am a passionate (UX) User Experience Designer with a master’s degree in human-centered computing and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). My approach is centered on clear and concise communication. […]