Find the therapist that best suits your needs.
Christopher W. Tabb III, LCPC, LPCMH, MBA, Board Approved Supervisor
*Berlin, Salisbury and telehealth
I am happily married and the proud father of six children! My passion includes Adolescent Counseling, Marriage and Couples Counseling, working through anxiety and depression issues and generally listening and providing solid techniques in conflict resolution of all types. I possess a Masters degree in Business (MBA) as well as a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling (focus on clinical psychology) so I believe I can help with financial matters as they may manifest to relational issues. I provide a safe and confidential environment in which to develop trust and confidence.
At 68, my wisdom is based more on my life's experiences than the advanced educational degrees. I do not judge; just listen and pose constructive ideas that may help in the therapeutic process. I embrace Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy: concentrating on how we think and how that affects our behavior.
Debbie Remines, LCSW-C, Board Approved Supervisor
*Berlin and telehealth
Debbie is a graduate of University of Maryland Baltimore – Advance Placement. She has been practicing Social Work and Counseling for 20+ years. She specializes in children ages 9 -18 and teens to adults. Debbie has been a Christian since 1962 and puts God first and in the forefront of her practice. She sees patients with disorders across the spectrum: ADHD, Anxiety, Self-esteem, OCD, Depression, Grief and Loss, and Trauma. Debbie uses a multitude of treatment modalities including CBT to help patients to achieve success in counseling. She is also a supervisor for MSW and LCSW's while they are earning their licensure status.
Veron Johnson, M.Ed, LCPC, Board Approved Supervisor
*telehealth only
Veron graduated from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2002 earning a Master of Education degree in Guidance & Counseling. He was fully licensed to provide therapy in the state of MD in 2019. Veron is a Board Approved Supervisor for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors in the state of MD. He has experience providing care coordination, mental health case management, supervision, drug and alcohol counseling, and psychiatric rehabilitation. Veron has over 20 yrs of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses. He uses a number of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Theory. A holistic, strength based, person centered approach guides his practice. Veron serves adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups in the following areas: ADHD, Drug and Alcohol counseling, Adoption, Bipolar Disorder, Child or Adolescent, Teen Violence, Marital and Premarital counseling, OCD, Sexual Abuse/Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, Anger Management, Codependency, Self Esteem, Life Coaching, Parenting, Sexual Addiction.
Mark Fabian, LCPC
*telehealth only
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC & LPC) in Maryland and Virginia. He has been working in the counseling field since 2013 with clients ranging from 4-91. He Graduated from Regent University in 2015. His focus is on helping individuals and families achieve their best lives. He uses techniques from various counseling modalities such as CBT, DBT, and EFT. He is Level 2 EMDR Certified. If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, or have a history of trauma, then Mark is waiting to start counseling. If you know that something is wrong, but can’t quite figure out what that is, Mark is waiting to help you figure it out, so you can live your best life. Mark is a Green Cross Traumatologist and has received intensive training to help individuals and families dealing with a history of trauma. Before Mark became a counselor, he was a pastor in the state of Maryland and believes that his faith has led him into the counseling field, where the Great Counselor has led his every step. Whether you are new to counseling or a veteran of counseling, give us a call. Your best life might be right around the corner.
Carly Banks, LCSW-C
*Salisbury and telehealth
Greetings. Have you ever asked, “Why did God allow something bad to happen?” or “What am I going to do now?” These questions are normal to have from time to time and therapy is a great place to work through life’s questions and challenges.
Hi, I’m Carly, and I have several years of experience working with adults with disabilities and chronic/terminal illnesses, caregivers and family members, and older adults facing end-of-life issues. Services offered in individual, family, and group therapy sessions include:
Grief & loss work
Psychoeducation and practical tips regarding disease management
Referrals to community programs when on a fixed income
Making safe caregiving plans & support for caregivers
Carly uses the following treatment modalities: Biopsychosocial model, Person Centered, Positive Psychology, 12 Steps, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (for depression), and the client's faith system as her primary healing frameworks.
Start your journey toward healing and wellness by contacting our office to schedule an appointment today. I look forward to meeting you soon.
Jeff Biele, LCPC
*Salisbury and telehealth
Jeff began his work as a youth development counselor at the Childrens' Beach House in Lewes, DE in 2008. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Wilmington University, he began his career at Delaware Guidance Services helping children, adolescents, teens, and families as a crisis clinician until 2014. He then shifted to work in mobile crisis for Eastern Shore Mobile Crisis with adults in Maryland. After earning his Master's in Community Counseling and LGPC, Jeff began treating patients of all ages in the outpatient setting while utilizing primarily CBT, Client Centered, DBT, and TF-CBT modalities. In 2017, Jeff transitioned to co-facilitating Intensive Outpatient Group therapy at Dorchester General Hospital. He returned to outpatient counseling part-time while working at DGH in 2019 and is now active full-time with Lighthouse Counseling. Jeff has extensive experience with understanding and treating trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other mental disorders. He believes that in order to move forward and achieve your goals, you have to be ready, willing, and honest to yourself and others. His highest values are mutual trust, respect, and safety when it comes to conducting therapy. He has experience in the past with being in the military and firefighting (volunteer). He is currently working on earning his CCTP II (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional) certification. His top priorities in life are God, family, and work. He is thankful everyday for the time God has given him to experience life with his wife and children as well as to learn from those he serves
Lisa Thomas, LPCMH, LPCP
*Salisbury, Berlin and telehealth
My name is Lisa Thomas. I have a passion for mental health care and a desire to help others understand it. I've been a part of the profession for more than a decade studying, treating, and helping individuals understand and manage their conditions. I have worked in various aspects of mental health care including crisis, case management, and outpatient care in two states. I'm a mother of 4 and spend my down time spending time with my family and watching interior design shows.
Winter Powers III, LMSW
*Salisbury, Berlin and telehealth
My name is Winter Powers III. I have a masters degree in social work. I have been with LIghthouse Counseling since 2020, and I absolutely love it here. I could not ask for a more thoughtful and professional team to work with. I am currently an LMSW under the supervision of our LCSW-C Debbie Remines. I have another year and a half of supervision and I will be taking the test in order to become an LCSW-C as well.
I have been happily married for the last 17 years and am the father of six neuro-diverse adult children. I enjoy working with individuals, children, couples, and families. I also work with developmentally delayed individuals as well as members of the LGBTQ+ population. My primary goal is to follow God's calling for my life by helping as many of my brothers and sisters in this world find healing and peace.
Leslie Valerio, LMSW
*telehealth only
I graduated from Boston University with a masters in Social Work and soon after obtained my licensure (LMSW). Different work experiences have allowed me to work with a diverse population. Those experiences allow me to adapt to the different experiences our clientele has to offer. I believe in building a relationship with the client and having a mutual respect. A safe space with no judgement. I am currently working on my clinical licensure and plan to pursue specialty training when that is completed. Learning is the best part of growing as a person.
Michael Dyer Sr, LMSW
*Salisbury, Berlin, and telehealth
Mike and his wife Ellen have 5 adult children and 13 grandchildren. After a successful career in business as a Certified Public Accountant, Mike felt a calling to serve others. He went back to school and obtained a Masters in Social Work from Salisbury University and LMSW licensure. He has 18 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Mike is currently receiving supervision as he works towards obtaining LCSW-C licensure.
Mike says that he is humbled that God chose to use him to bring healing and share the Gospel. He believes in the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual model because it looks at the whole person and the interconnectedness of the many aspects of the person. He understands that each of us are at a different place in our walk but believes that getting to know whether a person is currently a Christian, a non-believer, a different religion, or questioning their faith is very important in order to help them.
Victoria ‘Tori’ Bynum, LMSW
*Salisbury, Berlin and telehealth
Tori graduated with both her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and her Masters of Social Work from Salisbury University. While in her masters program, she worked as an intern doing school-based therapy with elementary aged children. She would continue her work with children after obtaining her MSW as a Mental Health Counselor for Accomack County Public Schools, working with grades Pre-K through 12 across all 11 Accomack County schools. Tori obtained her LMSW licensure in the summer of 2021. After this, she took a break from social work and went back into hospitality, bartending for 2 years. Tori is excited to once again be working with clients in a therapeutic environment. She strives to make each individual feel heard and primarily uses CBT in order to help clients connect their thoughts, feelings and actions in order to produce improved outcomes. She strongly believes in empowering individuals to be autonomous, especially youth who often do not feel understood by their adult counterparts. She discovered her passion for working with youth after her internship and job in the school systems.
Shawn’Tae Blake, LGPC
*Salisbury, Berlin, and telehealth
Hi! My name is Shawn'Tae. I graduated from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2022, and earned a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I recently obtained licensure in the state of MD as an LGPC. Thus far in my career, I have counseled several different populations including teens, young adults, those who struggle with substances, life challenges/transitions, mood disorders, and more. As a therapist, one of my core beliefs is that in order for one to grow, he/she must be ready and willing to change. By using a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and the person centered approach, I am able to provide a safe space for those in need, fostering change and growth for all.
Natashia Cobb, LMSW
*telehealth only
Natashia Cobb is a Licensed Master Social Worker. Natashia received her Bachelor
of Science degree in Criminal Justice/ Family & Human Services from Towson
University in 2013 and later received her Masters Degree in Social Work from
Morgan State University in 2016. Since being in the field, Natashia has dedicated her service to working with urban youth and families and equipping them with the necessary tools and resources in order to become self-sufficient. Natashia has experience working in child welfare as a Foster Care and Child Protective Services worker, a school therapist and a community based mental health therapist. Natashia has worked with families to address emotional, intellectual and social disabilities. Additionally, Natashia has worked with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, ADHD.
Jazmin Lawrence, LMSW
*Salisbury and telehealth
My name is Jazmin Lawrence and I have a passion for mental health! I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from Salisbury University and have been doing this “heart work” ever since! I believe in cultivating a relationship of respect where the client is able to communicate and express themselves without judgement. I have experience in various mental health settings, with varying levels of severity. I have counseled adolescents, young adults and adults. I specialize in trauma, grief, autism, co-occurring disorders, and mood disorders. As a therapist, I utilize person-centered and strengths-based approaches to motivate and utilize the skills the client already has. I believe in assisting clients in cultivating a change and necessary growth.
Shelley Murphy, LMSW
*Millsboro and telehealth
Hi, I’m Shelley and I’ve been married 18 years and we enjoy spending time with our young child and pets. I believe we are all always learning and growing. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland and have spent over 20 years working primarily with older adults and in health care settings. I’ve had experience dealing with persons living with chronic and terminal illness through providing psychoeducation and counseling as well as working with caregivers.
I believe mutual respect, a non-judgmental approach and honesty are of utmost importance in a therapy relationship.
I have a special passion for helping others by utilizing strengths-based, person centered, Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual approaches as well as helping clients focus on their faith system in healing their mind and body. I look forward to helping others by following God’s call on my life.
Jamie Hazzard, LMSW
*Millsboro and telehealth
Jamie Hazzard is the Pastor of Welcome Full Gospel Holiness Church located in Slaughter Neck De. He is the proud son of the late Reginald Hazzard and Betty Hazzard. He grew up in a household with 8 other brothers.
Jamie attended Delaware State University where he obtained a BA in Criminal Justice and a MA in Sports Administration. In 2021 he obtained his LMSW certification. He believes that trauma and crisis are situations that happen in life, but they don't happen to life. In other words, just because an individual encounters hardship it should not rob them of the joy and happiness that life has to offer. His passion as a counselor is to help individuals overcome setbacks that seem to happen in life and move forward towards achieving their goals.
He is the father of three beautiful girls and the husband of one beautiful wife, Maria.
Taylor Brown, LMSW
*telehealth only
I received my Bachelor’s in Social Work from the Illustrious Morgan State University and my Masters in Social Work from Delaware State University. As humans, we are all dealing with something, especially after experiencing a global pandemic, social injustice, economic uncertainty, grief and loss, and several other difficulties. I strive to provide a non-judgmental and safe setting to allow you to freely express yourself. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself through your journey of self-discovery by healing and achieving inner peace. My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, stress management, coping skills, and grief & loss. I will also assist with interpersonal relationships, communication skills, and how to gracefully move through larger life changes and transitions. I also have experience working in school districts providing mental health services to students, mental health courts, inpatient facilities, serving on a crisis team, and in underserved communities.
Karen Simon, LGPC
*Salisbury and telehealth
Karen Simon is a dedicated Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor based in Maryland. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling. from the same institution, highlighting her commitment to the field. She also brings 18 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and a background as a US Army veteran. Karen enjoys working with diverse client populations. Providing counseling services for families, including couples therapy, trauma and substance use disorder, fostering healthy communication and relationships. Karen’s professional philosophy centers on her deep love for people, captured in her guiding principle, “Let’s Talk About It!” Karen integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness theory into her practice, empowering her clients to navigate life’ challenges with resilience and compassion.
Monica Stone, MAPC
*Berlin, Salisbury and telehealth
Monica is a proud mom of 2 adult-aged children. She graduated from Liberty University with distinguished honors with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her love of the ocean brought her to the Eastern Shore in April of 1996, and her love for the community, and a passion for helping people to see the best in themselves while living a peaceful, balanced life led her to pursue a degree in counseling. She began her counseling career as an intern at Lighthouse Counseling in May of 2022. She specializes in treating children ages 5-17, along with adults. She has been working with children for over 10 years in pre-school learning centers and elementary public-school systems. She utilizes techniques from various counseling modalities such as CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Monica serves the community in the following areas: Anxiety, Self-esteem, Depression, Substance-Abuse, Postpartum Depression, Parenting, and Implementation of life skills. Monica believes that God has a good plan for our lives and with encouragement, support, and an attitude of gratitude, we can accomplish our dreams and goals.
Amy Jacobs, MAPC
*Berlin, Salisbury and telehealth
I am a recent graduate from Liberty University with a degree in Clinical Mental Health. I have completed my internship here at Lighthouse Counseling. I have been happily married for 22 years and am a mother of two children 16 and 11-year-old. My passions include anyone from 4- adults. I embrace Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Techniques. I provide a non-judgement environment meant to encourage trust in the working relationship between client and counselor.
Brook Knowlton, MAPC
*Berlin, Salisbury and telehealth
Brook is soon to graduate from Townsend Institute in Irvine, CA. with a MA in Clinical Counseling and received her BA in Social & Behavioral Studies from George Fox University in Newburg, OR. Those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, have a history of trauma, grief/ loss, domestic violence, and life transitions, will find a place to heal and grow. Clientele she works with are adolescents, individuals of all ages, and couples. Brook’s approach to therapy is interactive, warm, and accepting. She uses treatment models such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered, and strives to bring a client’s personal spiritual beliefs into the healing process.
Mike Valerio, MAPC
*Salisbury, Berlin, and telehealth
Mike is a Masters Intern attending Liberty University’s program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Though new to counseling, Mike is not new to working in a helping profession. Mike has prior experience in crisis response and intervention. Mike is also active in peer support services. In his experience as a counselor in training, Mike has enjoyed using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Combining techniques from these various therapies allows the client and therapist to tailor a customized approach to therapy. Mike is also a proponent of holistic approaches to treatment and wellness. Mike looks forward to meeting new people and working with them to achieve their therapeutic goals.