Bobbie Nnodim is a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a holistic approach to understanding and enhancing well-being through assessments and interventions involving positive psycho-social characteristics with diverse ranging from children to geriatric populations. Her focus is on the individuals, listening carefully to their concerns and making them the focus of clinical attention without ignoring their broader subjective and cultural experiences. She is interested in developing effective therapeutic alliances with patients and their family members while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

She has strong clinical skills, enhanced by excellent communication skills. Her pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic treatments are based on evidence-based practice in the communities she serves, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender, spiritual beliefs, or lifestyle. She empowers others to be active partners in their whole health and well-being.

Bobbie, a Chatham University graduate of Doctors of Nurse Practitioner, began this journey as a compassionate healthcare provider two decades ago as a Staff Nurse at Sheppard Pratt Hospital, University of Maryland Medical Center, and a charge nurse at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Baltimore, MD, managing complex medical, psychiatric cases. Bobbie is a skilled educator and patient advocate. 

Renee Scott is a Licensed Social Worker who is currently a Therapist at Empowering Minds Resource Center. She has worked in the mental health arena for the last 13 years as an agent of change within dynamic and growing communities. She has provided strength-based, ongoing mental health services for youth, adolescents, adults, and families by supporting them in the role of Direct Service Coordinator and Therapist since becoming licensed in June 2022. Renee earned her Masters and Bachelor of Social Work degree from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. Where she specialized in addictions. She continues to feel connected to the community and is eager to facilitate, educate, advocate, and encourage healthy personal growth and achievement within the individuals in the communities she serves.

My name is Franz Spillenger (he/him) and I am a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW). I graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. As a Mental Health Therapist with Empowering Minds Resource Center, my main objective is to be just that – a resource! There are so many issues that people encounter, it can be difficult to manage them all: trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, financial concerns, employment, intense emotions, and more. My approach to therapy is client-centered, strengths-based, and utilizes cultural humility (in other words, I recognize the diversity of human experience, how culture impacts us, and how we may have both similar and different experiences and perspectives). As your therapist, I want you to educate me on your life, because you are the expert on you! My interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness techniques. I have a substance use treatment background and am comfortable with a wide range of ages and demographics. I respect and affirm your sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, spirituality, and values. In my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball, making music, watering my plants, and, oh yah, spending time with my family! Fun fact: I co-founded a small gourmet mushroom farm (ask me about mushrooms, they’re fascinating). Remember, life can be overwhelming, but there are tools to help us overcome our struggles. It all starts with the first step.

Mingxin is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.  She specializes in providing therapeutic services to children with severe behavioral and mental health challenges. Her expertise includes individual, group, and family therapy, with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and play therapy.  Mingxin is Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and is dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations and enhancing mental health outcomes through compassionate and evidence-based care.

I earned my master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Syracuse University and have served a diverse population in varied settings during my training. My experiences as a woman of color with a multicultural background navigating cross-cultural systems have informed my commitment to serving immigrant populations, BIPOC individuals, and other marginalized communities. 

As a Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in addressing mental health crises, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual and relationship violence, adjustment challenges, and familial conflicts. My approach integrates behavioral therapies, attachment therapy, experiential, and relational theories, tailored to meet the unique needs of my clients. In my experience of working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I encourage clients to understand how broader systems impact their well-being and empowering them to recognize and heal patterns. My hope it to create a brave, inclusive, and trauma-informed therapeutic space for my clients promoting access to holistic care and wellness, and destigmatizing mental health.  

Courtney is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and has been in the mental health field for over 12 years.  Courtney earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Syracuse University, master’s degree in psychology from Pace University, Advance Certificate in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Maryland, and Master of Social Work from Fordham University. Courtney has a passion for helping others and has done so in a variety of capacities. She has extensive experience in the community and has access to a variety of resources. Courtney employs a person-centered approach meeting the client where they are and works with her clients to create personalized goals that they can achieve. Courtney believes that no problem is too big or too small, at the heart of therapy lies a trusting relationship. Courtney has experience working with adults, teens and adolescents, the homeless, incarcerated, and individuals facing substance use. Courtney uses therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and meditation within the practice setting. Courtney’s goal is for you to become your best version of yourself, and together, using a strengths-based approach, she will see that you get there.

Emiley is a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) with a Master of Social Work from Simmons University and has been working with mental health practices for 10 years. Emiley is passionate about working with others and building collaboration in therapy. Emiley utilizes person-centered in therapeutic spaces and clients should define goals for themselves for seeking what they need. Emiley’s interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing (MI). Emiley has experience working with communities and families. Emiley is comfortable working with a wide range of ages and demographics, recognizing that no two experiences are the same! Emiley is dedicated to creating an inclusive and compassionate space for clients to gain access to holistic care.

Hey, I’m Robin Erhardt, a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern who provides individual, family, and group therapy using trauma-informed, evidence-based, and person-centered holistic approaches. I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Trauma-Informed Counseling at Lebanon Valley College.

I am passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering therapeutic space for my clients to heal from trauma. My counseling philosophy is rooted in understanding the deep impact of lived experiences on mental health and building collaborative, trust-based relationships with clients. I have prior experience supporting first responders and diverse community members at the IAFF Center of Excellence (a dual mental health and substance treatment and recovery center), and through extensive professional work in Baltimore’s public service and educational sectors, I bring a wealth of empathy, professionalism, and advocacy to my clinical practice.

I am a proud member of both the American Counseling Association and the Maryland Counseling Association, and I am committed to lifelong learning through continuous training, research, and supervision. Robin looks forward to supporting each client’s unique path toward healing, growth, and resilience. When my clients are struggling and “can’t look on the bright side”, it is my goal to sit with them until their light returns and they become the best versions of themselves.

Sandra Anoruo is a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who cares about her patients and is passionate about helping individuals achieve optimal societal functioning. She is known to treat her clients with respect and strives to reduce mental health stigmatization. She moved to Maryland fourteen years ago and attended the University of Maryland School of Nursing, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She went on to work as a Psychiatric registered nurse until beginning her graduate studies a few years later. She graduated with a Master of Science as a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and obtained a postgraduate nursing degree. She has worked in various settings, including outpatient clinics and correction facilities. She has experience treating a broad range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and psychotic disorders, treating adults and children.