We are The Willow Branch Collective
Our Story
It all started with burnout. After several years in a high volume setting, burnout was unavoidable. Our founders dreamed up The Willow Branch Collective as a way to have autonomy over their clinical work while feeling connected to a team of therapists. The members of the community they have built all have the same story - burnout, difficult working conditions, job insecurity. Now they have created an environment to have healthy work life boundaries, support, and security.
We are called The Willow Branch because of the resilience of the willow tree. When a branch breaks off a willow, that branch alone can grow its own strong independent root system. That's what we are. Each of us is a branch that decided it was time to trust ourselves and put down our own roots. But we wanted to do it together - because it takes more than one tree to build a forest.
Looking for a new therapist? Our therapists are all in private practice, which means they set their own rates, take different insurances, and have varied in-person and virtual availability. They hold a variety of specialties and professional experience, each one integrating their own approach into their care. If you are interested in working with any of our therapists, please fill out our Client Contact Form and the therapist with the next availability who meets your needs will get back to you.
In Person Members
Annmarie Chiarini, LCPC: Co-Founder
Rising Tides Counseling
I combine my studies in and lived experience with ADHD, depression, anxiety, burn out, and career transition to provide authentic, affirming support. I am passionate about empowering my clients to manage change – both the changes they desire and the unexpected changes that life throws at them. Using cognitive-behavioral, nature-based, strengths-based, and mindfulness approaches, I guide clients in developing their ability to heal, foster growth, and embrace the fullest expressions of their authentic selves. I've enjoyed a two-decades-long career as a college English professor and now bring my lifelong commitment to helping others to this new chapter.
Licensed in Maryland
Specialties: ADHD Assessment, EMDR, Anxiety
Insurance: INN with Aetna, Medicaid, Optum, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield
For more info: risingtidesllc.org
Robin Mayfield, LCSW-C
Mayhaven Counseling
Hi! I'm Robin, and I work with folks 18+ who feel overwhelmed or stressed by their current path in life. I especially enjoy working with folks who are neurodivergent or who have spent their lives wondering why they seem or feel so different from others'. My goal is to help clients change what they can, cope with what they cannot, and to leave feeling seen and heard. If all goes well, we might even share a joke or two as I firmly believe, with the client's permission, that a bit of humor can be healing.
Licensed in Maryland, D.C., and Virgina
Specialties: ADHD, Autism; Board-Approved Supervisor for LMSW's and LGPC's in Maryland
Insurance: INN with Cigna, Aetna, Carefirst/BCBS, United Healthcare
For more info: mayhavencounseling.com
Chelsea Nicole, LCSW-C
A to Zen Therapy
I believe we all have varying degrees of trauma, and are all on different parts of our journey to healing. Whether you’re just starting out or you feel stuck with where you’re at in your journey; if you’ve been struggling with depression, anxiety, body image, gender or sexuality, relationships, self esteem, or anything else - let’s find the root of the pain together. If you’re motivated to find more Zen in your life, heal your inner child, and befriend your inner critic - I’m here to help guide you! I want to ride shotgun with you through your healing journey. I can share roadmaps - my favorite being Internal Family Systems. I can suggest turns, when to speed up or slow down, or help keep an eye out for danger. Together we can figure out the destination, but you will never have to go alone. And you will always be in the drivers seat! My goal is to create a safe, warm, and inviting space for you to explore your needs and feelings. Never judgement, always compassion and curiosity, and sometimes a cat in the background!
Licensed in Maryland, Virgina, and Florida
Specialties: IFS, EMDR, LGBTQ+; Board-Approved Supervisor for LMSW's and LGPC's in MD.
Insurance: INN with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid
For more info: atozentherapy.clientsecure.me
Virtual Members
Johanna Howe, LCPC
Inner Light Therapy
Johanna is a Baltimore native therapist and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She began her career working with children, teens and young adults at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She continued her journey as an Associate Director at a local Baltimore Community Mental Health Clinic supporting both clients and therapists. Johanna is trained in several evidenced based therapies including DBT, CBT, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. She has extensive experience working with trauma survivors and women’s mental health. In her free time, Johanna enjoys live music, camping, spending time with friends and family and volunteering with her therapy dog, Sunny, providing pet visits.
Licensed in Maryland
Specialties: Women's issues, pregnancy/prenatal/postpartum, Mood disorders, Borderline PD
Insurance: INN with Aetna, Cigna and Evernorth, Carefirst, and Medicaid
For more info: innerlighttherapymd.com
Tatiana Rummel, LCPC
I work with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next. You might be navigating anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, intimacy issues, or patterns that you recognize are no longer serving you. I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling understood. I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can be your authentic self and explore your experiences at your own pace. Together, we we work to understand the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be keeping you stuck while developing practical tools and greater self-awareness.
Licensed in Maryland
Specialties: relationship issues, anxiety, attachment, trauma, major life transitions; sex-positive, kink-aware, and polyamory/ENM affirming
Insurance: INN with Carefirst, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Optum, United Healthcare UHC | UBH
For more info: www.psychologytoday.com
Our Current On Site Practices
Rising Tides
Counseling Services
