Meet The Team

Lorie-Ann Brown, M.S., LCPC, is the CEO/Founder of Release and Govern Therapeutic Services, LLC. She attended Capella University where she graduated with honors in Clinical Counseling psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology. 

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She specializes in and have extensive training in trauma, depression and anxiety. She has had strong experience with substance use disorders and other mood disorders as well. Lorie-Ann currently works with ages 17 and up but looks forward to adding minor clients as the time goes on. She prides herself in equipping those she counsels with the adequate tools to overcome their debilitating issues; hence the name of the practice!

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She considers this journey her ministry walk. In her spare time she enjoys watching movies, building on and implementing creative ideas, writing (has authored two books) singing on her church Praise team and travelling; to name a few.

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Rebecca Sellman, LMSW is a psychotherapist who has a passion for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. She began her career as an Early Childhood Educator in 2013, but later pursued her education at McDaniel College receiving her Bachelor’s in Social Work, minoring in Sociology and Psychology. Understanding that there is so much to the development of children and their Mental Health, Rebecca later went on to University of Maryland, School of Social Work, receiving a Master’s in Clinical Social Work.

Rebecca’s passion is supporting Mental Health through utilizing play therapy, behavioral management therapy, CBT, and trauma therapy. She focuses her work with keeping the importance of early interventions, and advocating for children, adolescents and families in mind.

In her spare time, she enjoys singing and artwork. She also works with and teens in her ministry encouraging creativity, and a safe space.

I am a licensed therapist in the state of Maryland and a graduate from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 11 years and I am committed to helping individuals overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, and boundaries. My goal is to collaboratively work together to gain new perspectives by exploring core beliefs and the meaning behind actions. It is my intention to provide a nurturing and authentic relationship that promotes improved mental health and personal growth. I look forward to being part of your journey!
 

Living is the journey from not knowing to knowing. From not understanding to understanding. From confusion to clarity.

I consider myself a person that is very organized and one who takes pride in everything she does. I believe success means doing things with the utmost excellence even when no one is looking. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Capella University, and have been working as an Administrative Assistant for over 10 years. This field has taught me the rules of engagement with people and how to operate and run a successful office all around.  In time to come I will be pursuing my MBA, as business strategies and growth is one of my passions.

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I am a singer, songwriter who loves to sing all the time. I am currently the praise team leader at my church and I'm in pursuit of my own album. Last but not least, family is very important to me; at the end of each day spending time with my husband and three children brings me joy, and is the highlight of my days. 

When people ask what I do for a living I frequently hear things like “oh that must be so hard. I can’t imagine doing what you do”. Not offended but my typical response is, “if you genuinely like people and care deeply about their welfare, being a therapist isn’t difficult”. To the contrary, I find it very rewarding. For many years I worked in the substance abuse treatment field with an emphasis in trauma therapy. I am passionate about working with clients having not only substance or behavior addictions but also helping clients with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship problems, major life changes, anger management, job and caregiver stressors, domestic violence, and PTSD. I welcome males, females, non-binary, and transgender adults. Treatment consists of cognitive behavior therapy, skills from dialectic behavior therapy, and psychoeducation to understand what might be happening to you. I understand this can feel scary at times. Through teletherapy, my goal is to create a laid back, supportive environment where you can discuss anything. If you are new to therapy, congratulations for making this important decision. If you’ve had therapy in the past and want to try again, congratulations for not giving up. Remember, if you are having difficulty and want things to change or be different, you can always change your mind, change your plan, and ultimately… change your life.

Coming Soon!!!