Meet Our Staff
Sharron Hill
M.S., L.P.C., C.A.A.D.C.
Site Supervisor
Sharron Hill, M.S., L.P.C., C.A.A.D.C.
Site Supervisor
Sharron is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Pennsylvania. She has worked in the mental health field for 10 years and has experience treating a variety of conditions including trauma, PTSD, grief, interpersonal violence, Borderline Personality Disorder, relational issues, mood disorders, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. She has received abundant training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is certified in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Restructuring (EMDR).
Sharron believes that everyone deserves to live their best life. She strives to provide a safe space for healing from earlier wounds, and exploring the truths that lead to living authentically.
Sharron is also the site supervisor for the Pennsylvania office and is an LGBTQIA affirming therapist.
Contact Information:
301-304-7108 x 850
Amanda Covalt
M.S.W., L.C.S.W
Amanda Covalt, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Amanda received her Bachelor's in Psychology from Penn State University in 2011 and her Master's of Social Work at Widener University in 2020 with a Trauma Certification. She has worked in mental health since 2011 in group homes and then as a group activities therapist at a Partial Hospitalization Program. She is trained to provide Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). She has an interest in working with those who have a history of trauma, PTSD, DID, anxiety and depression.
When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family or just relaxing at home.
Contact Information:
301-304-7108 x 851
Melanie Bentzel
M.A.
Melanie Bentzel, M.A.
Melanie received her Bachelors in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2018 and her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Towson University in 2021. She has worked in the mental health field since 2018 at a domestic violence shelter and then as an Outpatient Therapist. She has interest in working with those that have a history of trauma and with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
In her free time Melanie enjoys hiking and taking her dogs to the dog park.
Contact Information:
301-304-7108 x 852
Meet Our
Administrative Team
Rachel Harrison
LCPC, NCC
Owner
Rachel Harrison LCPC, NCC
Owner
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Rachel is a trainer and speaker providing education on trauma treatment, EMDR and Entrepreneurship. She is also the Founder of Trauma Specialists of Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist and an Approved Consultant for EMDR Therapy, as well as a trainer, offering EMDRIA approved EMDR trainings nationally. She brings 26 years’ experience as a therapist and is the owner of The Trauma Specialists Training Institute. Rachel is passionate about treating trauma, specifically using EMDR to heal our communities. She is also curious about innovations in mental wellness, leading her to develop The Mental Health Entrepreneur Podcast.
To connect with Rachel, please contact her assistant Jenny Kingsella at jenny@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or by phone at 301-304-7108 x 859.
Sarah Martin
LCPC, NCC
Clinical Director
Sarah Martin, LCPC, NCC
Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Maryland and a Board Certified Counselor (through NBCC). Sarah has over 8 years of experience working in the mental health field. Sarah has extensive experience working with diverse individuals of all ages and families who have experienced trauma. She is passionate about helping individuals cope with medical trauma as well as helping families navigate adoption and the foster care system. Sarah is trained in EMDR, Neurofeedback, and offers Alpha-Stim treatment.
Contact Information:
Sarah can be reached at 301-304-7108 x 805 or sarahm@traumaspecialistsofmd.com.
Tiffany Darrenkamp
Intake and Billing Specialist
Tiffany Darrenkamp
Tiffany has been working in the medical field in various roles for the past 20 years. She strives to provide superior customer service to everyone she meets. She has extensive knowledge of all phases of medical insurance and enjoys helping people understand their medical benefits and working with insurance companies to resolve any issues.
Tiffany actively volunteers with her church, within her community, and co-runs several PTO committees at the school.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family. She is a coffee enthusiast, enjoys cooking, and loves the beach.
Please Contact Tiffany either by email at tiffanyd@traumaspecialistsofpa.com or by phone 301-304-7108 Ext. 849
Lindsey Meekins
Practice Manager
Lindsey Meekins
Lindsey comes to Trauma Specialists of Maryland after more than fifteen years of working in the community with children and families. She is a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University and the University of Bridgeport. She specializes in community connections and resources and seeks to provide all clients with exceptional customer service as they navigate meeting their mental health needs.
Lindsey manages the administrative team at Trauma Specialists and is the lead for hiring new clinicians into the practice. She works closely with the Clinical team to promote our values and she hopes that all who come to Trauma Specialists feel welcomed as they begin or continue their journey of wellness. Lindsey welcomes the opportunity to speak with clients or clinicians who want to learn more about the practice and encourages anyone who may have questions or concerns to reach out. She looks forward to working with you.
Contact Information:
To reach Lindsey, email lindsey@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call 301-304-7108 x 816.
Callie Hildreth
LCSW-C
Assistant Clinical Director
Site Supervisor
Callie Hildreth, LCSW-C
Callie is a clinical social worker who believes every person has the power to create a life they enjoy. She has extensive training in various trauma-focused and informed treatments. Her experience includes working with survivors of child abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. She is an LGBTQIA affirming therapist, a trauma-informed yoga teacher, and is EMDR trained.
Contact Information:
To reach Callie, email callie@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 821
Kiya Harrison
Medical Records
Kiya Harrison
In the words of Mr. Robert Van Winkle, “if there’s a problem, yo, I’ll solve it.”
Meet Kiya (She/her/they/them), Admin-Extraordinaire, Jack of all trades, master of some. Kiya has joined the TSMD team to support the needs of the clinicians that support YOU! Driven by the belief that sometimes the wounds you can’t see are the most painful, she champions community care, wellness, and healing.
Kiya comes from a background of childrearing and has three children; thus, her hands, heart, and coffee mug are always full.
But never too full to add light to someone’s day.
Very Respectfully,
Nakiya Harrison
Maria Tryfiates-Dalton
Training Manager
Maria Tryfiates-Dalton
Maria is the administrative coordinator to TSMD. In this position, she works closely with the practice owner, manager and site supervisors providing administrative assistance. Maria serves as the primary contact for Trauma Specialists Training Institute. She holds bachelors degrees from West Virginia University in Business Administration and Fashion Merchandising.
Maria actively volunteers at her church, school, and is a Girl Scout Troop Leader.
Contact Information:
To reach Maria, email maria@traumaspecialistsofmd.com or call (301) 304-7108 ext 832
Katie Honeywell
LPCMH, NCC
Business Development Director
Site Supervisor – Lewes and Milton
Katie Honeywell LPCMH, NCC
Business Development Director
Katie has worked as a licensed counselor for over 13 years. She is an EMDRIA certified therapist, clinical supervisor, a consultant-in-training for EMDR and is a site supervisor for Lewes and Milton locations. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages, specializing in trauma. She supports parents and families in finding more connected relationships. Katie has a special interest in complex trauma, attachment, dissociation, and perinatal trauma. She values LGBTQIA affirming care. She incorporates a strength based lens, partnership, creativity and humor into her work.
Katie is the Business Development Director for Trauma Specialists and our sister company, Trauma Specialists Training Institute. She is passionate about connecting with people in the community, supporting other businesses that align with our values and creation of services and businesses that promote healing. Katie is a strong believer in Trauma Informed workplaces and supporting growth.
To reach Katie, contact at katie@traumaspecialistsofde.com or call 301-304-7108 ext 811.