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Our Story
As leaders in mental health service, our team accepts the challenge of serving our community and is committed to remaining change agents in the communities we serve.
Our story began with a dream that has grown into a power team with like minded individuals who's mission, vision, and purpose align with
"Transforming the Community, One Life at a Time!"
"We Accept the Challenge"
Meet The Executive Team
Monica Boddie,MSW-LCSW-C,
CCTP-II, CGP
Founder & CEO
Fun Fact: "I am the office champion of musical chairs".
Barbara Smith, LCPC-S; LCAD
Assistant Director/
Clinical Therapist
Location: Baltimore/Odenton, MD
Fun Fact: "You can catch Mrs. Smith dancing in the
“Therapeutic Dance Hall” at any time!
Dr. MARIA PEKO-RIOS, M.D.
Psychiatrist/
Clinic & Partial Hospitalization
Specialties: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatry
Fun Fact: I have visited or lived in over 40 countries.
Ian Rutkofsky MD.,
Medical Director/
OMHC Psychiatrist
Therapy approach: Integrative psychiatry
Fun Fact: 22 is my lucky number, it seems to show up
everywhere in my life.
Proud dad of a mixed-race child who keeps life
vibrant and full of perspective.
Exercise enthusiast and lifelong fitness trainer, I’ve been passionate about movement, health, and
strength for as long as I can remember.
Renée P. Stokes,MS,LMSW, CPRP
Executive Director/
Mental Health Therapist
Therapy specialties: Adolescent/Young Adult Based Therapy
Therapy approach: Strengths Based and Person Centered Therapy
Fun Fact: I am a Jeopardy fanatic; in fact, in college, I was
on Jeopardy (as an audience participant, not a
contestant).
Anderline Noutai - CRNP-PMHNP-BC
Lead Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
Fun Fact: I love Dancing, love to travel and love
African Food
Cyrus Nusum, AA
Chief of Partnership Development & Marketing (Outreach)
What I love most about my position: I love being a change agent. Being able to change the mindset of our clients and how they are committed to changing their own lives brings me joy.
Fun Fact: I used to be an actress and model and even
landed a role in a movie with George
Clooney and Nicole Kidman.
Breauna Carter, LMSW
OMHC Program Director/Mental Health Therapist
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
Therapy specialties: ex. Adjustment disorders, Anxiety, Anger Issues, Stress Management
Therapy approach: ex. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Behavior Therapy.
Fun Fact: I am a graduate of The Alabama Agricultural
and Mechanical University. GO BULLDOGS!
Kellie Rice, M.Ed
Director of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programming
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
What I love most about my position: Kellie reports being passionate about creating bonding sessions for mommies and daddies, teaching them how to manage and navigate through the everyday stressors of emotional, behavioral & social challenges children face.
Fun Fact: I enjoy DIY projects and creating fun memories
with my old daughter.
Linda K. Potere, MBA, HCRM, CHCQM, FABQAURP, CAP, CMHC
OMHC Quality Control Officer
Fun Fact:Drving my 1984 Jeep across the desert dunes.
Meet The Management Team
Dennis Wilson
Administrator Supervisor/Transportation
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
What you love most about my position: I enjoy being able to help guide client through the beginning process of the agency. Listening to clients explain how they enjoy coming back into the office after the pandemic.
Fun Fact: I love the atmosphere of this job. Watching clients
enjoy all the great programming activities
throughout the week.
Nicole Towler, BA
Supported Employment Manager/PRP Specialist
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
What do I love about my position? The one thing I love about my job is, I teach my clients to think about having a career path not just think about having a job.
Fun Fact: I love doing DIY's projects.
Meriajah Jackson, BSW
PRP Administrative Supervisor
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
What I love most about my position: I love that I have the ability to be creative in reaching my clients.
Fun Fact: I love to craft and decorate.
Meet The HR Manager
Amber Trail, MBA, SHRM-CP
Human Resource Manager
What I love most about my position: What I love most about being in HR is the opportunity to create positive change in people's professional lives and help shape strong, supportive workplace cultures. I enjoy guiding individuals and organizations through growth while making a real impact.
Fun Fact: I am from a long line of women having only
daughters. I was the first in six generations to have a
boy and not only did I have one boy but three!
Meet The Provider's
Dr. Maurice Thornton, Ed.D.,LGPC
Mental Health Therapist
Location: TELEHEALTH
Therapy specialties: Specializes in working with businessmen/businesswomen, athletes and performers across the whole lifespan with the ability to incorporate mental skills training to support optimal performance.
Fun Fact: Enjoys doing yoga, dancing, and traveling.
Arneisha T. Woods, LCPC
OMHC Clinical Supervisor
Location: BALTIMORE CITY/ANNE ARUNDEL CO
Fun Fact: I love the beach and the water, but I
can't swim!
Dr. M., PhD, LCPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Mental Health Therapist
Location: TELEHEALTH
Therapy specialties: Crisis and Trauma, PTSD, Adjustment/Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+ populations, Gender Diversity
Fun Fact: I am a certified DJ!.
Dr. McCay Moiforay, LCPC
Mental Health Therapist
Location: TELEHEALTH
Therapy specialties: Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused-Based Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Spiritual Therapy, and Grief Therapy.
Therapy approach: Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered, Family, Integrative, Holistic, Humanistic, Transtheoretical model approach, SMART Goals, and Psychoeducation.
Fun Fact: Enjoys working out, lifting weights, tennis,
traveling, and favorite season is early fall.
Kathy M. Hill, LCPC, NCC, CSC-AD
Mental Health Therapist
Location: TELEHEALTH
Therapy specialties: Substance Use Disorders. Relationship Issues
Therapy approach: CBT treatment usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns.
Fun Fact: I love horseback riding.
Brittany Lewis-Fooks, LGPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
Therapy specialties: LGBTQ+ (Sexuality), Polyamory & Alternative Relationship Structures, Racial Stress & Trauma, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD
Therapy approach:
Strength based is my main approach. However, I pull from other modalities depending on the client's needs.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is my second most used approach. Sometimes people just need a little support through a tough time. Therapy isn't always forever. I am here to support you as you become your best self.
Fun Fact: Butterflies and Kites are my spirit animals. (yes, I know kites are not animals).
Julie Kraus, LCPC-S
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Board Certified Supervisor
Location: TELEHEALTH
Therapy specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Misuse, Grief/Loss, Trauma
Therapy approach: Person-Centered, Strengths Based, Eclectic
Fun Fact: If I had a farm, I would rescue all of
the dogs and cats who need homes.
Keyya Simons, LCSW-C
Mental Health Therapist
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
Therapy specialties: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, Crisis/Trauma Therapy, Substance Abuse Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Child Therapy
Fun Fact: I love travel.
Dr. Charlos Thompson, Phd. LCSW-C
Mental Health Therapist
Location: TELEHEALTH
Therapy Specialties- EMDR, CBT, ACT
Therapy Approaches- Strength based, Person Centered
Fun Fact: I’m a Hiker, biker, marathoner,
musician.
Frank Mborogo, LCSW-C
Mental Health Therapist
Location: TELEHEALTH
Therapy Specialties- Motivational Interviewing.
Therapy Approaches- Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy
Fun Fact: I speak four languages. Fluent in
three of them.
Vincent Paolillo, LMSW
Mental Health Therapist
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
Therapy Specialties- Trauma Inform Care, Domestic Violence, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Therapy Approaches- Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy
Fun Fact: I write fiction and poetry. I have written a
novel along with short stories and poetry.
Julia Le Gendre, LMSW
Mental Health Therapist
Location: TELEHEALTH
Therapy Specialties- Depression, Anxiety, CBT
Therapy Approaches- Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy
Fun Fact: I find peace through nature walks, learning about ancestral herbalism, and spontaneous dance breaks at home to the newest Soca songs.
Waiting on YOU!
Therapist
Location: BALTIMORE CITY OR ANN ARUNDEL COUNTY
Therapy Specialties Examples- Children and Adolescents, ADHD, Depression and Anxiety
Therapy Approaches- CBT, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy
Nakesha White, LGPC
Mental Health Therapist
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
Therapy Approaches- Person-Centered Therapy, Art Therapy
Play Therapy, Music Therapy, CBT, DBT
Fun Fact: I’m a passionate gamer and absolutely love playing video games—especially Call of Duty. Whether it’s the thrill of the competition or teaming up with friends online, gaming is one of my favorite ways to unwind and have fun.
But there’s more to me than just gaming! I also love to dance—moving to music is both energizing and joyful. And when I’m not dancing or gaming, you’ll often find me playing the guitar, creating music, and learning new songs. I'm no Jimi Hendrix, but I can pluck some!
Thanks for stopping by and getting to know me!
Naeemah Smith, LMSW
Mental Health Therapist
Location: TELEHEALTH
Therapy Specialties- Adept in applying Solution Focused Therapy to overcome trauma. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Teens, Gen Z, Millennials, Families, and Aging Communities.
Therapy Approaches- Solution-Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Group Therapy.
Fun Fact: I love going to concerts! Usher, Solange, Maxwell,
and Tyler the Creator are some of my favorite performers.
Marie Ransome, LGPC
Mental Health Therapist
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
Therapy Specialties- Trauma Inform Care, Domestic Violence, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Therapy Approaches- Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy
Fun Fact: I own a restaurant!
Emmanuel Iwuoha, LMSW
Mental Health Therapist
Location: TELEHEALTH
Therapy Approaches- CBT, DBT, Mindfulness
Fun Fact: Bring us your fun facts!
Waiting on YOU!
Therapist
Location: BALTIMORE CITY OR ANN ARUNDEL COUNTY
Therapy Specialties Examples- Children and Adolescents, ADHD, Depression and Anxiety
Therapy Approaches- CBT, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy
Fun Fact: Bring us your fun facts!
Meet The Nurse Practitioners
June Ottley, CRNP-PMHNP
Medical Director
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Location: Odenton, MD
Therapy specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Psychosis
Fun Fact: I love Caribbean music, culture, and travel.
Dr. Kayode Gbeleye,DNP PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Location: TELEHEALTH
Fun Fact: I love to travel, read, and educate for financial literacy.
Dr. Martin Ofori Atta, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Fun Fact: I love going on road trips.
Meet The Health Home Team
Lisa Barnes,BA, MSW
Health Home Director
What you love most about your position: I love that I am able to educate and help my clients to better understand their physical health, along with helping them to understand the importance of having a wellness visit with their primary care provider annually. I also love being able to teach them ways to live a healthier life without sacrificing taste, and having an extra financial burden.
Fun Fact: "I enjoy listening to old school R&B along with the beaches and ocean."
Urtha Mckenzie, RN BSN
Health Home Care Manager
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
What you love most about your position: I really enjoy interactions with the clients; providing care, support, education, and encouragement with the ultimate goal of improving their health, overall well-being and quality of life.
Fun Fact: "I'm a great dancer and won many competitions."
School Based Health Providers
Brynisha Boatwright, LMSW
School Based Health Therapist
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
Therapy Specialties- Depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, children/adolescents
Therapy Approaches- Person-centered Therapy, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused therapy
Fun Fact: I’m a big nature lover—on my days off, you’ll
usually find me outside exploring new trails,
walking my dogs, or just enjoying some fresh air
and a great view.
Pierre N. Thomas, MPH, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Child and Adolescent
School Based Health Therapist
Location: BALTIMORE CITY
Therapy Specialties- Trauma Focused-CBT, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS), Depression, Anxiety, and other Mood Disorders in adolescents 13+ , Crisis Response, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
Therapy Approaches- Psychodynamic, Person Centered, Solution-Focused, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Integrative, REBT
Meet The Kidz Corner Manager
&
Media Photographer
Madison Boddie
Editorial Photographer/Children's Corner Manager
What you love most about your position: Using my expertise to showcase Transformation Health through my photography and making a difference in children's lives.
Fun Fact: "I've been a photographer since I was in a highchair."
Meet The AdministrationTeam
To include: Office Manager's, Billing Specialist, Operation's Team, and Media Team Member.
Meet The Operations Team
Meet The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Team
Lakeesha Griffin, LCSW-C
Rehabilitation Specialist Adults
Therapy Specialties- schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety
Therapy Approaches- CBT, MI, and Solution Focus therapy
Fun Fact: I was born and raised in Baltimore, and I
graduated for Coppin State and University of
Maryland, Baltimore.
Asia Humphries, LMSW
Rehabilitation Specialist Minors
Fun Fact: I love word search puzzles.
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Meet The Intern Team
CAREERS AT TRANSFORMATION HEALTH LLC
At Transformation Health, LLC we strive for excellence and we start with our amazing staff. Our staff are qualified individuals who share a common goal to serve the community. Why don't you: