Guided Hope Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (410) 567-0279
Guided Hope is dedicated to providing exceptional quality and highly accessible trauma-informed outpatient mental health care. At Guided Hope, we have therapists who specialize in the treatment of mental health issues such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Postpartum disorders, and more. Guided Hope also offers support and solutions for families working on marital issues, blended families, managing challenging behaviors in children, and supporting loved ones through challenging life transitions. We support all varieties of families and are sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our office provides Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, and Art Therapy for children and adults. We are also Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, serving the pregnant and postpartum population. Guided Hope provides compassionate, experienced care for motivated clients who want to improve their quality of life!
Our team includes Katie Maniscarco, Leanda Welker, Kristen McDermott, Julia Cover, Jessica Placek, Jackie Wheeler, Sophia Papageorgopoulos, & Allison Schmitt. See which of our therapists could be a good fit for you, and fill out a Contact Form under "Contact Us" on our website for the fastest response. We look forward to working with you!
Call or Email Guided Hope Counseling, LLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (410) 567-0279
Let's Connect (410) 567-0279
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
- Couple Sessions $135
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Johns Hopkins
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private Pay
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Guided Hope Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (410) 567-0279
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 13849 Katie Helton Maniscarco
- In Practice for 21 years
- Attended University of Maryland School of Social Work, Graduated 2005
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Katie Helton Maniscarco
Education and Years In Practice
Guided Hope Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (410) 567-0279
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Guided Hope Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 567-0279
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-TFCBT
Guided Hope Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (410) 567-0279
Groups
Postpartum Support Group
We are currently starting a waitlist for a FREE virtual Postpartum Support Group to be run by our clinical intern starting late August 2026. Please contact Katie Maniscarco at katie@guidedhopecounseling.com to be added to the waitlist.
Email Katie Helton Maniscarco about this group or call - (410) 567-0279
Location
Primary Location
Guided Hope Counseling, LLC
260 Gateway Drive
Suite 7-8 B
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 567-0279Email Us
Additional Location
Guided Hope Counseling, LLC
1001 Cromwell Bridge Road
Suite 312
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 567-0279Nearby Areas
Guided Hope Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Call for a free consultation now - (410) 567-0279