ASPEN DAY TREATMENT
1634 SULPHUR SPRING ROAD
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
410-242-0920
Jeffrey Lafferman, MD, FAPA
Dr. Jeff Lafferman graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in
1983. After earning his Medical Degree, Dr. Lafferman completed first a Psychiatry
Residency at the University of Maryland, then a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at a
combined Veterans Hospital and University of Maryland in Baltimore. Following this
training, Dr. Lafferman worked with the elderly and has 25 years of experience
taking care of our seniors in a hospital setting.
Dr. Lafferman has been Director of the Division of Psychiatry at Medstar Harbor Hospital and Psychiatric Director of St. Agnes Emergency Room. Dr. Lafferman, together with his
wife Dr. Christine Lafferman, founded Aspen Day Treatment to provide psychiatric
services for the Halethorpe-Arbutus Community. Dr. Lafferman is interested in
further developing the continuum of care to follow patients in need, whether in a
Hospital setting or at Aspen Day Treatment.
Christine Bell Lafferman, MD, FACP, PharmD
Dr. Christine Lafferman has 30 years experience in patient care as a primary care internal medicine doctor and a hospitalist. She obtained a pharmacy degree at University of London, England, and a Doctor of Pharmacy at University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. She went on to study medicine at University of Maryland School of Medicine before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Mercy Hospiral in Baltimore.
Dr. Lafferman has spent 30 years serving the community in Baltimore County as a primary care doctor, hospital doctor, and medical director of Subacute and long term care programs. Her emphasis is on wellness, preventative care, mental health, and geriatric medicine.
Karen Meckler, MD
Dr. Karen Meckler is a Board Certified psychiatrist with more than twenty-five
years of clinical experience in a wide variety of settings.
She has been treating patients at Aspen since it opened in 2005. Her interests include addictions and chronic mental disorders and she enjoys working closely with other mental health professionals.
Her work is enhanced by Mocha, her emotional support dog.
Mary Flood
Mary comes from a military family and has traveled to many parts of the United States, and now resides in Maryland. Mary completed her Bachelor of Science in Health Administration and is now a certified medical assistant, Mary has been working in the medical field for 17 years and enjoys helping people. She can speak German and understand a little of bit of the Filipino language. Mary enjoys traveling, shopping, and going out for meals with her family and friends.
Shanda Owens LCSW-C
Shanda has considerable experience as a clinician, a clinical supervisor and in program development. She graduated from the University of MD School of Social Work in 2007 with her Masters in Social Work. She received her LCSW-C licensure in 2009. She has experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, crisis centers, and residential treatment facilities. Shanda also has specialized training in treating clients who may be experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and various other mental health disorders and issues. Shanda has experience in CBT, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based approaches & techniques that can assist clients in meeting their treatment goals. Shanda connects with clients while providing a safe, accepting space where they can begin their wellness journey.
Jessica Milone, CRNP-PMH
Jessica Milone graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing with an MS in clinical nurse leadership in 2012. Jessica went on to work in nursing at multiple hospitals and clinics. Jessica graduated with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner Program at the University of Maryland in 2019. Her Doctorate project involved implementing a mindfulness meditation program for a hospital day program. Jessica is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Mark Livingston, LCSW-C
Mark Livingston has been a Clinical Social Worker for 34 years. He worked for the State of Maryland in Mental Health for 31 years before retiring.
He has been in private practice on the faculty of the University of Maryland and Catholic University School of Social Work. He has also been a supervisor and Clinical Director of Residential Facilities and Crisis Response System.
Ingra Williams, LMSW
Ingra uses the strengths perspective to support and empower her patients. She has benefitted from her experience providing therapy to adolescents, families and groups. Ingra graduated from Morgan State University with her Bachelors Degree in Social Work in 2019 and her Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2020. Ingra is highly dedicated and motivated to improve our community one person at a time.
Guillermo Diaz, LMSW
Guillermo E. Diaz, LMSW is highly motivated and dedicated professional with many years of experience as a social worker and therapist. Guillermo earned his Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland and has experience working with anxiety, depressive, Bipolar, and PTSD conditions. Guillermo now provides clinical therapy and counseling services to individuals and groups and couples for Aspen Day Treatment. Guillermo takes a client centered approach in all aspects of clinical care from when the client walks in the door until they complete treatment.
Nicole Hatcher, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C
Nicole Hatcher graduated from Howard University with a BS in Physician Assistant Studies and a Certificate in Primary Care in 2003. Since then, Nicole has maintained national certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and practiced in a variety of hospital-based settings with an emphasis on internal medicine and emergency medicine. In 2006, Nicole completed a Master of Advanced Physician Assistant Studies at Oregon Health & Science University and then went on to earn a Doctorate in Health Science from Nova Southeastern University in 2010.
Candice Owens
Candice is currently the Administrative Director of Aspen Day Treatment. She came to Aspen with 14 years of experience working in the substance abuse & mental health field, ultimately specializing in managing and the operation of facilities and its day to day practices, creating & enhancing policies and procedures, and ensuring facilities meet all requirements for state and federal auditing bodies such as JACO, CARF and, BHA just to name a few. Candice earned her Bachelor’s degree from University of Baltimore in Healthcare Management. Her hobbies are bowling, writing poetry and watching horror movies.
Matthew Judge LMSW
Matthew Judge received his Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland and has a broad range of experience from community mental health to the Veterans Health Administration. As a therapist, Matthew has training in the use of CBT and motivational interviewing and works with individuals and groups using a client centered approach that builds on their strengths in helping them achieve their treatment goals.
Sierra Ringley LMSW
Sierra is a recent graduate from Salisbury University, earning her
Masters in Social Work in 2022. She completed her internship
with Calvert County’s Local Behavioral Health Authority, where
she established a Child and Adolescent subcommittee promoting
children’s mental health. Sierra also has prior experience working
with adults and adolescents in community and residential settings.
Sierra uses a person-centered approach, focusing on understanding,
authenticity, and unconditional positive regard.
Ike Adeloye
Ikeoluwa Adeloye is an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland. She is currently on track to getting her B.S. in Biological Sciences. Ike has an interest in the medical field and will be venturing into that once she graduates. She understands and speaks the Yoruba and Pidgin language. In her free time, she volunteers at a hospital within her community.