Staff

Dr. Raznick earned his Doctoral degree in Psychology at Southern Illinois University. Upon completion of his academic studies he chose to complete his APA-approved internship at Springfield Hospital Center and Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital. His areas of training included working with adolescents and adults diagnosed with a broad spectrum of mental health issues. Dr. Raznick worked in an inpatient setting for 11 years in both clinical and administrative positions.

Following his hospital service, Dr. Raznick moved into the private sector where he continued to treat adolescents and adults providing psychological testing services, and individual, couples and family therapy. With over 30 years of experience to his credit his clinical interests now focus on helping adults with mental health issues. This includes treatment for depression, anxiety, mood and bi-polar disorders, adult ADHD, along with relationship and other personal and transitional issues.

Dr. Raznick provides community outreach through professional speaking engagements and serving as a professional expert for the media. He works closely with physicians and consults with community and professional agencies and the Department of Defense.

As Founder and Clinical Director of Carroll Counseling Centers, Dr. Raznick still maintains an intense passion for his work and pride in helping others find resolution to their problems.

Dr. Choi brings over thirty years experience to the practice. He treats adult patients with chronic severe mental disorder such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and refractory depression and provides psychotropic medication management. He also provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment of patients suffering from Alzheimer's dementia. Dr. Choi did his residency at Connecticut Valley Hospital and Yale University Hospital. Formerly on staff with Springfield Hospital Center and Carroll Hospital Center, and consultant for various facilities in the area, Dr. Choi is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry.

Dr. Alban received her BSN from Johns Hopkins, MSN from University of Maryland and DNP from Carlow University. Her work experience includes inpatient at Johns Hopkins Hospital and outpatient at the Carroll County Youth Service Bureau, Jewish Family Services and MedOptions. Dr. Alban has been performing psychiatric evaluations and medication management in an outpatient setting since 2010. She sees patients starting at age 4 and into late adulthood. However, she specializes in child-adolescent psychiatry.

She has worked in both school-based and clinical settings treating children with various issues including: ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, mood and anxiety disorders using social-skills training, techniques for improving self-control, and behavioral strategies for addressing anger management. She works with parents in providing specific skills to more successfully negotiate parenting challenges and coordinated programs to address specific issues, such as bullying.

Dr. Lea received his Masters and Doctor of Education degrees from The Harvard Graduate School of Education. He taught Psychology and Religion at Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts, was Instructor of Psychology and Social Relations at Harvard University and Director of Career Development at Washington College. He completed his internship in psychological counseling at The Cambridge Guidance Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, attained certification in Hypnotherapy from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and certification in mind/body Psychomotor Therapy from the Psychomotor Institute.

He is a licensed psychologist since 1984 treating individuals (adults, older children and adolescents), couples and families for depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral and relationship issues.

Dr. Reusing provides assessment and treatment for children age 6 through adulthood. She conducts intellectual and personality assessments and individual and family psychotherapy. Her work was published by the American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, and magazine features in McCall’s and GQ (Gentleman’s Quarterly).

Dr. Abraham achieved her doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University and then maintained a private practice in Florida prior to her move to Maryland. She specializes in assessment and treatment of affective disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, learning disorders, maladaptive behavior, stress-management issues, mood disorders,  and relationship problems with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

Dr. Ornberg received her PhD at Palo Alto University in California and is licensed in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. She did her post-doctoral, internship and practicum experience at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Center for Learning and Its Disorders/Developmental Pediatrics; Santa Clara Valley Medical Center; in addition to a number of other clinics in California.

Dr. Ornberg has extensive experience working with children, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers and primary school-aged children. She was affiliated with the Montgomery County Infants and Toddler Program for about 12 years, The Lab School of Washington, as well as her own private practice.

She enjoys performing psychological and psychoeducational assessments across the age spectrum. In terms of therapy she has primarily worked with children, ranging from elementary-aged to college, and will see patients up to age 25.

She lists her primary areas of interest as Achievement Testing, ADHD/ADD testing, Adoption/Foster Care, Attachment Disorder, Child Development, Developmental Delays, Educational Testing, Gifted and Talented Assessment/Issues, Impulse Control Disorder, Learning Disabilities (testing), Parenting Issues, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Psychological Testing, and School Problems. She also provides treatment in the following areas: Self-Mutilation-Harm, Self-Esteem/Self Concept, Step Families, Test Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorders, Obsessive/Compulsive Disorders (OCD), Interpersonal Problems, Impulse Control Disorder, Grief/Loss Counseling, Generalized Anxiety Disorders, General Problems/Daily Life, Family Conflict/Problems, Depression, Attachment Disorder and Anxiety/Phobia.

Dr. Short specializes in assessment of cognitive changes occurring with neurological conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and fronto-temporal disease, as well as multiple sclerosis and stroke. By translating the biology of any cognitive change into behavioral terms, he is able to help both the patient and family gain a better understanding of how best to thrive. Additionally, Dr Short provides individual psychotherapy for depression, anxiety disorders, the challenges of aging and other changes in life. Although he relies primarily on a cognitive-behavioral style of therapy, his work is guided by research from positive psychology, particularly emotional intelligence.

Dr. Short received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Texas A&M University, where he conducted research in affiliation patterns that increase risk for problem drinking. He completed his pre-doctoral training in neuropsychology at the Baltimore VA Hospital and conducted post-doctoral research in cognitive assessment of Parkinson's disease at the University of Maryland Medical School. Dr. Short has published articles, presented speeches and conducted workshops for non-profit Parkinson's organizations nationwide..

Dr. Erichsen provides therapeutic services primarily to children, adolescents, and their families.  He addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional/disruptive behaviors, managing life transitions, and school-related issues.  Cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness/acceptance strategies play roles in his work depending on the needs of the client. He is also knowledgeable about consultation with schools and the IEP/504 process.

Dr. Erichsen earned his masters and doctoral degrees from Indiana University’s School Psychology program, with a doctoral minor in Counseling Psychology.  He previously studied religion and psychology at Whitman College.  Dr. Erichsen has experience in schools, community mental health, and residential treatment settings.  His internship at the Integrated Behavioral Health Consortium of Indiana included additional experience treating clients of all ages in a medical setting.  Dr. Erichsen holds both psychologist licensure in Maryland and national certification in school psychology.

Pam joins Carroll Counseling Centers after spending 26 years with Verizon.

Pam is responsible for maintaining the activities of the Mt. Airy office and coordinating patient and insurance benefits.

Tammy joins Carroll Counseling with experience in Billing/Coding from her former positions in the medical field. Tammy is responsible for filing claims on a daily basis and posting payments from patients and insurance companies. You will find Tammy to be very personable, friendly and helpful with accounts receivable.

Angie works part-time in Eldersburg on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the front desk checking in patients.