Meet Our Therapists
Marissa Miars is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with years of clinical experience working with clients in inpatient settings, community mental health, group practice, and in schools as a former teacher. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Hopkins University and has obtained additional training in Sand Tray therapy, Responding to Disasters, Adlerian Psychology, Understanding and Addressing Trauma in Early Childhood, Suicide Risk Assessment, Cultural Competence in Child Development and Parenting Practices, Early Childhood Development, ADHD Interventions, Attachment Theory, and Community-Partnered School Behavioral Health.
Marissa is the Owner/Director of Wildflower Wellness, LLC where she specializes in supporting women and children with struggles related to ADHD, anxiety, and relationships. She aims to empower her clients to find peace, self-acceptance, and fulfillment in all avenues of life. She started Wildflower Wellness with the mission of helping clients find places where they belong and feel most free. Clients describe her as thoughtful, strategic, and genuine in her approach to therapy and appreciate her incorporation of holistic interventions and practical strategies in sessions.
Marissa sees clients virtually via Telehealth and in person at Wildflower Wellness’ office in Towson.
To book a consultation phone call or intake appointment with Marissa, email marissa@wildflowerwellnessmd.com.
Ari Jacobson (LCPC, NCC) brings over a decade of therapeutic expertise to his role as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Holding a Master’s in Applied Psychology with a Concentration in Counseling from the University of Baltimore, Ari has dedicated his career to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With extensive experience working across diverse age groups, Ari has been a mentor and supervisor for fellow therapists for over 8 years. Specializing in men’s issues, children, relationships, depression, anxiety, and life transitions, Ari employs a direct yet caring person-centered, holistic approach.
Ari’s additional training and certifications in Working with Members of the Music Industry, CBT+, TF-CBT, Sexual Health and Recovery, Addictions, Abuser Intervention Treatment, Anger Management, and Suicide Risk-Assessment reflects his commitment to addressing a wide range of client needs. His experience with kids is vast and began in college, working as a camp counselor for children with behavioral challenges and at a preschool for autistic children. He has since worked with high school students struggling with substance abuse and behavior challenges in Baltimore City Public Schools and beginning in 2014, worked as an outpatient therapist for kids ages 5 and up.
Clients describe Ari as relatable, honest, and genuine, appreciating his holistic, “bigger picture” approach to therapy. As a seasoned therapist, Ari is dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome challenges, find clarity, and achieve personal growth.
Ari sees clients virtually via Telehealth and in person at Wildflower Wellness’ office in Towson.
To book a consultation phone call or intake appointment with Ari, email ari@wildflowerwellnessmd.com.
Mental Health Services
Individual Therapy
Meeting with clients in one-on-one psychotherapy sessions is often the best way to facilitate healing and growth. Therapy sessions at Wildflower Wellness last 50 minutes and take place via Telehealth or in person at our Towson, Maryland office. Sessions are available for child and adult clients and can be paid for out-of-pocket at the rate of $150 to $160 per session (clinician dependent) or covered by BlueCross BlueShield/CareFirst insurance.
Parent Consultation
Parenthood is one of the most difficult and rewarding things many of us will do in life, which is why we shouldn’t have to do it alone. By partnering with parents to come up with solutions to their child’s problems, Wildflower Wellness helps expedite client growth and provide support to all members of the family. Parent consultation sessions last 60 minutes and take place via Telehealth. Sessions can be paid for out-of-pocket at the rate of $150 to $160 per session or covered by BlueCross BlueShield/CareFirst insurance.
Client Advocacy
Sometimes clients need an advocate outside of the therapy office, which is why we offer client advocacy services. Some examples of advocacy services that Wildflower Wellness has provided in the past include IEP meeting attendance, Student Behavior Support Team meeting attendance, and exposure therapy support outside of session. Client advocacy services can be provided in-person or via Telehealth. Client advocacy is an out-of-pocket service that varies in duration and rate based on client needs.
Executive Function Coaching (Coming Soon!)
ADHD is an executive functioning disorder that creates challenges with memory, focus, emotional regulation, and time management. Traditional psychotherapy focuses on the behavioral and cognitive aspects of this disorder, but can be limited when it comes to addressing executive function challenges head on. Through executive function coaching, Wildflower Wellness is able to provide direct, hands-on support and give you strategies that you or your child can implement immediately following session. *We look forward to hiring coaches and offering executive functioning coaching in 2024.*
Counseling Services 