George Martin, MD, MSHA, BC-TMH
Dr. George Martin earned his MD at The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. He trained in general and child psychiatry at Walter Reed, graduated from the US Army Command and General Staff College, earned a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from the University Alabama-Birmingham, and is a Certified Physician Executive by the American College of Physician Executives. In addition, he has had training in ECT at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and in forensic evaluations at The University of Virginia.
While on active duty, Dr. Martin served as Division Psychiatrist for the 82nd Airborne Division and Division Surgeon for the 24th Infantry Division. He has held a variety of administrative and clinical positions in public mental health in North Carolina, Virginia, and with the Veterans Administration, including medical director of a state hospital and acting medical director for a substance use rehabilitation hospital. He has worked in adult and child mental health treatment programs, drug, and alcohol rehabilitation, and held faculty positions at Virginia Tech, Duke University, Walter Reed Medical Center, and East Tennessee State University – Quillen College of Medicine where residents awarded him “Teacher of the Year.”
His interest in computers and psychiatry started early. As a resident at Walter Reed, he participated in a pilot study of computerizing mental status exams. His work in telehealth started in the Veterans Administration and grew to include regular tele-psych care at his clinical practice in Virginia.
David Joyce, MD, MBA
Dr. Robert Maxwell earned his MD at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, OK, and trained in orthopedic surgery and radiology. At Duke University, Dr. Maxwell became Chief Resident in radiology, a Fellow in MRI/CT Neuroradiology and Body Imaging Studies, and a Fellow in Breast Imaging – Mammography, Ultrasound, MRI, and Image Guided Breast Biopsy. He was Teacher of the Year in 2009 with the Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Maxwell has served as President of both the Minnesota Radiological Society and the American College of Radiology. He was also Co-Director for Radioactive Seed Localization Breast Surgery.
Robert Maxwell, MD
Dr. Robert Maxwell earned his MD at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, OK, and trained in orthopedic surgery and radiology. At Duke University, Dr. Maxwell became Chief Resident in radiology, a Fellow in MRI/CT Neuroradiology and Body Imaging Studies, and a Fellow in Breast Imaging – Mammography, Ultrasound, MRI, and Image Guided Breast Biopsy. He was Teacher of the Year in 2009 with the Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Maxwell has served as President of both the Minnesota Radiological Society and the American College of Radiology. He was also Co-Director for Radioactive Seed Localization Breast Surgery.
Lesia Douglas, RN, MBA
Lesia Douglas, RN, MBA, is a registered nurse with more than 25 years’ experience. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in Business Administration in Health Care Administration from Colorado Technical University. With a multistate Registered Nurse license in California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Nevada, she is a member of the American Nursing Association Organization and Kansas Hospital Association. She was the 2014 recipient of the Maryland Nurses Association Mentoring Award.
Douglas most recently served as the Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Nursing at LifePoint Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City, Kansas. Prior to that, she was the President/Owner of Q&E Healthcare Consultant Inc. in Sugar Grove, IL. She also served as the Executive Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Nursing for two hospitals in the Bon Secours Health System, including Baltimore Hospital in Baltimore, MD and Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, VA.
Henriette Mercer, MA, LCMHCA, LCASA, NCC
Henriette is a licensed clinical mental health therapist and a licensed clinical addiction specialist. She works with adults, adolescents, and children. Dedicated to trauma-informed care, she has completed specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
As a client-centered psychotherapist Henriete often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques to help identify and modify negative thoughts or behaviors. However, her approach places a strong emphasis on psychodynamic techniques, which she believes is essential for understanding the unconscious patterns and unresolved conflicts that often underpin trauma.
The effects of trauma in adults are complex and can touch nearly every aspect of life, which is why a comprehensive, trauma-informed holistic approach is crucial for healing and recovery.
Psychologically, trauma may present as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, often causing difficulty with trust, attachment, and emotional regulation.
Behaviorally, trauma can lead to maladaptive coping mechanisms such as substance abuse, disordered eating, and avoidance behaviors.
Physically, trauma can manifest chronic pain, gastrointestinal issues, and other somatic complaints that have no clear medical origin but are linked to emotional distress. It could be your body’s way to let you know that there is unprocessed trauma.
Relationships – whether romantic, familial, or professional – can be strained or dysfunctional, as unresolved trauma impacts communication, trust, and emotional availability.
Trauma may feel isolating, but in our sessions, you will find a safe, supportive space where your experiences are validated, your pain is acknowledged, and you are seen as a whole person. She believes in creating a therapeutic space where clients can explore their experiences openly and move toward lasting, positive change.