Bruce Turnquist, Psy.D.
Bruce Turnquist is a clinical psychologist who has been in practice since 1994. Prior to private practice, Dr. Turnquist served as an Army psychologist and chief of psychology at Kimbrough Army Hospital at Fort Meade, MD. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology, at Biola University in southern California. He then interned at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Turnquist's training is diverse, but has an emphasis in the integration of psychology and theology.
Dr. Turnquist has a general practice, yet specializes in:
ADD/ADHD evaluations
Autism evaluations
Child and adolescent therapy
Parent training
Educational testing for learning disorders
Cognitive-behavior therapy for depression and anxiety
Public speaking on varied topics related to the family and mental health
David Ochinero, LCMFT
David Ochinero is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been counseling children, adolescents, adult individuals, and couples in the Annapolis area since 1992. David holds a B.S. in Family and Community Development from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary in Southern California. Counseling from a Family Systems perspective, David helps people move beyond their symptoms to understand the underlying root issues. He then equips them with practical "tools" to develop healthier patterns of thinking and behaving.
David specializes in:
Marital and premarital counseling
Individual counseling for adults, children, and adolescents
Parent/child relationship issues
Depression and anxiety disorders
Divorce recovery for adults and children
Blended family issues
Cognitive behavioral and family systems
Addictions
Grief recovery
Amanda Kahler, LCSW (Virtual Only)
Amanda Kahler is a warm and empathetic clinical social worker. She is licensed in both Maryland and Pennsylvania and sees all of her clients virtually. She works with adolescents and adults through life's many changes. She has a background in oncology and has had the privilege of supporting individuals and their loved ones through life-altering diagnoses. Amanda recognizes the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and spiritual health. She believes that when one area begins to heal, the others will also benefit. Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and a strengths based approach, she assists her clients in identifying their strengths and finding meaning in difficult situations.
Amanda specializes in:
Grief and Loss
Cancer and Chronic Illnesses
Caregiver Fatigue
Anxiety and Depression
Life Transitions
Self-esteem
Diane Channas, MSW, LCSW-C
Diane Channas has been in practice helping clients for over 25 years. She has experience in treating men, women, and adolescents for a variety of individual, marriage and family issues including PTSD, dissociation, depression, anxiety, grief, communication and adjustment disorders. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Systems Approach Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Diane enjoys helping others realize their potential as they move through challenging life circumstances.
Diane specializes in:
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Anxiety & Depression Disorders
Relational Conflict
Adjustment Disorders
Trauma/PTSD
Grief
Marriage Counseling
Meredith Hedges Hernandez, LCMFT
Meredith Hedges Hernandez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who began practicing in the Annapolis area in 2005. After four years of living in Southern California, filling her days with motherhood, ministering to moms of young children, and immersing herself in the local Disneyland culture she and her family returned to Maryland.
Meredith holds a B.S. in Family Studies and Vocational Ministry from Oklahoma Christian University, a Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy degree from Abilene Christian University, and completed doctoral coursework in Marriage and Family Therapy at Texas Tech University.
Meredith specializes in:
Adolescent therapy
Group therapy
Postpartum and new mom/dad transitions
Family and Couples therapy
Reunification therapy
Infertility issues
Anxiety & depression
Mood disorders
Raven Spuler, Office Administrator
Raven has been with the office since the Summer of 2023. She holds a B.A. in Media & Communication Studies from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.