Clinicians and Staff
Alpha Omega Clinic offers a team of professionals who integrate the principles of psychology with the wisdom of the Catholic faith.
Administration
Kathleen GallagherDirector, LCSW-C
Kathleen Gallagher is a licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of individual and family therapy experience. During her career, she has gained extensive experience with child and adolescent treatment. Kathleen has worked for Alpha Omega Clinic for ten years integrating the Catholic faith and psychology. Kathleen sees clients in the Alpha Omega offices in Bethesda and Crownsville Maryland. She also is a school counselor in Howard County, Maryland. Kathleen's focus is on individual treatment with focus on relationship issues, forgiveness, mood difficulties, and vocational discernment. She also works with clients who seek healing from trauma such as post abortion and sexual abuse. Kathleen is married with two children, a grown step daughter and son. She converted to the Catholic faith. Kathleen has been with the Clinic since 2001.Specialties: Adolescent (13 to 17 years), Child, Depression, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Parenting, Post-Abortive, Trauma and PTSD
Other Issues: Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety or Fears, Couples/Marital, Divorce/Separation, Family, Loss or Grief, Same Sex Attraction, Sex Addiction, Step Families
Associate Director of Promotions and Referrals
Ann completed her B.A. in Psychology summa cum laude at Houghton College in 2004, and her internship at Baker Victory Social Services in Western New York, where she assisted case workers in the Intensive Preventive Services Department. She also completed an M.A. in Theology and Christian Ministry with honors at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2009. Prior to joining the Clinic, Ann gained extensive administrative experience in the nonprofit sector. Ann has been with the Clinic since 2010.Clinicians
LCSW-C
Mary Ann Hayes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has been in practice for over twenty years. Formerly a member of the treatment team at the Eating Disorders Program at the Shady Grove Counseling Center, she has extensive experience working with persons struggling with eating disorders in individual, group, and family psychotherapy. In private practice since 1991, Ms. Hayes works with adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples. She has been trained in Relationship Enhancement model of marital counseling. She also has a particular interest in Affirmation Therapy. A Third Order Carmelite, Ms. Hayes seeks to assist the lay community integrate contemplative prayer into contemporary life. Mary Ann has been with the Clinic since 2003.Specialties: Couples/Marital, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Parenting.
Other Issues: Adolescent (13 to 17yrs), Adoption, Anxiety or Fears, Divorce/Separation, Family, Post-Abortive, Step Families, Trauma and PTSD
M.S.W., LCSW-C
Ms. Hansen works with individuals, couples, children, and families. She is certified as a Relationship Enhancement Marital/Couples Therapist and a Relationship Enhancement Program Leader, specializing in working with couples recovering from divorce, affairs, as well as remarriage issues, parenting and stepfamily issues. Ms. Hansen is certified at the Masters level by the Step-Family Foundation, and is certified in IMAGO Therapy and Child Centered Play Therapy. She is a specialist in communication and conflict resolution, and sees clients in Bethesda, Maryland. Carrie has been with the Clinic since 2001.Specialties: Couples/Marital
Other Issues: Adoption, Anxiety or Fears, Child, Depression, Divorce/Separation, Family, Loss or Grief, Parenting, Substance Abuse, Step Families
LCSW-C
Mike Hayes received his BA in Psychology and Philosophy from Iona College in NY, his Masters in Counseling from Fordham University, NY, and his MSW from New York University in 1997. He has worked for Franklin Square Hospital Center and Catholic Charities Community Services. He sees clients in Bethesda, Maryland. Mike has been with the Clinic since 2003.Issues: Adolescents, Anger Management, Anxiety/Fears, Depression, Loss/Grief, Sex Addiction, Trauma/PTSD, OCD, Post Abortive, Domestic Violence/Abuse
M.A., L.C.P.C., N.C.C.
Barbara Currano is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who enjoys integrating faith with counseling. She works with couples, families, parents, and individuals of all ages. She uses Relationship Enhancement Therapy to improve relationships in the family, especially between couples and between parents and teens. She also uses Filial Family Therapy with parents and young children. She is a leader of "Mastering the Mysteries of Love," a skill-based enrichment program for couples. She works with clients on post abortion and childbearing loss. Barbara is also a certified instructor of the P.I.C.K. a Partner educational program for singles who wish to make wise dating/marriage choices. She has been married 39 years and has a large family. She sees clients in Bethesda, Maryland. Barbara has been with the Clinic since 2010.
Specialties: Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety or Fears, Couples/Marital, Divorce/Separation, Family, Parenting/Filial Therapy, Post-Abortive, Same Sex Attraction
Other Issues: Adolescent (13 to 17yrs), Attention Deficit (ADHD), Depression, Domestic Loss or Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Violence/Abuse, Step Families, Trauma and PTSD
Psy.D.
Margaret Laracy, Psy.D. provides consultation and therapy services for children and adults, using individual, couple, family, and group formats. She takes a collaborative and relational approach to therapy, implementing and integrating treatment paradigms according to the particular needs of each person or family.
Dr. Laracy received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences in 2011. She completed her pre-doctoral internship through the Chicago Area Christian Training Consortium, working in a community-based outpatient setting. She also received training in school and hospital settings. Dr. Laracy is currently pursuing licensure as a clinical psychologist in the states of Maryland and Virginia. She sees clients at the Bethesda location. Dr. Laracy has been with the Clinic since 2011.
Specialties: Depression, Trauma, Anxiety or Fears, Couples/Marital, Group psychotherapy
Other Issues: Adolescent (13 to 17 yrs), Child, Family, Loss or Grief, Post-Abortive, Same Sex Attraction, Sex Addiction
MA, LGPC
Daniel Brown received his B.A. in Psychology & Theology from the
Franciscan University of Steubenville in 1997, and his M.A. in Behavioral
Neuroscience/Clinical Psychology from American University in 2002. He received additional education and training at
the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Clinical Health Psychology and at the
Institute for the Psychological Sciences in Clinical Psychology. His focus is on individual and group psychotherapy for persons suffering from depressive and anxiety-related issues including relationship dynamics, marriage preparation,
life/career adjustments, phobias, and addictions, including sexual addiction.
Daniel has been with the Clinic since 2009.
Specialties: Anxiety or Fears, Depression, Substance Abuse, Sex Addiction,
Life/Career Adjustments, Marriage Preparation, and Relationship
Issues.
Other Issues: Child, Adolescent (13 to 17 yrs), Anger Management, Loss or
Grief, Couples/Marital, Eating Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
LCSW-C.CSAT
Jesus asks us to bear one another's burdens and Maureen feels honored to serve in that way.Maureen has been counseling people with a wide range of issues for 20 years.Her focus includes helping people resolve childhood pain, treating depression, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, marital issues, gender identity issues, and post abortive syndrome. Maureen enjoys working with teens and adults. She also has 10 years of experience as a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist. Maureen strongly believes that truth is the basis for healing and hence gives direct and honest feedback to her clients. She believes that psychotherapy should produce measurable results and sets goals with her clients. She is married and the proud mom of 3 children, one of which has Down Syndrome. She is able to see clients in Fairfax, VA. Maureen has been with the Clinic since 2010.
Specialties: Sex Addiction, Mood Disorders, OCD, Trauma and PTSD, Couples/Marital, Adult Children.
Other Issues: Adolescent (13 to 17yrs), Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety or Fears, Attention Deficit (ADHD, Depression, Divorce/Separation, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Eating Disorders, Family, Loss or Grief, Parenting, Post-Abortive, Same Sex Attraction.
Psy.D.
Dr. Horne received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences in 2009 where he specialized in play therapy and psychological assessment. Dr. Horne has experience in several Catholic clinics including Catholic Social Services in Lincoln, Nebraska as well as serving as a school counselor within the Diocese of Arlington. Currently, Dr. Horne provides a broad range of psychological assessment and diagnostic services at Alpha Omega ranging from cognitive and educational assessment to personality assessment as well as vocational assessments. Dr. Horne has been with the Clinic since 2010.Specialties: Adolescent (13 to 17 yrs), Assessments: Educational and Personality, Child, Parenting
Other Issues: Anger Management, Anxiety or Fears, Couples/Marital, Depression, Family, Loss or Grief, Step Families, Trauma and PTSD
Psy.D.
Dr. Bennett received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA, where her training focused on the integration of faith and psychology. She has worked with adults, children, adolescents, and couples. As a clinician, Dr. Bennett utilizes a variety of treatment approaches and strongly believes in the collaborative relationship between the client and therapist. Dr. Bennett has extensive training conducting psychological evaluations for a wide range of educational, developmental, vocational, and mental health concerns. Dr. Bennett completed her post-doctoral internship at Catholic Social Services in Lincoln, Nebraska. She has also received clinical training at the Regent University's Psychological Services Center and Genesis Counseling Center in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Bennett is currently pursuing her license in clinical psychology in Virginia. Dr. Bennett has been with the Clinic since 2011.
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety or Fears, Relationship Issues, Adult and Child Assessments (Education, Personality, Vocational)
Other issues: Divorce/Separation, Eating Disorders, Parenting, Post-Abortive, Trauma and PTSD, Childhood Abuse, Loss or Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder