MEET OUR OFFICERS
Who We Are
JESSICA BAIRD
President
Jessica Baird, LCPC, CCLS, RWWP is the founder of Kids Can Cope, a child therapy practice in Carroll County Maryland. Jessica has extensive experience as both a child life specialist and therapist supporting children and families with chronic health issues and medical trauma. Her specialties include pediatric oncology and respiratory diseases. Jessica is currently in training to become an RPT and is excited to share her knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of pediatric illness to fellow therapists. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys reading, building Legos, and spending time with her three young children.
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SARAH JORDAN
SECRETARY
Sarah Jordan, LCPC, RPT-S is a lead counselor at The Care Clinic at the University of Maryland Baltimore, a grant-funded outpatient clinic which works with children and families affected by child abuse, domestic violence, or sex trafficking. In addition to providing individual and family therapy, Sarah also supervises graduate-level interns, provides trainings on child maltreatment and related topics to medical students and residents as well as other professionals, and participates in the Maryland Human Trafficking Clinician Collaborative. As well as being a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and registered play therapist (RPT), Sarah is certified in the Instinctual Trauma Response (ITR) model and is also trained extensively in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Sarah is passionate about using play and other empirically-supported interventions to help clients - from preschoolers to grandparents - heal from trauma.
Board of Directors
Director
Victoria Kennedy Adkins
Victoria Kennedy-Adkins, Psy.D., is a Post-Doctoral Fellow and Registered Psychology Associate at Creative Psychological Health Services in Catonsville, Maryland. Victoria graduated from Loyola University of Maryland in 2022. Her clinical interests include treating preschoolers, child-centered play therapy, trauma-informed care, and technology's impact on child development. During her spare time, Victoria likes to play frisbee with her dog, involve herself in anything “crafty,” travel, spend quality time with family and friends, and volunteer with her local car club to give back to the community. Victoria is eager to continue to support the branch by spreading awareness about play therapy, by helping to plan community outreach events for members, undergraduate students, and graduate students, and by assisting in the growth of the board’s social media presence.
Director
Denise Montgomery
Denise Montgomery, LICSW, LMFT, RPT-S is the owner and Clinical Director of Esteemed Families, LLC. She is a Certified Daring Way Facilitator and Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional. Denise has over 20 years of experience working with children and families in urban communities. She is passionate about helping children address their mental health concerns by utilizing the power of play. Ms. Montgomery’s interests include participating in competitive sporting events, traveling around the world, spending time with family and hosting African centered book studies.
Director
Andrea "Andi' Goudry
Andrea "Andi" Goundry, LGPC, NCC is the owner of Mindful Me Child and EMDR Therapy, where she specializes in working with children, adolescents, and teens who are navigating big emotions, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and major life transitions. Andi provides a calm, supportive space where clients can feel understood while learning practical tools that make a real difference. She approaches therapy with warmth, playfulness, and deep respect for each child’s mind, body, and emotions.
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A huge thank you to our officers and board of directors for their dedication.
Interested in being on our Board of Directors? Please email us at mddca4pt@gmail.com