Meet Our Therapists
Marissa Miars is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board Approved Supervisor 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, Psychopharmacology, 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 self-esteem. She aims to empower 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 is an ADHD specialist with extensive additional training in supporting neurodivergent clients. Her work with neurodivergent clients is also informed by her own experiences as a late-diagnosed ADHD women.
Marissa sees clients virtually via Telehealth and in person at Wildflower Wellness’ office in Parkville.
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 and Board Approved Supervisor. 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.
To book a consultation phone call or intake appointment with Ari, email ari@wildflowerwellnessmd.com.
Audra Howard Ferguson is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in
Maryland. She has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns
Hopkins University and obtained additional training in Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy and Polyvagal Theory for Trauma. Audra is also a Certified Nature Informed
Therapist and is in the process of completing her EMDRIA-approved EMDR training.
Audra specializes in supporting adolescents and adults (13+) struggling with anxiety,
grief, life transitions, and trauma. Folks who are tired of fighting their thoughts or
feelings and just want things to feel more manageable. Audra has an active and
engaged style and aims to find a flexible balance between utilizing
exercises/interventions and providing space where clients can authentically connect
with their experiences (the hard stuff and the joyful stuff too!) Rather than trying to “fix you” (you are not broken), she focuses on building skills to make room for difficult
emotions, quiet self-reflection, and move toward what truly matters. Audra also offers opportunities to get out of the office and into nature.
Folks describe her approach as warm, collaborative, holistic, and inclusive.
Audra sees clients virtually via Telehealth and in person at Wildflower Wellness’ office in Parkville.
To book a consultation phone call or intake appointment with Audra, email audra@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 Parkville, 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 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, School Drop off support, and exposure therapy support. 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.
Holistic & Somatic Support
All of our therapists believe in the mind/body connection and incorporate interventions that go beyond traditional talk therapy. Incorporating the body into therapeutic work can facilitate faster healing, especially for clients with neurodivergent brains and/or trauma. Examples of holistic support provided in the past include nervous system regulation strategies, nature-based therapy, play therapy, art therapy, polyvagal exercises, yoga therapy, and sound healing. Holistic support availability varies based on the specific interests and qualifications of the chosen provider.
Group Therapy Practice 