Donna Schafer, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Executive Director
Education: M.S. in Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University in Maryland
My experience as a mother, teacher, and grandmother has led me to an interest in family counseling. I have a continuing passion for helping children, adolescents and parents through the challenges and stages of life. I use family therapy, play, art, CBT, EMDR, and grief therapy. Lighthouse has provided me with the ideal clientele for me to help the population I most want to help. There is always new training available, and it is exciting to keep up to date with the changes and challenges in the field, so I frequently hone and expand my skills with a variety of trainings. My role as a clinical supervisor enables me to continue teaching and guiding future counselors as they enrich my experience at the same time.
As Executive Director, I am proud to represent Lighthouse to the community. I am proud of the work we have done in the past and the asset we are to the community in the present. We are unique in the services we provide, serving the whole family in close collaboration with other systems, such as school personnel, and other healthcare providers, and assuring that no one is ever turned away due to inability to pay.
I am a world traveler and plan to continue my travels, exploring the world and the interesting people I meet along the way. My favorite trips include my children and grandchildren.
Susan Fetcho, Ph. D., LCPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Clinical Director
Education: M.S. in Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University in Maryland; Ph. D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of the Cumberlands
I have been at Lighthouse “this time” for 18 years. Long ago, I was an intern at Lighthouse, and although I left to pursue other career opportunities over the past 30+ years, Lighthouse was always in my heart – it’s just that kind of place, with that kind of people. As Clinical Director, my goals are to make Lighthouse a welcoming place for both clients and counselors; to make sure staff and interns feel valued, appreciated, and supported in their professional development, and to make sure clients are treated with kindness, respect, and the best, most effective counseling available. As a counselor, I enjoy working with couples and families, as well as with individual adults. I have extensive training and experience in working with adult survivors of childhood trauma, and families affected by a loved one’s addiction. My approach to counseling is integrative, grounded in psychodynamic theory, while incorporating interventions from solution-focused, mindfulness, CBT, EMDR, narrative, problem-solving, person-centered, communication theory and other schools of thought, as the clients’ needs and interests dictate. In addition to my work at Lighthouse, I am a counselor educator at a local university. When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, especially memoirs; family vacations; attending live music shows; and spending time in the company of dogs.
Emmanuel Acquaye, LCPC, NCC
Staff Counselor
Education: M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Loyola University in Maryland
I offer holistic, person-centered psychotherapy to people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities, with a wealth of transferable skills acquired during my academic achievements and counseling experience. I am adept at forming robust working partnerships across the board. I am respectful and non-judgmental, and passionate about social justice. As a holistic and spiritually integrated mental health professional, I bring compassion, empathy, and flexibility into my counseling practice. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and person-centered approaches. I help my clients navigate depression, peer relationships, behavioral concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, loss and grief, and spiritual concerns. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening; cooking; listening to music, especially country, contemporary gospel, and R & B; and learning new things about different parts of the world.
Katherine Ardeleanu, LCPC
Staff Counselor
Education: M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Johns Hopkins University; current Ph.D. candidate in Public Health, Drexel University
I enjoy using techniques from Internal Family Systems and polyvagal theory to help clients understand the simple processes that drive their complex challenges. I have a strong social justice orientation, so I look at individual issues through a wider systems lens to understand how larger issues, such as discrimination and power dynamics, affect clients’ wellbeing. I am also passionate about expanding access and quality of mental health services and ensuring that everyone is able to get the services they need. This led to my decision to return to school to learn how to do just that, so I am currently pursuing a PhD in Public Health at Drexel University. I hope to work with individuals and groups that have been under-resourced, to connect them with culturally appropriate mental health services.
In my spare time, I love to bake and go out salsa dancing! I also have three cats who frequently like to join in on telehealth sessions. It’s like getting four therapists for the price of one!
Belle Camerlin
Clinical Intern
Education: Pursuing M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Towson University
Hi, and welcome! I’m a counseling intern here at Lighthouse and I’m passionate about helping individuals and families reconnect with themselves and one another. My approach centers on understanding your unique needs and working together to foster open communication, strengthen relationships, manage conflict, and find meaningful moments of healing. I strive to be multiculturally informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, and grounded in social justice. My practice is flexible and compassionate, integrating therapeutic art techniques, therapeutic play, yoga-based practices, and client-centered talk therapy to honor each person’s unique goals and values. Whether you’re navigating a challenging time or looking to build a deeper understanding within your family, I’m here to support you with warmth and care!
In my free time, you can find me off on a hike with my two dogs and my husband, reading in a hammock somewhere, or exploring different types of art. I love music, good friends, great food, and laughter.
Lisa Miller
Clinical Intern
Pursuing M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Liberty University;
M.S. in Special Education, Johns Hopkins University
I am happy to be a member of the Lighthouse Youth & Family Services team. I am dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgemental, and empathetic atmosphere for clients. My skills include interpersonal communication and active listening, paired with a keen attention to detail. I aspire to be an effective therapist who helps clients overcome challenges, navigate difficult transitions, and create meaningful outcomes.
Through therapist and client collaboration, unconditional positive regard, and empathetic listening, I believe change can occur. I work with clients to set unique, realistic and obtainable goals supported by a variety of therapeutic approaches including mindfulness, CBT, person-centered, DBT, and solution-focused theories.
I am married with five adult children and a grandmother to three precious grandchildren. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, gardening, and home projects. I am an avid reader, and a book goes along with me nearly everywhere I go.
McCay Moiforay, LGPC, M.P.H., Ed. D.
Staff Counselor
Education: Ed. D., in Community Care and Counseling; Traumatology, Liberty University; Post-Masters Counseling Licensure Program, Coppin State University; M.P.H., Health Promotion, Liberty University
I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and immigrant populations promoting holistic wellness while including behavioral and mental health interventions. My understanding of developmental occurrences and ability to effectively teach health topics from a holistic point of view has guided me in practice with individuals and the community. I believe in the autonomy of an individual’s self-discovery to achieve the best version of themselves. In the counseling process, incorporate interventions such as person-centered, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, play, and grief therapy.
I am an avid tennis fan and love to hit the courts when time permits, as I believe personal self-care is essential. Family and friends are important to me as I love quality time with good people. Genuine love and respect for all has been a childhood lesson promoted by parents who also have been involved in civic duties within the mental health and educational fields.
I look forward to meeting you and your family and establishing a congruent therapeutic relationship here at Lighthouse.
WeiAnne Reidy, LGPC
Social Connections Coordinator
Education: M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Towson University
Following my graduate internship at Lighthouse, I joined the staff as Social Connections Coordinator, to plan and present groups for neurodivergent clients from childhood through young adulthood. I specialize in working with neurodivergent LGBTQ+ young adults and their families. I enjoy incorporating play, movement, and experiential approaches to healing. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with nature and with my dog.
Jane Sieglein
Special Projects
Education: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Liberty University
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life challenges, and behavioral concerns. I incorporate a variety of experiences from my background in the fields of health, wellness, and education into my counseling practice. My focus is marriage and family counseling. I have completed the Gottman Training Certification which includes research-based assessments and interventions for couples. By using compassion-focused, person-centered techniques I work with clients to create a toolkit of coping skills and techniques to empower children, adolescents and the family unit to navigate difficult situations and thrive. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a strengths-based approach to support my clients’ goals towards mental health. I am comfortable with Child Centered Play-Therapy and have received training in these techniques.
Outside of counseling, I enjoy working out, yoga, hiking, and traveling with my family. I bring to my counseling the experience of a 36-year marriage and the life skills developed from having raised three children. My personal values include being a good listener, honest, self-reflective, positive, and empathetic.
Amy Van Orden
Office/Grants Administrator
Education: B.A. in Mass Communication, Towson University
I joined Lighthouse in 2022, with an extensive background in management. I help with grant-writing, especially the budgeting, and when we are awarded grants (yay!) I make sure we’re complying with the agreed upon administration and reporting, to keep those checks coming! I keep track of our insurance billing and other income streams, and provide support to the Executive Director and the clinical team. When I’m not keeping things organized at Lighthouse, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family, including our dog, Louie.
Nell Winer-Menikheim, LGPC
Staff Counselor, Together Project Coordinator
Education: M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Towson University
At my core, I am a person-centered therapist who believes that clients know the answer to their problems and simply need a therapist who can facilitate their process. I use psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems theories to support clients in gaining insight into the parts of themselves that have helped them to survive, shifting from a critical to a compassionate view of themselves. I am a multiculturally responsive therapist who recognizes the importance of viewing the client from a holistic framework. I believe you cannot separate the person from their environment, and work to recognize the various social, economic, and political factors that have brought the client to therapy.
I am passionate about working with children across various developmental stages and being a support person during these critical years. I work from a Non-Directive Play Therapy model, providing the child with the freedom of the playroom to express themselves in a way that meets their developmental needs. I recognize the importance of including the family in the child’s therapeutic journey and regularly connect with the grownups in the child’s life to collaborate on how to best support the child(ren).
Outside of being a therapist, I love to lift weights, hike, and spend time with my family.