Diane helps women, teens, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or caught in patterns of self-doubt. Her work focuses on anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions, offering a supportive space for clients to understand their experiences and find practical ways forward.

As the owner of Crystal Waters Counseling Centers, Diane brings a warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth approach to therapy. She welcomes honest conversations, humor, and the emotions clients may feel they need to hide elsewhere. She combines thoughtful exploration with practical strategies for managing overwhelming feelings, setting boundaries, and building self-trust.

With more than 25 years of experience across education and counseling, including her work as a teacher and school counselor, Diane understands how school, family, and relationship pressures can affect emotional well-being. This background informs her work with teens navigating academic and social challenges, young adults finding their direction, and women balancing others’ needs with their own.

Diane draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and strategies that help clients recognize and respond to their body’s stress signals. She tailors therapy to each person’s needs and goals, helping clients feel more grounded, connected, and confident while making room for their own well-being.

She provides therapy in Columbia, MD, White Marsh, MD, and via secure telehealth across the state of Maryland.

Andrea Mann has over 8 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families. She has worked as an elementary teacher, special educator, and school counselor, providing individual and group counseling, coping strategies, and guidance for students with a wide range of mental health challenges.

Andrea works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, parenting challenges, and other individualized needs, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused techniques to help clients achieve their goals. She is passionate about empowering children and adolescents and their families to build resilience and self-confidence.

Contact Andrea: andreamann@crystalwaterscounseling.com

Locations: Columbia, MD  | Telehealth

Veronica Palleres is a bilingual therapy intern with over 20 years of experience supporting children and adults. She previously worked as a Parent Community Coordinator in the public school system, improving home-school communication and supporting families to address their needs.

Veronica works with clients facing anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, communication issues, and relationship concerns. She uses empathetic listening, guided practice, collaboration, and strengths-based approaches to help clients develop coping strategies and find their own path toward happiness and well-being.

Locations: Columbia, MD | White Marsh, MD | Telehealth

Tynia Wainwright is a counseling intern pursuing her LGPC licensure in mental health counseling, with a background in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling. She brings over 25 years of professional experience, including service in federal government and contributions to the law enforcement community.

Tynia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Under the supervision of Diane Brumfield, she helps clients build resilience, increase self-awareness, and foster emotional well-being, empowering them to explore strengths and create meaningful change.

Locations: Columbia, MD | White Marsh, MD | Telehealth

Abbey earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from Brigham Young University. Her approach with clients is centered on them, emphasizing compassion. She firmly believes that everyone is capable of finding hope and experiencing healing. Abbey’s practice involves guiding and empowering clients to discover their unique strengths and resources. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is important to her, and she dedicates sincere effort and time to fostering it.

Locations: Columbia, MD | White Marsh, MD | Telehealth