Eldersburg

Cathy Bonny brings a wide range of skill and experience to her practice at Cedar Ridge Counseling Centers. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, she attended the University of Maryland School of Social Work and graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Social Work. Jobs early in her career included psychiatric social work at Spring Grove State Hospital, Springfield Hospital Center, and Sheppard Pratt Hospital. For approximately fifteen years she was employed by Baltimore City Department of Social Services as a caseworker in Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and a variety of supervisory and administrative positions including Training and Staff Development. In 1990 she left the public sector of social work and joined the private practice group ReEntry Mental Health. After working at ReEntry for approximately 4 years she fulfilled a life long dream and with two other colleagues started Cedar Ridge Counseling Centers which is one of Maryland’s longest running private practice groups which changed ownership in 2011.

Mrs Bonny’s areas of expertise are generally in the area of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and childhood trauma. She works with a wide age range from teenage, adult, to seniors. She has seen an increase in anxiety disorders: generalized anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive behaviors across the age range, likely increased by our high paced, stressful lifestyles. She finds it very encouraging and satisfying to be a part of client’s recovery process. Continuing education training helps her to stay current with different treatment approaches.

Outside of work, Mrs Bonny enjoys spending time with family and friends, she likes to stay active but also loves reading and music.

To schedule a first time appointment with a Cedar Ridge Counseling provider please click on Request Appointment or call 410.552.0773 and press “0” for an intake specialist.

Laura Humphries, LMSW, earned her Master’s of Social Work degree in clinical studies from the Catholic University of America and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from University of Maryland. Laura worked during her graduate studies at Maryland Treatment Centers providing therapy, psychoeducation, and case management to clients recovering from addiction, as well as their families. She also trained at the Office of Employee Assistance at the US House of Representatives where she counseled clients on a range of mental health and life challenges, as well as workplace issues and career transitions. Laura also brings several years of experience working in the private sector, and, in addition to working as a therapist, helps small companies with staffing needs and employee assessments. She also holds a life coaching certificate from the Coaches Training Institute.

Laura’s areas of expertise include relationship and attachment issues, addiction and substance abuse, depression, anxiety, life and career transitions, workplace stress, grief, and bereavement.

She approaches each client as a unique individual and utilizes therapy modalities tailored to their needs and situation. In partnering with clients on their journey, she often employs psychodynamic approaches to develop insight into early life and family foundations, simultaneous with cognitive behavioral and other techniques that provide clients with lasting tools for self-understanding and growth. This is done within the context of a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.

Laura works with adults, couples, and adolescents, and is currently accepting new clients at our Eldersburg location. Virtual Telehealth sessions are also available.