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Nikolay Sergeevykh, LCPC

Nikolay Sergeevykh, LCPC

Telehealth

Cedar Ridge Counseling Provider
Nikolay Sergeevykh, LCPC has been a therapist since 2000 when he earned his Master’s degree in Counseling. He has worked at a variety of settings including community mental health, residential treatment, in-home therapy and therapeutic foster care. Nikolay has supervised and trained psychotherapists and mental health workers. In private practice since 2011, Nikolay works with adults, couples, and families, including Russian-speaking clients.
Steve Wechsler

Steve Wechsler

Columbia, Telehealth

Cedar Ridge Counseling Provider
Steve Wechsler, LCSW-C, has been a practicing therapist for more than 25 years. A graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, he has extensive experience working with geriatric patients and their families. He has worked at the VA, Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Baltimore, and Community Mental Health. He has been a volunteer job coach for older workers through AARP. He also has a trauma treatment certificate from Julie Lopez at the Viva Center and has training from the Johns Hopkins Bayview Behavioral Health Clinic. He considers himself and active, behavioral therapist, giving homework assignments (books, articles, writing) and setting goals from the beginning of treatment. He enjoys working with adults (individual, couple, or families) across a variety of diagnoses and situations. He is also an amateur musician (bassoonist) with community orchestras and likes to incorporate creativity as part of the healing process
Kelly Merckel, LCPC

Kelly Merckel, LCPC

Telehealth

Cedar Ridge Counseling Provider

Kelly specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, and the challenges that come with life transitions. She works primarily with adults (18+), offering a safe, non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing.

She utilizes a combination of evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness practices, tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in a collaborative, strengths-based, and person-centered philosophy, where you will work together to identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and develop skills for long-term well-being.

She is deeply motivated by the opportunity to empower clients to recognize the tools they already possess and to equip them with new strategies for achieving a healthier, more balanced life. Her goal is to help you find clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.

Sharanjeet (Sharan) Chahal

Sharanjeet (Sharan) Chahal

Telehealth

Cedar Ridge Counseling Provider
Welcome. I am glad you are here taking the first step in helping yourself. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than 12 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are ready for change, need support during difficult times, or looking for someone to talk with for peace of mind.

My approach to therapy is to be able to provide a safe, supportive, accepting, and positive space for you to discuss your concerns. I recognize that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to therapy and find it important to collaborate with you. I am compassionate, solution-focused, and experienced in a full range of evidence-based therapies.

I also enjoy using grounding and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, adjustment disorder, relationship issues, divorce, grief, and trauma. I also have worked with many couples in couples and marriage counseling the last several years.