Columbia Mental Health Leadership

Leadership at Columbia Mental health is grounded in collaboration. Our leadership supports our providers with the resources they need to deliver high quality mental health care in the communities we serve throughout Virginia and Maryland.

Our leaders bring experience and support to guide how care is delivered in all New Directions locations. They support clinical standards, provide direction to teams, and make sure services are responsive to the needs of the clients we serve. Are you looking for support with your mental health or navigating a specific challenge? Our team is here to help. Learn more about the clinicians and leaders who support care across our locations.

Benjamin Holzman, Market Vice President

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Kenya Dickens, LCSW, LICSW, Regional Clinic Director

Craig Jones, LCSW, MPH, MSW, Clinic Director

Aldie, VA

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Maureen Diezman, PMHNP, Medical Resource Director

Aldie, VA

Naomi Weller, LCSW-C, Clinic Director

Annapolis, MD

David D. Riley, LCSW, Clinic Director

Arlington, VA, Falls Church, VA

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Laura Lambert, LCSW-C, Clinic Director

Bowie, MD

Shamonique Driskell, LCPC, LPC, Clinic Director

Columbia, MD

Penny Timmons-Lemmerman, LCSW-C, Clinic Director

Glen Burnie, MD

Keshia Ross, Ph.D., LPC, LSATP, CCS, ACS, Clinic Director

Manassas, VA

Sandra N. Crespo, LICSW, Clinic Director

North Bethesda, MD

Robin Sparer, LICSW – Clinic Director

Silver Spring, MD

Mohammad Baig, LPC, NCC, Clinic Director

Woodbridge, VA

Please note that when communicating with our intake team over the phone, all calls will start in English. Translation services will be offered once you connect with a member of our intake team.