Our Mental Health & Wellness Team
Our practice prides itself on bringing together a diverse team of therapists and wellness professionals to provide clients with the best possible care. We take the time to understand each individual’s unique needs and thoughtfully match them with a provider whose background and expertise align with their goals—whether through mental health therapy, wellness coaching, or a combination of both.
Owner: Emma Davis, LCPC
At Path to Peace Wellness, I truly believe that healing is about more than just managing symptoms—it’s about uncovering root causes and creating lasting well-being. That’s why I’ve built a practice that blends mental health therapy with functional medicine, offering a holistic approach that considers the emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors impacting your health. Our goal is to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered as we work together toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
What makes this work different is the way we approach care. Rather than using quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions, we take time to understand your unique story and tailor a plan that supports sustainable wellness. We focus on identifying imbalances, preventing issues before they grow, and making meaningful lifestyle changes that support both your mental and physical health. At Path to Peace Wellness, you’re not just receiving services—you’re stepping into a partnership built on trust, compassion, and the belief that you deserve to thrive.
Thank you for considering Path to Peace Wellness as a partner in your healing journey. We look forward to supporting you toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Wellness Team
Andrea McGuirk, DCN
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition | Health Coach
Dr. Andrea McGuirk brings years of experience in the functional medicine field, combining her expertise as a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, nutritionist, and nurse. With a unique blend of allopathic training and functional medicine principles, she takes a comprehensive, root-cause approach to health. Andrea is passionate about educating and empowering her patients—helping them understand the origins of their health concerns and giving them the tools and confidence to take control of their well-being.
Anna Cater, Reiki Practitioner
Anna is an intuitive energy healer and certified Reiki practitioner who blends deep compassion, empathy, and a lifelong connection to nature into every session she offers. With a background in massage therapy, Anna discovered the powerful connection between touch, energy, and healing, which sparked her journey into holistic modalities that support the body, mind, and spirit.
A natural empath, Anna has always been drawn to helping others—humans and animals alike. Her healing work is grounded in a profound respect for nature and a belief in the body’s innate ability to heal from within. Whether working with children, the elderly, or fostering animals, Anna brings a nurturing presence and a calming energy that invites restoration and balance.
Through Reiki and intuitive energy work, Anna helps clients experience deep relaxation, release stress, and reconnect with their inner wisdom. Each session is personalized, empowering her clients to raise their vibration and align with their highest wellness goals.
Anna’s unique background includes over 30 years of caregiving, work in the school system, and supporting others through life transitions. She believes healing energy is all around us—flowing through the earth, the trees, and the breath of life itself—and her mission is to help others access that energy to heal, grow, and thrive.
Trystan Balderston, LGPC, CPT
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor | Certified Personal Trainer | Behavioral Change Specialist
Trystan is a passionate clinician and trainer who specializes in integrated fitness coaching, combining mental health support with personalized physical training to promote total well-being. As a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with a certification in Behavioral Change, he helps clients bridge the gap between emotional insight and physical transformation.
Through values-based strategies and customized wellness plans, Trystan empowers individuals to build confidence, resilience, and sustainable habits that support lasting change. His approach supports clients in aligning with their goals—mentally, emotionally, and physically—so they can thrive from the inside out.
Mental Health Team
Warren Herman, LCPC
Making sense of the mind has been a central interest for Warren over many years. His journey of growth and healing has led him through different phases, yielding his Master’s degree, and his work in a community mental health center. He has worked with adults and children in different capacities across the lifespan, providing support to families as an activities professional in a nursing home, and completing training in school counseling and doing volunteer work with children.
Warren’s multifaceted approach to counseling helps clients build a full range of coping skills while exploring the different motives that drive their actions. He draws upon aspects of established interventions which help develop awareness, modify thinking, change behavior, find meaning, and build trust. Building our skills and becoming aware of our motives can help show us the way forward. He favors an approach that balances deep listening with practical learning; he creates space for clients to open up, allows time to practice skills, and suggests targeted assignments between sessions. Furthermore, he can help interested clients to integrate their faith into treatment, and can use creative and artistic interventions to support healing.
Warren’s interests include exploring the intersection of world religions, spirituality and philosophy with counseling theory. Outside of a clinical role, his interests include faith-based activities, playing flutes from around the world, taking photographs, enjoying nature, writing, speaking, and creating art.
Amber Johnson, LMSW
Amber is a licensed master level social worker with a desire to help those struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, family conflict, parenting, postpartum, school issues and self-esteem. Amber specializes in helping children, adolescents, new moms, and those who are looking to increase confidence levels and find their assertive selves.
As a young person, Amber found herself to be the one friends and family choose to confide in and seek assurance from.
Ambers experiences range from working on the Pediatric Psychiatric unit of Johns Hopkins Hospital to being a stay at home mom for five years. So whether you are a new or seasoned parent, Amber can relate.
Amber’s approach to clinical work is gentle, humorous when appropriate, and she isn’t afraid to ask difficult questions when necessary. She uses play therapy, narrative therapy, solution focused, and interpersonal therapy. One of her main goals is to help her clients tune in to themselves and empower them to do important self work. If you’re looking to make strides in life, Amber can help.
Ashley Grim, LCPC, CPT
Ashley comes to the practice from an array of helping professions, primarily, as a personal trainer and strength coach. Ashley uses her understanding of wellness to approach therapy holistically with an emphasis on how our mental health impacts our bodies and vice versa. A Maryland native, Ashley received her master’s degree from Ohio University and has worked in the realms of mental health and fitness in numerous states. She is a certified personal trainer amongst holding other fitness related certifications.
In addition to health and fitness, Ashley has experience working in both the community mental health and school settings as a therapist in Pennsylvania, treating clients varying in ages from 5 to 65 years old. Although each client’s treatment is unique, the common thread that weaves through Ashley’s counseling approach is treating the whole person. Primarily operating from a humanistic framework, some of the therapeutic modalities Ashley uses with clients includes trauma informed cognitive behavior therapy, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness based practices. Ashley has experience treating anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and addiction disorders.
When not counseling others or at the gym, Ashley enjoys horseback riding, hiking, making art, and spending time with her kitten, Juniper.Ashley works with children, teens ann available for both in-person and virtual telehealth appointments.
Ashton Burnham, LCSW
Ashton entered the field of mental health with a genuine desire to help others heal and grow. She deeply values the therapeutic relationship and centers her approach on building a strong, trusting connection with each client. Ashton believes therapy is a collaborative journey—one where clients are empowered to explore their inner strengths, develop coping tools, and navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience.
Ashton is skilled in treating anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), school-related issues, and family conflict. In addition, she has experience helping clients process trauma, navigate grief and loss, and manage life transitions.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Play Therapy, Ashton tailors her work to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether working with a child navigating behavioral struggles or an adult healing from trauma or grief, Ashton provides a compassionate and supportive space to foster growth, insight, and self-awareness.
Outside the office, Ashton enjoys quality time with her husband and two children. She’s happiest by the ocean and has a special love for the beach—and sea turtles are her favorite!
Ashton works with children, teens, adults and families.
Priya Hellstrom, LCSW-C
Priya is a licensed clinical social worker and holds two master level degrees in Social Work and in Human Services. She has an elementary ed teaching background and specializes in assisting clients through a strength-based and humanistic approach. Her therapeutic techniques include motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness. With a focus on trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, health anxiety, ADHD, substance use/addiction, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, she brings extensive experience to the counseling practice. Additionally, Priya is well-versed in couples counseling and aiding individuals with dual diagnoses. Dedicated to enhancing mental health and making a positive impact, she is committed to guiding individuals and couples to improved well-being.
Priya is also pursuing certification in sound bath therapy, which aids in meditation practices and helps to alleviate anxiety and depression symptoms, as well. Outside of counseling, Priya enjoys spending time with her husband and two teenage children, attending concerts, and playing with her four dogs and two cats.
Priya works with children, adults and couples. She is available for in person or telehealth appointments.
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Eddie Pickeral, LMSW
With a compassionate approach to healing and growth, Eddie brings extensive education and diverse experience to every therapeutic relationship. He earned his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland with a specialization in health, grounding his practice in empathy and understanding.
Eddie has worked in settings like Johns Hopkins Bayview Emergency Department and Baltimore City Public Schools, supporting individuals across the lifespan. He helps children, adolescents, and adults navigate depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, substance use, and crisis situations. He also has experience working with children of divorced families, providing a supportive space to process complex emotions and transitions. As a strong advocate for disability equity, Eddie offers especially meaningful support to high school and college students navigating life transitions, creating a safe space for clients to explore challenges and build on their strengths.
During his time at the British Embassy in the Northern Ireland sector, Eddie conducted meaningful research on intergenerational trauma affecting families and children facing community violence in Belfast. This important work received notable recognition from the Catholic University of America and deepened his understanding of how trauma impacts communities across generations.
Athletes of all levels find a uniquely understanding ally in Eddie, whose personal background in highly competitive baseball through college informs his work with NCAA, professional, and high school athletes. He skillfully helps sports participants develop stronger mindsets, build self-esteem and confidence, manage performance anxiety, and navigate the often challenging transitions out of competitive sports.
Always expanding his therapeutic toolkit, Eddie is currently pursuing PATH certification for Equine-based Mental Health services, reflecting his commitment to offering innovative, holistic approaches to healing and personal growth. During Eddie’s free time, you can always find him doing something outside. Between hiking, sailing, wood working, skiing, and working around the farm, Eddie has a passion for being out in nature. Eddie loves to still play baseball and pick up hockey when he can. If he’s not playing a sport, he’s definitely in the stands enjoying a game.
Eddie works with children, teens and adults. He is available for in person and tele-health sessions.
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Trystan Balderston, LGPC, CPT
Trystan is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and a NASM certified personal trainer. He received a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Towson University, and a master's in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University. Trystan's experiences in the physical and mental health spaces have shown him that true wellness is achieved from balance of the mind and body.
Trystan believes in the unique arrangement of life experiences, relationships, values, and strengths. He utilizes an eclectic approach focusing on self-discovery, self-efficacy, and self-actualization to help clients achieve their goals. Trystan’s areas of expertise include those with anxiety, depression, trauma, familial conflict, life changes, mood and co-occurring disorders. He believes that therapy is about forging an alliance with his clients to become the best versions of themselves: a partnership based on HOW- Honesty, openness, and willingness.
Outside of work, you can catch Trystan at the gym, watching anime, grilling, and drawing.
Trystan works with children 10 and up, teens and adults. He is available for in person or telehealth appointments.
Megan Vilson, LCMFT Graduate Intern
Megan is a Marriage and Family Therapist Graduate Intern working toward her LCMFT licensure. She is passionate about partnering with clients to help them take control of their own narratives and create meaningful change in their lives. Megan provides compassionate support for challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, grief, and trauma.
Megan has a strong ability to connect with children and adolescents, creating a safe and supportive space where they feel heard and understood. She helps young clients navigate emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies. With experience working with neurodivergent individuals, Megan has helped clients explore a wide range of emotions while addressing their unique therapeutic needs. She is dedicated to fostering a supportive, tailored approach that honors each client’s strengths and challenges. Megan strives to create a warm, safe environment where healing and growth can flourish.
Outside of the office Megan enjoys spending time with her family and Pomeranian, Baylee. At night, when the home is quiet, she has recently taken a liking to baking and Peloton rides.
Megan works with children, teens, adults, families and couples and is available for in-person or telehealth appointments.
Marc Wilner, LGPC
Marc is a warm, down-to-earth mental health counselor who specializes in helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and substance use recovery. Whether working with clients one-on-one or in group settings, Marc creates a calm and supportive space where clients feel heard, safe, and empowered to grow at their own pace.
A DC-area native, Marc earned his master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University and completed his clinical training at Mountaineer Recovery Center. He brings a strong background in intensive outpatient therapy and is passionate about working with clients facing mood disorders, trauma, and recovery-related challenges and autism spectrum disorder.
Marc also believes that therapy should be human—he brings humor, curiosity, and compassion into the room, helping clients feel like they’re not alone. Outside of therapy, Marc is a drummer in an 80s tribute band and enjoys using music as a form of connection and release.
Marc offers in-person and virtual appointments and welcomes clients from all backgrounds.
Kristen Chestnutt, LGPC
Kristen is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from McDaniel College. Kristen is drawn to humanistic, person-centered therapy but believes in using an eclectic approach that is tailored to each client’s unique needs and wellness goals. Kristen integrates therapeutic techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness modalities, and has a passion for art-based and play therapies.
Kristen provides a warm, empathic therapeutic space where clients of all ages can find genuine support, explore their strengths, and leave equipped with tools to navigate future challenges. Kristen is particularly skilled in helping younger clients navigate their emotions and develop healthy self-regulation, communication, and coping strategies. She has experience treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, body image and self-esteem issues, as well as adjustment disorders related to divorce, military deployment, and other major life transitions. Kristen can also help interested clients incorporate their faith into their counseling experience.
A former military spouse, Kristen spent a decade as a stay-at-home mother of three prior to returning to school to pursue her counseling degree. Outside of the office, Kristen can most often be found cheering on the sideline of a lacrosse or soccer field, watching reruns of The Office, and attempting to master new allergy-friendly recipes in the kitchen.
Kristen works with children ages 5 and up, teens, and adults. She is available for in-person and telehealth sessions.
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Kimberly Airing, M.S., LGPC
Kimberly is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) holding a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University. She takes a person-centered, integrative approach, incorporating solution-focused strategies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help guide her clients through life’s transitions and mental health challenges with support and clarity. Kimberly specializes in anxiety, depression, and with a strong passion for trauma-focused treatment.
Kimberly’s journey into counseling was inspired by her own positive therapy experiences. During her internship, she worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in both school and office settings. Her therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative with a touch of humor—she views therapy as a journey where clients take the lead while she helps guide the way.
Outside of work, Kimberly enjoys spending time with her family and cats, gardening, and watching movies.
Kimberly works with children, adolescents, adults, and families and is available for in person and tele-health sessions.