Eileen Dewey, LCSW-C, Program Administrator and Clinical Supervisor | View Resume

Eileen Dewey, LCSW-C, Program Administrator and Clinical Supervisor, Columbia Treatment Center Eileen founded the Columbia Treatment Center (CTC) in 1988. She is the Director of CTC and has over 30 years of professional counseling and therapy experience.

Eileen earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland and her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Shepherd College in West Virginia.  She is licensed by the Board of Social Work Examiners as a Supervisor of Candidates for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW & LCSW-C) and by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) as an Approved Alcohol and Drug Supervisor. As a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), she is qualified to make clinical recommendations for those who are in safety-sensitive positions and have committed a work-related drug or alcohol infraction.  She has advanced training in this field, which enables her to work with this special DOT (Department of Transportation) clientele.

Eileen has served on several state and federal advisory boards and chaired the continuing education program of the Maryland Society for Clinical Social Work for eight years. She lectures and trains in many areas related to substance abuse, including serving as a field instructor for several universities and colleges. Ms. Dewey is also trained in collaborative law.

Eileen is proud of Columbia Treatment Center and its staff:  “We have helped thousands of people and their families. We have a fabulous staff; many services have been added over the years and we constantly try to improve. But, the one thing that will never change is our dedication to helping people while treating them with dignity and respect.”


Cindy Garvin, Director of Operations

Cindy Garvin, Director of Operations, Columbia Treatment Center Cindy serves as the Director of Operations for the Columbia Treatment Center and brings over 20 years of office administration experience from her prior work with large US Government projects. She originally joined CTC in August of 2015 and oversees the broad spectrum of administrative functions in the front office by ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Cindy is passionate about making clients feel welcome and her goal is to create a warm and comfortable environment upon their first arrival and throughout the course of their program. She is thrilled to be supporting the entire team at CTC.


Mandy Smith, LCPC

Mandy Smith, LCPC, Columbia Treatment CenterMandy is one of our “Operation Breakthrough” facilitators.

Mandy obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and started her career as Community Organizer, coordinating and implementing programs focused on mentoring, emergency assistance and prevention for youths and adults. Winding her way between work, travel, and school, she eventually earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology/Counseling with a focus on how mindfulness and the mind/body connection can enhance all aspects of life.

Mandy has been licensed as a Professional Counselor since 2004 and is a board-approved supervisor for LGPC’s as well as a Certified Addictions and Drug Supervisor. When she is not working at the Columbia Treatment Center, she is at her private practice in Towson, Maryland working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Mandy believes that having a multi-faceted approach with adults and adolescents who suffer from addictions and mental health issues, is the only way to address the complexities of the human experience. Her goal is to help individuals and families learn and heal in a holistic way to lead fulfilled balanced and meaningful lives.

Outside of work, Mandy enjoys either spending time outdoors or hiding in dark movie theaters… depending on the weather.


Litsa Williams, LCSW-C

Litsa Williams, LCSW-C, Columbia Treatment Center Litsa took a long and winding road to end up in the field of social work.  She holds two BA degrees, in Philosophy and Religious Studies from St. Mary’s College, and an MA in Philosophy from the University of Warwick (England).

After realizing that the life of an academic philosopher was not for her, Litsa found a deep passion for helping others. She then earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland, School of Social Work. Litsa spent five years working with individuals experiencing homelessness, and developed a specific interest in grief and trauma.  She works part-time at CTC, while in her full-time work she works with individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one. Additionally, she runs a grief support blog, What’s Your Grief (www.whatsyourgrief.com), which provides online grief and bereavement resources.

In her free time, she reads, hones her skills as a photographer, and spends time with her pit bull, Amos.


Janine Byrnes, LCSW-C, CCDC

Janine Byrnes, LCSW-C, CCDC, SAP, Columbia Treatment CenterJanine is one of our newest counselors here at Columbia Treatment Center. Specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, she provides counseling to individual clients and helps facilitate our treatment groups and our adult education group. Janine also performs client intake evaluations, including SAP evaluations.

Janine also works as a volunteer Therapy Dog Team with her rescue chocolate lab, Billie Holiday for Fidos for Freedom.

Janine earned her Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University in 1988 and has been licensed in Maryland since 2005.  In 2001, she became a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the International Committee of the Red Cross and has been a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) with the Department of Transportation since 2006.  Janine has been certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) since 2008.  She utilizes methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and brief solution-focused therapy in her treatment.

Outside of work, Janine enjoys hiking and spending time outside, playing with her dog, and being with family. Janine also enjoys quilting, and is an active member of the Baltimore Modern Quilt Guild.


Elana Bouldin, LCSW-C

Elana Bouldin, MSW, LGSW, Columbia Treatment CenterElana has been a part-time employee of the CTC team since February 2014, conducting assessments and facilitating groups. She works full-time at Sheppard Pratt as a Quality & Evaluation Services Coordinator, coordinating patient advocacy and education, reviewing clinical documentation to ensure Joint Commission compliance and analyzing data for areas of performance improvement.

Previously, Elana worked as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence, providing case management and short-term counseling services. Through the use of empowerment and psychoeducation, she helped survivors to identify community resources and create plans for a safer future.

Elena graduated from Howard University with a Bachelors’ of Science in Psychology and went on to earn her Masters of Social Work at the University of Maryland. She specializes in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders with a clinical focus on motivational interviewing techniques. She approaches her practice from a holistic center, with a focus on life skills, self-awareness, and emotional wellness. She understands the importance of humor in her mental health practice and group work.

Elana is a proud dance mom, and when not working, is either spending time with her daughter or traveling around, attending concerts and music festivals.


Denise Butcher, LCSW

Denise began her career at CTC as a MSW graduate student. She eventually earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver. Denise provides group and individual counseling with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy.

When not here at CTC, Denise enjoys working in Information Technology, hiking, kayaking, and being with family.


Kathleen Ciliberto, LCSW

Kathleen Ciliberto, LCSWKathleen is our newest clinical team member. She runs several treatment groups, including anger management, substance abuse, and marijuana education. She has a Master of Social work from the University of Mary Washington. She has a strong clinical background, a sense of calm, and an engaging personality.

 


Edward Cuddington, Administrative Assistant

Edward Cuddington, Administrative Assistant, Columbia Treatment CenterEdward Cuddington is an Administrative Assistant at Columbia Treatment Center, where Edward processes client evaluations, schedules appointments, and works with clients to make sure the process of our program is clear from start to finish.

Edward has worked with several reputable companies in the past, most recently as a trainer for Panera Bread. Edward has a long history of helping clients, often going beyond what is expected and taking extra steps to make sure each individual has a good experience as they go through our programs.

Outside of the office, Edward can usually be found working with code, cooking, or playing with his pet cat.