Meet Our Clinical Team

Sahar Albaugh is Executive Director and owner of Maryland Wellness & Recovery. Sahar oversees all programing, operations, billing and staffing needs. Sahar believes that all clients who enter our program deserve a chance and the ability to choose their individual pathway to recovery. Sahar brings true kindness, compassion, empathy and love to Maryland Wellness. 

Sahar is a problem solver by nature, when there are obstacles in the way she sees this as a challenge and will not stop until she finds a solution.  Sahar saw that there were gaps in services in our area, specifically for individuals leaving higher levels of treatment, specifically regarding housing needs, stability and support. Sahar understands that having a strong foundation in early recovery includes having a stable place to live, food to eat and access to services for basic needs. Since there were very limited options available in our area, Sahars solution was to build a community housing program that offers a safe, sober and structured environment that incorporates peer support. Our community housing program has grown in the past year from 1 to 2 houses, and we are about to open a 3rd house in the coming months. Sahar is always looking for ways to improve our program and make it better overall. 

Being that her passion is helping others in need, Sahar believes it is a gift to be able to help our clients. Sahars favorite part about working at Maryland Wellness is being able to see clients grow and succeed on their journey. 

Sahar is a mother of two, a dog mom and loving wife. Sahar values family and is very close with her family. She enjoys spending time with family, hosting family gatherings and celebrating her Persian heritage. 

 Christal is certified Alcohol and Drug counselor, and has acquired her Associates of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency & Human Services from the College of Southern Maryland. She is currently enrolled at St. Mary's College of Maryland working towards her Bachelors of Science in clinical psychology with a minor in Sociology. You will be seeing her in the AM  predominately Mondays & Wednesdays. Please come and join me and while gaining knowledge on tools, skills, and techniques for your sobriety with a little of a spin of fun, creativity in group education, laughter, energetic, and out of this world activities while your completing your recovery here at MDWAR. 

Hi I'm Laura Segura, I currently reside in Bethesda Maryland, I was born in Dominican Republic. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have a 8 year old daughter and a cat.  For my undergraduate I attended Argosy University I receive a BA in psychology  with a minor in drug and alcohol abuse. I completed a master of Arts on Forencic psychology at  Argosy University as well. Im currently working on a Master of science in Clinical Mental health counseling at Grand cayon university.  Im a ADT Chemical dependency counselor and crisis specialist. 

  Hello My name is Toya. My passion is traveling, music, and the arts. I am also passionate about helping others through counseling, mentorship and life coaching. I obtained an Associate degree in Mental Health,  Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in counseling. I am currently in the Doctoral program for Traumatology and community counseling. I am also a certified life coach. I ran my own non-profit organization for several years, working with women who experienced trauma and at risk youth. I have experienced many struggles and hardships of my own that have blessed me with genuine compassion and empathy for others. I am excited about joining the team! 

Jacques Fischer, BA, CAC-AD, Supervisor brings a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the disease of addiction as well as ASAM criteria for treatment. During his last semester of his Undergraduate Program he began his career in the behavioral health field as a part-time behavioral health technician at an inpatient rehab facility located on the Eastern Shore. Upon graduation with a Bachelor's Degree from Salisbury University in 2015 with a degree in Psychology Jacques quickly rose the ranks and made the transition from Behavioral health Technician to Alcohol and Drug Counselor trainee. Jacques has worked in many different levels of care and environments ranging from residential inpatient facilities all the way to being a counselor in a program in a Level 5 prison in the state of Delaware and any type of program in between. Jacques is an approved Alcohol and Drug Counseling Supervisor through Maryland's Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. Jacques' biggest strengths include his ability to conduct psychoeducation and psychotherapeutic group counseling sessions and the information brings to the clinical team as well as his ability to make the information relatable to the clientele he serves.