We are providing in person and telehealth counseling services for substance use
Meet our team
Sahar Albaugh, Co-Founder Executive Director
Sahar Albaugh, Co-Founder Executive Director
Sahar Albaugh, Co-Founder Executive Director
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 lov
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.
Margo Murphy, Director of Community Housing
Sahar Albaugh, Co-Founder Executive Director
Sahar Albaugh, Co-Founder Executive Director
Christal Andrews , ADT, Counselor
Sahar Albaugh, Co-Founder Executive Director
Christal Andrews , ADT, Counselor
Christal is certified Alcohol and Drug counselor, and has acquired her Associates of Applied Science in Human Services from the College of Southern Maryland. She is currently enrolled at St. Marys College of Maryland working towards her Bachelors of Arts in psychology with a minor in Sociology. You will be seeing her in the AM groups for
Christal is certified Alcohol and Drug counselor, and has acquired her Associates of Applied Science in Human Services from the College of Southern Maryland. She is currently enrolled at St. Marys College of Maryland working towards her Bachelors of Arts in psychology with a minor in Sociology. You will be seeing her in the AM groups for predominately Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday. 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, laughters, energetic, and out of this world activities while your completing your recovery here at MDWAR.
Gabriella Doll, ADT, Counselor
Alisa Sheard, ADT, Group Facilitator
Christal Andrews , ADT, Counselor
We believe Treatment should not be a punishment.
Instead it is a positive decision, a step toward seeking your life goals and overall better health. Your commitment comes with accountability and personal responsibility.
Alisa Sheard, ADT, Group Facilitator
Alisa Sheard, ADT, Group Facilitator
Alisa Sheard, ADT, Group Facilitator
Erin Hendrix, CAC-AD, Counselor
Alisa Sheard, ADT, Group Facilitator
Alisa Sheard, ADT, Group Facilitator
Celisa Carver, ADT, Counselor
Celisa Carver, ADT, Counselor
Celisa Carver, ADT, Counselor
Celisa is certified Alcohol and Drug counselor, has acquired her B.S. in Psychology and currently is enrolled in the Master of Social Work program at Salisbury University working on her MSW. You may see her in groups in the evenings, please free to say Hi and introduce yourself. We are very excited to have her join the MDWAR team!!
Laura Segura, ADT, Counselor
Celisa Carver, ADT, Counselor
Celisa Carver, ADT, Counselor
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 psy
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.
Jacques Fischer, CAC-AD-S Clinical Supervisor
Angela Ely, Billing and UR Assistant
Angela Ely, Billing and UR Assistant
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
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.
Angela Ely, Billing and UR Assistant
Angela Ely, Billing and UR Assistant
Angela Ely, Billing and UR Assistant
Shyanne Newby Office Administrator
Angela Ely, Billing and UR Assistant
Shyanne Newby Office Administrator
More About Us
Erin Marks, CPRS, CSC-AD
David Alvarado-Diaz, CPRS
David Alvarado-Diaz, CPRS
Outreach/Certified Peer
Erin Marks has been with Maryland Wellness for 3 years, working part-time as our community outreach
coordinator and a peer, supporting our Community Housing program. Erin created the peer support program
for our houses. Erin also assists with planning community events and making connections for client resources
withi
Outreach/Certified Peer
Erin Marks has been with Maryland Wellness for 3 years, working part-time as our community outreach
coordinator and a peer, supporting our Community Housing program. Erin created the peer support program
for our houses. Erin also assists with planning community events and making connections for client resources
within the community.
Erin is a Certified Addiction Counselor, a Certified Peer, & Registered Peer Supervisor. Erin has a master’s
degree in management from University of Maryland, University College, and a bachelor’s degree in special
education from Townson University. Prior to entering the substance abuse and mental health field, Erin was a
Special Education Teacher for 10 years.
Over the past 6 years, Erin has worked in many different roles within the substance abuse & mental health
field. Prior to their closing, she worked at Serenity Acres Inpatient Treatment center both as an outreach
specialist and discharge coordinator. Erin worked at Pathways to Housing in Montgomery County for 5 years
as both a peer and addictions counselor. At Pathways Erin assisted Montgomery County’s chronically homeless
individuals who struggle with substance abuse and mental health.
Erin’s favorite thing about being a peer is seeing the light come back in a client’s eyes and then watching them
succeed on their journey to recovery. Erin believes there is no greater feeling than knowing she played a role in
helping someone find their way.
In her personal time, Erin enjoys traveling, maintaining her rock garden, art/graphic design projects,
decorating/designing homes, and party planning.
David Alvarado-Diaz, CPRS
David Alvarado-Diaz, CPRS
David Alvarado-Diaz, CPRS
Certified Peer
David Alvarado Diaz is a peer for our community housing program. He has worked at Maryland Wellness for 2
years. He assists our community housing clients and house managers in leading our housing program. David
has been known to pop in at the houses to keep clients on their toes. David assists in connecting clients to
community
Certified Peer
David Alvarado Diaz is a peer for our community housing program. He has worked at Maryland Wellness for 2
years. He assists our community housing clients and house managers in leading our housing program. David
has been known to pop in at the houses to keep clients on their toes. David assists in connecting clients to
community resources to set them up for success. David also helps in maintaining our houses to keep them in
good shape.
David works full time as a Case Manager for Pathways to housing in Montgomery County assisting homeless
individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health. David speaks fluent Spanish and is strong in
connecting to individuals who speak Spanish, gaining their trust and building relationships to assist in
connecting them to services. David thrives at building community connections and obtaining resources for his
clients.
In his spare time David enjoys working on projects around the house, watching Tik Tok videos, researching on
the internet, and watching movies.
Florence Odubayo, CRNP
David Alvarado-Diaz, CPRS
Florence Odubayo, CRNP
Florence Odubayo, FNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Florence provides compassionate care for clients suffering with addiction issues and primary care patients in both Washington DC and Maryland. Florence also has experience with addiction medicine, family medicine
Florence Odubayo, FNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Florence provides compassionate care for clients suffering with addiction issues and primary care patients in both Washington DC and Maryland. Florence also has experience with addiction medicine, family medicine, and women’s health services. Florence’s passion for healthcare extends to the classroom as a clinical instructor for aspiring nurses and nurse practitioners. Mrs. Odubayo has lived in Montgomery County, MD for over 20 years and takes great pride in working at a program meant to serve the community she loves. Florence believes that every patient/client is very important and should be treated individually as such. Therefore, she is committed to providing 100% patient satisfaction to each patient.