Meet our Team

Ph.D, LCSW-C, LICSW

Dr. Joshua Nosakhare Okundaye ("Dr. O") is the Founder and Clinical Director of Another Spring Counseling & Psychotherapy Services, where he has provided compassionate, culturally responsive mental health care since 1995. A Professor Emeritus of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), he brings more than 30 years of clinical, academic, and research experience. 

A licensed clinical social worker, Dr. Okundaye specializes in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health conditions. He is particularly dedicated to serving Veterans through the VA Community Care Program, providing high-quality outpatient mental health services to Veterans and their families. 

Dr. Okundaye's person-centered, strengths-based approach integrates evidence-based care with cultural sensitivity and spiritual awareness, helping individuals build resilience, healing, and lasting well-being.

LCSW-C, LICSW

Wendy M. Alias is the Clinical Director at Another Spring Counseling Services and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in social work from the State University of New York at Albany and brings more than 35 years of experience in areas including but not limited to  child welfare, mental health, substance use, corrections, homelessness, HIV/AIDS,  domestic violence, supervision and  leadership.

As the founder of Nkyinkyin Consulting Associates, Wendy has spent more than two decades providing clinical supervision, staff development, social work exam preparation  and developing MSW internship programming with  agencies throughout the region. She also has  served as an adjunct professor at the University of the District of Columbia and Howard University and has held leadership roles with the National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW), where she completed the African Centered Social Work Academy.

LCSW-C, MSW

Imani Colbert is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with more than a decade of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through every stage of life —from birth through end of life.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Human Services from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), and her Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America. 

She currently works with homebound older adults and their families, while also providing therapy part-time to young adults, middle-aged adults, couples, and families.

Imani takes a strengths-based approach to therapy, helping clients recognize their own resilience and build on it to create meaningful, lasting change. She specializes in Military, Veterans, and Families, and brings a depth of experience to every client relationship.

LMSW, PMP

Angel Johnson is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Project Management Professional with expertise in mental health, case management, and program leadership. She specializes in conducting psychosocial assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.

She has experience in both clinical and hospital settings, and is skilled in care planning, crisis intervention, and coordinating multidisciplinary services to support positive client outcomes. In addition to her clinical work, Angel has more than seven years of experience leading large-scale technology and public-sector initiatives as a Senior Project Manager, bringing a unique blend of empathy and strategic leadership to her work.

Angel earned her Master of Social Work from George Mason University and holds a dual bachelor's degree in legal studies and criminal justice. She is currently learning American Sign Language (ASL) with the goal of expanding access to mental health services for the D/deaf and hard of hearing community.

LMSW

Cassandra Scott is a Licensed Master Social Worker with more than eight years of experience in child welfare, family preservation, foster care, and outpatient mental health. She specializes in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, family systems, and comprehensive psychosocial assessments. 

A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Social Work, Cassandra provides individual, couples, and family therapy using a strengths-based, evidence-informed approach. She emphasizes positive reframing and transparency, helping clients better understand and manage their thoughts and emotions while building practical skills for everyday life.

LMSW

Maurice Mimms is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a decade of experience in providing therapeutic services and quality interpersonal support. Maurice has primarily worked with Black men and youth and has extensive experience working with Black male Veterans. He practices with empathy, care and open-mindedness, while following therapeutic principles. Maurice holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Minor in Legal Policy from University of Maryland Baltimore County and a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University.

MSN, PMHNP-BC

Ampiah is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents, adults, and older adults. She provides care for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions through comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychoeducation, and therapeutic support.

With over a decade of behavioral health leadership experience across inpatient, outpatient, correctional, and community settings, Ampiah is committed to delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care. She earned her Post-Master's Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Her collaborative approach supports clients in building resilience, developing practical coping strategies, and working toward improved mental health and overall well-being.