About Us

About us

At Inner Peace Therapeutic Services, we believe you deserve to live the life you truly desire. Your story is unique, and you are the expert of your own experience—it deserves to be shared, respected, and heard.

Our founder, Dr. Jacqui Grantland, started Inner Peace Therapeutic Services with a vision rooted in her own journey. After moving her solo practice from North Carolina to Maryland in 2013, she dreamed of creating a community of compassionate, caring, and skilled mental health professionals. Her vision was to provide trauma-informed care in a safe, supportive environment that addresses the whole person in a truly holistic way—mind, body, and spirit.

Vision Statement

At Inner Peace Therapeutic Services, our vision is to create a space where every individual has access to compassionate, inclusive, and holistic mental health care. Our goal is to empower and advocate for individuals from all walks of life to heal from trauma, build resilience, and discover their inner strength. Through innovative, evidence-based therapies and a commitment to diversity, we strive to create an community where mental health is valued, understood, and nurtured—one in which everyone can achieve peace of mind and live authentically.

Our Approach

We understand that mental health is deeply personal, shaped by life experiences, trauma, biology, and even our environments. That’s why our approach to therapy is both holistic and personalized, treating each person with the understanding and care their unique journey deserves.

At Inner Peace, we know the relationship you have with your therapist is key to your success. Here, your therapist is not the expert—this is a collaborative relationship. We walk with you, side by side, helping you set goals and find a path that aligns with your story and your values.

Our clinicians use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and Art Therapy to offer options that meet you exactly where you are. Each session is designed to respect your beliefs, lifestyle, and individuality, empowering you to grow and thrive.

Our purpose is to provide therapy that feels right for you. We aim to give you the space to explore, heal, and discover your inner strength. Together, we support you in finding your inner peace, resilience, and the power you already hold within you.

IPTS is a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and is committed to anti-racism.

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Meet Our Staff

Dr. Jacqui Grantland, LCPC, Owner, Certified EMDR Therapist, CEDS

Clinical Director

Julia Johnson, LCMFT, Clinical Supervisor, EMDR Trained

(she/her) Julia Johnson is a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist who finds her passion in helping others discover a better version of themselves. She has experience in working with couples, families, individuals, children, adolescents, and individuals with substance use disorders. Other experience includes working with individuals diagnosed with cancer and their families as caregivers. […]

Sarah Meadows, LCPC, EMDR Trained

While creating art in college, I realized that it provided a reflection of hidden emotions, without words, that were subconscious. It was a pivotal point for me, as I realized the power it had for healing. Once I understood the power of art to speak for what was hidden, I decided to pursue a degree […]

Brittni Bittner, LCPC

(she/her) Brittni Bittner, LGPC, graduated from Bowie State University in 2021 with her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. As a therapist, she strives to provide an individualized genuine approach to support you in various major areas of life. Brittni emphasizes the importance of the relationship between her and her clients, creating a safe space built […]

Veronica Rivers, LCSW-C, EMDR-Trained

Veronica graduated from Salisbury University in 2020 with a Master’s degree in Social Work. She started her career working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis in the emergency room. She has worked as a: therapist, case manager, and substance use counselor. With her experience, she discovered her passion with working with those experiencing the effects.

Taylor Winston, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Taylor (she/her) graduated from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2019 with her bachelor’s in Rehabilitation Psychology and in 2021 with a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling. Taylor has a passion for therapy and helping others and is open to all populations of clients. She is also strongly interested in working […]

Ciara Hoover, LCPC, Hypnotherapist

Ciara Hoover, graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2017 and from Capella University in 2022 with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. As an intern, Ciara is open to working with any population whether its

Denise Devoe, LGPC, EMDR Trained, Hypnotherapist, (Under Clinical Supervision)

Are you searching for a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings? Do you want to find inner strength and resilience to face life’s challenges? Look no further—I’m here to support you on your journey to healing and self-discovery. **Why Choose Me?** – **Diverse Expertise:** My therapeutic approach draws from a rich tapestry of […]

Niki Bean, MS, LGPC, EMDR Trained (Under Clinical Supervision)

Niki Bean, M.S. LGPC

Sasha Connor, LMSW (Under Clinical Supervision)

Sasha is a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding clients on their mental health journey by creating a warm, supportive environment while providing psychoeducation to build lifelong skills. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Maryland under clinical supervision from Emma Ann Nowak, LCSW-C. Sasha earned her Master’s in Social Work […]

Valerie Cash, MS, LGPC (Under Clinical Supervision)

Valerie is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Mental Health Counselor graduate student at Walden University, pursuing a dual Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. She holds a BS in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from Western Washington University. Currently, Valerie is completing her clinical hours at Inner Peace […]

Lena Anderson Lenkiewicz, MSW Intern, (under clinical supervision)

Lena Anderson Lenkiewicz, MSW Intern (she/her) Master of Social Work Student – University of DenverAdvanced Standing Intern under Veronica Rivers, LCSW-C Hi! I’m Lena, a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at the University of Denver under the clinical supervision of Veronica Rivers, LCSW-C. I bring over a decade of social work experience across diverse […]

Judy Glaze, Billing Manager

Judy Glaze started Carolina Outpatient Billing Service in 2005. She has worked in the mental health field as a medical records manager, billing manager, collections manager and office manager since 1995. She has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, an associate degree in Administrative Office and Medical Office Assistant.

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