Staff

Anntana M Brown (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. After serving in The United States Army, Anntana obtained a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology from The University of Maryland University College, she earned a master’s degree in Psychology with a track in Addiction from Purdue University Global in 2018. Anntana completed additional course work at Capella University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Anntana has experience working with adults and teens in an inpatient and outpatient setting with dual diagnosis including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, and substance abuse. Anntana enjoys working with those who identify in the LGBTQAI+ community, veterans, and BIPOC.

Amie has been working with Compassionate Wellness Center since January 2022. Amie serves as the Clinical Director for the organization, managing the staff and clinical operations of the program, and works with patients providing individual and couples counseling. Prior to her time with Compassionate Wellness Center Amie served as the Clinical Supervisor and then Clinical Director for Wells House Inc. from 2012 to 2022. Amie graduated with her Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Frostburg State University in 2004 and started her career in substance use counseling in 2005 at the Allegany County Health Department. In addition, she was an adjunct faculty member at Frostburg State University instructing students in the psychology program while developing her career in substance use treatment and co-occurring disorders. Amie is passionate about helping those with substance use and mental health disorders and is happy to be able to help individuals grow to their full potential.

Tammy has been working with Compassionate Wellness Center since September 2019. Tammy serves as the Clinical Supervisor for the organization, managing the clinical staff of the program, and works with patients providing individual counseling and referral services. Prior to her time with Compassionate Wellness Center Tammy served as an addiction counselor working in the field since 2010. Tammy graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2013.

I was inspired to go into this work (Addictions) because I saw as a recovering codependent, I might be able to connect with suffering people in a way that others could not. It’s not just my work, it’s my life.”

Quite often people try with the best of intentions, to help themselves or their loved ones through a problem or crisis, only to discover the help is not helpful, but even harmful. They find themselves supporting and helping to prolong on the outside, the very thing they do not support on the inside. Individuals and families become dysfunctional by accident. But they get well on purpose, and this is what I am passionate about, helping them to do so.

Dr. Marinette Garrison is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who graduated from Walden University. Her background includes child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and substance use medicines. Dr. Marinette Garrison’s clinical career took her on a journey through the healthcare system in outpatient settings, managing the care of everyone with mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Dr. Marinette Garrison is a Psychiatric mental health provider and medical and clinical director at CWC clinic here in Hagerstown, Maryland. As a mental health and substance abuse provider, she diagnoses mental health and substance abuse conditions and provides treatments. As a medical and clinical director, she is responsible for ensuring that the clinic complies with state and federal regulations. Dr. Marinette Garrison’s career intimates her very clearly and closely with patients suffering from mental health and substance abuse. This infuses her passion for any mission that is committed to alleviating human mental health and substance abuse issues.

Travon Stockhausen, originally from Baltimore, Maryland, entered into the field of behavioral health after battling his own addiction. With almost 4 years of experience as a counselor, Travon continues to excel both academically and professionally. He has been featured in the local newspaper for the help he has provided in the treatment of addiction and co-occurring disorders in Hagerstown. Travon graduated from Hagerstown Community College, majoring in Human Services and is currently enrolled at Salisbury University in the Social Work program so he can continue to work with communities impacted by substance use and mental health disorders.