Welcome!

At First Line Counseling, we understand the difficulty in not only finding a good counselor but just taking that first step to ask for help.

Our practice offers a welcoming, comfortable and supportive environment for those seeking therapy services in a individualized person-centered practice. ​We use an eclectic style of counseling and each session is structured to fit the unique needs of every client. We strive to make every session productive and meaningful while helping you achieve your goals.

​Please see our Services above to learn more about counseling for individuals, couples, children’s play therapy, adolescents and our specialty, working with first responders and military/veterans.​

Trust ~ Confidentiality ~ Support

First Line Counseling specializes in counseling for individuals, couples, children, teens, First Responders and individuals in high stress professions.  Specializing in a wide range of issues like anxiety, depression and trauma is our forte. Using evidence based interventions, we can help you and your loved one work through difficult times.  Above all, getting to a place of peace and happiness is well within your reach. We can help you get there!

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Meet Our Therapists

Matt Frasca, LCPC

Matt graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is currently a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, (LCPC). He is also the Founder of First Line Counseling and a full-time First Responder.

Natalie Gwin, Psy.D.

Dr. Natalie Gwin is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Washington, D.C.. She is also a full-time First Responder.

Saskia Inwood, LCSW-C

Saskia graduated from Towson University with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and from the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) with her Masters in Social Work.

Daniel Seger, LGPC

Daniel earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Phoenix and he is currently a candidate for a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree at California Southern University.

Natalie Bowers, LMSW

Natalie received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Hood College, her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland and is currently a clinical psychology PhD student.

Lisa Castillo, LMSW

Lisa graduated from The University of Maryland, Baltimore with a master of social work (MSW) degree with a concentration in child, adolescent and family health. She majored in psychology earning her bachelor’s degree from Nova Southeastern University, Florida. Lisa is fluent in Spanish.