Our Lightkeepers
The people behind the care, the connection, and the light.
Every lighthouse has a Lightkeeper, someone entrusted with tending the light, keeping it steady through the darkness, and making sure it is there for those finding their way. At ITC, we carry that name with intention. Our Lightkeepers are the people who bring this place to life, each contributing their own gifts, knowledge, compassion, and care to the experience we create together. From the first person who welcomes you to those providing your care and those working quietly behind the scenes, each plays a part in keeping the light steady.
Together, they make this a place where the light is always on.
Meet Our Clinical Lightkeepers
The people walking alongside you in care.
Cierra Vaughters
PMHNP-BC
Director of Clinical Interventions, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
The People Behind the Light
The people helping make every connection, experience, and moment of care possible.
Christie Leone
B.Psych
Director of Quality Assurance & Compliance and Strategic Innovation
What Guides Our Lightkeepers
Care isn't only what happens in the room during an appointment. It's the systems, training, and values working quietly behind the scenes to make sure every person who walks through our doors is met with the same consistency, compassion, and clinical care, no matter who they see or when they come in. You may never see these systems directly, but you feel their impact every time you walk through our doors. Together, they exist for one purpose: to leave people a little better than we found them.
Want to know what makes us Lightkeepers?
The Anchor Model
The internal framework that brings together our people, processes, and purpose, creating a consistent, person-centered experience for every patient.
The Guiding Light
The principles, values, and ethical standards that shape every decision, interaction, and patient experience at ITC.
The Lighthouse Academy
Where our Lightkeepers continue learning, growing, and developing, so the care you receive keeps pace with the field.
Our Core Values
These aren't just words on a page. They shape every conversation, every appointment, and every decision we make on your behalf.
Innovation
We believe healing deserves more than the same old approach. We blend proven, time-tested therapies with new tools and fresh thinking, always searching for a better way to help you feel like yourself again.
Nurturing Care
Compassion comes first, always. Every space we create is meant to feel warm and safe, somewhere you're truly seen and supported, not just scheduled.
Collaborative Support
You're never healing alone here. Our team listens closely, works together, and stays in your corner every step of the way.
Excellence
Good isn't good enough for us. We keep learning, keep growing, and keep asking how we can do this a little better, every single day.
Integrity
We do what's right, even when it's harder. Trust and honesty are the foundation everything else here is built on.
Respect
Every person who walks through our doors deserves dignity. We honor who you are and create a space where you belong exactly as you are.
Personalization
No two journeys look the same, so we don't believe in one-size-fits-all care. Your treatment is built around your story, your identity, and what healing actually looks like for you.
Disruption with Intention
We're not interested in doing things a certain way just because that's how it's always been done. We reach for new ideas and new tools with purpose, always in service of better care, never change for its own sake.
Shine Your Light with Us
If you're drawn to a team that uplifts, supports, and makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.
Trusted Care
LegitScript Certified · CARF Gold Accredited · Verified by Psychology Today
We hold ourselves to standards set by outside organizations, not just our own. LegitScript certification, CARF Gold Accreditation, and verification through Psychology Today all reflect a level of accountability we take seriously.
Visit a Location
We see patients at two Maryland locations, Glen Burnie and Frederick, with the same standard of care at both.
CARF-Accredited Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC)
Glen Burnie
325 Hospital Drive, Suite 106, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Lightkeepers at Innovative Treatment Centers?
Every member of our team, therapists, psychiatric providers, medical assistants, and support staff, is one of our Lightkeepers, committed to helping patients find safety, stability, and hope.
What is the Lighthouse Academy?
The Lighthouse Academy is where our Lightkeepers continue learning, growing, and developing, so the care patients receive keeps pace with the field.
How does ITC ensure consistent care across providers?
Our Anchor Model brings together our people, processes, and purpose to create a consistent, person-centered experience for every patient, regardless of who they see.
Is Innovative Treatment Centers hiring?
We're always glad to hear from people who care about this work. Visit our Careers page to see current openings or reach out directly.
