Meet The Team
Miriam Merin, LCSW
Miriam Merin, LCSW, is a Swiss-American psychotherapist dedicated to helping clients live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Miriam’s approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and insight-oriented. Her goal is to help her clients know themselves more fully, exploring how past experiences and relationships shape the way they view themselves and the world.
Miriam graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University, where she studied education history & policy. She went on to earn two master’s degrees — one in higher education from the University of Oxford, and one in social work from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship and graduated with Phi Alpha Honors. Miriam also holds a post-master’s clinical certificate in psychodynamic psychotherapy from Bryn Mawr College.
Miriam Merin, LCSW
Miriam Merin, LCSW, is a Swiss-American psychotherapist dedicated to helping clients live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Miriam’s approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and insight-oriented. Her goal is to help her clients know themselves more fully, exploring how past experiences and relationships shape the way they view themselves and the world.
Miriam graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University, where she studied education history & policy. She went on to earn two master’s degrees — one in higher education from the University of Oxford, and one in social work from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship and graduated with Phi Alpha Honors. Miriam also holds a post-master’s clinical certificate in psychodynamic psychotherapy from Bryn Mawr College.
Miriam Merin, LCSW
Miriam Merin, LCSW, is a Swiss-American psychotherapist dedicated to helping clients live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Miriam’s approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and insight-oriented. Her goal is to help her clients know themselves more fully, exploring how past experiences and relationships shape the way they view themselves and the world.
Miriam graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University, where she studied education history & policy. She went on to earn two master’s degrees — one in higher education from the University of Oxford, and one in social work from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship and graduated with Phi Alpha Honors. Miriam also holds a post-master’s clinical certificate in psychodynamic psychotherapy from Bryn Mawr College.
Isaac Reed, LMFT
Isaac Reed, LMFT, is a psychotherapist who brings both clinical training and leadership experience to his work with clients.
Isaac earned his BA in Psychology, completing his undergraduate studies at Denison and Eastern Washington University, where he also competed as a collegiate track and field athlete. His background in competitive athletics continues to inform his clinical work, particularly around discipline, resilience, identity, and performance under pressure. Isaac went on to complete his graduate degree in marriage and family therapy at California Baptist University, where he developed a strong foundation in both trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment.
In addition to his role at SGP, Isaac serves as a clinical director at a residential mental health treatment center, where he helps guide treatment programming and supports fellow clinicians in delivering care.
Isaac Reed, LMFT
Isaac Reed, LMFT, is a psychotherapist who brings both clinical training and leadership experience to his work with clients.
Isaac earned his BA in Psychology, completing his undergraduate studies at Denison and Eastern Washington University, where he also competed as a collegiate track and field athlete. His background in competitive athletics continues to inform his clinical work, particularly around discipline, resilience, identity, and performance under pressure. Isaac went on to complete his graduate degree in marriage and family therapy at California Baptist University, where he developed a strong foundation in both trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment.
In addition to his role at SGP, Isaac serves as a clinical director at a residential mental health treatment center, where he helps guide treatment programming and supports fellow clinicians in delivering care.
Isaac Reed, LMFT
Isaac Reed, LMFT, is a psychotherapist who brings both clinical training and leadership experience to his work with clients.
Isaac earned his BA in Psychology, completing his undergraduate studies at Denison and Eastern Washington University, where he also competed as a collegiate track and field athlete. His background in competitive athletics continues to inform his clinical work, particularly around discipline, resilience, identity, and performance under pressure. Isaac went on to complete his graduate degree in marriage and family therapy at California Baptist University, where he developed a strong foundation in both trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment.
In addition to his role at SGP, Isaac serves as a clinical director at a residential mental health treatment center, where he helps guide treatment programming and supports fellow clinicians in delivering care.
Jason Miller, MSW, Supervisee in Social Work
Jason is a psychotherapist who works with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD related challenges, emotional dysregulation, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Jason’s approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. Drawing from relational, trauma informed, cognitive behavioral, and insight oriented approaches, he helps clients better understand the patterns affecting their lives while developing practical tools for meaningful change. In his work with couples, Jason focuses on strengthening communication, navigating conflict, deepening emotional connection, and changing recurring relationship patterns.
Before transitioning into clinical social work, Jason earned a master’s degree in instructional systems and spent nearly two decades in project management and organizational leadership. This experience informs his understanding of workplace stress, career transitions, competing responsibilities, and the pressures that can accompany demanding professional and personal lives.
Jason Miller, MSW, Supervisee in Social Work
Jason is a psychotherapist who works with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD related challenges, emotional dysregulation, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Jason’s approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. Drawing from relational, trauma informed, cognitive behavioral, and insight oriented approaches, he helps clients better understand the patterns affecting their lives while developing practical tools for meaningful change. In his work with couples, Jason focuses on strengthening communication, navigating conflict, deepening emotional connection, and changing recurring relationship patterns.
Before transitioning into clinical social work, Jason earned a master’s degree in instructional systems and spent nearly two decades in project management and organizational leadership. This experience informs his understanding of workplace stress, career transitions, competing responsibilities, and the pressures that can accompany demanding professional and personal lives.
Jason Miller, MSW, Supervisee in Social Work
Jason is a psychotherapist who works with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD related challenges, emotional dysregulation, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Jason’s approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. Drawing from relational, trauma informed, cognitive behavioral, and insight oriented approaches, he helps clients better understand the patterns affecting their lives while developing practical tools for meaningful change. In his work with couples, Jason focuses on strengthening communication, navigating conflict, deepening emotional connection, and changing recurring relationship patterns.
Before transitioning into clinical social work, Jason earned a master’s degree in instructional systems and spent nearly two decades in project management and organizational leadership. This experience informs his understanding of workplace stress, career transitions, competing responsibilities, and the pressures that can accompany demanding professional and personal lives.
Chao Ding, Graduate Clinical Intern
Chao is a therapist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, workplace stress, and challenges related to identity and belonging. She has a particular interest in women’s mental health, family and relationship dynamics, and supporting clients navigating demanding careers, major transitions, or cross-cultural experiences.
Before entering the mental health field full-time, Chao built a successful career in organizational consulting and leadership. She held senior roles at Korn Ferry and Deloitte, where she advised organizations and leaders on workplace wellbeing, leadership development, organizational change, and talent strategy. This background gives Chao a unique understanding of professional pressure, burnout, career transitions, workplace relationships, leadership challenges, and the difficulty of balancing achievement with personal well-being.
Chao’s therapeutic style is warm, thoughtful, collaborative, and culturally responsive. She draws from trauma-informed, relational, and evidence based approaches to help clients better understand the patterns shaping their emotions and relationships while developing practical tools for meaningful change. Chao is currently completing her Master of Social Work at George Mason University and previously earned a master’s degree in psychology from Beijing Normal University. In addition to English, Chao also provides services in Mandarin.
Chao Ding, Graduate Clinical Intern
Chao is a therapist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, workplace stress, and challenges related to identity and belonging. She has a particular interest in women’s mental health, family and relationship dynamics, and supporting clients navigating demanding careers, major transitions, or cross-cultural experiences.
Before entering the mental health field full-time, Chao built a successful career in organizational consulting and leadership. She held senior roles at Korn Ferry and Deloitte, where she advised organizations and leaders on workplace wellbeing, leadership development, organizational change, and talent strategy. This background gives Chao a unique understanding of professional pressure, burnout, career transitions, workplace relationships, leadership challenges, and the difficulty of balancing achievement with personal well-being.
Chao’s therapeutic style is warm, thoughtful, collaborative, and culturally responsive. She draws from trauma-informed, relational, and evidence based approaches to help clients better understand the patterns shaping their emotions and relationships while developing practical tools for meaningful change. Chao is currently completing her Master of Social Work at George Mason University and previously earned a master’s degree in psychology from Beijing Normal University. In addition to English, Chao also provides services in Mandarin.
Chao Ding,
Graduate Clinical Intern
Chao is a therapist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, workplace stress, and challenges related to identity and belonging. She has a particular interest in women’s mental health, family and relationship dynamics, and supporting clients navigating demanding careers, major transitions, or cross-cultural experiences.
Before entering the mental health field full-time, Chao built a successful career in organizational consulting and leadership. She held senior roles at Korn Ferry and Deloitte, where she advised organizations and leaders on workplace wellbeing, leadership development, organizational change, and talent strategy. This background gives Chao a unique understanding of professional pressure, burnout, career transitions, workplace relationships, leadership challenges, and the difficulty of balancing achievement with personal well-being.
Chao’s therapeutic style is warm, thoughtful, collaborative, and culturally responsive. She draws from trauma-informed, relational, and evidence based approaches to help clients better understand the patterns shaping their emotions and relationships while developing practical tools for meaningful change. Chao is currently completing her Master of Social Work at George Mason University and previously earned a master’s degree in psychology from Beijing Normal University. In addition to English, Chao also provides services in Mandarin.
Mitch Engle, Intake Coordinator
Mitch Engle is the intake coordinator at Solid Ground Psychotherapy. Mitch supports clients as they begin care, and he helps ensure that first interactions with the practice both offer support and provide clarity.
Mitch earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Loyola University Maryland, where he was named to the Dean’s List and inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, the international honor society for philosophy. Mitch is currently completing a master’s degree in liberal studies at Georgetown University, where his work centers on communication, analysis, and the study of human systems. Together, his academic background and professional role support a thoughtful, organized, and detail-oriented approach to intake coordination and client communication.
Mitch Engle, Intake Coordinator
Mitch Engle is the intake coordinator at Solid Ground Psychotherapy. Mitch supports clients as they begin care, and he helps ensure that first interactions with the practice both offer support and provide clarity.
Mitch earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Loyola University Maryland, where he was named to the Dean’s List and inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, the international honor society for philosophy. Mitch is currently completing a master’s degree in liberal studies at Georgetown University, where his work centers on communication, analysis, and the study of human systems. Together, his academic background and professional role support a thoughtful, organized, and detail-oriented approach to intake coordination and client communication.
Mitch Engle, Intake Coordinator
Mitch Engle is the intake coordinator at Solid Ground Psychotherapy. Mitch supports clients as they begin care, and he helps ensure that first interactions with the practice both offer support and provide clarity.
Mitch earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Loyola University Maryland, where he was named to the Dean’s List and inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, the international honor society for philosophy. Mitch is currently completing a master’s degree in liberal studies at Georgetown University, where his work centers on communication, analysis, and the study of human systems. Together, his academic background and professional role support a thoughtful, organized, and detail-oriented approach to intake coordination and client communication.
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