ABOUT US
Get to Know Us
and Our Approach
Child and Adolescent Psychology Experts at Wellshore Psychology
We offer comprehensive psychological and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families in a warm and supportive environment. Our approach is centered on understanding each individual’s strengths and needs, helping clients navigate challenges and thrive across home, school, and daily life.
Our team is committed to providing high-quality, personalized care grounded in evidence-based practice. We take a thoughtful, collaborative approach with families, focusing on meaningful growth and lasting progress rather than symptoms alone.
We offer in-person sessions, as well as telehealth sessions in 40 states via PYSPACT, allowing us to offer accessible and flexible care.
OUR APPROACH
Mental Health, Growth, Wellbeing
At Wellshore Psychology, we provide thoughtful, individualized care for children, teens, young adults, and their families. We strive to create a supportive space where differences are understood, strengths are valued, and growth feels achievable.
Grounded in school psychology and a neurodiversity-affirming approach, our work considers how learning, emotions, and behavior connect across home, school, and daily life. We tailor care using evidence-based practices, with collaboration and flexibility at the heart of what we do. Our goal is to help clients and families feel supported, confident, and equipped to thrive.
Meet the Team
Courtney Andrews, Psy.D.
Dr. Andrews is a clinical psychologist who brings her experience in pediatric psychology, developmental assessment, and psychological testing. She specializes in providing thorough, thoughtful evaluations that help children, young adults, and families better understand their strengths, challenges, and needs.
Laura Groft, Ph.D.
Dr. Groft is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist who loves supporting kids, teens, young adults, and their families so they can grow and flourish into their best selves--at home, at school, and with others. She approaches her work with a strengths-based and culturally-sensitive lens while using evidence-based approaches. Laura is affirming of neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals in her care and strongly values neurodiversity-affirming approaches in her work.
Laura specializes in autism (including PDA profiles and similar presentations), ADHD and executive functioning, anxiety and mood disorders, and emotion and behavior regulation. She often collaborates with schools, other providers, and families on complex, differential diagnosis, and second-opinion cases. Laura also has expertise in school-based supports, the IEP and 504 processes, as well as how to best partner with schools.
Laura graduated from the school psychology doctoral program at the University of Maryland and has worked as a school psychologist in MD and VA with a range of populations, from birth through age 21 since 2012. She has also published several peer-reviewed articles and chapters and served as an adjunct instructor for UMD's school psychology program's doctoral students. Additionally, Laura has supervised several interns, which she greatly enjoys, and oversees and provides clinical supervision to MD psychology associates under her license.
Laura is the proud owner and founder of Wellshore Psychology. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her two boys and husband, usually on the sports field. She also loves being on the water, reading, working out, playing pickleball, and walking her rescue pup, Penny, while listening to a good podcast.
Check out Dr. Groft's Psychology Today profile.
Miracle Mapp, M.A., CAS
Ms. Mapp is a nationally certified school psychologist with a deep passion for mental and behavioral health. She specializes in supporting young children, youth, and teens as they navigate social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Her goal is to guide individuals and families, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive.
Miracle emphasizes utilizing a holistic approach, considering all aspects of one’s life. She focus on expanding strengths, using evidence-based techniques, and incorporating skills that can be applied across at home and at school. She has experience with kids and teens from preschool to high school.
Miracle is originally from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where she earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Salisbury University. She began her career as a preschool teacher before pursuing a Master’s degree and Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology from Towson University.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors with her four-legged best friend, Lucky!
Courtney Andrews, Psy.D.
Dr. Andrews is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Courtney has extensive experience in pediatric psychology, developmental assessment, and autism evaluation.
Courtney completed her Master’s and Doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University. She began her career working for several years at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Courtney then trained and later served as faculty at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, where she provided outpatient therapy, feeding therapy, inpatient consultation, and comprehensive psychological assessments. Her background includes expertise in autism evaluations, as well as identifying learning disorders, attentional and executive functioning challenges, and emotional concerns such as anxiety, OCD, and depression.
Courtney values collaboration with schools, therapists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and other providers to ensure that evaluation findings translate into practical, coordinated, and comprehensive care. She strives to provide individualized recommendations and referrals that are both clinically meaningful and responsive to each child's and family's goals.
A Baltimore native, Courtney and her husband recently relocated to Severna Park. She is excited to join the Wellshore team and use a strengths-based approach to help each child and family grow, thrive, and meet their goals. Outside of work, she enjoys playing with her two kittens, reading, boating, going to the beach, and spending time outside!
