Employee Assistance Program Consultants

Ann Stephan, has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and Post Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology. She has over 25 years of clinical counseling experience. Ann specializes in Organizational Consulting, providing trainings and management consultation services to a variety of organizations.

Ann has worked in community mental health settings, school counseling, inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities, child and family agencies, mobile crisis, and EAP. She utilizes a variety of techniques and skills drawn from recognized therapeutic modalities to including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, DBT, Psychoeducation, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, behavior modification, mindfulness and relaxation.

Ann believes in working in partnership with people, utilizing their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals. She also realizes how important it is to identify all aspects of an individual's life that impact their well-being including their physical health, support systems (family, friends), work or school environment, and faith/spirituality in this process.

Connie H. Wozny, LCPC, CEAP, EAP Consultant, received her Bachelor's Degree at Purdue University and Master's Degree in Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She was certified as a Clinical Community Counselor through the Johns Hopkins University. She has worked with the Department of Defense on the Military OneSource Employee Assistance Program, the Medicaid behavioral health contract for the State of Maryland, and as Specialist Behavioral Health Clinical Trainer and Quality for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield for Maryland, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia.

Karen Bressler, MSW, LCSW-C, EAP Consultant, received her Masters in Social Work from The Catholic University of America. She has over 25 years of clinical and supervisory experience with emphasis in the areas of mental health, HIV and TBI. She has worked in outpatient mental health settings, community hospitals, and the Department of Defense.

Dr. Alisa Turner Augustyn is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and Nevada. Dr. Augustyn received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Adler University. Her dissertation topic was titled, “Psychodynamic Pedagogy: A Qualitative Study of Graduate Students Lived Experiences.” Prior to becoming an EAP Consultant at NIH, Dr. Augustyn served on the Occupational Medical Services COVID-19 Contact Investigations team to protect against the spread of COVID-19 across NIH campuses. Prior to her time at NIH, Dr. Augustyn had several years of experience working in university counseling settings as both a psychologist and a clinical supervisor. Additionally, Dr. Augustyn has experience conducting psychological and neuropsychological assessments.

Dr. Augustyn’s approach to therapy is grounded in respect and curiosity. She works to create a safe space for dialogue that honors difficulties and enables learning and growth. She has supported people facing difficult issues involving relationships, emotions and mood, work, grief, abuse, trauma, and family life. She can also help with issues that are harder to describe, such as feelings of alienation, marginalization, feeling stuck, existential concerns, self-doubt, and responses to broader social issues.

Debra Harding, is licensed at the independent level in Maryland, DC and Virginia and is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional. She received a master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore with a Clinical / Community Organization and Development concentration and an EAP specialization. She has over 12 years experience as an EAP Consultant working for various federal agencies. She also has experience as a Case Manager for a substance abuse treatment facility.

Stenie Simon, LMSW, is a licensed social worker in the state of Maryland and an EAP Associate Consultant. She received her Master’s is Social Work from University of Maryland – Baltimore with a concentration in Macro/Clinical, specializing in health with a sub-specialization in children and families. Stenie has experience working with school aged children, facilitating social emotional learning and play therapy, non-profit work and outpatient social work. Stenie is a big proponent of meeting people where they are and working together to address their challenges and need.