Shore Neurocognitive & Behavioral Health

Our mission is to help our clients face the issues of the aging adult, providing information and strategies to help people improve their overall well being.


About us

Beth Parker-o’Brien, LCSW-C, MPH Founder/partner/Clinician

Beth Parker-O'Brien, LCSW-C, MPH

Beth Parker-O’Brien, MSW, MPH, has worked in the field of health and aging since 1980.  Her career path has had a focus on disease process and the impacts for both the individual and their loved ones. Her practice includes a focus on diagnosis and treatment of dementia with an emphasis in the behavioral aspects of disease process. Her work as a therapist often focuses on the caregiver, battling symptoms of depression and anxiety while caring for their family member.  Research has included clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease as well as the behaviors of dementia. Beth is committed to providing education about disease process, including behavioral management techniques, for community and professional caregivers.

Maggie Black, Psy.D Licensed Psychologist/Partner

Maggie Black, Psy.D

Dr. Maggie Black is a licensed psychologist whose passion is helping adults age 30 and up improve the quality of their lives. She uses cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness strategies to help people improve their relationships and decrease reactivity to stress, and uses interventions that help clients regulate their nervous system, leading to less anxiety and more peace in day-to-day life.

One specialty area is older adults and the people who love them. Dr. Black conducts cognitive testing to assess for memory problems, but it doesn’t stop there. She works with family and caregivers to educate and assist in helping those diagnosed with a dementia syndrome achieve the best quality of life possible.

 

 

Erin Young, Office Manager

Erin Young

Everything we are proud of at SNBH starts with Erin.

She will be your first introduction to SNBH, helping you navigate intake paperwork, submit insurance coverage, and set up that first appointment.

Yvonne Liswell, FNP-BC Nurse Practitioner

Yvonne Liswell, MS, FNP-BC

Yvonne is a board certified family nurse practitioner who specializes older adults and their families.

Yvonne’s practice at SNBH includes medication management of neurocognitive and psychogenic conditions. These include depression, anxiety, dementia, and post-traumatic stress.

Yvonne is responsible for the popular fish tanks you see around SNBH, and she hopes to add “Fish Tank Manager” to her business card in coming months!

Amanda andrew, agnp-c Nurse Practitoner

Amanda Andrew, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-C

An eastern shore native, Amanda comes to us with 15 years experience working with older adults and their families. Drawn to the the mental health realm, Amanda completed a postmasters study in 2023 and is now a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Amanda treats patients with dementia syndromes by providing evidence-based, patient centered care, while supporting and educating the individuals caring for them. Her work also includes diagnosis, treatment, and medication management of anxiety and depression.

Jenny Jarrell, LCSW-C, Clinician

Jenny Jarrell, LCSW-C

Jenny has helped adults experiencing emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including trauma, for over 25 years.

She uses a strength-based approach to treatment, tailoring her approach to your individual needs. Her therapy skills include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care; Jenny has a certification in Advanced Trauma Treatment.

You will leave Jenny’s care with new perspectives and coping skills to improve your quality of life and build healthy relationships.