Families First Counseling & Psychiatry

Our Leadership Team

We are an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) started by experienced mental health professionals who together have over 40 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our vision is to promote wellness and recovery in the treatment of mental illness, behavioral health problems, and emotional concerns.

Medical Director

Dr. Todd Christiansen

Dr. Todd Christiansen formed Families First Counseling & Psychiatry in 2017.

Education
2003     Residency, University of Wisconsin, Madison
2000     M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin
1996     B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison

Professional Affiliations
Active Member, American Psychiatric Association
Active Member, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

Dr. Todd Christiansen

Dr. Todd Christiansen

CEO & Medical Director

Vice President & Marketing Director

Chandra A. Chester, MSW, LCSW-C

In Co-founding Families First Counseling & Psychiatry, Chandra saw the opportunity to create an environment where clinicians could grow and be supported. She also thought it was important to foster learning through a robust internship program. Throughout her career, she was able to take stock in different work environments to determine the type of environment she wanted to create for those who were a part of FFCP. Chandra has been a driving force in marketing the agency since its inception.

Chandra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of trauma. She has a B.A. from Salisbury University in Psychology and an M.A. from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Chandra has vast training in trauma and mind-body medicine. She has a certification in Traumatology from Intensive Trauma Training Inc. She also completed Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma Training through the Ferentz Institute of Advanced Psychotherapy Training & Education as well as Level 1 Internal Family Systems training through the Center for Self-Leadership. Chandra most recently completed Level 1 and Level 2 at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine.

Board Approved Supervisor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Trauma Specialist

Chandra A. Chester, MSW, LCSW-C

Chandra A. Chester, MSW, LCSW-C

Vice President & Marketing Director

Want to be part of the FFCP Maryland team?

Apply for a job now!

FFCP Maryland is actively hiring licensed Off-Site Therapists in Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Howard County. In addition, we have openings for Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for Greenbelt and Baltimore.

Our Clinic

Families First Counseling & Psychiatry

FFCP Maryland has offices in Greenbelt, Baltimore City, Olney, and Columbia, Maryland.

FFCP Maryland – Prince George’s County Office

7474 Greenway Center Drive
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Suite 202
240-304-FFCP (3327)

FFCP Maryland – Baltimore City Office

800 N. Charles Street
Suite 450B
Baltimore, MD 21201
240-304-FFCP (3327)

FFCP Maryland – Montgomery County Office

17904 Georgia Avenue
Suite 200
Olney, MD 20832
240-304-FFCP (3327)

FFCP Maryland – Howard County Office

6410 Dobbin Road Suite F
Columbia, MD 21045
240-304-FFCP (3327)