Collaboration Eliminates Therapy Waitlist and Brings Integrated Care to Local Families

FREDERICK, Md., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Valley Therapy and Frederick County Pediatrics (Fred Co Kids) announce a groundbreaking partnership to expand behavioral health services for children and families in the New Market community. This collaboration represents an innovative approach to integrating mental and physical health care under one roof.

Frederick County Pediatrics has been a cornerstone of pediatric care in the New Market community for 15 years. In recent years, recognizing the growing need for behavioral health services, Fred Co Kids added therapy services within their practice to better serve their patients' comprehensive healthcare needs. Now they're expanding upon that innovative decision to serve even more families with quality care.

"As pediatricians, we see every day how deeply mental health affects a child's overall well-being," said Dr. James Lee, pediatrician at Frederick County Pediatrics. "This partnership with Green Valley Therapy allows us to provide truly integrated care—supporting both physical and emotional health in a setting families already trust. It's a huge step forward for our community."

Green Valley Therapy, established in 2021 and serving the New Market community since 2023, brings specialized expertise and additional resources to meet the community's mental health needs. The partnership addresses a critical gap in accessible pediatric behavioral health services while maintaining the familiar, trusted environment families know and love.

"We are incredibly excited for the opportunity to serve Fred Co Kids clients within their own familiar place, and to work alongside their medical practitioners to give them the best possible care," said Sarah Giacalone, Founder and CEO of Green Valley Therapy. "This partnership allows us to provide comprehensive support while ensuring continuity of care in a setting where families already feel comfortable."

Expanding Access and Eliminating Wait Times

Starting June 30, 2025, the partnership will begin offering appointments to most families currently on Fred Co Kids' therapy waitlist. Therapy appointments will continue to be provided at the Frederick County Pediatrics office, with Green Valley Therapy adding more therapists to the location.

"We're excited to share that we're partnering with Green Valley Therapy to expand access to therapy services for our patients and families. This collaboration will allow us to reach more children while also supporting the therapists through connection with a broader professional community at GVT," said Hannah Cohen, CEO of Frederick County Pediatrics.

The partnership's primary goal is to eliminate the therapy waitlist entirely over the summer by expanding both the therapeutic team and available appointment slots. This expansion ensures that families seeking mental health support for their children will have timely access to care and the team of therapists will have access to a team of their peers to be further enriched.

Meet the Therapeutic Team

Three experienced therapists are currently offering services at the Fred Co Kids location:

Rachel Cousins, previously with Frederick County Pediatrics, has joined the Green Valley Therapy team and will continue to serve her current patients. Her familiarity with the Fred Co Kids community ensures continuity of care during this exciting transition.

Eddie Pickerall brings experience from Baltimore to Belfast in child and family therapy. Eddie is excited about the opportunity to work within an integrated healthcare setting and looks forward to serving new patients in this collaborative environment.

Rossana Hilario specializes in children and family and brings a variety of experiences to the team. Rossana is enthusiastic about the chance to provide care in a familiar, child-friendly setting where families already have established relationships.

Seamless Transition for Current Patients

Families currently on the Frederick County Pediatrics therapy waitlist will receive calls from the Green Valley Therapy administrative team to schedule appointments with Eddie or Rossana. The teams are working closely together to ensure a smooth transition and continuation of care for all existing patients.

Rachel will work collaboratively with the Green Valley Therapy team to ensure all current patients experience a seamless transition while benefiting from the expanded resources and professional community that this partnership provides.

About the Organizations

Frederick County Pediatrics (Fred Co Kids) has served the New Market community for 15 years, providing comprehensive pediatric care with a focus on building lasting relationships with families. The practice expanded to include behavioral health services to meet the evolving needs of their patient community.

Green Valley Therapy was established in 2021 and opened its New Market location in 2023, Boonsboro in 2024, and Downtown Frederick in 2025. The growing practice accepts most insurances and specializes in providing accessible, high-quality mental health services with a focus on building strong therapeutic relationships and supporting both patients and fellow mental health professionals.

Looking Forward

This partnership represents an innovative model for combining mental and physical health care, ensuring families have access to comprehensive services in one trusted location and continuity of care that takes into account a holistic approach to wellness. Both organizations are proud to lead this collaborative approach to pediatric healthcare in Frederick County.

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