About Us
Welcome to Serenity Place, where healing begins, and hope grows. Our counseling and therapy practice guides individuals, couples, and families toward peace, clarity, and emotional well-being. We help you navigate life’s challenges through compassionate support and evidence-based care, empowering you to rediscover your inner strength.
We offer telehealth sessions across Maryland and Texas, as well as in-person therapy in Southern Maryland, San Antonio, Houston, and Lubbock, Texas. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or relationship struggles, our skilled therapists are here to walk alongside you with empathy and expertise.
What sets Serenity Place apart is the depth of experience our clinicians bring. We have worked with individuals and families through all seasons- from birth to loss, transitions to transformations. Our team has extensive experience supporting those facing grief, traumatic loss, and life’s most difficult moments.
At Serenity Place, you are not alone. You are heard, supported, and valued. No matter where you are in your journey, we’re here to help you find your serene place—a space of healing, resilience, and renewed hope.
A Letter from Our Founder
Our Mission
Serenity Place was built on a simple belief: that quality mental health care should be accessible, compassionate, and personal. What began as a small private practice grew into what it is today because of a genuine need in the communities we serve and a deep commitment to meeting that need well.
We believe each person carries inherent worth and deserves care that honors their story, their pace, and their goals. That belief is at the center of everything we do.
Serenity Place is an affirming practice. We welcome and support clients across the LGBTQIA+ community and are committed to providing care that is inclusive, respectful, and free from judgment.
The clinicians and staff at Serenity Place bring a wide range of backgrounds, specialties, and lived experiences to their work. What they share is a commitment to evidence-based care delivered with warmth and without judgment. From our therapists to our administrative and billing teams, everyone here is working toward the same goal: making your experience as smooth and supported as possible.
We honor every person’s unique story and believe that healing happens in a space filled with grace, dignity, and compassion. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. Today, Serenity Place is a sanctuary for healing, hope, and growth. The path has not always been easy, but it has been deeply fulfilling.
Thank you for trusting us and for your care. We are honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and wholeness.
Esther Vanderwal
Founder, Serenity Place, LLC
