Counseling Center

Welcome to the Heritage Pastoral Counseling Center.

We believe there is an apparent need in the North Anne Arundel County area for a competent, complete and affordable pastoral counseling service. Therefore, We would like to introduce you to the Heritage Pastoral Counseling Center (HPCC).

Because counseling is such a deep and personal process, it is often intricately connected with a person’s faith tradition. Pastoral counseling, while maintaining professional and clinical credentials, offers a spiritual dimension often lacking in traditional mental and relational healthcare.

The Heritage Pastoral Counseling Center will provide the North Anne Arundel County area a wide array of social, psychological, and relational services that are all spiritually integrated. You can be confident that the individual and group pastoral therapists are qualified and experienced at the task of providing quality care. Also HPCC has an extensive network of referral services, assuring the client of assistance.

We invite you to survey the information presented and commit it to accessible memory. If you are not presently in need of the services provided by HPCC; chances are you know someone who is.

For an Appointment call: 410-551-8500-x204
Fax: 410-551-7729

Therapists

Dr. John Belcher, Ph.D., LCSW-C

Dr. Belcher is a professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. He is an ordained minister as well as a licensed social worker. He specializes in the treatment of major psychiatric disorders as well as marital and personal problems. His major counseling technique is the use of cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Belcher received his Ph.D. from the Ohio State Univ. of Kentucky and his Master of Divinity from Lexington Theological Seminary.

Dennis DuPont, BCC

Mr. DuPont is Director of Spiritual Life at Crownsville State Hospital. He holds a B.A. in Religious education from Lee University. He holds a Masters of Divinity in Theology and Counseling from the Church of God School of Theology. He completed Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Maine Medical Center and a two year post-graduate residency in Pastoral Care at Emory University Hospital in Psychiatry and Rehabilitation Medicine. His major interests include Family Life Education, Group Dynamics and spiritual life.

Jane Gurganious, LCSW-C

Ms. Gurganious is a licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of MD. She graduated magna cum laude from the College of Notre Dame of MD with a bachelors degree in Psychology in 1987. She graduated with honors from the University of MD at Baltimore in 1991, earning her Masters of Social Work degree with a concentration in Mental Health. She is experienced in crisis intervention, addictions counseling, and specializes in geriatric social work.

Kelly D. Wetzel, MS, LCPC

Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). She received her Bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy at WestPoint and spent 6 years on Active Duty in Military Intelligence. She founded a Chapter of MOPS (Mother’s of Preschoolers) as a stay at home mom, and then went on to graduate with a Master’s Degree from Loyola College in Maryland’s Pastoral Counseling Program. She hopes to use her gifts and talents to encourage, motivate and help guide those struggling with: Balance in family and career, Spiritual Growth, Military Life, Transition and Wellness (Mind, Body and Spirit) Issues. She values the sacred therapeutic relationship as the catalyst for change and growth.