The Human Development Center (HDC), established in 1987, is dedicated to serving the community by providing comprehensive psychological services. HDC has two offices, conveniently located in Bel Air and Columbia, MD.  We invite you to explore this Website for information about our services, specialty areas, qualifications, and policies. 

We are a group of mental health professionals with the mission of providing the highest quality of psychological services to individuals, couples, and families across the life span. Our expertise includes the assessment and treatment of problems of childhood (from preschool age to adolescence) as well as adult problems (individuals, couples and families). We are committed to delivering evidence-based care and following the best practices and ethical standards of our professions. We bring diverse backgrounds, treatment approaches, and specialized expertise to our work, which integrates current research with clinical experience. We aim to empower our patients to live their best lives and strive to create a safe, welcoming, and empathetic environment where our patients feel supported and heard.

Thank you for visiting the Human Development Center.

Special Expertise

• Child and Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Child and Adult ADHD

• Child and Adult Anxiety & Depression

• Couples Therapy

• Child and Adult Psychological Evaluations (Testing)

• Early Childhood Problems

• Mood Disorders

• Parenting Difficulties with Children and Teens

• Social Skills Training

• Transitioning into Adulthood