About HopeWay
At HopeWay, we offer a compassionate hand, a listening ear, and a Christian counseling approach that honors your unique journey and beliefs. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, navigating difficult relationships, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, we pledge to walk alongside you with empathy and support.
Providing Christian Counseling & Mental Health Therapy Services
Our mission is to provide Christ-centered counseling services to individuals, families, and communities in Maryland. We believe that integrating evidenced-based treatment practices with the unconditional love of Jesus is the cornerstone of true healing. As such, we aspire to provide clinically sound counseling in a way that demonstrates the love, compassion, and humility of Jesus.
Meet Our Team
Our team is composed not only of licensed professionals, but individuals with shared Christian values. We understand the unique challenges faced by those seeking Christ-centered therapy and will guide you with the greatest expertise and compassion.
Pamela J. Llewellyn, LCSW-C, MBA
Michelle Penka, LMSW
Erika Lloyd, LGMFT
Alana Amballa, LMSW
Wayne Tapscott
Julia Wilhoit, LGPC
Jenny Miller, MAPC
Erik Peay, M.A.
Jessica Bennett
Lakeshia Gilbert, LCPC
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Our Values
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standard of integrity, ensuring your privacy, respecting your values, and providing authentic, evidence-based practices. This isn’t about judgment; it’s about creating a safe space where you can be your true self, explore vulnerabilities, and grow with confidence.
Compassion
In the midst of life’s struggles, compassion acts as our guiding light. It’s not just feeling sorry for someone; it’s actively understanding their pain, offering a listening ear, and extending unwavering support. At its core, compassion reflects the very essence of Christ’s message – one of love and acceptance.
Expertise
We view our expertise as a tool. It allows us to offer evidence-based practices tailored to your individual needs, all while respecting your values and beliefs. We walk alongside you, not above you, providing support and guidance along the path to healing and growth.
About Our Founders
With our own personal journeys through mental health challenges, our desire is to bring compassion, kindness, and hope to each person, because we know firsthand that healing is possible. We know it’s possible to not only recover, but thrive, and use your lived experience to help others. That’s why we founded HopeWay.
Wayne Tapscott, Partner
Wayne Tapscott has been involved in the business community for more than 45 years, having operated a General Motors dealership with his brother and a commercial cleaning and paper supply business with his son. He is currently partnered with his brother in real estate development/management and is a director at a community bank.
Pamela J. Llewellyn, LCSW-C, MBA
Pam is a licensed mental health counselor in Maryland and provides healthcare and leadership consulting services nationally. She holds a master’s degree in clinical social work and a master’s degree in business administration. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of mental health and holds certifications in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Pam has a passion for working with the faith community and helping others heal from hurt and grow in grace.