Quest for Hope Counseling

08/31/2026

Quest for Hope Counseling currently has openings with:

🌿 Marcie Beiler, LCPC
🌿 Karl W. Maust, LMSW
🌿 Shani Tyson, Graduate Counseling Intern

We have insurance options, private pay options, and a pay-what-you-can option for services.

We’re also accepting registrations for our Grief Therapy Group, meeting twice a month on Monday evenings. Insurance is accepted, with a $50/session private-pay option.

📍 In-person counseling in Grantsville, MD and Oakland, MD
💻 Virtual appointments available
📞 (301) 450-7274

Reach out to learn more, find the right fit, or schedule an appointment. There is hope, and we’d be honored to walk alongside you.

08/29/2026

Grief can feel isolating. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

Quest for Hope Counseling is offering a FREE Grief Workshop for anyone who has experienced the loss of someone important to them.

Join Jody Pifer, LCPC, and Karl Maust, LMSW for an educational presentation about grief, the grieving process, and ways to cope with loss. They’ll also share information about our upcoming Grief Therapy Group and answer questions about what participating in a group is like.

🍃 FREE GRIEF WORKSHOP
📅 Monday, September 21, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Quest for Hope Counseling
1720 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Grantsville, MD

Looking for ongoing support?

Our Grief Therapy Group will meet twice each month on Monday evenings, providing a supportive space to process loss alongside others who understand the experience of grief.

The therapy group is $50 per session for private-pay participants, and insurance is accepted. Registration is required before joining the group.

There is no cost to attend the September 21 workshop, and attending the workshop does not obligate you to join the therapy group.

301-450-7274
[email protected]

Please reach out to register for the workshop or to inquire about joining the ongoing Grief Therapy Group.

08/29/2026

Meet Shani Tyson, Counseling Intern at Quest for Hope Counseling! 🌿

We’re excited to introduce you to Shani and give you a chance to learn a little more about the heart she brings to counseling.

Shani is in the final stages of the Counseling Psychology program at Frostburg State University and provides counseling under the clinical supervision of Nate Maust, LCPC.

She works with individuals of all ages and has a particular passion for working with athletes and young adults. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping clients feel heard, supported, and equipped to move forward.

And Shani currently has openings!

We believe finances shouldn’t have to keep someone from getting support. Counseling with Shani is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis, making quality counseling accessible for virtually any budget.

Shani is available in person in Grantsville and virtually, making it even easier to find an option that works for you.

📍 1720 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Grantsville, MD
📞 301-450-7274
✉️ [email protected]

Swipe through to get to know Shani, her approach to counseling, and what you can expect when working with her.

If you’ve been thinking about counseling but cost, availability, or simply taking that first step has gotten in the way, this may be a great time to reach out. 💙

07/31/2026

Today we want to say thank you to our intern, Hannah Frazee, as she wraps up her time with Quest for Hope Counseling.

Hannah joined us this summer through the Liberty University Psychology Program, and it has been a joy to provide a learning experience as an intern. Her willingness to learn, compassionate spirit, and heart for serving others have been a blessing to our staff and those around her.

As she takes the next steps in her journey, we are praying that God will continue to guide her, grant her wisdom, and open the doors He has prepared for her. We know He has great plans ahead. We wish you God’s richest blessings in all that lies ahead!

07/24/2026

📣 COMING SOON 📣

Meet Shani Tyson!

We are excited to welcome Shani Tyson this fall to Quest for Hope Counseling as our graduate counseling intern for the coming year!

Shani is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Frostburg State University and already holds a Master’s degree in Positive Psychology from Life University.

As part of her graduate training, Shani will take on her own clients and provide counseling services under the clinical supervision of Nate Maust, LCPC, while completing her internship.

To help make counseling more accessible, clients may choose what they can afford to pay for each of Shani’s sessions. While there is no required fee, the suggested contribution is $35 per session.

Shani is passionate about helping people discover hope, resilience, and meaningful change, and we are thrilled to have her join the Quest for Hope team.

If you or someone you know has been considering counseling, this is a wonderful opportunity to receive quality care at a price that fits your budget.

📞 Contact Quest for Hope Counseling to get on Shani’s client list for when she starts her internship!
301-450-7274
[email protected]
1720 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Grantsville, MD 21536 or virtual sessions.

07/15/2026

Grief can feel incredibly isolating- but you don't have to walk through it alone. ❤️

Whether you've lost a spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend, or someone else deeply important to you, healing doesn't have to happen in isolation.

Quest for Hope Counseling is launching a Counselor-Led Grief Group designed to provide a compassionate, evidence-based space where you can:
- Process your loss in a safe environment
- Connect with others who truly understand
- Learn healthy coping strategies
- Find hope as you navigate your grief journey

📆Beginning Soon
⏱️ 1st & 3rd Mondays, 5:00-6:15 PM
📍In-person at Quest for Hope Counseling
1720 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Grantsville, MD 21536

Program Details:
- 5 month commitment (10 sessions)
- $50 per session
- Insurance accepted

If you have any questions or would like to see if this group is a good fit for you or someone you care about, we'd love to help.

📞(301) 450-7274
📩 [email protected]

Please consider sharing this post. You never know who in your circle may be quietly carrying the weight of grief and could benefit from knowing they are not alone. 💚

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Facilitator bios:
www.questforhopecounseling.com/jody
www.questforhopecounseling.com/karl

07/11/2026

Our story: Quest for Hope Counseling was never part of a career goal—it began with a burden.

While serving as a counselor in a local correctional facility, our founder, Nate Maust, witnessed firsthand the deep emotional and spiritual struggles people face. During that time, local primary care providers began expressing a growing concern: there was a significant need for professional counseling rooted in Biblical truth, yet very few options existed in our community.

What started as conversations with local physicians became a season of prayer and discernment. Through God’s leading, Nate felt called to step out of the jail setting in faith and establish Quest for Hope Counseling.

On January 3, 2023, we welcomed our very first client.

Since then, God has faithfully provided every step of the journey. What began as a single counselor has grown into a team of five providers serving individuals, couples, and families throughout the tristate area.

While much has changed, our mission has remained the same: to honor God by demonstrating His grace and compassion through quality clinical care, integrating professional counseling with Biblical Christianity, and walking alongside each person on their quest for hope and healing.

We are grateful for how where God has led us, and we look forward with expectancy to how He will continue to use Quest for Hope Counseling to serve our community.

We are also looking forward to some exciting announcements in the next weeks and months.

06/20/2026

We believe access to mental health care matters.

At Quest for Hope Counseling, we’ve worked hard to become in-network with many insurance companies so that more individuals and families can use their behavioral health benefits. However, we recognize that insurance isn’t always available—or doesn’t always make counseling affordable.

While we can’t offer reduced fees to everyone, we’re committed to helping eligible clients access counseling through our Sliding Fee Scale, which is based on household income and household size using the current Federal Poverty Guidelines, when available.

If you’re uninsured, underinsured, have a high deductible, or are experiencing financial hardship, you may qualify for a reduced self-pay rate.

If you think you may be eligible, we’d be happy to answer your questions and walk you through the application process.

📞 301-450-7274
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.questforhopecounseling.com
📍 1720 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Grantsville, MD 21536

Financial concerns shouldn’t prevent someone from seeking support. If we can help make counseling more accessible for your situation, we’d be honored to serve you.

06/20/2026

06/11/2026

💲 WHAT WILL COUNSELING COST ME?

One of the most common questions we receive is, “How much will counseling cost?”

The answer depends on whether you use insurance benefits or choose to pay privately.

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🏥 USING INSURANCE

Quest for Hope Counseling is in-network with many insurance plans. When we are contracted with your insurance company, we agree to accept a negotiated (contracted) rate for counseling services.

Depending on your plan, you may be responsible for a deductible, copay, or coinsurance. We encourage you to contact your insurance company prior to counseling to understand what they’d want you to pay.

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📋 WHAT IS A DEDUCTIBLE?

A deductible is the amount you must pay out of pocket before your insurance company begins sharing in the cost of services.

Example:
If your deductible is $2,000 and you have not met it yet, you may pay the full contracted rate for counseling sessions until that deductible is satisfied.

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💳 WHAT IS A COPAY?

A copay is a fixed amount you pay for each counseling session.

Example:
If your copay is $25, you pay $25 for each session and your insurance company pays the remaining covered amount.

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📊 WHAT IS COINSURANCE?

Coinsurance is a percentage of the contracted rate that you pay after your deductible has been met.

Example:
If the contracted rate is $100 and your coinsurance is 20%, you would pay $20 and your insurance company would pay $80.

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🤝 PRIVATE PAY & SLIDING FEE OPTIONS

For clients who do not use insurance, Quest for Hope Counseling offers a limited sliding fee program.

Our sliding fee scale helps make counseling more affordable by adjusting fees based on household income and financial circumstances. Eligibility is determined through an application process.

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❓ QUESTIONS ABOUT COST?

Our team is happy to help you understand your insurance benefits, expected out-of-pocket expenses, and available payment options.

Contact our office to learn more.