Black and African American Therapists in Baltimore, MD
My practice is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, assisting them in finding purpose by identifying negative systems and patterns in their lives, and collaboratively creating new, empowering ones. We believe in making the therapeutic journey engaging and enjoyable, providing a platform where individuals can explore, grow, and ultimately find healing.
My practice is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, assisting them in finding purpose by identifying negative systems and patterns in their lives, and collaboratively creating new, empowering ones. We believe in making the therapeutic journey engaging and enjoyable, providing a platform where individuals can explore, grow, and ultimately find healing.
If the seasons of the year keep changing but the struggle remains the same, it may not be time for a new environment—but for a new response, a deeper surrender, and a greater level of trust in God.
God does not waste seasons.
He uses them to heal, refine, prepare, and restore.
At our practice, we are here to support you through this transformational process—helping you move into a new season with renewed hope, clarified purpose, and the endurance needed to move forward.
Let us walk alongside you as you discover what God is shaping within you and step confidently into the season He is calling you toward.
If the seasons of the year keep changing but the struggle remains the same, it may not be time for a new environment—but for a new response, a deeper surrender, and a greater level of trust in God.
God does not waste seasons.
He uses them to heal, refine, prepare, and restore.
At our practice, we are here to support you through this transformational process—helping you move into a new season with renewed hope, clarified purpose, and the endurance needed to move forward.
Let us walk alongside you as you discover what God is shaping within you and step confidently into the season He is calling you toward.
Are you an ambitious millennial woman, mother, spouse, trying to build a successful career or a successful business and be great? Are you constantly overstimulated trying to divide your attention between other's needs while neglecting your own? Are you doubting your decision or the ability to "have it all"? Find yourself avoiding adult time or maintenance days due to mom/wife guilt? I get it and I can help. I work with Ambitious career driven millennial women experiencing depression and anxiety, due to an imbalance between work, parenting/caregiving, self care and boundaries.
Are you an ambitious millennial woman, mother, spouse, trying to build a successful career or a successful business and be great? Are you constantly overstimulated trying to divide your attention between other's needs while neglecting your own? Are you doubting your decision or the ability to "have it all"? Find yourself avoiding adult time or maintenance days due to mom/wife guilt? I get it and I can help. I work with Ambitious career driven millennial women experiencing depression and anxiety, due to an imbalance between work, parenting/caregiving, self care and boundaries.
My name is Bianca Johnson, and I’ve been a therapist in the Maryland area since 2021. I work with a wide range of clients, supporting concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and self-esteem. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore challenges, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Let’s work together to create the change you wish to see.
My name is Bianca Johnson, and I’ve been a therapist in the Maryland area since 2021. I work with a wide range of clients, supporting concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and self-esteem. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore challenges, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Let’s work together to create the change you wish to see.
Coaching is designed to help individuals figure it out and empower themselves. Designed to help individuals experiencing personal life challenges that can be overwhelming. Addressing issues with understanding boundaries, shame, meeting core needs, sexual freedom, and accepting yourself.
Coaching is designed to help individuals figure it out and empower themselves. Designed to help individuals experiencing personal life challenges that can be overwhelming. Addressing issues with understanding boundaries, shame, meeting core needs, sexual freedom, and accepting yourself.
My ideal client has a problem that they may not know how to solve. They can have a range of issues including occupational distress, wellness coaching, relationship discord, and/or emotional rationalization. The ideal client would want to establish a clear understanding of the current situation, identify clear goals or transitional plans, and clear steps towards achieving their goals. I also believe that the ideal client would want sincerity, science based psychoeducation, and to feel honored in the therapeutic alliance.
My ideal client has a problem that they may not know how to solve. They can have a range of issues including occupational distress, wellness coaching, relationship discord, and/or emotional rationalization. The ideal client would want to establish a clear understanding of the current situation, identify clear goals or transitional plans, and clear steps towards achieving their goals. I also believe that the ideal client would want sincerity, science based psychoeducation, and to feel honored in the therapeutic alliance.
My ideal client is prepared to engage in therapy and commit to the work, even when challenges arise. I seek clients who are dedicated to their healing journey and have a long-term vision of achieving independence and self-sufficiency rather than developing a co-dependent relationship with their therapist. I take a holistic approach to healing and work best with clients who are open to examining the environmental factors, behaviors, relationships, and experiences that shape their everyday lives and current state.
My ideal client is prepared to engage in therapy and commit to the work, even when challenges arise. I seek clients who are dedicated to their healing journey and have a long-term vision of achieving independence and self-sufficiency rather than developing a co-dependent relationship with their therapist. I take a holistic approach to healing and work best with clients who are open to examining the environmental factors, behaviors, relationships, and experiences that shape their everyday lives and current state.
I’m a therapist with a social work background, and I work with young and middle-aged adults who are dealing with all kinds of stress in their lives. Over the past decade, I’ve worked with many LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals as they navigate the emotional ups and downs that can come with living in a changing social and political climate. Sometimes that stress shows up as anxiety, low mood, or intrusive thoughts that come and go. Other times, it can feel heavier or harder to manage on your own.
I’m a therapist with a social work background, and I work with young and middle-aged adults who are dealing with all kinds of stress in their lives. Over the past decade, I’ve worked with many LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals as they navigate the emotional ups and downs that can come with living in a changing social and political climate. Sometimes that stress shows up as anxiety, low mood, or intrusive thoughts that come and go. Other times, it can feel heavier or harder to manage on your own.
The ideal client is you! Someone motivated to seek growth and open to exploring their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. They may struggle with challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD or just struggling with life transitions: i.e relational issues, unresolved trauma, impact or cultural stressors. Their needs center around understanding their mental health, identifying triggers, and learning effective coping and grounding strategies. They seek a safe and supportive space to explore their challenges and desire guidance to develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy behaviors.
The ideal client is you! Someone motivated to seek growth and open to exploring their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. They may struggle with challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD or just struggling with life transitions: i.e relational issues, unresolved trauma, impact or cultural stressors. Their needs center around understanding their mental health, identifying triggers, and learning effective coping and grounding strategies. They seek a safe and supportive space to explore their challenges and desire guidance to develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy behaviors.
I welcome new clients in search of alternatives and solutions to their life issues. At times life feels and becomes overwhelming and depletes from your total wellness. You start experiencing symptoms like anger, frustration, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, mood swings or physical pain. I can assist you in realizing the best choices for change. I will assist you in visualizing your individualized options and developing goals and a wellness plan. Together with motivational support, your engagement in self-care, you can begin to understand your unique experiences and make the wanted or needed changes in your life happen.
I welcome new clients in search of alternatives and solutions to their life issues. At times life feels and becomes overwhelming and depletes from your total wellness. You start experiencing symptoms like anger, frustration, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, mood swings or physical pain. I can assist you in realizing the best choices for change. I will assist you in visualizing your individualized options and developing goals and a wellness plan. Together with motivational support, your engagement in self-care, you can begin to understand your unique experiences and make the wanted or needed changes in your life happen.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) based in Maryland; dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome challenges, cultivate resilience, and live authentically. I received my Masters from the University of Maryland-Baltimore and have been practicing for 13+ years. I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and growth. I bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative approach to therapy. Currently not accepting new couples for therapy. Individual sessions are available.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) based in Maryland; dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome challenges, cultivate resilience, and live authentically. I received my Masters from the University of Maryland-Baltimore and have been practicing for 13+ years. I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and growth. I bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative approach to therapy. Currently not accepting new couples for therapy. Individual sessions are available.
Together we will work towards healing the parts that feels broken, restoring the relationships that are damaged (with yourself, your self-esteem, your intuition, your family, and helping you fulfill your potential. Christian Counseling is also available as a solution for individuals seeking traditional mental health therapy who would prefer hearing from the prospective of a Christian.
Together we will work towards healing the parts that feels broken, restoring the relationships that are damaged (with yourself, your self-esteem, your intuition, your family, and helping you fulfill your potential. Christian Counseling is also available as a solution for individuals seeking traditional mental health therapy who would prefer hearing from the prospective of a Christian.
As a Black woman, I believe that our collective healing is revolutionary which requires us to be intentional about the spaces (both physical + emotional) that we occupy and access mind, body and spiritual connection.
Ashé starts with asking the question “What is your intention for yourself in this space?” and we will work together to move your intention from questions, thoughts and ideas to behaviors and practice. I invite you to slow down, ground yourself and most importantly allow yourself grace and patience.
As a Black woman, I believe that our collective healing is revolutionary which requires us to be intentional about the spaces (both physical + emotional) that we occupy and access mind, body and spiritual connection.
Ashé starts with asking the question “What is your intention for yourself in this space?” and we will work together to move your intention from questions, thoughts and ideas to behaviors and practice. I invite you to slow down, ground yourself and most importantly allow yourself grace and patience.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of diverse experience and I continue to evolve in new treatment models. I have worked with individuals, families, and couples alike. I have specialized training in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and women's issues. In my approach to individual therapy, I utilize treatment methods such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Strength Perspectives.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of diverse experience and I continue to evolve in new treatment models. I have worked with individuals, families, and couples alike. I have specialized training in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and women's issues. In my approach to individual therapy, I utilize treatment methods such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Strength Perspectives.
Are you struggling with an overwhelming sense of stress and anxiety about a current or bad situation? Are you depressed, feeling stuck with no way out and no direction?
Are you struggling with an overwhelming sense of stress and anxiety about a current or bad situation? Are you depressed, feeling stuck with no way out and no direction?
Additionally, as a Black, bisexual clinician it is important for me to show up for my clients with respect and sensitivity to their intersectional identities, as many of my client hold more than one marginalized identity (i.e. race, sex, gender, social, economic, etc.).
As a clinician, I often hold a firm, but gentle approach. I am intentional to lead with curiosity and never judgement as I support you on your mental health/wellness journey. I carry a black feminist approach with care and consideration to a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach that prioritizes space for intersectionality.
Additionally, as a Black, bisexual clinician it is important for me to show up for my clients with respect and sensitivity to their intersectional identities, as many of my client hold more than one marginalized identity (i.e. race, sex, gender, social, economic, etc.).
As a clinician, I often hold a firm, but gentle approach. I am intentional to lead with curiosity and never judgement as I support you on your mental health/wellness journey. I carry a black feminist approach with care and consideration to a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach that prioritizes space for intersectionality.
Blocks Counseling Services L.L.C.
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Building Lives Based on Community Kindness and Stewardship Counseling Services- We offer compassionate, high-quality, person-centered evidence-based counseling. We offer a comprehensive range of counseling services aimed at improving your mental health. A peaceful environment to explore and clarify your own goals, as well as create a plan that focuses on your strengths and success in partnership with you. To support you in achieving your goals and enhancing your overall life quality by supporting healthy interpersonal interactions, positive thinking, problem-solving, and stress management skills.
Building Lives Based on Community Kindness and Stewardship Counseling Services- We offer compassionate, high-quality, person-centered evidence-based counseling. We offer a comprehensive range of counseling services aimed at improving your mental health. A peaceful environment to explore and clarify your own goals, as well as create a plan that focuses on your strengths and success in partnership with you. To support you in achieving your goals and enhancing your overall life quality by supporting healthy interpersonal interactions, positive thinking, problem-solving, and stress management skills.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) based in Maryland. I received my Masters from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and have been practicing since 2019. I help couples strengthen their relationships by improving communication, building trust, managing conflict, and deepening emotional connection using evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method. I also enjoy helping young adults find their voice, navigate relationships, and life changes by providing a supportive space to explore their experiences, improve communication, build healthy connections, and develop effective coping strategies.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) based in Maryland. I received my Masters from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and have been practicing since 2019. I help couples strengthen their relationships by improving communication, building trust, managing conflict, and deepening emotional connection using evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method. I also enjoy helping young adults find their voice, navigate relationships, and life changes by providing a supportive space to explore their experiences, improve communication, build healthy connections, and develop effective coping strategies.
My work strongly focuses on Black mental health and wellness.
My clinical work is largely influenced by my commitment to social justice and liberation for Black folks. I am excited about helpign individuals, couples, and families find healing and joy within themselves and develop necessary tools to improve their relationships with others (friends, partner, family members, co-workers).
My work strongly focuses on Black mental health and wellness.
My clinical work is largely influenced by my commitment to social justice and liberation for Black folks. I am excited about helpign individuals, couples, and families find healing and joy within themselves and develop necessary tools to improve their relationships with others (friends, partner, family members, co-workers).
I am currently seeing clients in both Maryland and Virginia. Evening and Weekend appointments available. My ideal clients are ready to heal from trauma, grief, codependency, substance use, or major life transitions. I also support justice involved individuals and returning citizens. In our work together, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and practical tools to thrive mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. My goal is to help you break free from the weight of your past and walk boldly into your future. Clients leave sessions feeling empowered and deeply supported. Get in touch today, let’s do the work together.
I am currently seeing clients in both Maryland and Virginia. Evening and Weekend appointments available. My ideal clients are ready to heal from trauma, grief, codependency, substance use, or major life transitions. I also support justice involved individuals and returning citizens. In our work together, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and practical tools to thrive mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. My goal is to help you break free from the weight of your past and walk boldly into your future. Clients leave sessions feeling empowered and deeply supported. Get in touch today, let’s do the work together.
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- Catonsville
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- Eudowood
- Gwynn Oak
- Linthicum Heights
- Parkville
- Pikesville
- Roland Park
- Rosedale
- Towson
- Windsor Mill
- Woodlawn
FAQ - Black and African American Counselling
As an African American, why might I wish to see a therapist who is African American?
Working with an African American therapist can often mean that you start from a place of shared understanding with a therapist rather than having to explain your experience from scratch. A therapist who shares your racial identity is more likely to understand the specific pressures shaping your mental health, including navigating racism, cultural identity, and the overall experience of being Black in the United States. They are also more likely to understand the role that family, community, and cultural expectations play in your life without requiring a lengthy explanation. This shared foundation can create a greater sense of safety in the therapeutic relationship and make it easier to open up at the start of therapy.
Are there Black therapists who specialize in working with Black men or Black women?
Yes, many Black therapists have specific experience working with Black men or Black women. While therapists who work with Black clients broadly address concerns relevant to all genders, like anxiety or depression, those with a gender-specific focus are equipped to work with you on the particular ways that race and gender may intersect. For example, some therapists may specialize in working with Black women on topics like body image or maternal mental health, while other therapists may work with Black men on topics such as relationships or masculinity.
Do Black therapists offer marriage and couples counseling?
Yes, many Black therapists are trained in couples and marriage counseling and can work with partners navigating a wide range of relationship challenges. Therapists who identify as Black may have a better understanding of the cultural dynamics surrounding marriage, family roles, and conflict that are specific to African American communities and can work with you and your partner without making assumptions about your background.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with Black clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, is the right time to raise a therapist’s experience working with Black clients. You can ask specific questions, such as "Do you have experience working with Black clients?" or more broad questions, such as "How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?". During the initial consultation, you can also ask whether they have undertaken training in cultural competence and how they would handle a situation where a cultural misunderstanding arose in therapy. A therapist who responds to these questions thoughtfully and without defensiveness is a good sign they are equipped to work with you effectively.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Black therapists?
The directory of Black therapists includes therapists who have self-identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profile, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. In situations where the number of therapists who have identified as Black is limited, the directory will also show therapists who have undergone specific multicultural training or have extensive experience working with clients from relevant cultural backgrounds.