Divorce Therapists in Baltimore, MD

By 2026, Restoring Destiny Mental Health Services will be a leading provider of culturally competent, trauma informed and strengths based outpatient mental health services for women and adolescent girls (ages 16 and older) in Baltimore City. Our mission is to provide individuals and families in Baltimore City with the evidence based mental health services that will equip them with the skills needed to improve their quality of life. These services include intake assessments and therapy sessions with individuals. At this time, all of our services are virtual.

I am a dedicated couples therapist with a passion for helping partners build strong and thriving relationships. With a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges that couples face, I am committed to guiding you and your partner towards a healthier and more fulfilling connection. Drawing from the renowned Gottman Institute, my approach to couples therapy is grounded in research-backed methods that have been proven effective in transforming relationships. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every session, offering you evidence-based strategies and insights to enhance your bond.

Shashana Carter is a LCSWC. She has 15 years of training and experience with Individuals, families, and groups. Mrs. Carter has worked in professional settings such as the Department of Probation; Adult services, Department of Social Services, Opioid Maintenance treatment centers, and Outpatient Mental Health Services. Working in Mental Health Services for several years has given her a strong sense of dedication and commitment to her client’s. Mrs. Carter works to enhance, change and positively impact client’s daily well being and functioning through Psychological assessment, active listening, problem identification, CBT.

Growing up as a child, with a parent being diagnosed with a mental health disorder, I experienced at first hand some of the problems that both individuals and family members are faced with. I watched as my parent was admitted over and over into mental health facilities. Not understanding why so many. I only knew that it was affecting my parent in a bad way as well as the family. This experience lead me into the field with the hope of lending a helping hand and a caring heart to help individuals like my parent obtain a sense of wellness.

I believe in inalienable human rights to happiness, to love, and to freedom. I approach therapy with an inquisitive outlook and seek to make my practice welcoming. I'm trained in CBT, DBT, mindfulness, crisis response, and trauma-focused care. I specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, severe and persistent disorders, assessment, lifestyle & adjustment disorders, borderline personality disorder and bipolar depression disorders. I have significant experience providing therapy for individuals, families, psychoeducational groups, and couples.

If you are reading this, then you have already made the courageous decision to do something different. Step forward with me into a safe space where I will guide you through the journey of transforming your mind, freeing yourself from old patterns of behavior and standing in your own truth. I specialize in helping people who feel generally out of balance-emotionally, spiritually, mentally-as well as those feeling disconnected from their authentic selves. I offer an empathic welcoming space for personal exploration with an affinity for working with people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.

Our work will focus on reclaiming your personal power, living as an expression of your values, and growing your capacity to create change in your life. Expect a process-oriented approach emphasizing your engagement and commitment; a holistic worldview that reflects the interdependency of ourselves in both the broader world and in the constituent parts of our lives which can invite distress when compartmentalized and fractured; and a gently challenging style that will hold you to your ideals, your utmost honesty, and your personal vision of a life well-lived.

Finding a place we can trust to tell our stories is essential to finding a path to healing, recovery, and transformation. Therefore, it is essential to find someone that can help you reach your potential to transform your life. We all are born with an innate capacity to develop happy and healthy lives. However, sometimes life experiences such as hurts and traumas can interfere with our development and we may become unhappy or unsatisfied with our lives and adopt self-defeating thinking and behavioral patterns.

As a licensed psychologist, it is my privilege to assist couples and individuals who are struggling with transitions in their lives, are having relationship difficulties, or are coping with a mental illness. In therapy, I provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment for you to explore your concerns, gain new insights, and learn new coping skills. I help individuals and couples live happier and healthier lives by understanding the roots of their behaviors, making necessary changes, and learning to accept things that cannot be changed.

At IFLP, we see counseling as a collaborative process.Therapist and client work together to understand patterns from their past and present so that the client can overcome obstacles and successfully move forward into their future. We promise to treat you with respect, compassion and genuine concern. Our practice's target populations are: children, youth, adults & their families. We believe in an empathetic, non judgmental approach to helping clients understand their behaviors. We use various treatment modalities tailored to meet each client's individual needs. We provide a safe, confidential environment whereby clients can openly share their thoughts and feelings.

Are you looking for a safe space to express your thoughts? One of my best qualities is actively listening and helping clients process without judgment. I've worked in the mental health field since 2011. I have a unique way of making people feel comfortable and building rapport. I am highly motivated and persistent. Mature, calm and emotionally stable, I am most often praised for my listening, observation skills, and empathy.

NOW OFFERING TELETHERAPY. Therapeutic art making, facilitated by a licensed art therapist (me!), can help you to explore feelings, resolve conflicts, work through difficult behaviors and addictions, reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase self-esteem. Art therapy is a treatment of choice for individuals who have experienced trauma. I am a licensed art therapist and counselor, as well as a sand tray therapist, who works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing the effects of trauma and many other emotional difficulties. In addition, I am now incorporating EMDR into my practice.

I work specifically with adults struggling with sex-related issues. These include, but are not limited to: intimacy issues in relationships; lack of sexual education in young adulthood; infidelity; sexual dysfunction; couples in ethical non-monogamous relationships looking for guidance with communication or other relationships; and individuals who are in the kink, BDSM, or sex-work communities and would like informed therapeutic care.

Do you suspect your child or adolescent has ADHD, anxiety, anger issues or exhibit behaviors that concern you? Are they struggling in school? Is your child refusing to talk to anyone? I can help. Your child deserves and can have a better life. Things can be easier for you and your precious son or daughter. I provide an engaging and behavior-changing counseling experience for your loved one. They will learn skills to effectively change their behavior and have success in areas they did not imagine were possible.

Are you ready to restore once was on the road to recovery? Yes we shall recover all. We have more than 20 years of providing quality service in meeting the need of our unique clients .We provide service to schools,families,individuals and organizations. Our PRP counselors have extensive training and expertise training in the field of mental health and education.Our mission is to assist educate, teach, counsel,in reaching their full potential and goals on their way to recovery in life situations/skills.

Does your child struggle with worry or sadness, has trouble concentrating and is frequently frustrated, has difficulty regulating mood and is often irritable or has tantrums, has disruptive behaviors at home and school? You are not alone. Many children struggle with anxiety, depression, and disruptive behavior. There is hope. With help, your child can learn skills and strategies to overcome these concerns. As a parent, you can learn techniques and interventions to support your child to be their best.

I grew up in the Maryland suburbs outside of Washington, DC. I acquired my bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins and a master of social work degree from University of Pennsylvania. I have been licensed and practicing since 2015. I work with individual adults and couples. I have extensive experience working with grief, adjustment to illness, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and the varied ambiguities of marriage, extramarital affairs, and separation.

Hello & Welcome to MINDCare! MC is dedicated to promoting psychological health/healthcare for all. If interested in learning more about your brain, mind, emotions, behaviors, and how it all works then let's talk. Many have found solutions from education, meaningful dialogue and new skill development. Learn optimal parenting, improve your child's behavior, grieve in healthy ways, minimize/eliminate stress, become a non smoker, enjoy healthier relationships, improve overall quality of life or achieve any goal. Have the life you deserve! Let's Talk!

Ready to make a change in your relationship? Let’s talk. If you’ve had enough of the bickering and the blowups, the fights over things you can’t remember, the lack of communication – it’s time to learn a new way to do this. Look – relationships are hard. They take work. If you’re struggling in your intimate relationship (or family, or social life), there’s nothing wrong with you. It’s normal to struggle. But why keep spinning your wheels? There are people out there who can guide you through the challenges of relationships and build something awesome. I’m one of those people. And I’d love to help you get where you want to go.