Therapists in Baltimore, MD

Hello! My name is Kathleen and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have more than 20 years of experience working with clients aged 15 and up. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stressors of every day life? Are you having issues in your relationships? Do your emotions feel as if they get the best of you some days? Are you struggling with identity? Are you a primary caregiver of a loved one and don't know where to turn? If so, you have come to the right place. I am honored to walk with you on a journey to your calmer, more centered and peaceful self.

Throughout our lives, we often need support in overcoming personal and/or environmental challenges and addressing issues that prevent us from being successful, feeling fulfilled, and living healthy lives. Using a warm, genuine, and empathic approach, I work with clients to build trusting and collaborative relationships that help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, experience emotional relief, and feel empowered to make profound change. By creating a safe and accepting environment, we will explore difficult or confusing experiences together with the goal of making sense of difficulties and where they may have originated.

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.

People want and need to be understood. Without moments of understanding, life can feel mundane and confusing. I am passionate about helping clients in discovering and honoring goals and values, while navigating life stressors. Through providing a validating, genuinely authentic safe space, clients will build a sense of trust, resilience, and grounding within themselves.

We are trauma-informed and socially and culturally competent practice in Baltimore, Maryland. We work with group members who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and self-esteem. We take a client-centered, holistic and integrative approach towards mental health recognizing that each person has different components that make them who they are.

Thank you for being here! My goal is to provide a safe therapeutic space for you. Are you a new mom struggling to cope with new responsibilities and trying to navigate the journey of motherhood all while trying to maintain your sense of self? Are you going through a major transition in life causing stress, anxiety depression, or feelings of self doubt? At The Womb Room, we empower and create a safe space for women and moms dealing with life’s transitions related to perinatal mental health and women's issues through the use of evidence based and holistic modalities such as CBT, person centered, strength based, yoga and meditation.

You may be seeking therapy because you need extra support coping with the stress of daily life. Maybe you are working hard to regulate intense emotions or to feel like past traumas are truly in the past. I believe in working together to tailor an approach that honors your unique needs and fosters a safe space for you to heal and grow. I am licensed as a counselor and an art therapist, so our work together could be traditional talk therapy, as well as art therapy. Whether you consider yourself an artist or haven't touched a crayon since grade school, art therapy can be a dynamic way to learn healthy skills and find greater meaning.

I practice a relational form of psychodynamic therapy that views the therapeutic relationship as the site of potential transformation. I often have success working with people who have had negative or lackluster experiences in previous therapies and those who are ambivalent about beginning therapy. I specialize in longterm relational work and in working with adult men and athletes.

I am a psychology associate specializing in cognitive and psychoeducational assessments for adults (18+). Psychoeducational evaluations can provide a diagnosis for a specific learning disorder (SLD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or identify any other psychological challenges that may be impacting an individual's ability to be successful in school, work, or everyday life. As part of the assessment process, I provide comprehensive recommendations that target areas of concern, as well as identify individual strengths that may be under-utilized.

My qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and a credential as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). I have over 20 years experience working in the substance abuse/addiction and mental health field. My therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized to meet the needs and goals of my clients. I believe that in order to effectively treat a client, you have to use techniques that would be specific and tailored to the individual I am helping. This will help you to successfully manage emotions and circumstances that feel overwhelming.

Immediate openings for individuals. Sometimes painful things happen to us. Maybe it’s just one bad thing, or often, it’s repeated experiences. Either way, these experiences can have serious impacts on how we view ourselves, other people, and the future. You might be feeling sadness, anger, shame, grief, or hopelessness. Maybe you’re blaming yourself or having a hard time trusting other people. In therapy with me, we’ll work together to understand your feelings, explore how you’ve been impacted, and help you to move forward.

Do you want to feel seen, heard, respected, and not judged? Be Yourself Therapy Services allow you to “BE YOURSELF” in a non-judgmental space and provides you with the potential to open a world of incredible growth and healing.

While therapy is meant to foster growth and personal reflection, I strongly believe that therapy should also cultivate exploration, creativity, curiosity and a sense of empowerment. As a queer woman of color, I cherish environments that affirm and celebrate who I am in all of my complexities. I treasure relationships where I do not have to explain myself or my experiences. Unfortunately, these environments and these relationships can be hard to find, making us feel a pressure to deny parts of ourselves in order to be accepted or seen by others.

I offer individual therapy to adults. I have many years of experience working with survivors of trauma, abuse, and neglect. Other areas of clinical interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, difficult family systems, vicarious trauma, professional burnout, exploration of gender identity, and issues surrounding pregnancy (infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression, etc.)

Feeling “stuck,” is often the reason for seeking therapy: feeling stuck in relationships or relational patterns, in grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and more. You may be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood or unseen. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, compassionate, and affirming space for individuals who are looking to create change or find a sense of peace in their lives.

Are you struggling to express your emotions, identify your feelings, or assert boundaries? Is this affecting both your daily life and close relationships? I'm here to support you in addressing these challenges. My kind, considerate, and down-to-earth disposition fosters an atmosphere for personal growth, helping you understand and communicate your emotions and desires more effectively.

Currently accepting new clients! Hannah aims to develop a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with her clients to give them a safe and empathic space to process painful emotions and experiences. Hannah Thiessen is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) providing virtual-only traditional talk therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). She has completed her Master of Social Work with a specialization in behavioral health from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Wake Forest University.

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.

“Feeling nervous about crowds?” “Checking behaviors?” “No motivation to do anything.” Life experiences come with a myriad of emotions including negative ones. Sometimes, when we experience these negative emotions, we get stuck. Emotional states such as, anxiety and depression, can usher in moments of uncertainty and discomfort. As your therapist, I am committed to helping you, the client, navigate those uncomfortable moments. Perhaps your goal is to change unwanted behaviors, learn coping skills, or become more aware of your authentic self. My endeavor is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore those goals.