Black and African American Therapists in White Marsh, MD
You are in the right place, at the right time, and doing the right thing. Seeking help is difficult, and finding the right therapist can be challenging. I provide a non-judgmental space for children, adolescents, and adults. Building a trusting, caring, and respectful therapeutic relationship with my client is key to effecting beneficial change. I am committed to listening, understanding, and providing the appropriate specialized treatment to accommodate individual needs.
You are in the right place, at the right time, and doing the right thing. Seeking help is difficult, and finding the right therapist can be challenging. I provide a non-judgmental space for children, adolescents, and adults. Building a trusting, caring, and respectful therapeutic relationship with my client is key to effecting beneficial change. I am committed to listening, understanding, and providing the appropriate specialized treatment to accommodate individual needs.
If you’re a teen under pressure, a new mom navigating postpartum emotions, or an immigrant wrestling with identity and cultural expectations you are seen, you are safe, and you are not alone. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, birth trauma, NICU stress, or the quiet weight of feeling like you must “hold it all together,” I offer a warm, culturally sensitive space to breathe, heal, and be supported. Many of my clients are women, adolescents, and mothers throughout Maryland, Baltimore County, White Marsh, Towson, and surrounding areas seeking compassionate, faith-integrated, evidence-based telehealth therapy.
If you’re a teen under pressure, a new mom navigating postpartum emotions, or an immigrant wrestling with identity and cultural expectations you are seen, you are safe, and you are not alone. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, birth trauma, NICU stress, or the quiet weight of feeling like you must “hold it all together,” I offer a warm, culturally sensitive space to breathe, heal, and be supported. Many of my clients are women, adolescents, and mothers throughout Maryland, Baltimore County, White Marsh, Towson, and surrounding areas seeking compassionate, faith-integrated, evidence-based telehealth therapy.
Do you feel trapped in an endless cycle of worry where your mind continually plans for the worst? Perhaps a sudden panic attack shattered your sense of certainty? Now you live your life in fear. Maybe you have a secret struggle with fearful intrusive thoughts? In return you are wracked by guilt and shame. Maybe you can’t find peace unless you count, check or wash? Getting to “just right” is exhausting.
If you answered “yes” to any of these problems, it is possible that you are living with an anxiety disorder like OCD or Panic Disorder. The good news is that anxiety disorders are highly treatable. You don’t have to stay stuck.
Do you feel trapped in an endless cycle of worry where your mind continually plans for the worst? Perhaps a sudden panic attack shattered your sense of certainty? Now you live your life in fear. Maybe you have a secret struggle with fearful intrusive thoughts? In return you are wracked by guilt and shame. Maybe you can’t find peace unless you count, check or wash? Getting to “just right” is exhausting.
If you answered “yes” to any of these problems, it is possible that you are living with an anxiety disorder like OCD or Panic Disorder. The good news is that anxiety disorders are highly treatable. You don’t have to stay stuck.
Signs of narcissism often go unseen. I help otherwise successful adults who unwittingly find themselves in a relationship with a narcissist. Most people exhaust all resources trying to "fix" the relationship before they realize they are dealing with a situation quite distinct from the typical challenges relationships face. Understanding this distinction is critical to navigating forward safely and effectively. If it feels like your partner is rarely satisfied, shifts blame to you and others, refuses to change, and takes no accountability, you may be in a relationship with a narcissist.
Signs of narcissism often go unseen. I help otherwise successful adults who unwittingly find themselves in a relationship with a narcissist. Most people exhaust all resources trying to "fix" the relationship before they realize they are dealing with a situation quite distinct from the typical challenges relationships face. Understanding this distinction is critical to navigating forward safely and effectively. If it feels like your partner is rarely satisfied, shifts blame to you and others, refuses to change, and takes no accountability, you may be in a relationship with a narcissist.
Are you struggling with navigating life after a major setback? While engaging in therapy can seem overwhelming, allow me to help you gain the skills and knowledge to take back control in your life. With patience and guidnance , my goal is to meet you where you are in your journey, and gently guide you along the way. I will collaborate with you to change any unhealthy thoughts and habits into more realistic, obtainable solutions. Clients can expect to identify their strengths, face inner conflicts, and engage in self care in order to live a more satisfying and joyful life. Interested clients please leave a voice message today!
Are you struggling with navigating life after a major setback? While engaging in therapy can seem overwhelming, allow me to help you gain the skills and knowledge to take back control in your life. With patience and guidnance , my goal is to meet you where you are in your journey, and gently guide you along the way. I will collaborate with you to change any unhealthy thoughts and habits into more realistic, obtainable solutions. Clients can expect to identify their strengths, face inner conflicts, and engage in self care in order to live a more satisfying and joyful life. Interested clients please leave a voice message today!
You have always mattered. Do the joys of life offer reinforcement of your wonderful purpose, while the trials of life may have left you in doubt.? Through therapy, you can learn to embrace your strengths and heal unspoken wounds. A part of who we are is a result of our previous experiences. My experiences impress the necessity of meeting people wherever he/she/they/it may stand. Inclusion and diversity informs my clinical perspective not the reverse. Together we’ll begin to implement culturally appropriate interventions to help you achieve wellness!
You have always mattered. Do the joys of life offer reinforcement of your wonderful purpose, while the trials of life may have left you in doubt.? Through therapy, you can learn to embrace your strengths and heal unspoken wounds. A part of who we are is a result of our previous experiences. My experiences impress the necessity of meeting people wherever he/she/they/it may stand. Inclusion and diversity informs my clinical perspective not the reverse. Together we’ll begin to implement culturally appropriate interventions to help you achieve wellness!
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.
When life knocks you down, our three natural responses are to fight, flight or freeze. The question is, which response do you resonate most with? Do you become overwhelmed with life and freeze, do you shut down and run away from situations or do you fight for the life that you want? Life has a tendancy to put us in a choke hold, but we have to move forward and I would love to teach you how to put your best foot forward and become the best version of yourself. I believe we are ever evolving people so, who you were yesterday isn’t who you are going to be tomorrow but who you can become has endless possibilities.
When life knocks you down, our three natural responses are to fight, flight or freeze. The question is, which response do you resonate most with? Do you become overwhelmed with life and freeze, do you shut down and run away from situations or do you fight for the life that you want? Life has a tendancy to put us in a choke hold, but we have to move forward and I would love to teach you how to put your best foot forward and become the best version of yourself. I believe we are ever evolving people so, who you were yesterday isn’t who you are going to be tomorrow but who you can become has endless possibilities.
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to search for a great therapist! Well look no further I am here. (smile) The process of therapy can be very rewarding for those who are ready to take that journey and do the "work" that is necessary to find fulfillment and freedom. I congratulate you on taking this first step and I am excited to accompany you on your journey of self-exploration and healing.
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to search for a great therapist! Well look no further I am here. (smile) The process of therapy can be very rewarding for those who are ready to take that journey and do the "work" that is necessary to find fulfillment and freedom. I congratulate you on taking this first step and I am excited to accompany you on your journey of self-exploration and healing.
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If you’re overwhelmed by frequent, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that leave you feeling afraid, unsettled, or embarrassed, you’re not alone. You may feel stuck in “what if” cycles, relying on behaviors just to get relief, or avoiding situations that once felt manageable. However this anxiety shows up, it can feel isolating—but change is possible. I specialize in helping adults with OCD, anxiety-related conditions, and PTSD regain a sense of control and peace.
If you’re overwhelmed by frequent, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that leave you feeling afraid, unsettled, or embarrassed, you’re not alone. You may feel stuck in “what if” cycles, relying on behaviors just to get relief, or avoiding situations that once felt manageable. However this anxiety shows up, it can feel isolating—but change is possible. I specialize in helping adults with OCD, anxiety-related conditions, and PTSD regain a sense of control and peace.
You look like you’re holding it together — but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. Maybe you’re a mom navigating mood swings and guilt, a woman exhausted by overthinking, or a teen battling self-doubt. You want relief, clarity, and a nervous system that feels calm. You want to understand why you react the way you do — and finally feel in control. Here, you’ll find steady support, practical tools, and a safe space to heal deeply, week by week.
You look like you’re holding it together — but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. Maybe you’re a mom navigating mood swings and guilt, a woman exhausted by overthinking, or a teen battling self-doubt. You want relief, clarity, and a nervous system that feels calm. You want to understand why you react the way you do — and finally feel in control. Here, you’ll find steady support, practical tools, and a safe space to heal deeply, week by week.
Everyone can benefit from being heard, validated, and supported during life transitions and challenges. I am skilled at building a therapeutic alliance with a focus on your goals and needs. I can also provide a framework for addressing your concerns and tools for managing depression, anxiety, and life challenges. If you are wondering whether to give therapy a try I encourage you to take the first step!
Everyone can benefit from being heard, validated, and supported during life transitions and challenges. I am skilled at building a therapeutic alliance with a focus on your goals and needs. I can also provide a framework for addressing your concerns and tools for managing depression, anxiety, and life challenges. If you are wondering whether to give therapy a try I encourage you to take the first step!
Are you struggling with daily life stressors? Does it feel like continuous obstacles that are impossible to overcome? Are you searching for a healthy balance in life and unsure where to start? Do you have childhood trauma that is holding you back? Are you a single parent struggling to coparent? Do you need to set boundaries, increase self esteem, or prioritize yourself? Have you looking for premarital counseling? Or are you looking to communicate conflict with your partner or overcome infidelity? Are you struggling with overcoming a divorce? Are you contemplating divorce and want to be sure?
Are you struggling with daily life stressors? Does it feel like continuous obstacles that are impossible to overcome? Are you searching for a healthy balance in life and unsure where to start? Do you have childhood trauma that is holding you back? Are you a single parent struggling to coparent? Do you need to set boundaries, increase self esteem, or prioritize yourself? Have you looking for premarital counseling? Or are you looking to communicate conflict with your partner or overcome infidelity? Are you struggling with overcoming a divorce? Are you contemplating divorce and want to be sure?
Journey Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC, NCC
Online Only
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating life’s transitions with unresolved pain or trauma? Whether you’re managing perinatal challenges, healing from past experiences, or seeking to transform your mental health, I’m here to support you My goal is to create a safe and empowering space for you to heal, grow, and thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating life’s transitions with unresolved pain or trauma? Whether you’re managing perinatal challenges, healing from past experiences, or seeking to transform your mental health, I’m here to support you My goal is to create a safe and empowering space for you to heal, grow, and thrive.
Welcome - I am passionate about working with adults on their journey of healing and finding purpose. Some of my experience includes working with individuals who have experienced general life stressors and transitions as well as attachment concerns and relational trauma including domestic violence, sexual assault, substance use, incarceration, and homelessness. I utilize a holistic approach to therapy which blends elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, and Interpersonal therapy to best suit your individual needs.
Welcome - I am passionate about working with adults on their journey of healing and finding purpose. Some of my experience includes working with individuals who have experienced general life stressors and transitions as well as attachment concerns and relational trauma including domestic violence, sexual assault, substance use, incarceration, and homelessness. I utilize a holistic approach to therapy which blends elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, and Interpersonal therapy to best suit your individual needs.
Carolyn Simms, LCPC Approved Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, PMH
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
MD & VA licensed-My journey includes training in culturally responsive care, Black and minority family systems, men and women's mental health, parenting, addictions, Black maternal health, and trauma—allowing me to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that honors each client's lived experience
Tapped Out? Let's Talk.
Feeling like you've reached your limit—or getting close to that point? You're not alone. Life has a way of piling on responsibilities until even the strongest people feel overwhelmed.
Recent changes have disrupted so many lives and challenged the way we work, parent, learn, love, and care for ourselves. Whether you're struggling with employment, school, parenting, relationships, caregiving, financial stress, fatigue, anxiety, or simply trying to keep up with life, it's okay to admit that you're exhausted.
You don't have to keep carrying it all by yourself.
Call YSS today 301-459-0708 or www.yoursafespace,org
MD & VA licensed-My journey includes training in culturally responsive care, Black and minority family systems, men and women's mental health, parenting, addictions, Black maternal health, and trauma—allowing me to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that honors each client's lived experience
Tapped Out? Let's Talk.
Feeling like you've reached your limit—or getting close to that point? You're not alone. Life has a way of piling on responsibilities until even the strongest people feel overwhelmed.
Recent changes have disrupted so many lives and challenged the way we work, parent, learn, love, and care for ourselves. Whether you're struggling with employment, school, parenting, relationships, caregiving, financial stress, fatigue, anxiety, or simply trying to keep up with life, it's okay to admit that you're exhausted.
You don't have to keep carrying it all by yourself.
Call YSS today 301-459-0708 or www.yoursafespace,org
Dr. LaShon Sawyer, MSSA, PhD, LISW-S, LCSW provides premium, individualized therapy and clinical assessment for adults. Many of the people I work with look like they’re “holding it all together” on the outside while quietly unraveling on the inside. I work well with high-functioning professionals, caregivers, and helpers who feel emotionally exhausted or disconnected. You may be carrying symptoms of anxiety or depression, the weight of unresolved trauma or grief, or the emotional exhaustion of burnout and burnout recovery. Underneath it all, you’re longing for peace, clarity, and the freedom to be fully yourself, without judgment.
Dr. LaShon Sawyer, MSSA, PhD, LISW-S, LCSW provides premium, individualized therapy and clinical assessment for adults. Many of the people I work with look like they’re “holding it all together” on the outside while quietly unraveling on the inside. I work well with high-functioning professionals, caregivers, and helpers who feel emotionally exhausted or disconnected. You may be carrying symptoms of anxiety or depression, the weight of unresolved trauma or grief, or the emotional exhaustion of burnout and burnout recovery. Underneath it all, you’re longing for peace, clarity, and the freedom to be fully yourself, without judgment.
My professional vision is to assist & guide my client(s) to optimal personal and professional outcomes. My ideal consumers are individuals (teens), groups, elite student athletes & organizations who seek one or more of the following: clinical supervision for social work advanced licensure, bio-psychosocial assessment of a client's comprehensive history (educational, legal or health requirements), wellness coaching, organizational development, and mental health first aid certification. I offer a variety of individualized service options. My favorite quote is, "embrace the metamorphosis". I look forward to partnering with you.
My professional vision is to assist & guide my client(s) to optimal personal and professional outcomes. My ideal consumers are individuals (teens), groups, elite student athletes & organizations who seek one or more of the following: clinical supervision for social work advanced licensure, bio-psychosocial assessment of a client's comprehensive history (educational, legal or health requirements), wellness coaching, organizational development, and mental health first aid certification. I offer a variety of individualized service options. My favorite quote is, "embrace the metamorphosis". I look forward to partnering with you.
IWTW provides therapeutic services for those struggling with Anxiety and/ or past Trauma (including PTSD, childhood or complex trauma). We provide services for everyone and specialize in working with First Responders, Helpers and Healers or "Anxious Professionals." We also provide therapy services for those with an immigration, ex- pat or international background.
IWTW provides therapeutic services for those struggling with Anxiety and/ or past Trauma (including PTSD, childhood or complex trauma). We provide services for everyone and specialize in working with First Responders, Helpers and Healers or "Anxious Professionals." We also provide therapy services for those with an immigration, ex- pat or international background.
Life travels at a very fast pace and at times it can be easy to lose one’s sense of self. Symptoms of depression and anxiety; among other irregularities caused by life stressors are responses all have experienced. Greif and loss are another huge component today, with so many tragedies and adversities, one may feel an inability to move forward or a disconnect from people and or purpose. Such encounters often create emotions, that provoke symptoms that can become unmanageable causing levels of apathy, loneliness and or hopeless. Participating in therapeutic strategies could relieve inhibitions and promote positive growth.
Life travels at a very fast pace and at times it can be easy to lose one’s sense of self. Symptoms of depression and anxiety; among other irregularities caused by life stressors are responses all have experienced. Greif and loss are another huge component today, with so many tragedies and adversities, one may feel an inability to move forward or a disconnect from people and or purpose. Such encounters often create emotions, that provoke symptoms that can become unmanageable causing levels of apathy, loneliness and or hopeless. Participating in therapeutic strategies could relieve inhibitions and promote positive growth.
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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.