Urban Institute of Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 245, Columbia, MD 21044
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Octavia Brown, LCSW-C is the founder and lead clinician of the Urban Institute for Mental Health (UIMH). Brown specializes in trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and behavioral modification. Brown is specifically trained in working in urban communities and has extensive experience working in racial trauma therapy. Brown also serves the community as a political social worker, working to advocate for urban communities, eliminate social issues which greatly impact the populations we serve, and implement new and progressive policies which aid in the fight to dismantle system of racism.
UIMH provides evaluation, treatment planning, and weekly therapy sessions for a wide variety of mental health issues to include; but not limited to: depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, behavioral disorders, and PTSD and other trauma-related disorders. We serve children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Our mission is to provide effective, culturally competent, and trauma-informed mental health services throughout the state of Maryland. Most importantly, we know that the right therapist makes all the difference. We promise to give you the time, attention, and special one-on-one attention that you need on your journey to healing!
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Urban Institute of Mental Health
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (443) 775-2179
Let's Connect (443) 775-2179
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Johns Hopkins
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Urban Institute of Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSWC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 20929
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 775-2179
Urban Institute of Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSWC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Racial Identity
- ADHD
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Testing and Evaluation
- Women's Issues
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 775-2179
Urban Institute of Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSWC
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 775-2179
Urban Institute of Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSWC
Location
Nearby Areas
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 775-2179
Urban Institute of Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSWC
Last Modified: 11 Apr 2023