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Shashana Carter

MD LCSW-C 19359, MA LICSW LICSW128510
Credentials
MD LCSW-C 19359, MA LICSW LICSW128510
NPI Number
1841960523
Location
Maryland
Languages
English
Shashana Carter

Accepting new clients

6 years experience | Counselor of Color
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About Shashana Carter

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist. Licensed in the state of Maryland with overall 10 years of services, training and experience working in Professional settings such as the Department of Social Services, Department of Probation Adult and Juvenile services and Opioid maintenance centers. Within the last 4 years I have worked providing individual therapy and empowering client’s to overcome obstacles to achieve realistic goals and to find solutions to problematic issues getting in the way of living a healthier life.
My counseling style is being a great listener, warm , compassionate, respectful, providing honest supportive communication and feedback.
I will say is this; healing can happen through deliberate and intentional work that we will do together, and by making the first steps in allowing me to work with you I will always offer a safe space to be heard, a new way to communicate and explore your truth and to move forward in a positive direction.

Specialties
– Depression
– Anxiety/stress
– Grief
– Bipolar
– Trauma
– PTSD

Also experienced in
Addictions, weight loss issues, coping with life changes, couples counseling, family issues

Clinical approaches
-Psychodynamic
– Cognitive Behavioral
– Mindfulness
– Task centered
– Problem solving

Years of experience
10

Licenses

LCSW-C
19359
LICSW
LICSW128510

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Communication problems
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Family problems
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-love
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“I’ve had a really positive experience with my therapist. She’s someone I feel comfortable reaching out to whenever I have an issue or concern, and she consistently creates a safe, supportive space where I can openly express my thoughts and feelings without judgment.<br /> <br /> She’s also an incredible encourager—she helps me stay aligned with my personal goals and reminds me to be both thoughtful and confident in how I navigate different situations. I truly appreciate how she balances compassion with guidance, and I always leave our sessions feeling more grounded and reassured.<br /> <br /> I’m grateful to have her support and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who is both understanding and empowering.”

“She’s very nurturing, patient, a good listener and really helps me navigate through my concerns while providing solutions that are really helping me. Ever since I started therapy with her, I have slowly started finding my purpose and I feel I’m on the right path now.”

“We are off to a great start and she’s very responsive even when I want to go into my shell , she makes me get out of it”

“Shashana has been great to work with and she has positively influenced my life.”

“She is caring and focus on the well-being of her patients.”

“She's been insightful and helpful with detangling. A good listener, good at asking the questions to work towards my problems. She's proactively checking in, which is also a plus”

“She is so attentive, caring a professional. She goes the extra mile to check on you and ensure that you are doing alright. She is very gentle and down to Earth.”

“Even though I'm still getting used to therapy Shashana has been really helpful in sending me worksheets and journal prompts. She is sure to reach out to me and lets me know she's here, which is very comforting. I never feel rushed and she is very patient and attentive. I can't wait to continue building this relationship and confidence in myself with her help and thankful to have met her.”

“Ms. Carter is a good listener she's intuitive. She gives good advice and she supportive and she checks in on me. I would recommend her to family and friends.”

“Shashana Carter is a great therapist. She makes you feel at ease and really listens and understands what you are talking about. I enjoy our sessions because she just has a very calm and pleasant demeanor.”

“Shashana has been great. Our first chat went well. She’s focused on the things I’ve talked about, she has great advice that I have applied to daily life as much as I can. She responds in a timely manner and I appreciate her for that.”

“I have been doing Therapy for almost a month now, and Shashana is my first therapist, she has been doing amazing, I highly recommend her, he has been so awesome with me and very professional, she goes out of her ways to check on me, and makes sure she makes slots available that works with my schedule, her experience and expertise are great and her ability to help makes me feel comfortable and confident. Looking forward to seeing more of this journey with Shashana”

“I appreciate her keeping me accountable to the activities we plan”

“My first appointment was really refreshing and easy. She listened to me and provided great insight and feedback. Happy about future appointments.”

“Shashana is so caring, understanding, and kind. She has helped uplift me and talk me out of the dark/sad places my mind goes at times with her ability to make me see myself for the light that I truly am”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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