Black and African American Therapists in Columbia, MD
Santokh Singh
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Taking New Clients / Are you struggling? Do you need support? I’ll work to meet you where you are, no matter what stage of life you’re experiencing. I have experience working with adults experiencing trauma and a variety of other mental health challenges such as relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. Whatever challenge you’re troubled with, I will work with you by creating a Safe Space. I collaborate with you, assisting you towards your goals. My approach is to listen and understand, and I will work to support you unconditionally, without judgement, and with empathy.
Taking New Clients / Are you struggling? Do you need support? I’ll work to meet you where you are, no matter what stage of life you’re experiencing. I have experience working with adults experiencing trauma and a variety of other mental health challenges such as relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. Whatever challenge you’re troubled with, I will work with you by creating a Safe Space. I collaborate with you, assisting you towards your goals. My approach is to listen and understand, and I will work to support you unconditionally, without judgement, and with empathy.
Vanessa Senatus
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
There are times when life feels hard, and it is natural to experience ups and downs. I am here to support you through those highs and lows. Together, we will celebrate your victories, both big and small, and navigate any setbacks. We will work towards fostering a greater sense of self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional regulation, leading you to a life of increased fulfillment.
There are times when life feels hard, and it is natural to experience ups and downs. I am here to support you through those highs and lows. Together, we will celebrate your victories, both big and small, and navigate any setbacks. We will work towards fostering a greater sense of self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional regulation, leading you to a life of increased fulfillment.
Onika Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
As an empathetic therapist with a burgeoning expertise, I am dedicated to cultivating a salutogenic approach to therapy, which places emphasis on the holistic well-being of each individual. Grounded in mindfulness and a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between mind, body, and emotions, I prioritize fostering emotional regulation as a fundamental aspect of our work together. Through a compassionate lens, I guide clients in exploring their inner landscape, empowering them to harness their innate strengths and resources to navigate life's challenges with resilience and authenticity.
As an empathetic therapist with a burgeoning expertise, I am dedicated to cultivating a salutogenic approach to therapy, which places emphasis on the holistic well-being of each individual. Grounded in mindfulness and a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between mind, body, and emotions, I prioritize fostering emotional regulation as a fundamental aspect of our work together. Through a compassionate lens, I guide clients in exploring their inner landscape, empowering them to harness their innate strengths and resources to navigate life's challenges with resilience and authenticity.
Harold Leonard Davis Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
We live in a world with stressors all around us and it is important to remember that we are not in this alone. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness but of incredible strength in the face of adversity. Whether you are a person needing some support for yourself or your children, I am ready and willing to work with you.
We live in a world with stressors all around us and it is important to remember that we are not in this alone. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness but of incredible strength in the face of adversity. Whether you are a person needing some support for yourself or your children, I am ready and willing to work with you.
Dr. Jennifer Shepard Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Are you stuck? Do you feel like a deer in headlights? Do you feel like you are moving through life just surviving, not really living? Are you constantly dealing with emergencies and putting out fires in your life but never really getting anything you want to do accomplished? Or do you feel lost and without direction, like a ship in the middle of a storm? Sometimes life is hard and painful. And sometimes, the pain or the trauma we have suffered stops us dead in our tracks and keeps us from moving forward. This can be worse for Blacks or those that are being triggered by racial or systemic trauma. Struggling can tire us out!
Are you stuck? Do you feel like a deer in headlights? Do you feel like you are moving through life just surviving, not really living? Are you constantly dealing with emergencies and putting out fires in your life but never really getting anything you want to do accomplished? Or do you feel lost and without direction, like a ship in the middle of a storm? Sometimes life is hard and painful. And sometimes, the pain or the trauma we have suffered stops us dead in our tracks and keeps us from moving forward. This can be worse for Blacks or those that are being triggered by racial or systemic trauma. Struggling can tire us out!
Jessica Harris: EMDR, Brainspotting + Ketamine
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Are you a business leader or executive with limited time for weekly therapy but eager to reach your therapy goals quickly? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re struggling with personal relationships or navigating organizational changes that lead to perfectionism, performance anxiety, restlessness, unwanted memories of past traumas, and constantly feeling on edge, I can give you the tools you need for lasting relief and putting control back in your hands.
Are you a business leader or executive with limited time for weekly therapy but eager to reach your therapy goals quickly? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re struggling with personal relationships or navigating organizational changes that lead to perfectionism, performance anxiety, restlessness, unwanted memories of past traumas, and constantly feeling on edge, I can give you the tools you need for lasting relief and putting control back in your hands.
Karen K Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
I'd like to meet you, if you have been putting off finding a therapist to address your mental health needs during this unsettling and unsettled time. I am a good listener and always give my clients' goals priority. I have a gentle touch and have been known to share a laugh with my clients on occasion. I have provided therapeutic support to children, teens, families, couples and individual adults in practice since 1987. My office is in Columbia, Maryland in a building that is handicapped accessible, is near a bus stop, and is a short walk to Columbia Mall. I have hours during the day, in the evening, and Saturdays.
I'd like to meet you, if you have been putting off finding a therapist to address your mental health needs during this unsettling and unsettled time. I am a good listener and always give my clients' goals priority. I have a gentle touch and have been known to share a laugh with my clients on occasion. I have provided therapeutic support to children, teens, families, couples and individual adults in practice since 1987. My office is in Columbia, Maryland in a building that is handicapped accessible, is near a bus stop, and is a short walk to Columbia Mall. I have hours during the day, in the evening, and Saturdays.
People who are seeking to change dysfunctional patterns in their emotional lives and interpersonal relationships or are undergoing major life transitions and loss, may benefit from my approaches to psychotherapy. Working from interpersonal, psychodynamic and emotion focused frameworks, I emphasize the importance of relationships - developmentally and throughout the life span. I have many years of experience assisting people with emotional, interpersonal, achievement-related and existential dilemmas. Adults of diverse racial, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds, gender orientations, physical abilities, and health statuses are seen in my practice.
People who are seeking to change dysfunctional patterns in their emotional lives and interpersonal relationships or are undergoing major life transitions and loss, may benefit from my approaches to psychotherapy. Working from interpersonal, psychodynamic and emotion focused frameworks, I emphasize the importance of relationships - developmentally and throughout the life span. I have many years of experience assisting people with emotional, interpersonal, achievement-related and existential dilemmas. Adults of diverse racial, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds, gender orientations, physical abilities, and health statuses are seen in my practice.
My ideal client would be those male/female between the ages of 21-75 yo, struggling with anxiety, depression and relational issues that negatively impact daily functioning. I specialize in facilitating couples therapy as well as individuals who just want to develop healthier coping skills to manage life cycle changes and stressors
My ideal client would be those male/female between the ages of 21-75 yo, struggling with anxiety, depression and relational issues that negatively impact daily functioning. I specialize in facilitating couples therapy as well as individuals who just want to develop healthier coping skills to manage life cycle changes and stressors
My ideal client is a teen or young adult struggling with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, trauma, and navigating life transitions. Overwhelmed by social pressures and interpersonal relationships, they seek a safe, supportive space to navigate challenges, express emotions, explore their true selves, and find clarity. They need guidance to manage trauma, build healthier relationships, and overcome pressures. Their goal is to feel understood and supported while gaining the tools to enhance their well-being and foster positive, meaningful, and lasting change in their lives, gaining confidence and clarity to thrive.
My ideal client is a teen or young adult struggling with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, trauma, and navigating life transitions. Overwhelmed by social pressures and interpersonal relationships, they seek a safe, supportive space to navigate challenges, express emotions, explore their true selves, and find clarity. They need guidance to manage trauma, build healthier relationships, and overcome pressures. Their goal is to feel understood and supported while gaining the tools to enhance their well-being and foster positive, meaningful, and lasting change in their lives, gaining confidence and clarity to thrive.
Nicole Cameron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Are you ready to heal, grow, and thrive. My practice offers a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your story, address areas of concern, and cultivate self-awareness. Together, we'll work to restore balance and identify your inherent strengths, empowering you to create sustainable change. Whether you're juggling professional success, caregiving responsibilities, or simply feeling overwhelmed, know that you are not alone.
Are you ready to heal, grow, and thrive. My practice offers a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your story, address areas of concern, and cultivate self-awareness. Together, we'll work to restore balance and identify your inherent strengths, empowering you to create sustainable change. Whether you're juggling professional success, caregiving responsibilities, or simply feeling overwhelmed, know that you are not alone.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Halcyon Clinical a multi-disciplinary practice, is currently accepting new clients via the teletherapy platform and at our location in Howard County. Sessions are structured using evidence-based interventions, and our proprietary Care Measured tool examines a client's progress during treatment. Currently, offering clinical supervision for LMSW/LGPC.
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Shayla Pickens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
All you could think about as a kid was how much better and different life would be when you got older. Now you're an adult and guess what...life comes at you fast! You are dealing with stress, struggling to make time for yourself, and have not quite learned how to take care of yourself in the midst of all the things you are responsible for in life. You cannot quite pinpoint the how and why of this exhausting pattern you are accustomed to with all of life's happenings. It is past time to stop waiting on the perfect moment to make a shift. To discover how to deal with all the things. To add new or healthier skills. To prioritize you!
All you could think about as a kid was how much better and different life would be when you got older. Now you're an adult and guess what...life comes at you fast! You are dealing with stress, struggling to make time for yourself, and have not quite learned how to take care of yourself in the midst of all the things you are responsible for in life. You cannot quite pinpoint the how and why of this exhausting pattern you are accustomed to with all of life's happenings. It is past time to stop waiting on the perfect moment to make a shift. To discover how to deal with all the things. To add new or healthier skills. To prioritize you!
Octavia Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Octavia Brown, LCSW-C has dedicated her clinical practice to restoring the lives of those who live with one or more marginalized identities. She believes in healing the whole self (mind, body, and spirit) and utilizes indigenous techniques which include; but, are not limited to: insight-oriented practice; mindfulness techniques & awareness of self; ancestral healing; and spiritual practice (upon request). Octavia challenges each individual she works with to decolonize their way of existing and to boldly live in their own uniqueness and true authenticity.
Octavia Brown, LCSW-C has dedicated her clinical practice to restoring the lives of those who live with one or more marginalized identities. She believes in healing the whole self (mind, body, and spirit) and utilizes indigenous techniques which include; but, are not limited to: insight-oriented practice; mindfulness techniques & awareness of self; ancestral healing; and spiritual practice (upon request). Octavia challenges each individual she works with to decolonize their way of existing and to boldly live in their own uniqueness and true authenticity.
Couples & Family Institute of MPB Group, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
I serve as the Program Director for the Couples & Family Institute. I envisioned & created the Couples & Family Institute in 2018, a program that focuses on providing comprehensive and systemic care for families & couples. My love & respect for the importance of happy families, positioned myself to share this passion with MPB Group for the last 10 + years. I have a team of highly motivated therapists who wish to help heal couples & families with their challenging relational dynamics. The team has expertise in depression, anxiety, ADHD, pre-marital, divorce. blended families, and trauma.
I serve as the Program Director for the Couples & Family Institute. I envisioned & created the Couples & Family Institute in 2018, a program that focuses on providing comprehensive and systemic care for families & couples. My love & respect for the importance of happy families, positioned myself to share this passion with MPB Group for the last 10 + years. I have a team of highly motivated therapists who wish to help heal couples & families with their challenging relational dynamics. The team has expertise in depression, anxiety, ADHD, pre-marital, divorce. blended families, and trauma.
Felisha C Pierce
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MFC-MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Providing collaborative efforts to help assist individuals who may be navigating through challenging times and are in need of support. In life there are moments of uncertainty and unpredictability that may yield the need for specific guidance that is unique to the individual or family. I am able to offer warm concern that is focused on achieving personal change and growth goals. My ultimate purpose is to connect, understand, and grow therapeutic relationships that are tailored to the needs and desires of the client as a tool to encourage, motivate, and empower the building of self-growth and effective development.
Providing collaborative efforts to help assist individuals who may be navigating through challenging times and are in need of support. In life there are moments of uncertainty and unpredictability that may yield the need for specific guidance that is unique to the individual or family. I am able to offer warm concern that is focused on achieving personal change and growth goals. My ultimate purpose is to connect, understand, and grow therapeutic relationships that are tailored to the needs and desires of the client as a tool to encourage, motivate, and empower the building of self-growth and effective development.
Asher Cares Counseling Services
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Ever ask yourself, "I need someone to talk to." "I need to make changes." Have you endured trauma, feel depressed, or suffer from anxiety? Finding the support you need is NOT impossible. I believe therapy is not about “fixing” people but encouraging a space for self-care. I welcome my clients to show up as they are, as I do the same. I provide a nonjudgmental and empowering atmosphere. My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, safe and collaborative environment. Clients can navigate and overcome all of their life’s challenges. I have 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children.
Ever ask yourself, "I need someone to talk to." "I need to make changes." Have you endured trauma, feel depressed, or suffer from anxiety? Finding the support you need is NOT impossible. I believe therapy is not about “fixing” people but encouraging a space for self-care. I welcome my clients to show up as they are, as I do the same. I provide a nonjudgmental and empowering atmosphere. My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, safe and collaborative environment. Clients can navigate and overcome all of their life’s challenges. I have 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children.
Alexis Powers (MS, LCPC) is a licensed counselor/psychotherapist focusing on the treatment of young adults and life adjustment for older adults utilizing cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for the treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, AD(H)D, and adjustment disorder, She also offers the opportunity for clients to vent about life’s disappointments and difficulties. Her background also includes work in a local school system, as well as in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Alexis Powers (MS, LCPC) is a licensed counselor/psychotherapist focusing on the treatment of young adults and life adjustment for older adults utilizing cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for the treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, AD(H)D, and adjustment disorder, She also offers the opportunity for clients to vent about life’s disappointments and difficulties. Her background also includes work in a local school system, as well as in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Hi, I'm Nyki. I am a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) who offers virtual and in-person therapy to adults (18+). I identify as a humanistic therapist - I strive to help you develop a strong and healthy sense of self, identify your needs, explore your truth, and trust your strengths and inner knowing. I’m passionate about helping folks find ease and alignment within themselves, their relationships, and their environment. As someone who deeply values voice, I seek to help you hear and honor your own voice.
Hi, I'm Nyki. I am a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) who offers virtual and in-person therapy to adults (18+). I identify as a humanistic therapist - I strive to help you develop a strong and healthy sense of self, identify your needs, explore your truth, and trust your strengths and inner knowing. I’m passionate about helping folks find ease and alignment within themselves, their relationships, and their environment. As someone who deeply values voice, I seek to help you hear and honor your own voice.
Tami Jones
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, CGP
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing dysfunctional relationships, undue work stress, or boundary challenges? Trying to process and recover from grief or trauma? Struggling to create and maintain balance in your life? Start prioritizing your journey to health and happiness today!
Are you experiencing dysfunctional relationships, undue work stress, or boundary challenges? Trying to process and recover from grief or trauma? Struggling to create and maintain balance in your life? Start prioritizing your journey to health and happiness today!
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