Racial Identity Therapists in Columbia, MD
Dr. Kenya A. Ford
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with all minorities in society, including LGBTQ+ folx. I have experience working through taboo topics, trauma, racial identity and women's issues, and am vocal about my stance on social justice when necessary. I use an integrative approach to therapy to tailor sessions to the specific needs of each of my clients. I am humanistic, person-centered in my approach and facilitate interpersonal relational work. I am always strength based and really enjoy working with Black folx & people of color, but I am willing to work with anyone who is ready to work through current life stressors in non judgmental space.
I am passionate about working with all minorities in society, including LGBTQ+ folx. I have experience working through taboo topics, trauma, racial identity and women's issues, and am vocal about my stance on social justice when necessary. I use an integrative approach to therapy to tailor sessions to the specific needs of each of my clients. I am humanistic, person-centered in my approach and facilitate interpersonal relational work. I am always strength based and really enjoy working with Black folx & people of color, but I am willing to work with anyone who is ready to work through current life stressors in non judgmental space.
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.
If you're dealing with social anxiety, depression, challenges with family, or self-esteem concerns, I would love to connect with you! I am dedicated to helping you gain a deep understanding of yourself, and I work best with individuals who are curious and motivated to explore their thoughts, feelings, and personal patterns. I believe that gaining insight into ourselves and our relationships with others is the first crucial step toward meaningful changes in our lives. My clients describe me as sincere, invested, and curious.
If you're dealing with social anxiety, depression, challenges with family, or self-esteem concerns, I would love to connect with you! I am dedicated to helping you gain a deep understanding of yourself, and I work best with individuals who are curious and motivated to explore their thoughts, feelings, and personal patterns. I believe that gaining insight into ourselves and our relationships with others is the first crucial step toward meaningful changes in our lives. My clients describe me as sincere, invested, and curious.
Abena Brown-Elhillali
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Safe Space for Family Healing offers individuals and families a Safe Space to HEAL and THRIVE, and a space to grow from pain and trauma. We offer evidence based, integrative treatments that incorporate the mind and body. We specialize in mental health treatment for children and adults, and teach you the skills needed to improve your relationships, increase self-esteem, and improve your ability to cope with stress.
Safe Space for Family Healing offers individuals and families a Safe Space to HEAL and THRIVE, and a space to grow from pain and trauma. We offer evidence based, integrative treatments that incorporate the mind and body. We specialize in mental health treatment for children and adults, and teach you the skills needed to improve your relationships, increase self-esteem, and improve your ability to cope with stress.
Urban Institute of Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Living at the intersectionality of one or more marginalized identities is to live a life with the constant necessity to protect your space, affirm your worth, and embrace intentionality in your day-to-day living experience. It also requires the intentional avoidance of internalized self-hatred, expected assimilation, and hypervigilance for your safety in efforts to live a life full of purpose, peace, and inner-fulfillment. Society's intentional assault to the body and mind has damaged individual and collective wellness and resulted in the separation from ones true identity. It is time to reconnect, rediscover, & heal.
Living at the intersectionality of one or more marginalized identities is to live a life with the constant necessity to protect your space, affirm your worth, and embrace intentionality in your day-to-day living experience. It also requires the intentional avoidance of internalized self-hatred, expected assimilation, and hypervigilance for your safety in efforts to live a life full of purpose, peace, and inner-fulfillment. Society's intentional assault to the body and mind has damaged individual and collective wellness and resulted in the separation from ones true identity. It is time to reconnect, rediscover, & heal.
Lavanya Madhusudan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Living as an immigrant or person of color in America can be really challenging. You may be struggling with navigating multiple cultural identities, meeting family and community expectations, facing discrimination and limited opportunities, or finding belonging and feeling at peace with your authentic self. You may feel guilt, obligation, or that you are never “enough”. You may struggle in relationships because it feels difficult to find time for yourself, you are never sure where you stand, or if you are fully accepted as you are.
Living as an immigrant or person of color in America can be really challenging. You may be struggling with navigating multiple cultural identities, meeting family and community expectations, facing discrimination and limited opportunities, or finding belonging and feeling at peace with your authentic self. You may feel guilt, obligation, or that you are never “enough”. You may struggle in relationships because it feels difficult to find time for yourself, you are never sure where you stand, or if you are fully accepted as you are.
Accepting new clients. I understand how difficult it can be to entertain the idea that life can be different. Therapy is a space for you to interrogate beliefs, regain a sense of agency, and to rewrite your story. I will work with you to gently explore the origins of beliefs that no longer serve you and use evidenced based therapy to empower you. Additionally, I work with couples and those in ENM relationships to improve communication, repair trust, reduce conflict, and, strengthen bonds. As a Black, gay man, I am especially interested in creating a welcoming space for clients from the LGBTQ+ community.
Accepting new clients. I understand how difficult it can be to entertain the idea that life can be different. Therapy is a space for you to interrogate beliefs, regain a sense of agency, and to rewrite your story. I will work with you to gently explore the origins of beliefs that no longer serve you and use evidenced based therapy to empower you. Additionally, I work with couples and those in ENM relationships to improve communication, repair trust, reduce conflict, and, strengthen bonds. As a Black, gay man, I am especially interested in creating a welcoming space for clients from the LGBTQ+ community.
Do you want to practice more self-compassion and raise self-awareness? Do you want a space where you can process everything going on in your life? Do you want a space where you can be yourself and be met with compassion and genuineness? Whether you are from a culture where going to therapy isn’t viewed as okay or are being encouraged by loved ones to try out therapy; thank you for considering me to be your therapist. We will work collaboratively and tap into your strengths, further develop your coping skills, increase your insight, and achieve your goals.
Do you want to practice more self-compassion and raise self-awareness? Do you want a space where you can process everything going on in your life? Do you want a space where you can be yourself and be met with compassion and genuineness? Whether you are from a culture where going to therapy isn’t viewed as okay or are being encouraged by loved ones to try out therapy; thank you for considering me to be your therapist. We will work collaboratively and tap into your strengths, further develop your coping skills, increase your insight, and achieve your goals.
Rebecca Maria Schaffner Board Approved Supervisor
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046
You have experienced trauma as a First Responder (EMT, Firefighter, Military, Law Enforcement etc), witnessed a terrible accident, struggle to cope with stress and anxiety, mood or adjustment due to immigration, racial discrimination, refugee status or identity concerns (LGBTQ, African-American). If these issues are affecting your social, home, family or work life too much, therapy with me can help in several ways!
You have experienced trauma as a First Responder (EMT, Firefighter, Military, Law Enforcement etc), witnessed a terrible accident, struggle to cope with stress and anxiety, mood or adjustment due to immigration, racial discrimination, refugee status or identity concerns (LGBTQ, African-American). If these issues are affecting your social, home, family or work life too much, therapy with me can help in several ways!
Sometimes in life, you feel overwhelmed by stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck. Despite your best efforts, it’s not enough, and you’re tired feeling this way without knowing where to start. You don’t have to continue feeling this way; therapy can help. Tierra specializes in assisting adults and women of color with postpartum depression, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Using CBT, narrative therapy, and strengths-based methods, she helps clients reframe negative thoughts, build self-esteem, and develop coping strategies, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives with improved mental health.
Sometimes in life, you feel overwhelmed by stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck. Despite your best efforts, it’s not enough, and you’re tired feeling this way without knowing where to start. You don’t have to continue feeling this way; therapy can help. Tierra specializes in assisting adults and women of color with postpartum depression, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Using CBT, narrative therapy, and strengths-based methods, she helps clients reframe negative thoughts, build self-esteem, and develop coping strategies, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives with improved mental health.
I am a therapist motivated to guide and support you through your journey of growth. My therapeutic style is client-centered with a focus on building emotional resilience, reducing stress, and restoring confidence. I use integrative mindfulness-based techniques to empower clients to take back control of their mental and physical being. In addition, I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and skill-building interventions to help clients make sense of the past while building new resources to take ownership of the future. I have worked with individuals from many ethnic backgrounds and diverse lifestyles.
I am a therapist motivated to guide and support you through your journey of growth. My therapeutic style is client-centered with a focus on building emotional resilience, reducing stress, and restoring confidence. I use integrative mindfulness-based techniques to empower clients to take back control of their mental and physical being. In addition, I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and skill-building interventions to help clients make sense of the past while building new resources to take ownership of the future. I have worked with individuals from many ethnic backgrounds and diverse lifestyles.
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The first steps to a counseling session can be scary, but it is also a courageous act in understanding yourself and living a more engaging life. My philosophy in providing care has always been "helping others help themselves." I believe that each individual has the ability to change and grow in their journey. In sessions I provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space. I will also acknowledge that our world is vastly different and more chaotic than it was a few years ago - covid pandemic, racial injustice, climate change - and I will do my best to offer you some direction in these collective struggles.
The first steps to a counseling session can be scary, but it is also a courageous act in understanding yourself and living a more engaging life. My philosophy in providing care has always been "helping others help themselves." I believe that each individual has the ability to change and grow in their journey. In sessions I provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space. I will also acknowledge that our world is vastly different and more chaotic than it was a few years ago - covid pandemic, racial injustice, climate change - and I will do my best to offer you some direction in these collective struggles.
Hello, my name is Nala Lovett and I am a Counseling Intern at Cultivate Wellness Counseling. Here, I support individuals and families on their journey of healing and wellness. Whether you are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, fear, work-life balance, identity development, relationship management, or any other concern; I am here to meet you where you are and work alongside you as a support system to help you navigate through your concerns and discover the strength and power that's been inside you all along.
Hello, my name is Nala Lovett and I am a Counseling Intern at Cultivate Wellness Counseling. Here, I support individuals and families on their journey of healing and wellness. Whether you are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, fear, work-life balance, identity development, relationship management, or any other concern; I am here to meet you where you are and work alongside you as a support system to help you navigate through your concerns and discover the strength and power that's been inside you all along.
I am a multiracial, multi-ethnic (Chinese, Irish, Taiwanese) queer therapist. I practice from a justice-centered, liberation focused, and nature-informed therapy orientation. I particularly enjoy exploring issues related to climate awareness, disability, chronic illness, gender identity, grief, neurodivergence, racialized trauma, and sexuality. I am currently enrolled in EMDR Basic Training with Deany Laliotis of the Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy.
I am a multiracial, multi-ethnic (Chinese, Irish, Taiwanese) queer therapist. I practice from a justice-centered, liberation focused, and nature-informed therapy orientation. I particularly enjoy exploring issues related to climate awareness, disability, chronic illness, gender identity, grief, neurodivergence, racialized trauma, and sexuality. I am currently enrolled in EMDR Basic Training with Deany Laliotis of the Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy.
Romel Santiago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, QS-CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Romeos Sensation LLC provides Services in Florida and Maryland virtually. Through a structured interview and client engagement, Romel goes beyond the obvious, the presenting issue, to identify the root problem. Based on the outcome of the interview and clinical expertise, he proposes an individualized plan with goals that specifically target the problems with specific objectives and timelines for meeting those objectives. His extensive clinical background, training, and expertise have equipped him with skills critical to building and maintaining an effective and empathic relationship throughout the therapeutic process.
Romeos Sensation LLC provides Services in Florida and Maryland virtually. Through a structured interview and client engagement, Romel goes beyond the obvious, the presenting issue, to identify the root problem. Based on the outcome of the interview and clinical expertise, he proposes an individualized plan with goals that specifically target the problems with specific objectives and timelines for meeting those objectives. His extensive clinical background, training, and expertise have equipped him with skills critical to building and maintaining an effective and empathic relationship throughout the therapeutic process.
Doha Chibani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
As your counselor my goal is to serve as your guide while you navigate through life's transitions. My goal is to guide you unpack the barriers that hinder you from reaching your potential. I tailor treatment to meet your needs and will work collaboratively with you to move forward. I have experience working with clients from all backgrounds and experiences and I specialize in working with the LGB, Trans and Non binary community, racial and ethnic minority identity exploration. I have experience helping heal the trauma experienced by refugees, asylees and immigrants, and from childhood abuse.
As your counselor my goal is to serve as your guide while you navigate through life's transitions. My goal is to guide you unpack the barriers that hinder you from reaching your potential. I tailor treatment to meet your needs and will work collaboratively with you to move forward. I have experience working with clients from all backgrounds and experiences and I specialize in working with the LGB, Trans and Non binary community, racial and ethnic minority identity exploration. I have experience helping heal the trauma experienced by refugees, asylees and immigrants, and from childhood abuse.
Lisa Marston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Together, we will work towards unlocking your potential and navigating the complexities of your experiences. Whether you're facing anxiety, ADHD, relationship or parenting challenges, or past trauma, I am here to support you with empathy and expertise.
Together, we will work towards unlocking your potential and navigating the complexities of your experiences. Whether you're facing anxiety, ADHD, relationship or parenting challenges, or past trauma, I am here to support you with empathy and expertise.
Adona Wimberly
Psychologist, PhD, LCADC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I genuinely value each of my clients and offer a supportive, safe space in which you can restore your peace of mind and an overall healthy sense of self. I truly believe that we all have the ability to move forward despite the stressors we experience, we sometimes just need to be reminded of our inner strengths. That is where I come in.
I genuinely value each of my clients and offer a supportive, safe space in which you can restore your peace of mind and an overall healthy sense of self. I truly believe that we all have the ability to move forward despite the stressors we experience, we sometimes just need to be reminded of our inner strengths. That is where I come in.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure? Does your child seem to be worrying more than usual or struggling with school? Are you and your partner having trouble communicating? Facing challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, school, work or home can feel like an incredibly lonely struggle. But you are not alone. I know that deciding to seek therapy for yourself, your child or your family takes tremendous courage. I believe taking that step is a sign of strength and hope.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure? Does your child seem to be worrying more than usual or struggling with school? Are you and your partner having trouble communicating? Facing challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, school, work or home can feel like an incredibly lonely struggle. But you are not alone. I know that deciding to seek therapy for yourself, your child or your family takes tremendous courage. I believe taking that step is a sign of strength and hope.
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor dedicated to working with clients to support discovering and reauthoring their personal stories when life feels scrambled and out of control. I view difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and communication issues as symptoms of a root cause. My approach centers on a trauma-informed lens while utilizing an eclectic approach drawing from an internal family systems model, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral interventions. I believe in not only supporting you with your presenting symptoms but also aiding you in embracing your whole self.
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor dedicated to working with clients to support discovering and reauthoring their personal stories when life feels scrambled and out of control. I view difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and communication issues as symptoms of a root cause. My approach centers on a trauma-informed lens while utilizing an eclectic approach drawing from an internal family systems model, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral interventions. I believe in not only supporting you with your presenting symptoms but also aiding you in embracing your whole self.
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