{"id":1773,"date":"2018-05-31T15:04:59","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T19:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/perceptatherapeutic.com\/?p=1773"},"modified":"2018-06-01T00:08:20","modified_gmt":"2018-06-01T04:08:20","slug":"10-culturally-responsive-mental-health-providers-in-maryland-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/perceptatherapeutic.com\/?p=1773","title":{"rendered":"10 Culturally Responsive Mental Health Providers in Maryland You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

10 Culturally Responsive Mental health Providers in Maryland<\/strong>
\nBetter African American Mental Health<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

By Dr. Chioma Anah<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As we wind down Mental Health Awareness Month<\/strong> this May, I would be remiss if I did not post about the importance of people of color, particularly African Americans, seeking culturally responsive therapists when in need of mental health care, and ending the stigma associated with mental illness.<\/p>\n

Efforts to understand the mental health of African Americans and many people of color requires complex, yet nuanced perspectives. On one hand, significant attention has been directed to examining the stigma associated with mental illness around the African American communities and communities of color; that is, the idea that there is shame around mental illness, leading to a culture of silence and\/or praying the illness away. On the other hand, many researchers (Sue, 2015; Smith, Hung, & Franklin, 2011; Sue, 2010; Smith, Allen, & Danley, 2007) have found that there is a direct correlation between racial trauma, both historical and present daily microaggressions<\/strong><\/a>, that cause significant anxiety and stress that can manifest into mental illness. African Americans, especially, encounter a myriad of economic, academic, social, and racial barriers, which can expose them to traumatic experiences. In addition, young African Americans who are exposed to traumatic events are more likely to exhibit maladaptive behaviors, and may not have the necessary coping skills and tools to overcome traumatic events, without professional assistance. All these perspectives are important and have to be examined, and the mental health needs of those with mental illness has to be of primary concern in the African American community.<\/p>\n

A 2016 Huffpost article by Senior Wellness Editor, Lindsay Holmes<\/strong><\/a><\/em>, highlighted the staggering statistics of the disparities surrounding mental health care among people of color: 20% of African Americans are more likely to experience mental health issues, however, only 2.3% of those people in desperate need of assistance seek therapy<\/strong><\/em>; 40% of Native Americans between the ages of 15-24 die by suicide; 10.3% of every 100,000 Hispanic men died by suicide, a number which has been consistent since 1999; and the list goes on.<\/p>\n

We, as a nation, have to do better; we must acknowledge the importance of mental health care, and compassionately address the needs of those who seek assistance.<\/strong> <\/em>In an effort to encourage mental health care, and provide some information and resources; PerceptA Therapeutic<\/strong><\/em><\/a> has compiled a 2018 List of 10 Mental Health Providers in Maryland whose work includes a focus on African American issues, racial identity issues, and cultural issues in therapy. Provider specialties, insurance information and payment options, location and contact information have also been included.<\/p>\n

Your mental health matters, embrace getting the assistance you need.<\/p>\n

Mental Health Providers in Maryland<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1. Dr. Linda D. Washington, PhD, LCPC, NCC<\/strong>
\nLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor<\/em><\/strong>
\nSpecialties<\/strong><\/em>: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Spirituality, Trauma & PTSD
\nTypes of Services Provided<\/strong><\/em>: Individuals, couples therapy
\nInsurance<\/strong><\/em>: Accepts Most Insurance
\nMethod of Payment<\/strong><\/em>: Cash\/Check
\nLocation<\/strong><\/em>: Pikesville, MD 21208
\nPhone: 410-484-8560<\/p>\n

2. Dr. La Toya Bianca Smith, MS, EdS, PhD<\/strong>
\nLicensed Psychologist<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpecialties<\/strong><\/em>: Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Career Counseling, gay\/lesbian issues, Veterans
\nTypes of Services Provided<\/strong><\/em>: Individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy
\nInsurance<\/strong><\/em>: BlueCross & BlueShield, CareFirst, Johns Hopkins (EHP and USFHP), Magellan Behavior Health
\nMethod of Payment:<\/strong><\/em> Cash\/Check\/Credit Card\/PayPal\/Health Savings Account
\nLocation<\/strong><\/em>: Towson, MD 21204
\nPhone: 410-469-6946<\/p>\n

3. Dr. Chioma Anah, ATR, LCPC-S, NCC, ACS<\/strong>
\nRegistered Art Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Board Approved LCPC Supervisor<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpecialties<\/strong><\/em>: Anger Management, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Resiliency \/Racial Identity & Oppression
\nTypes of Services Provided<\/strong><\/em>: Individuals, family, couples, Supervision
\nInsurance<\/strong><\/em>: Out of Network, Private Pay-Sliding Scale payment options
\nMethod of Payment<\/strong><\/em>: Cash\/Check
\nLocation<\/strong><\/em>: Towson, MD 21204
\nEmail: perceptatherapeutic.anah@gmail.com<\/strong><\/em>
\nPhone: 443-992-1796<\/p>\n

4. Dr. Rosemary Cook, PhD, LCSW-C<\/strong>
\nLicensed Clinical Social Worker<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpecialties<\/strong><\/em>: Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Anxiety
\nTypes of Services Provided<\/strong><\/em>: Individuals, family therapy, couples therapy
\nInsurance<\/strong><\/em>: BlueCross & Blue Shield, Johns Hopkins Health, Magellan Behavioral Health, Medicaid
\nMethod of Payment<\/strong><\/em>: Cash\/Check\/Credit Card\/PayPal
\nLocation<\/strong><\/em>: Towson, MD 21204
\nPhone: 410-346-2035<\/p>\n

5. Lisa S. Hanks, LCPC, LCADC<\/strong>
\nLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpecialties<\/strong><\/em>: Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Addictions, Substance Abuse
\nTypes of Services<\/strong><\/em> Provided: Individual therapy, couples therapy, group.
\nInsurance<\/strong><\/em>: Medicaid, Out of Network
\nMethod of Payment<\/strong><\/em>: Cash\/Check\/Credit Card\/Savings Account
\nLocation<\/strong><\/em>: Towson, MD 21204
\nPhone: 443-380-2587<\/p>\n

6. Dr. LaShaunna Lipscomb, PhD, LCPC<\/strong>
\nLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpecialties<\/strong><\/em>: Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Family Conflict
\nTypes of Services Provided<\/strong><\/em>: Individuals, family, couples therapy
\nInsurance<\/strong><\/em>: AMERIGROUP, Beech Street, BlueCross & BlueShield, Medicaid, TRICARE
\nMethod of Payment<\/strong><\/em>: Cash\/Credit Card\/ACH Bank transfer\/PayPal
\nLocation<\/strong><\/em>: Baltimore, MD 21218
\nEmail: JourneytoWellness.Baltimore@gmail.com<\/strong> <\/em>
\nPhone: 518-633-4236<\/p>\n

7. Jocelyn Malone, LCSW-C<\/strong>
\nLicensed Clinical Social Worker<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpecialties<\/strong><\/em>: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Racial Identity Issues
\nTypes Of Services Provided<\/strong><\/em>: Individual therapy, family & couples therapy for teens and adults
\nInsurance<\/strong><\/em>: Medical Assistance (MA); and Blue Cross\/Blue Shield
\nLocation<\/strong><\/em>: Pikesville, MD
\nEmail: jsmtherapeutic@gmail.com<\/strong><\/em>
\nPhone: 410-239-5737<\/p>\n

8. Joyce L. Ashford, LCPC<\/strong>
\nLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpecialties<\/strong><\/em>: Spirituality, Dual Diagnosis, Trauma & PTSD
\nTypes Of Services Provided<\/strong><\/em>: Individual therapy, group therapy
\nInsurance<\/strong><\/em>: Private Pay \u2013Sliding Scale payment options available
\nMethod of Payment<\/strong><\/em>: Cash\/Check\/Credit Card\/Health Savings Account
\nLocation<\/strong><\/em>: Baltimore, MD 21217
\nPhone: 410-346-5351<\/p>\n

9. Lakeshia Gilbert, LCPC<\/strong>
\nLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpecialties<\/strong><\/em>: Divorce, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Women\u2019s Issues
\nTypes of Services Provided<\/strong><\/em>: Individual s, family therapy, couples therapy
\nInsurance<\/em><\/strong>: Out of Network
\nMethod of Payment<\/strong><\/em>: Cash\/Check\/Credit Card
\nLocation: Perry Hall, MD 21128
\nPhone: 410-449-7411<\/p>\n

10. Shonda Conyers, MSW, LCSW-C<\/strong>
\nLicensed Clinical Social Worker<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpecialties<\/strong><\/em>: Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills
\nTypes of Services Provided<\/strong><\/em>: Individuals, family therapy, couples therapy.
\nInsurance<\/strong><\/em>: Most Insurance
\nMethod of Payment<\/strong><\/em>: Cash\/Check\/Credit Card\/Health Savings Account\/PayPal
\nLocation<\/strong><\/em>: Pikesville, MD 21208
\nPhone: 410-981-9963<\/p>\n

References<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smith, W. A., Allen, W. A., & Danley, L. (2007). Assume the position\u2026you fit the description: Psychosocial experiences and racial battle fatigue among African American male college students. American Behavioral Scientists, 51, 551-578.<\/p>\n

Smith, C., & Carlson, B. (1997). Stress, coping and resilience in children and youth. Social Service Review, 71(2) 231-256.<\/p>\n

Smith, W. A., Hung, M., & Franklin, J. D. (2011). Racial battle fatigue and the miseducation of Black men: Racial microaggressions, societal problems, and environmental stress. The Journal of Negro Education, 80(1), 63-82.<\/p>\n

Sue, D. W. (2015). Race talk and the conspiracy of silence: Understanding and facilitating difficult dialogues on race. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.<\/p>\n

Sue, D. W. (2010). Microaggressions in everyday life: race, gender and sexual orientation. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.<\/p>\n

10 Culturally Responsive Mental Health Providers in Maryland-2018<\/a><\/p>\n

List compiled by PerceptA Therapeutic Training Center, LLC (2018)<\/em><\/strong>
\nArticle by Dr. Chioma Anah<\/em><\/strong>
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