Shashana Carter, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Shashana Carter is a licensed clinician based in Maryland who brings six years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life challenges. She holds an MD, indicating a medical degree, and also holds the clinical social work credentials LCSW-C and LICSW, which reflect advanced clinical training and licensure. Her professional background includes service, training and work in settings such as the Department of Social Services, Department of Probation - Adult and Juvenile services, and opioid maintenance centers.

In recent years she has focused on individual therapy, empowering clients to identify obstacles, set realistic goals and develop practical solutions to move toward healthier, more workable lives. Her counseling style emphasizes attentive listening, warmth, compassion and respectful, honest feedback. She approaches healing as deliberate, collaborative work and aims to provide a supportive space where people can explore their truth and take constructive steps forward.

Carter addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, blended family concerns, body image, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, midlife transition, obsessions and compulsions, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship dynamics, prejudice and discrimination, and seasonal affective disorder. She draws primarily on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her clinical work.

She is accepting new clients in Maryland and offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for those who prefer flexible, remotely delivered care.