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Shashana Carter, LCSW-C, LICSW

Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

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


Professional experience

6 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), 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)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MD LCSW-C 19359

MA LICSW LICSW128510

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shashana Carter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

So far , so good. I had my 1st session today and I felt a connection with her. She was on time, professional and sympathize with me.
I look forward to my next session.

Written on Jul 28, 2026 after therapy with Shashana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

This is my first time using Betterhelp and I must say, so far so good. I have only had one session so far but I fell that Shashana is the perfect match for me. We seem to hit it off nicely during the first session and her daily check-ins has made a huge difference. I feel like I am finally being seen and not just heard. Looking forward to future sessions.

Written on Jul 23, 2026 after therapy with Shashana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Shashana is awesome. It’s a privilege to be able to work with her!

Written on Jul 18, 2026 after therapy with Shashana for 3 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Shashana has given me a great deal of compassion and transparency. I’ve had other therapist, and this time I am positive I’m being heard, and she genuinely understand how I feel!

Written on Jun 19, 2026 after therapy with Shashana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Very insightful & peaceful sessions with great advice tailored to my own needs. I feel heard and understood by Shashana.

Written on Jun 14, 2026 after therapy with Shashana for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She was understanding and gave good advice as well and relaying key points of where to start.

Written on Jun 07, 2026 after therapy with Shashana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes