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MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Shashana Carter, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Shashana

Shashana Carter is a licensed clinician who blends client-centered care with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to help people address a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

Holding MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW credentials, she draws on six years of focused therapeutic experience to support clients navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma, grief, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD among other issues. Her style emphasizes attentive listening, compassionate feedback, and collaborative goal-setting to help clients identify obstacles and pursue workable solutions.

She has a background working in professional public-service settings and more recent years providing individual therapy that emphasizes empowerment and realistic progress. Sessions are shaped by warm, respectful communication and a steady commitment to helping clients explore their truths, build coping skills, and move toward healthier patterns.

Shashana practices in Maryland and offers services in English, bringing a mix of clinical training and practical problem-solving to each therapeutic relationship.

Using Client-Centered and CBT Approaches Online

Shashana integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work in a practical, compassionate way. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening, respect, and supporting each person’s own goals; it helps people feel heard and understood while they explore emotional patterns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) uses structured techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective coping strategies, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and together they will adapt methods over time to find what best supports progress and daily functioning. This flexible collaboration allows techniques to be tailored rather than applied rigidly.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit therapy into busy lives. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from Maryland-based licensed professionals without changing one’s routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and grief, bipolar issues, ADHD, and related concerns such as eating, sleeping, and self-esteem.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Practice blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, emphasizing attentive listening, compassionate feedback, and collaborative goal-setting to build practical skills and insight.
What is the clinician's professional background?
The therapist has six years of clinical experience and prior work in public-service settings including social services, probation, and opioid maintenance programs, with recent years focused on individual therapy.
Which credentials and location are on file?
Credentials listed are MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW with license details MD LCSW-C 19359, MA LICSW LICSW128510, and the clinician practices in Maryland.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Maryland, Massachusetts

Languages

English

What Shashana can help with

Shashana Carter works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

How Shashana approaches therapy

Shashana's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experience and training

Shashana is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 6 years of clinical experience.