Shashana Carter, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Shashana Carter is a licensed clinician in Maryland who combines clinical training and hands-on experience to help people navigate stress, relationships, addiction, grief, and trauma. Holding an MD as well as social work licenses, she blends evidence-informed techniques with a warm, empathetic presence to support clients as they work toward realistic goals and healthier routines. MD indicates a medical degree, LCSW-C identifies a licensed clinical social worker with clinical certification, and LICSW denotes a licensed independent clinical social worker - all credentials Shashana holds and applies in her practice.

Her background includes work in public systems such as the Department of Social Services, adult and juvenile probation services, and opioid maintenance programs, where she developed skills supporting individuals across complex life circumstances. Over the last four years she has focused on individual therapy, empowering people to overcome obstacles, solve practical problems, and build sustainable coping strategies. She emphasizes active listening, respectful and honest feedback, and a compassionate stance that honors each personâs experience.

Shashana believes healing grows from intentional effort done collaboratively. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges, develop new communication patterns, and take concrete steps forward toward improved well-being.

Client-centered and CBT approaches in online therapy

Shashana uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, listening-based setting where the clientâs priorities guide each session. This approach focuses on understanding the personâs experience and building trust, which can help with issues like relationship difficulties, grief, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical, structured tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shashana works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjusts methods over time so therapy reflects the clientâs needs and pace.

Online therapy with Shashana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.