Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 46 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Depression, Self Esteem and 8 more.
Hello, I'm Shashana Carter. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and board-approved supervisor, with over 15 years of professional, life and clinical experience. I work with individuals 18-70 to resolve conflict and improve functioning in the lives of my clients. My specialty areas include depression, trauma, grief, life direction, excessive eating, stress, anxiety and relationship issues. Using an evidence-based person-centered approach, and solution-focused perspective will empower clients to overcome obstacles achieve realistic goals and provide solutions to problematic issues getting in the way of living a healthier lifestyle and having a more positive mindset.
Ability to listen without judgement. Guide Client's into exploring new effective ways to deal with daily challenges.
I use treatment methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Person-centered, Mindfulness, solution-focused, and client empowerment approaches.
I have a passion for creating space for individuals struggling with issues they cannot identify and feel stuck. Whether it is burn-out, family issues or figuring out their next steps in life, I am intentional in getting to the root causes. I have a down-to-earth demeanor, an empathic, skillful listener who provides positivity which allows me to connect with clients.
Client who are honest in their communication, impossible to help if client's are not able to share their experience.
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Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
4 ratings with written reviews
January 23, 2026
Absolutely love talking to her need more good therapist like her in our world. Help me restructure life and look at things differently! Would recommend to everyone!
August 29, 2025
Very insightful and offered productive solutions.
May 30, 2025
I selected Shashana Carter for years of experience. Which shows in every session we have.