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Top therapists in Upper Marlboro, MD accepting new patients
Seeking mental health support in Upper Marlboro? Headway serves communities throughout Largo, Bowie, and Mitchellville with 2,243 licensed providers. Experience flexible scheduling, insurance coverage, and talk therapy or medication management options tailored to your unique needs.
Hello and welcome. Reaching out for therapy takes courage, and it can be the first step toward meaningful and lasting change. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply wanting life to feel more manageable, therapy can help you build clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of balance.
Introduction
I have a passion for helping individuals and couples navigate their mental health journeys. I offer virtual therapy sessions, making it convenient for you to receive support from the comfort of your own space. Fluent in both English and Swahili.
Able to see patients in FL, NY, and MD, both in-person and telehealth. We offer psychiatry, psychotherapy, and weight management. Our goal is to help patients feel comfortable and work through the challenges they may face, as a team. For more information about our practice, please visit JustPsych.com or call the practice at 888-530-1120 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Shannon Howard is a highly sought-after professional counselor and CEO of SinClair McCoy, LLC. She serves as a sexual relationship specialist who focuses on assisting women and men with healing from childhood trauma surrounding sexual abuse.
Dr. Howard is also a a practitioner who focuses on the mental health care needs of first responders, law enforcement, healthcare workers, and government personnel.
Her extensive educational background consists of dual degrees in both Counseling and Clinical Psychology with a focus on Philosophy and Women’s Studies. She also possesses specialized training in trauma relating to the treatment of sex offenders and survivors of sexual assault.
She believes that every client is unique in their way and that each person’s story is different. This is the catalyst behind her coaching methodology. Using targeted strategies and personalized coaching approaches, she works with couples and individuals to help them transition from victim to victor.
Dr. Howard helps clients face their past trauma by uncovering and resolving the root issue, assessing desired outcomes, and implementing a plan of action that leads them toward living a more optimal life experience.
She is the author under the alias Sinclair McCoy of The Alternative book trilogy. She speaks nationally to the masses on a variety of topics including:
-Life After Sexual Abuse
-Finding Your Sexy After Sexual Abuse
-Regaining Your Body Trust
She is the owner of a private practice AND co-owner/ managing partner of a group practice in Maryland. She has been in the counseling field since 2002 and is passionate to serve a variety of clientele.
Her clients are located in the D. C. and MD states.
Welcome.....I look forward to getting to know you better. Seeking help is a sign of courage and you are making a conscious decision to enhance the quality of your life. I know that searching for a therapist can be difficult. I would like to share some details about myself that will assist you in your decision. I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have been practicing clinical social work for over 20 years. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Post Graduate Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. My areas of expertise is trauma, depression, anxiety, self -esteem issues, grief and loss, and parenting concerns. I also have expertise along with a deep passion in working and supporting survivors of human sex trafficking.
When I'm not helping others, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, dancing and being a karate mom. I have experienced some of the life challenges faced by my clients and I am able to successfully combine my personal experience and professional knowledge to provide a safe, thoughtful and interactive approach to treating clients. I have been described by others as a competent, caring, and compassionate clinician who has a passion to make a significant difference in the lives of others. Whatever your concerns, you are not alone. Don’t wait for things to get better. Choose me today. I know how hard it can be to find a therapist who you feel a connection with and I would be honored to work with you through this stage of your life.
I am licensed in both MD and OR. I do not believe in an ideal client. As humans, we are all unique and need different things to thrive, so I will work with you and your experiences to help you be your ideal self. Your experiences do not have to define you but can aid in personal growth in one way or another. If you are open to self-exploration with a mix-bag of feedback, I believe we can work well together. This journey is not always a pretty one but can be rewarding. I am able to assist my clients by providing a safe space for exploration to allow my clients to go through their feelings. At times I am able to help clients name their feelings, but I am just a passenger, supporting safe travel through an emotional/ mental outing.Allow me to help you through your next adventure, where you learn more about your strengths and abilities. At times, your dislikes are also your strengths.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Upper Marlboro, MD
- 97%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 79%Stress management
- 69%Bipolar disorder
- 69%Trauma
- 93%Aetna
- 76%Cigna
- 69%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 62%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 55%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- 97%English
- 7%Igbo
- 3%French
- 3%Spanish
- 3%Yoruba
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
- 93%Woman
- 7%Man
- 48%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 24%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
- 10%Clinical Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 31%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Upper Marlboro
Finding the right therapist in Upper Marlboro starts with identifying what kind of support you're looking for. Therapists in this area commonly help with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, stress, and life transitions. You may also want to consider whether you're looking for talk therapy, medication management from a psychiatrist, or both. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match before you book.
With many licensed providers practicing across Prince George's County, narrowing your search can feel like a lot. Consider what matters most to you — whether that's a provider who specializes in a specific area, someone who offers virtual sessions that fit around a commute, or a therapist whose background and style resonate with you. Free phone consultations are a helpful way to see if a provider is the right fit before committing to a session.
Therapy in the D.C. metro area can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans. Enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm what coverage is available in Upper Marlboro and to see your estimated costs.
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