14 providers in Maryland who publicly identify as Mixed Race or Multiracial.
“My multicultural Arab and Asian roots inspired the founding of Calamansi Counseling, a liberatory healing space.”
Heba Youssef, LGPC, is a psychotherapist whose multicultural Arab and Asian roots inspired the founding of Calamansi Counseling. She specializes in trauma, racial identity, and supporting multicultural/BIPOC individuals, couples, and adult children of immigrants.
“As a biracial, female therapist I am uniquely effective at being able to look through the lens of racial identity questions with my clients.”
Simone Jacobs, LCSW-C, LICSW, is the Founder and Director of Takoma Therapy. She specializes in trauma resulting from abuse and neglect, suicidality, dissociation, and supporting women of color exploring issues of racism, sexism, and intergenerational trauma.
“As a Black and White Biracial woman, wife, and mother, my personal and professional identities inform my passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families with diverse and intersecting identities.”
Dr. L. Blair Simmons, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist practicing in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family dynamics, and racial identity, with particular focus on supporting Black, Biracial, and Bicultural individuals and intercultural couples.
“Race/ethnicity Black or African American, Multiracial or Multiethnic”
Ramona Jones is a therapist providing a supportive, compassionate, and empathetic environment to guide clients through difficult transitions, coping with stressors, and reaching personal goals.
“And, as a biracial (Asian/White) therapist, I am knowledgeable about unique identity issues for biracial/multiracial individuals and am passionate about supporting others in this area.”
Mandy Heisler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual therapy for adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, perfectionism, and identity challenges.
“As a biracial (Asian/White) therapist, I also understand the complexities of identity for biracial and multiracial individuals and am passionate about providing a supportive space to explore these experiences.”
Mandy Heisler Cornelius is a psychotherapist based in Baltimore, MD, providing collaborative, relational therapy for teens, college students, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, family roles, and cultural identity.
“As a biracial Korean-American and the child of an immigrant, I am committed to helping you navigate the complexities of integrating the multiple identities that make you who you are.”
I’m Kris, a former high school English teacher turned therapist. My counseling philosophy focuses on fostering a safe, supportive environment of healing where you can explore your emotions, set boundaries, and discover empowerment.
“Race: Black,Multi-racial”
With over 20 years of experience, I provide scientifically proven methods to couples, professionals, and adolescents to gain finite stress management skills, find deeper meaning & purpose, improve quality of life, and process trauma, grief, and pain. I specialize in working with high-stress professionals, couples, parents, and teens, drawing from modalities such as CBT, reality therapy, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness.
“Race: Black,Multi-racial”
With over 20 years of experience, Monique Keene-King provides scientifically proven methods to couples, professionals, and adolescents to gain stress management skills, find deeper meaning, and process trauma, grief, and pain. She specializes in working with high-stress professionals, entrepreneurs, and diverse communities including Afro-Caribbean, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
“Alexandra is a biracial and multicultural therapist who has lived in different parts of the world and speaks several languages, including Spanish.”
Alexandra creates a shame-free, neurodiverse, and gender-affirming space for individuals experiencing transitional adjustments, loss, and other challenges. She is a biracial and multicultural therapist who has lived in different parts of the world and speaks several languages, including Spanish.
“Ethnicity: Black and African American, Mixed Race”
Dr. David Goode-Cross is a licensed psychologist in Baltimore, MD, working with accomplished adults and couples navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, and racial/identity issues using psychodynamic and relational approaches.
“My multicultural Arab and Asian roots inspired the founding of Calamansi Counseling, a liberatory healing space.”
Heba is a licensed therapist and founder of Calamansi Counseling in Ellicott City, MD, offering culturally integrative and liberatory therapy for adult children of immigrant parents, multicultural/BIPOC individuals and couples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and third-culture kids.
“I come from a multicultural background and believe that our unique characteristics and traditions of upbringing make this world a beautiful mosaic; everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, compassion and kindness.”
Shalin Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Bethesda, MD, specializing in OCD, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, complex PTSD, racial trauma, and anxiety.
“As your therapist, I celebrate diversity, with my Jamaican and Nigerian heritage and a New York upbringing, I understand the intricacies of navigating life’s challenges for individuals of color.”
Dr. JoAnna Ubiwa is a licensed clinical psychologist offering individual and couples therapy in Maryland, both in-person and online. She specializes in relationship issues, life transitions, depression, self-esteem, and navigating challenges for individuals of color, drawing from her Jamaican and Nigerian heritage.