We are an integrative health center providing culturally responsive mental health services.

Mental Health & Group Counseling

Sankofa was founded on the premise that increasing healthcare access among diverse communities has significant influence on the world around us. As a culturally responsive mental health center, we see ourselves as a health and wellness resource to Laurel, MD and the surrounding areas. We provide a wide variety of mental health services helping individual and families seeking balance and peace of mine. Our goal is to provide integrative whole body care to you and your family.

  • Mental Health Services

  • Support Group

  • Grief Counseling

  • Group Counseling & Therapy

    • Anxiety

    • Family Counseling

    • Trauma

    • Grief

    • Lifestyle changes

    • Substance Abuse

    • Depression

  • Evening sessions

  • Led by Licensed Counselors

  • Daily and Weekly sessions

A Community Focused On Transformation & Healing

Group Counseling

Gaining access to mental health services should never be difficult. Our daily group therapy sessions are offered multiple times a week and led by licensed counselors and therapists.

Support Group

Sankofa Health’s weekly support groups are an excellent way to connect and feel emotionally supported to improve overall well-being.

Yoga & Wellness

In addition to Group Counseling and Support Group, we also offer daily yoga and meditation classes in collaboration with Sankofa Yoga.

Mental Health Providers That Understand You.

Billie Shabazz, LCSW-C

Dr. LaShaunna Lipscomb, PhD-LCPC

Alicia Carter, MSW

Lauren I. Allen, LMSW, M.Ed 

Group Counseling & Therapy Services You Can Trust.

Daily sessions held in the evenings to fit your schedule!

We recognize that, particularly in the new post-pandemic world, our clients’ needs are better met by providing integrated health services in an inclusive environment that allows for flexible access. Sankofa Health’s group therapy allows you the chance to experience the powerful healing that can come from listening to others share about situations similar to your own.

It is not uncommon for group members to be surprised and comforted as others speak out loud the same thoughts and feelings they have been having themselves. Members are never forced to share, but most find it very relieving and reassuring to hear how many others can relate to the things they say to the group.

Group therapy sessions are held in the evenings to easily fit your schedule and led by licensed professional therapist. Our mental health group sessions include:

  • Family Counseling

  • Lifestyle changes

  • LGBTQ+ support

  • Substance Abuse

  • Trauma

  • Anxiety

  • Grief

  • Depression

TWO WEEK NEW CLIENT
SPECIAL: $49

Our $49 New Client Special allows first time clients to take unlimited classes at our Health Center for 14 days! We encourage everyone to take as many classes as possible to see which options align with your lifestyle and needs.


Weekly Support Group at Sankofa Health & Wellness.

The benefits of participating in support group can be profound. An important aspect of being human is finding community, and that is what this is designed to do. In addition to our daily group counseling offerings, we also provide weekly support group sessions.

Support groups are offered as a space where individuals can come together to share their stories, experiences, and lives in a way that helps reduce isolation and loneliness. Oftentimes, we think we are struggling alone, but support groups help us see that there are others who may be dealing with similar situations and who in turn can help us.

Some of the benefits of support group include:

  • Solving problems and communicating effectively

  • Taking care of yourself and managing your stress

  • Supporting your loved one with compassion

  • Greater sense of self and purpose

Our goal is to empower you to maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle.

In partnership with Sankofa Yoga & Wellness Center, we offer a variety of classes, workshops, and community discussions throughout the year to help empower you to live a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our programs and services include:

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