About Shauna Pollard
Shauna Pollard, PhD, licensed psychologist (PSYPACT) is a Black psychologist practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Shauna sees patients at Shauna Pollard, PhD- Psypact Provider. Shauna offers in-person visits and telehealth appointments and is currently accepting new patients.
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Licensed for telehealth in: MD
Black patients and Psychology (PhD/PsyD)
Black psychologists (PhD/PsyD): therapy, assessment, neuropsychology. Fewer than 4 percent of U.S. psychologists are Black, so concordance matters deeply.
Only about 4 percent of U.S. psychologists are Black (APA, 2022), yet the demand is extraordinary. Black adults with major depression are half as likely as white adults to receive treatment, and Black youth suicide rates have doubled since 2007. Psychologists are doctoral-level providers who specialize in evidence-based therapy (CBT, DBT, EMDR), psychological testing, and neuropsychological evaluation. They do not prescribe medication. If you need meds, they partner with a psychiatrist or PCP.
Common reasons to see a psychologist
- Depression, anxiety, panic disorder
- Complex trauma, childhood trauma, racial trauma
- Relationship and attachment patterns
- ADHD evaluation (formal neuropsych testing)
- Learning disability evaluation
- Grief, burnout, and identity work
When to book
- Months of low mood, loss of interest, or sleep/appetite disruption
- Feeling stuck after prior therapy didn't work
- Need formal ADHD or learning disability testing for accommodations
- Racial trauma that previous therapists didn't understand
Advocacy prompts
- What therapy modality do you use, and why?
- How do you handle racial and cultural context in sessions?
- How long do you expect treatment to take for someone with my presentation?
How this listing was verified
Every provider in this directory self-identifies as Black or is listed by a self-identifying professional organization, and licensure or credentials are checked before a listing goes live.
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1568877801 recorded Aug 2026
- Manual curation Self-identification Source recorded Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Shauna Pollard accepting new patients?
Yes, Shauna Pollard is accepting new patients.
Where is Shauna Pollard's practice located?
Shauna Pollard practices at 12501 Prosperity Dr Ste 310, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Phone: 2407282338.
Does Shauna Pollard offer telehealth?
Shauna Pollard offers in-person visits and telehealth.
What does a Psychology (PhD/PsyD) treat?
Black psychologists (PhD/PsyD): therapy, assessment, neuropsychology. Fewer than 4 percent of U.S. psychologists are Black, so concordance matters deeply.
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Aysha Desilva, Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D.)
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Nyasha Grayman, PhD
Towson, MD
Rosalind Sheppard, Ph.D.
Crofton, MD