About Dr. Donica Harper
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Culturally Sensitive
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Forensic Psychology
Coaching
Integrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
QueerEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Donica Harper
Dr. Donica J. Harper is a licensed psychologist and Maryland Approved Clinical Supervisor who believes mental health care should feel like coming home to yourself. As CEO and co-founder of BHP Collective, Dr. Harper has spent her career building spaces where Black, brown, neurodivergent, and otherwise underserved folx can show up fully, without code-switching or having to explain themselves twice.
Her work spans psychological evaluation, educational advocacy, executive functioning coaching for neurodivergent communities, and specialized evaluations for veterans, law enforcement professionals, and immigration cases. She brings both clinical rigor and cultural fluency to every assessment, because she knows numbers on a test never tell the whole story of a person.
Dr. Harper's approach is liberation-focused at its core. She sees diagnosis and assessment not as labels but as tools clients can use to understand themselves more clearly and advocate for what they actually need, at school, at work, in immigration proceedings, or in their own daily lives.
What should a new client know about working with you?
You are not walking into a clinical interrogation. You are walking into a partnership.
Dr. Harper wants new clients to know that her process is collaborative from the very first conversation. She will ask thoughtful, sometimes unexpected questions, not to box you in, but to understand the full, distinctive context of your life. If you are neurospicy, a veteran, a first responder, an immigrant navigating a high stakes evaluation, or a parent trying to understand your child more deeply, she has built her practice around meeting exactly that need.
Clients should also know that her assessments lead somewhere. Every evaluation is designed to produce something usable: documentation for school accommodations, clarity for a workplace conversation, support for an immigration case, or simply a clearer picture of how your mind works and what it needs to thrive.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Dr. Harper's process moves through a few clear stages, always paced to fit the client in front of her.
It begins with an initial consultation, where she listens closely to what brought you in and what outcome would actually feel meaningful. From there, she builds an evaluation plan tailored to your specific goals, whether that is a full psychological assessment, an executive functioning evaluation, or a specialized review for an immigration, veteran, or law enforcement case.
Testing and evaluation sessions follow, conducted with care and cultural attunement rather than a one size fits all checklist. Dr. Harper takes the time needed to gather a complete picture, drawing on both standardized measures and the lived context that numbers alone cannot capture.
Finally, she delivers results through a feedback session built for understanding, not jargon. You leave with a clear explanation of findings, practical recommendations, and a sense of partnership in whatever comes next, whether that is supporting your child, advocating for yourself at work, or moving forward in a legal or immigration process with strong documentation behind you.
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Dr. Donica Harper has 50+ in-network plans.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $400 for 90 minutes
Office location
Dr. Donica Harper, PhD, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients
Behavioral Health Professionals' Collective
2113 Emmorton Park Rd, Ste 101, Edgewood, MD 21040
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Fielding Graduate University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology, Internship in Clinical Psychology
Professional memberships
- The Association of Black Psychologists
- American Psychological Association
- Maryland Psychological Association
NPI number
1629533286
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Donica Harper?
Generally, Dr. Donica Harper has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Harper's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Donica Harper accepting new patients?
Dr. Donica Harper generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Harper's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Donica Harper accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Donica Harper online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Harper using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
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Where is Dr. Donica Harper's office located?
Dr. Donica Harper has 2 office locations, including in Edgewood and Pondsville, view full addresses on Dr. Harper's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Donica Harper?
Dr. Donica Harper frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Marriage Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Donica Harper on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Donica Harper speak?
Dr. Donica Harper speaks English.