Bernice Essien, LCSW - C, MD | Psychotherapist

About Bernice Essien

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

Akan, English

Getting to know Bernice Essien

Bernice Essien, LCSW-C, helps individuals, couples, and families across Maryland build stability, insight, and healthier patterns through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. She provides a supportive space where children, adolescents, teens, and adults can address concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma while developing practical skills for lasting change. Her work at LifeStance Health emphasizes collaboration, cultural awareness, and personalized treatment planning. She has a strong clinical focus on anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also supporting clients navigating relationship challenges and life transitions. Bernice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and offers psychological testing when appropriate. She works with diverse populations, including individuals in adoption or foster care, those with developmental disabilities, and first responders, and provides additional areas of support beyond these specialties. Bernice is especially passionate about helping individuals navigating complex systems and high-stress circumstances. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys playing video games, spending quality time with her family, and singing.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Bernice Essien, LCSW - C also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Maryland

2650 Quarry Lake Dr, Baltimore, MD 21209

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Maryland

Education and training

University of Ghana, PhD in Psychology
University of Ghana, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1114777612

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Bernice Essien accepting new patients?

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What practice does Bernice Essien work with?

Bernice Essien works with LifeStance Health - Maryland.

Where is Bernice Essien's office located?

Bernice Essien has 2 office locations in Baltimore, view full addresses on Bernice Essien's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Bernice Essien?

Bernice Essien frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Bernice Essien on their profile.