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Mental health counseling can be a powerful tool to aid in personal growth and development. It can help a person flourish mentally, physically, emotionally, and even professionally.

“Counseling’s not just about overcoming struggles—it can be about unlocking your potential and living a more fulfilling and balanced life,” explains Pro Bono Counseling Clinical Director Sherri Bloom.

Unfortunately, many people in Maryland still face difficulties accessing mental health care that can […]

Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) is grateful to our network of volunteer clinicians for the time and dedication you provide to Marylanders facing difficult circumstances. We recognize that the current environment may provide unique challenges for clients with marginalized status. Below are key considerations for you to keep in mind.

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Therapy attrition may be higher, not necessarily due to a lack of commitment but because of various external factors:

• Clients may fear […]
  

Check at the latest news and information about Pro Bono Counseling in the February 2025 newsletter. Articles include:

• Connecting Families and Couples with Counselors
• Show Your Love for Mental Health Care
• Welcome New Pro Bono Counseling Board Treasurer
• You’re Invited to PBC’s Annual Gratitude Gathering
• Welcome New Pro Bono Counseling Volunteers
• Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops
• PBC Resource Corner – Esperanza Health Services Clinic

CLICK HERE for the February 2025 Edition

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How we interact and connect with family members, partners, and friends can significantly affect our overall well-being, both positively and negatively. Issues and conflicts exist in every relationship, but if left to escalate, they can cause mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation. It’s important to recognize if these issues are impacting your mental health so you can seek help.

Family and relationship counseling with a mental health […]

Pro Bono Counseling (PBC), a nonprofit organization that links Marylanders experiencing difficulty accessing mental health care with volunteer licensed counselors and other resources, announces the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors: Michelle Pulliam, CPA.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Michelle to the Board,” stated PBC Board President Eboni Barksdale-Smith, CRCCPA.  “Given Michelle’s expertise and strong background in financial management and leadership, she has been elected […]

Pro Bono Counseling is seeking an Outreach Intern to facilitate outreach promotion of Pro Bono Counseling services and assist in the recruitment and retention of volunteer mental health providers during the summer months.

For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE for the Internship Description.

About Pro Bono Counseling

Established in 1991, Pro Bono Counseling is a non-profit organization that provides access to mental health counseling to Marylanders with limited resources through […]

Check at the latest news and information about Pro Bono Counseling in the January 2025 newsletter. Articles include:

• Pro Bono Counseling is Your Mental Health Connection
• CE Workshop Scheduled In Honor of Black History Month
• Become a Pro Bono COUNSELING CATALYST
• Welcome New Pro Bono Counseling Board Member
• Welcome New Pro Bono Counseling Volunteers
• Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops
• PBC Resource Corner – For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis […]
  

Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) invites you to become a COUNSELING CATALYST. Be a part of the compassionate community of monthly donors bringing mental health care services and resources to Maryland individuals, couples and families in need.

Monthly giving is the most convenient and effective way to help remove barriers and provide consistent help to Marylanders in need seeking vital mental health care and necessary resources.

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Making the decision to reach out for mental health counseling can be a vital first step to improving your overall emotional and mental well-being. It has been proven, both anecdotally and scientifically, of the benefits, effectiveness, and often life-changing impact counseling can have on a person.

Pro Bono Counseling’s mission is to remove barriers and provide relief by connecting Marylanders to mental health support. When you contact Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) […]

The M & T Bank Charitable Foundation recently made a gift to Pro Bono Counseling for general operating support. This grant supports PBC’s mission to remove barriers and provide relief by connecting Marylanders to mental health support. We are grateful for the foundation’s support.

Pro Bono Counseling (PBC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 1991 to ensure that Marylanders with limited resources requesting mental health care are provided access to […]