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Dr. Kizzy D. Pittrell, Ed.D., LCPC received her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University, Washington DC. Dr. Pittrell received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Towson University and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bowie State University. Dr. Pittrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor, an Approved Drug and Alcohol counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor in Maryland. Dr. Pittrell has worked in the community sector providing mental health and addiction counseling and treatment to adults and adolescents for sixteen years.

Currently, Dr. Pittrell is owner of Ross Counseling, a private practice providing therapy to individuals, families and couples as well as owner of Strengthening Families Building Communities, a psychiatric rehabilitation and substance abuse program. Dr. Pittrell has also taught at the Community College of Baltimore County. In addition, Dr. Pittrell has authored a children’s book that focuses on maternal depression. Dr. Pittrell is passionate about educating the community about mental health and reducing the stigma of mental health and working with women on issues that affect women of color. In her spare time Dr. Pittrell loves blogging, spending time with family and shopping for candles or shoes.

You can find her on the web at The Doc's Corner and Better Help.