Sheppard Pratt

Sheppard Pratt, situated on a historic 340-acre campus in Towson, Maryland, is a leading provider of comprehensive mental health care with a legacy dating back to 1853. The facility offers evidence-based treatment for young adults, professionals, and individuals navigating life-changing events, specializing in substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders like Personality Disorders, Anxiety, and Depression. Their approach integrates a thorough mental health evaluation, diagnosis, and psychiatric consultation for all residents, setting the foundation for highly personalized care.

The center boasts an extensive range of therapeutic modalities, including 1-on-1 therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and specialized interventions like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychopharmacological support, and psychodynamic therapy. Beyond traditional methods, Sheppard Pratt embraces holistic and experiential therapies such as Art Therapy, Couples Counseling, Dance Therapy, Equine Therapy, Music Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychoeducation, and Yoga. These diverse offerings, coupled with amenities like a Pool and Fitness Center, contribute to a well-rounded healing environment.

Driven by its Quaker heritage and founder Moses Sheppard's vision for social justice, Sheppard Pratt continues to uphold values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality. The facility remains at the forefront of mental health research, being one of the first sites to utilize Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression. Their multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and nurses ensures that each patient receives expert, compassionate care, making a profound impact on individuals and the broader community.