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The Maryland Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (MAMCD) is devoted to promoting a greater understanding of culture and ethnicity within the counseling profession, while improving the standards and practices of multicultural counseling.
Established in 1975, the Maryland Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (MAMCD) promotes culturally responsive counseling and champions the mental health and dignity of diverse communities across Maryland. MAMCD is a statewide professional division of the Maryland Counseling Association (MCA).
MAMCD is:
- A statewide division devoted to advancing multicultural competence and ethical practice within the counseling profession.
- A forum for education, professional development, and dialogue on the intersection of culture, identity, and mental health.
- A community of practitioners committed to working across cultures with humility, curiosity, and purpose.
- An advocate for equitable access to care, particularly for communities where therapy has not traditionally been seen as an appropriate path to healing.
President: Danielle LaSure-Bryant, EdD, LCPC
President-Elect: Micheal McGee, M.A. ADS
Past President: Naliah Beckford, M.A., NCC, LCPC
Secretary: Kyle Turman, PhD
Treasurer: Susan Fetcho, PhD, LCPC
Parliamentarian: Johnny Tillery
Thank You, MCA Conference Community
What a joy it was to gather with colleagues at the Maryland Counseling Association Annual Conference, held September 17 through 19 in Hanover, Maryland. MAMCD members presented enlightening sessions, and attendance was strong. The energy and engagement in every room reminded us why this work matters.
Photo: Vendors and attendees connect at the conference vendor display and recruitment event on September 17.
A special shoutout to Maryland Health Alliance, Inc. for receiving the MCA Outstanding Organization Award. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition of your service to our communities.
Photo: Corey Williams, CEO and Founder, and Rolanda Jones, LCSW-C, Program Manager, of Maryland Health Alliance, Inc.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize survivors and the professionals who walk alongside them. As counselors, we are often among the first to notice signs of harm, and our response can shape whether a client feels safe enough to seek help. Survivors from marginalized communities often face added barriers, including housing instability, financial dependence, and distrust of systems that have not served them well. We encourage members to review their screening and safety planning practices and to keep local resources close at hand. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting START to 88788.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A diagnosis affects far more than physical health, touching identity, relationships, finances, and emotional well-being for patients and the people who love them. Counselors play a meaningful role in supporting clients through fear, treatment fatigue, and life after diagnosis. We also encourage our members to care for themselves this month, including scheduling their own screenings.
Looking Ahead: Save the Date for November 14
Join us virtually on Saturday, November 14, for MAMCD’s first general membership meeting from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Immediately following, we will host a free licensure webinar for anyone interested in pursuing professional licensure. Please share this opportunity with students and early-career colleagues.
REGISTER: [https://pgcc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/OeadPpbKQyOV3EKaYOUIDA]
On September 10, MAMCD joined the Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration in Crownsville for World Suicide Prevention Day. The event brought together close to 50 vendors representing community resources, services, and providers from across the state, all working toward a shared goal of raising awareness and connecting individuals to support. MAMCD was proud to stand alongside these organizations and share information about our mission and services with attendees.
MAMCD President (2026-2027) Dr. Danielle LaSure-Bryant, LCPC, CWP, participates in the Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration’s World Suicide Prevention Day – Wear Yellow to Connect to Hope Open House.
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Upcoming Events: MAMCD Membership Meeting and Licensure Webinar
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