Biographical Information
Dr. Kizzy Pittrell, Ed.D. is a graduate of Argosy University, Washington DC from the
Counseling Psychology program. Dr. Pittrell received her Master of 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, a Master Addiction
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 20 years. Currently, Dr. Pittrell is owner of Strengthening Families Building Communities, an OMHC
in Baltimore County. In addition, Dr. Pittrell has conducted several discussions and trainings related to
grief, trauma, COVID, and effective ways to cope with mental illness. Dr. Pittrell is passionate
about educating the community about mental health and reducing the stigma of mental health. In
her spare time Dr. Pittrell loves blogging, spending time with family, reading and she is certified
Zumba instructor. She is also an author of a children’s book about maternal depression. She is
past President of the Maryland Counselors Association Social Justice committee and Member-at-
Large for the Licensed Professional Counselors of Maryland.
