Meet The Team

Alison is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science Degree from Capella University in Mental Health Counseling. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from Hampton University and is pursuing her Doctorate in Psychology. Her previous experience includes over 24 years of experience working in the human and social services field. Alison utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing as treatment interventions.

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Through her experiences, she has gained an empathetic ear for the needs of individuals who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, anger, and trauma. Alison’s passion and genuine ability to connect with clients allows her to work effectively with adults, couples, and families. Alison desires to create a safe and caring environment for clients and provide the tools for optimal healing, wholeness, and wellness.

Rakiya is a professional counselor with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University. Rakiya’s current experience includes working as a hospice social worker, assessing a patient’s/family member ability to cope with the death/dying process. Her previous experience includes 6 years of experience working in the social services field, seeking community resources for vulnerable individuals and families. Rakiya’s experience has helped her create a passion to counsel adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Rakiya’s goal as a counselor includes empowering and aspiring the lives of others to live healthier mentally, emotionally, and spiritually embodying interventions of mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and self-determination.