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My most important commitment is that you feel truly affirmed, empowered, and heard. I listen with deep curiosity and humility, always honoring your unique story and how your lived experiences have shaped your values, hopes, and emotional needs. Whether you’re grappling with anxiety, self-doubt, grief, people-pleasing, or power struggles in your relationships, I create a nonjudgmental space to explore complex feelings like guilt, insecurity, jealousy, regret, resentment, and more. I also offer a deep understanding of cultural pressures, marginalization, and power dynamics. For over 15 years, I've worked alongside diverse communities in public health and education––from LGBTQIA+ centers, sexual health programs, and reproductive justice organizations, to disability centers, trauma-informed crisis lines, and under-resourced schools. Across nearly two decades, I have supported numerous people of color and immigrants––many of them queer and/or trans––as they negotiated multiple perspectives on belonging, cultural authenticity, discrimination, failure/success, faith, family, sexuality, and social class. Witnessing the tenacity, self-awareness, compassion, and character of cycle-breakers was one of a few major motivators for entering the profession. I earned an M.Phil.Ed. in Professional Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education and an Ed.M. in Human Development & Psychology at Harvard's Graduate School of Education.

Irikefe Ojevwe, APRN, RN, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering individualized virtual mental health care for adolescents and adults. With dual certifications in Adult and Family Psychiatry, she provides evidence-based support for individuals navigating complex mental health challenges. Irikefe specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and related conditions through a structured, person-centered approach. Her care combines scientific rigor with genuine compassion, offering telepsychiatry services that are precise, intentional, and focused on long-term wellness. As an online psychiatric provider, she works closely with each patient to create clear, collaborative treatment plans that may include medication management, education, and care coordination. Every session is a step toward restoring clarity, stability, and emotional strength.

I have worked at every level of intervention in mental health. From ongoing, maintenance counseling to helping people struggling with life and death in the community and in the hospital settings. I use person-centered counseling, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and psychodynamic counseling modalities. Sometimes, I use them individually but mostly I use a balance of all three modalities. I enjoy helping clients gain insight into their life, their life patterns and to identify the best ways for the client to create a more functional and satisfying life.

I am working on my dissertation in a doctoral program in clinical psychology. At our practice, we understand that every child is unique, facing their own challenges and strengths. My approach, under supervision, combines evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of individual needs, ensuring that each intervention is tailored to promote effective learning and emotional health. Services include: 1. **Educational Therapy**: I design customized learning plans to help children with learning disabilities overcome obstacles and enhance their academic engagement. 2. **Behavioral Support**: Through targeted interventions, I assist students in developing healthier behavior patterns and coping skills, fostering a positive environment for growth. 3. **Family Collaboration**: I believe in the power of a supportive network. I work closely with families, providing guidance and resources to navigate educational placements and special education services. 4. **Community Outreach**: My commitment extends beyond individual therapy. I lead workshops and training sessions to raise awareness and provide support for students with special needs within the community. Together, we can create a nurturing atmosphere where children thrive, empowering them to reach their full potential. If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out and schedule a consultation. Let’s work together to build a brighter future.

Johnita McGee-Smith, MSW, LISW (Ohio), LCSW (Virginia), is a licensed clinical social worker, Christian counselor, and founder of Grace to Grace Behavioral Health. She provides trauma-informed, faith-integrated, and evidence-based care across Ohio and Virginia, helping individuals, couples, and families find healing and resilience.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional in the Tampa Bay Area and the owner of Heal Her Holistic Therapy, LLC. I provide telehealth services to adults in the states of Florida and Massachusetts. I also be provide in-person therapy to those in Brandon, FL. I have worked in the mental health field for over 8 years in community behavioral health settings helping teens and adults with co-occurring disorders. I am experienced in treating a variety of common mental health challenges such as stress, depression, anxiety, communication struggles, and life transitions. I am passionate about working with women's issues and young adults who are trying to figure out "adulting". My therapeutic approach is mindful of the needs of my clients to assist them in getting the best outcomes for their goals. In my work with clients, I am a true believer of “meeting people where they are”. I know it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, so with that I am humbled each time that I get to work with someone. I offer a supportive presence to work through tough situations, and I believe that empathy is a good starting place in the therapeutic relationship.

BioRestore Health offers personalized health services for a variety of needs, including medical treatments for hormone balance, pain management, erectile dysfunction, and weight loss, among others. The focus seems to be on putting safety and overall well-being first, and providing one-on-one support to identify individual needs and create a flexible treatment plan. Additionally, BioRestore Health offers anti-aging therapies for both men and women to help them look and feel younger and healthier.

As a therapist, I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment to look at the inner workings of yourself and also process the various things that impact your life on an individual and structural level. I’ve worked across levels of care, including IOP and inpatient hospital settings, supporting teens and adults of various backgrounds navigating mental health challenges, trauma, and dual diagnoses. My background in trauma-informed case management with immigrants and refugees and research on women of color at predominantly White institutions shapes my systems-aware, culturally responsive approach in addition to my lived experience.

Not interested in weekly sessions? I offer bespoke multi-hour intensives for clients looking for deep work which can lead to transformation. With uninterrupted time, you can dive deep into issues which have been holding you back. There is space to explore, release and move forward - without rushing or stopping early. Common topics women focus on: processing sexual assaults, war experiences, medical trauma, religious trauma, anger, guilt, and phobias. Modalities used: somatic tapping, brainspotting, flash, deep brain reorienting, IFS/Parts work, Schema work. Depending on client interests, in person sessions in Mobile, Alabama may also include using art supplies, exploring symbolism with oracle or tarot cards, incorporating movement with yoga, or going outside to walk in a park or at nearby beaches at the Gulf of Mexico. Many people fly in for therapy and combine it with a vacation. Intensives are a minimum of 3 hours to a maximum of 7 hours in one or more days. Many people will schedule a 4 hour morning session followed by an afternoon at the beach and repeat that for two or three days. Intensives can be during the weekday or on weekend. We will have one meeting before the intensive to clearly define your goals for the intensive. After the intensive, there will be a short follow up meeting to discuss the results of the intensive. All intensives are private pay. No superbill or diagnosis will be provided. A non-refundable deposit is required.

I am currently in my third year as a graduate student at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology working towards my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I take a person-centered approach to counseling and am looking forward to hearing from, and working with, the person that is the expert in their own life: you!