Creating an empathy driven & compassion focused mental health & social service practice has been my dream since I was 16 years old. My own life experiences drove me into the field of Social Work & mental health to empower, motivate, uplift and elevate individuals, youth, and families. I have over 20 years of experience in Trauma-informed psychotherapy and/or social work practices with a demonstrated history of working in government, civic & social non-profit organizations. I'm skilled in trauma-informed strengths based counseling, solution-focused brief therapy, somatic therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, individual counseling, adolescent/youth counseling, domestic violence & Mental Health Counseling, family counseling, autism awareness, Islamic & Spiritual Integrated Counseling, case management, Foster Care, juvenile justice, social justice lobbying, grassroots activism, community building, and comprehensive Social Services. My dedication to the field of human empowerment is shown through my Bachelors & Masters of Social Work, with a focus in Clinical Social Work from The University of Georgia.