About Us
Dawn Thurman, PhD., LCSW-C, LICSW, Co-Owner, Clinical Director, Reiki II Practitioner, Birth & Postpartum Doula
Dawn Thurman, PhD., LCSW-C, LICSW, Co-Owner, Clinical Director, Reiki II Practitioner, Birth & Postpartum Doula
Dawn Thurman, PhD., LCSW-C, LICSW, Co-Owner, Clinical Director, Reiki II Practitioner, Birth & Postpartum Doula
Dr. Dawn Thurman earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) and Doctorate of Philosophy Degrees from Howard University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of direct practice experience in social work and behavioral health services.
As a seasoned and respected clinician, Dr. Thurman has worked in community-base
Dr. Dawn Thurman earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) and Doctorate of Philosophy Degrees from Howard University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of direct practice experience in social work and behavioral health services.
As a seasoned and respected clinician, Dr. Thurman has worked in community-based organizations as well as school settings. She provides individual and couples therapy, post-partum therapy, and parenting skills training, in addition to offering clinical supervision services for social work practitioners.
Dr. Thurman also has a passion for holistic healing and maternal mental health and wellbeing. She is Reiki I and II certified and is a trained birth and postpartum Doula with several years of experience.
Licensure and Credentials:
Maryland-LCSW-C #20243
Maryland Approved Supervisor
Washington, DC- LICSW-LC50078172
LaTonya Waddell, M.Ac., L.Ac., Co-Owner, Managing Director, Acupuncturist
Dawn Thurman, PhD., LCSW-C, LICSW, Co-Owner, Clinical Director, Reiki II Practitioner, Birth & Postpartum Doula
Dawn Thurman, PhD., LCSW-C, LICSW, Co-Owner, Clinical Director, Reiki II Practitioner, Birth & Postpartum Doula
LaTonya Waddell is a Licensed Acupuncturist and certified Addiction Detox Specialist. She received her Master’s degree in Acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health with over 3,000 didactic and clinical hours over the course of 3 years. Trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Five Element Acupuncture Theory,
LaTonya Waddell is a Licensed Acupuncturist and certified Addiction Detox Specialist. She received her Master’s degree in Acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health with over 3,000 didactic and clinical hours over the course of 3 years. Trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Five Element Acupuncture Theory, LaTonya specializes in pain management and women’s health issues.
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s in Information System Management, she has over 20 years of experience working in these fields. However, after suffering from low back pain for years, she sought pain management treatment with Acupuncture at the recommendation of her primary care doctor. It was “love at first encounter”! She experienced immediate relief and knew that she had to learn… and share the wonders of this medicine.
LaTonya is extremely passionate about Chinese Medicine and views it as an integral addition to our modern healthcare system. Her goal is to guide patients gently towards realigning imbalances and bringing a sense of well-being, wholeness, and openness into life. She is currently a doctoral candidate studying Acupuncture with a specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
S. Tia Brown, LMSW, Co-Owner, Life Skills Coach, Social Media Manager
Dawn Thurman, PhD., LCSW-C, LICSW, Co-Owner, Clinical Director, Reiki II Practitioner, Birth & Postpartum Doula
S. Tia Brown, LMSW, Co-Owner, Life Skills Coach, Social Media Manager
S. Tia Brown is a licensed therapist and lifestyle expert who uses solutions-based therapy to help individuals develop practical life skills and treatment plans to enhance their quality of life. After spending more than a decade addressing issues ranging from relationship and mental health stressors to budgeting and personal finance woe
S. Tia Brown is a licensed therapist and lifestyle expert who uses solutions-based therapy to help individuals develop practical life skills and treatment plans to enhance their quality of life. After spending more than a decade addressing issues ranging from relationship and mental health stressors to budgeting and personal finance woes, Tia knows what helps clients develop the skills needed to make healthy choices and improve their overall quality of life mentally, financially and exponentially.
Tia has landed coverage in print and broadcast outlets around the world, including CNN, MSNBC E!, VH1, Fox and was a recurring relationship expert on The Bill Cunningham Show. She's currently a Core Team Expert on The Dr. Oz Show. Tia is also the former Lifestyle Director at EBONY magazine.
Tia holds B.A in Legal Studies from Howard University, a Masters of Science from Columbia University's School of Journalism, and a Masters of Social Work from New York University's Silver School of Social Work. She is a licensed therapist in New York and Maryland.
Licensure and Credentials:
Maryland-LMSW # 25290
- Certificate in Evidence Based Practices, NYS Office of Mental Health
Elizabeth Lee, LMSW, Independent Contractor
Elizabeth Lee, LMSW, Independent Contractor
S. Tia Brown, LMSW, Co-Owner, Life Skills Coach, Social Media Manager
Elizabeth Lee earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree from the University of Maryland, School of Social Work. She has over seven years of direct experience in social work (post-Master’s Degree) and an overall, nine years of experience in working in various social work settings.
Elizabeth’s clinical track in her Master’s program, foc
Elizabeth Lee earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree from the University of Maryland, School of Social Work. She has over seven years of direct experience in social work (post-Master’s Degree) and an overall, nine years of experience in working in various social work settings.
Elizabeth’s clinical track in her Master’s program, focused on Children and Families, however, she has experience with substance abuse, various mental health services, human trafficking and much more.
Elizabeth currently provides individual therapy for teenagers and adults with various needs, including depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, history of sex abuse, history of child abuse, LGBTQ challenges, post-partum depression, behavior management, domestic violence, self-esteem and group therapy sessions for young girls.
Licensure:
Maryland LMSW #21034
Esther Mack, LCSW-C, Independent Contractor
Elizabeth Lee, LMSW, Independent Contractor
Esther Mack, LCSW-C, Independent Contractor
Esther Mack earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and has eight years of experience providing counseling, counseling supervision, and therapeutic case management in Prince George's County and Baltimore.
Esther provides individual therapy for a wide range of needs including: anxiety, grief a
Esther Mack earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and has eight years of experience providing counseling, counseling supervision, and therapeutic case management in Prince George's County and Baltimore.
Esther provides individual therapy for a wide range of needs including: anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, interpersonal relationship concerns, and communication skill building. Esther's therapeutic approach involves facilitating a trusting and safe therapeutic space where clients can work towards their goals at their own pace and eventually utilize skills and insights gleaned from therapy, in their everyday lives.
Licensure and Credentials:
Maryland-LCSW-C #18264
Maryland Approved Supervisor