Meet Lauren, Lauren is a Supervisee in Social Work working toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With more than a decade of experience in the social work field, Lauren is passionate about supporting working women and couples who are navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the pressure of trying to balance it all. Lauren especially enjoys working with women of color who may find themselves caring for everyone else while struggling to make space for their own emotional well-being. She understands how career demands, relationships, family responsibilities, motherhood, and major life changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what you need next. Lauren also works with couples who want to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, better understand one another, and work through patterns that may be creating conflict or emotional distance. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Norfolk State University and a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. In your work with Lauren, you’ll find a supportive space that honors your identity, your voice, and your lived experiences. Her approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, empowerment-based practices, and strengths-based and solution-focused interventions. Lauren is also a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200) and incorporates mind-body practices to help clients better understand the connection between emotional wellness, stress, and the body. Whether you are a woman trying to find yourself again outside of everything you do for others or a couple wanting to feel more connected and understood, Lauren provides a compassionate and collaborative space to help you create meaningful change.

Meet Kenchelle Kenchelle is a compassionate Supervisee in Social Work who enjoys supporting teens and adults navigating anxiety, stress, major life changes, and challenging seasons of life. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling to adjust to something new, having difficulty managing your emotions, or simply trying to figure out what comes next, Kenchelle provides a supportive space where you can slow down, process what is happening, and begin moving forward. She has experience working with at-risk youth, individuals navigating substance use and recovery, and clients facing a variety of personal, emotional, and environmental challenges. These experiences have strengthened her ability to meet clients where they are with empathy, curiosity, and without judgment. For teens, Kenchelle provides a space where they can talk openly about school, relationships, family stress, anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and the many changes that come with growing up. She also works with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, relationship concerns, stress, unexpected changes, or periods when life simply feels like too much. Kenchelle earned her Master of Social Work from Walden University and brings a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based perspective to her work. She values creating genuine connections with her clients and helping them recognize their strengths, develop healthier coping skills, and build confidence in their ability to navigate life's challenges. Kenchelle believes that you do not have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Sometimes you just need a safe place to begin unpacking what you have been carrying. She looks forward to partnering with you or your teen as you work toward greater clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being.