What We Do

Reinette Arnold, MSW, LCSW, MAC, CFVIP has over 18 years of clinical, consulting, and stakeholder engagement experience. A graduate from Georgia State University with a BS in Psychology. Reinette continued her education pursing a Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Georgia with a concentration in Clinical Practice. Currently dually licensed in the state of Georgia and Florida as a clinical social worker, Reinette holds a national certification as a Master Addiction Counselor and is certified by the state of Georgia as a Certified Family Violence Program facilitator. In 2015, Reinette founded The Empowerment Agency a social and behavioral health consulting firm offering services nationally and internationally.

 

Nicole Clay is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for promoting mental health and wellness. She prefers using the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach to promote each person to be their best self. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Ashland Theological Seminary.

Natasha Daniels, LPC, MAC, BCC, CPCS is a licensed professional counselor and has a Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University, and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. Natasha has presented several workshops on mental health wellness and substance use. Natasha has a passion for educating communities on prevention and treatment and this drive has led her into the realm of suicide prevention in which she has conducted several trainings throughout the state on this topic. Natasha is also certified in QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) which is an evidenced based suicide prevention course. Over the past years Natasha has worked in a variety of settings in the field including psychiatric hospitals, counseling centers and private practice. Natasha enjoys traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Natasha's current focus in her clinical work is on suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

Ursula Davis is the owner and therapist of Next Level Therapy and Wellness Services LLC. Her work is a collaborative clinical, educational, and administrative partnership to disseminate behavioral health and wellness training and consultation throughout Systems. Ms. Davis’ body of work includes the support of mental health professionals as well as the general public in education around mental health literacy, treatment modals and mental wellness. In addition, she holds a license in Professional Counseling and is certified as a Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor. and has provided individual and group counseling in a clinic setting for adults and adolescents.

Tyra S. Gardner, is a psychotherapist, nationally certified anger management specialist, certified grief specialist, certified dementia specialist, addictions specialist and business coach whose expertise is focused on Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Tyra services clients suffering from poor stress management, shopping addictions, phobias, and grief. She uses her passion for cyberpsychology and business therapy to educate her community on ways to create a work-life balance.
 

Kaci L. Griffin, LSW is award-winning instructor/trainer, educational director, consultant, and licensed child and family therapist.
A native of Philadelphia, Kaci holds a MSW (97) from University of Pennsylvania and her B.S(94) from Lincoln University. Kaci has worked in the social services field for 29 years and has taught in high education for the last 23 years.
Ms. Griffin shares her talents on several boards. Kaci is the proud mother of Keenan Jared a honor student at Howard University.
It is Kaci’s sincere desire to have a positive impact on all who know and a beacon light for them.
 

A native of Atlanta, Dr. Queen is the CEO and Lifestyle Coach at Royally Fit Fitness, LLC.

With over 20 years of proven and effective community partnership engagements and direct clinical mental and behavioral health experience, Dr. Queen is a reputable professional in the human and social services areas as a Public Health professional. She has a Bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Georgia, a Master's degree in Social Work from Georgia State University and a Doctorate in Public Health from the University of Georgia. Dr. Queen also have two graduate certifications from University of Georgia; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with the other one in Nonprofit Leadership and Management. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia.

Her Lifestyle Coaching firm offering fitness, counseling, facilitation and training for holistic health to address physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually needs and concerns. Dr. Queen's organization is led by clients open to helping themselves with the guidance, support and care to enhance their lives. Her company serve clients with "COOKIEEs" to Collaboratively Overcoming Obstacles with Knowledge Involving Enhancing education, exposure, experience, and expectation.

Additionally, Dr. Queen provides consultation on related topics and issues regarding Health Equity and Implicit Bias Training and Education, Social Determinants of Health, Adverse Childhood Experiences in Two Generations, trauma informed counseling - Child-parent psychotherapy, as well as mental, emotional and physical health. Youth and adolescents development and engagement programming is an additional service we provide.

From a stutterer to a fluent public speaker, from a bullied fat girl to a self-confident woman, from a depressed young adult to an emotionally healthy and stable one, and from a grown woman to a Woman on the Grow. Angie Harvey does so well taking the journey with others because she has traveled the journey herself. As she continues her own personal growth journey she has been inspired to be open to being the guide for others who have a desire to create the greatness they desire and deserve. She is one of the most down to earth, tell it like it is, engaging and passional speakers you’ll ever come across.

Carla Havior is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a certified trainer and life coach. Carla graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in Psychology and a masters in Rehabilitation Counseling. She has over twenty years of experience working in the Mental Health profession. Ms. Havior has worked in various agencies, including the Department of Correction, the Department of Juvenile Justice, a Community Service Board and with the State of Georgia. Carla is a certified Mental Health First Aid trainer and certified SSI/SSDI Outreach Access and Recovery (SOAR) trainer.

Sierra Hillsman is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Emotional Wellness Coach. Her areas of expertise include life transitions, trauma, and work-life harmony. As a practitioner with a heart for marginalized populations, her goal is to empower people to create a life worth living by equipping them with the strategies and resources necessary for mental and emotional well-being. Sierra resides in Atlanta and is credentialed as a National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Anger Management Specialist - II. She also serves as the CEO of Legacy Speaks, an organization committed to revolutionizing workplace wellness through emotional wellness training & development.

Reginald A. Howard is a suicide attempt survivor turned health equity activist. He captured much of his early life in his self-published book entitled; Suffering into Success: A Paradigm Shift Of Struggle To Achieve Happiness. Reggie’s dedication to healing provoked him to start his show Equity w/ Reginald A. Howard which currently has 200,000 downloads and earned media attention from the Philadelphia Tribune, Women’s Health Magazine, and various other media outlets.

Reginald currently serves as the Educational Programs Coordinator for the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia recently transitioning from his Senior Program Coordinator role at Black Men Heal. Reg’s commitment to seeing improvement in the health care system led him to become a Community Consultant with the Collaborative Opportunities to Advance Community Health (COACH) Trauma-Informed Healing – Centered Practices Advisory Group from the Health Care Improvement Foundation.

His passion for health equality had earned credentials from the Pennsylvania Certification Board as a Community Health Worker and Certified Peer Specialist. He serves on many boards including the board of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Drexel University and the National Alliance of Mental Illness.

Reginald’s emotionally connecting journey has been captured in many presentations including the City of Philadelphia, Rotary Clubs, Philadelphia Prison System Training Academy, the Philadelphia Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Training and multiple engagements with the School District of Philadelphia. He currently attends Drexel University completing coursework towards Health Services Administration. He uses his life experiences to ignite, inspire and empower others to their highest form of health.
 

Dr. JaQuinda Jackson Ed.D, NCC, LPC is a trauma informed therapist in private practice in South Carolina. Dr. Jackson offers virtual healing groups for helping professionals, leaders, athletes in order to increase positive emotional health while working to decrease emotional distress. Dr. Jackson has curated a personal burnout assessment that individuals are able to utilize in order to assess personal emotional health daily. Dr. Jackson most prized claim to fame is being married to her best friend and being a mother to her two boys.

For over 23 years, Rafiah has been dedicated to Mental Health and Wellness. Rafiah knows the "Stages of Change" we all face in life. After the tragic suicide of her 19 year old son in 2020, Rafiah felt compelled to continue his legacy and advocate for the importance of mental wellness. She is trained in a variety of psychotherapy methods including Trauma Focused Therapy, Grief Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In 2022, Rafiah was featured in Essence Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Southtown, Chicago Crusader, NPR- Science Friday edition (produced by the Kaiser Health Foundation), Harvard University Alumni of Color Conference- "Planting the Seeds: Fostering Pathways for Equitable Mental Healthcare”- Presenter, WVON 1690am, the Black News Channel and a featured presenter at the 2022 American Association of Suicidology Conference. She Social Worker with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs - Chicago Illinois and Founder of Soul Survivors of Chicago, NFP.

Laura Morse is a psychotherapist and Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor currently in private practice but has worked in various settings to include a community service board, psychiatric hospitalization, and residential substance recovery agencies. In addition to professional counseling, Laura has served as a PTSA President for three public schools in Dekalb County and participated as an executive board member for many organizations specific to mental health/substance recovery advocacy. Laura not only has a passion for her work in mental health advocacy, but a devotion to her friends and family; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; and Spelman College.
 

Jordan R. Murphy, PhD, RN is a clinical researcher and pediatric nurse practitioner who specializes in behavioral health and trauma-informed care. Dr. Murphy is committed to supporting individuals and families with knowledge and skills that expand inner resilience and contribute to healthy relationships. In addition, she collaborates with organizations to provide professional development and workforce wellness training. Dr. Murphy is a Senior Trainer for the Trauma Resource Institute, has published research, and works in private practice at the Center for Interrelational Science and Pediatrics.

Astrid Prudent is a passionate mental health educator. She currently serves as an Assistant Project Director, where the emphasis of her time is spent on workforce development initiatives and providing technical assistance to child serving professionals across the state. She has over 15 years of experience as a trainer in Secondary Traumatic Stress, Mental Health First Aid and Trauma Informed Systems to name a few. She is also a licensed clinician supporting children and adolescents with a history of severe trauma exposure. Her goal is to decrease mental health stigma by providing awareness through authentic conversations.

Erica Davis Woods has extensive experience working with children and adolescents with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses in both residential and community settings. Erica loves interacting with families and she is inspired by shaping the lives of young people - one youth at a time.

Erica is well versed in the Wraparound Model and has a working understanding of Georgia’s System of Care Model. She spends a great deal of time coaching and training the Wraparound Process from a theoretical perspective and more importantly, a practical perspective in which practitioners can appreciate and understand. She stands firmly on the Wraparound Core Principles and infuses them into her daily tasks.

Erica currently works at the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC) as the Community Programs Director. She holds a certification as a Wraparound Process Mentor, Coach and Trainer with Vroon Vandenberg, LLC; a certification as a Wraparound Trainer and Coach with the Center of Excellence at Georgia State University; and a certification as a Site Based Trainer for the Transition to Independence (TIP) Model for transition aged youth with Stars Behavioral Health Group and the Department of Behavioral Health and Disabilities. Erica earned her Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Clark Atlanta University and she is also a License Professional Counselor (LPC).