Owner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Denisha Johnson Hamilton (formerly Denisha Johnson) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional that can work with many issues and ages. Denisha is well versed in dealing with issues of trauma, attachment disorder, anxiety, depression, gender/sexuality issues, as well as a variety of other issues that impact children, teenagers, and adults. Denisha uses the tenets of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients work towards their goals, despite their diagnoses, life circumstances, and other obstacles that may steer clients away from their goals.

Denisha’s philosophy to therapy: “Life is a journey and any impact I can have on helping a person through that journey is an honor and a privilege. I aim to help people understand and accept themselves, and move towards the life they deserve”.

Resident in Social Work

Rochon Moore Bumgardner is a social worker who works with pre-adolescent and adolescent teens through transitional stages in life. Rochon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused approaches to help youth identify and manage challenges they may face.

Rochon's philosophy to therapy: 'It's ok to ask for help even when the rest of the world seems to not need it. It is my goal to help reduce the stigma of therapy and share the benefits of having someone in your corner who will allow you to be you without judgment.'

Resident in Counseling

Kimberly Bryant is a licensed resident in counseling whose passion is in providing services to the adolescent, adult, and elderly populations with a wide variety of diagnosis including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting and co-parenting issues, self-esteem, etc. Kim also has experience facilitating groups and working with clients struggling with co-occurring disorders.

Kimberly's philosophy to therapy: "The counseling process is an alliance between the client and therapist and the clients are the experts of their lives. One’s experience in therapy should be as unique as they are as a person".

Resident in Social Work

Jordan L. Costen-Sumpter is a social worker who is passionate about helping those in need, especially youth. For the past five years he has dedicated his time to building and cultivating an affirming and accepting space specifically for LGBTQ+ adolescents. As part of that journey Jordan has worked with youth struggling with different diagnosis including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts to incorporate evidence-based practices for the purpose of improving their mental health and outlook on life.

Jordan’s philosophy to therapy: "The help is here when you feel you need it. Don’t feel ashamed to ask for it. Instead, feel proud that you know there is a problem, and you are finding a way to resolve it.”

Resident in Social Work

Ariel Batiste is a diligent Licensed Social Worker who has a deep vested interest in assisting those in need. Ariel is passionate to work with various ages, as well as open to working with couples and families. Ariel makes a genuine effort to create an empathic bond that is supportive in striving for healing and self- sufficiency with emphases for building strength and healthy coping mechanisms.

Ariel’s philosophy to therapy is that “people are resilient, psychological resilience is a quality in which people are knocked down by their adversities in life and come back even stronger than before; therapy allows the opportunity to gain hopefulness and positive coping mechanisms in addressing current as well as future life challenges.”

Resident in Social Work

Giovonni Hinton is an energetic, creative, and intuitive social worker. She finds joy in providing a sacred space that allows adults to connect, heal, and regulate their emotional and nervous system. With intention, dignity, and humor (when appropriate), Giovonni utilizes a therapeutic approach that integrates mindfulness, meditation, shadow work and cognitive behavioral therapy modalities. Giovonni has experience working with individuals through cultural identity challenges, life transitions, women's issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and providing an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Giovonni’s philosophy to therapy: “Despite what your beliefs & struggles are, I want you to know that you are not alone, and you don’t have to face this alone. You deserve to be in a space where you can communicate your thoughts and emotions.You deserve to work with someone that seeks to build a positive, inviting, supportive, and trusting relationship. You deserve to work with someone to assist in helping you to identify and build upon your strengths so you can blossom into your best self and live the life you value and desire.

Resident in Counseling

Kristal Lamar brings experience working with a wide range of ages and populations (veterans, adults, teens and adolescents). Kristal has knowledge working with adults and children in an outpatient setting and children in an inpatient facility. There is no limit to her expertise or drive. She applies various therapeutic interventions including but not limited to mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and more. Her fundamental principles are molded from a person-centered stance where the client is encouraged to share in a nurturing, judgement free, empathetic, genuine, honest, and safe environment. Each client is guaranteed a smile at the beginning and end of each session. Her passion is working with her clients to assist in identifying and overcoming obstacles in their lives, guiding them on their journey towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Kristal's philosophy: "Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness" - Desmond Tutu. I look forward to partnering with each client to find the hope to see the light.

Social Work Intern

Jennifer Reynolds is a Social Work Intern with over twenty years of experience working with adolescents. Jennifer has found that her niche is working with children, teens, and young adults. She enjoys building a partnership with her clients so they can reach the goals they've set for their lives. Jennifer has worked with teens from all walks of life and has learned that no matter where we are on our journey, we all walk through the same joys and struggles. The path may look different for all of us, but we will all find our way. Jennifer celebrates emotional growth in young people as they begin to piece together their definitions of themselves, their world, and their future.

Jennifer’s philosophy: "Every day is a second chance. There is always another day to work on the person you want to become. There is always another day to forgive yourself for things you wish you had done differently. Some days kick us, but some days we kick back."

Social Work Intern

Mitzi Albert is a Social Work Intern with experience in advocating for clients related to improving the collaboration and communication between mental health and physical health providers. Mitzi has extensive training doing research on the topic of suicide prevention. Mitzi's passion is working with adults with chronic medical illness, as well as a variety of mental health concerns that accompany medical diagnoses. 

Mitzi believes that healing and growth are possible through an environment steeped in connection, mutual respect, and authenticity. She is interested in empowering her clients by helping them recognize and build upon their strengths to overcome life’s adversities.

Mitzi’s philosophy is “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment…”

~ Brené Brown ~