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About Regina

Healing has been a profound and sacred journey that I have wholeheartedly embraced for the past decade, both personally and professionally as a therapist. Just like you, I have faced my own struggles in fully embodying my authentic self, overcoming fear of taking risks, and feeling inadequate in various academic and professional environments. Through navigating my own life experiences, I have learned valuable lessons, understanding what worked and what didn't, and why. This process has led me to a place of reconciliation and deep understanding.

Today, I stand firmly rooted in my passion for holistic healing and facilitating growth and change. As a black therapist licensed in Georgia, my work is open to all and most importantly and intentionally inclusive of dedicated services where Black culture and experience is placed in prominence. Reclaiming and centering our healing, our expression, and our joy is at the core of my work.

It is important to acknowledge that this journey is not easy, and the smiles you see from me on these pages do not fully encapsulate the depth of the work undertaken. It is the culmination of years of personal dedication and an ongoing commitment to self-actualization, liberation, and freedom.

As you explore my work, know that I am here to support you with authenticity, empathy, and a deep understanding of the challenges you may face. Together, let us embark on a transformative journey of healing, growth, and reclaiming the joy and expression that is rightfully yours.

Professional Highlights

  • Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia (Lic# LPC013152)
  • Certified Professional Life Coach (Life Coach Institute of Orange County, California)
  • Provision of effective and individualized counseling services to adult individuals, adolescents, couples, and groups in a range of community and private professional settings
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Xavier University, Cincinnati OH). Strengths based therapeutic practices, culturally informed care, and creative arts for healing and transformation.
  • Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology (UCLA). Educator, researcher, instructor and performer of music and dance traditions with master teachers and culture bearers of artistic practices from West Africa, Brazil, Cuba, and Haiti; special projects and Master’s thesis on the Soul and Funk music culture of southwest Ohio.
  • Workshop facilitation: “J.O.Y. In the Midst - an online workshop for black women (June 2020); “Funk and Joy” online workshop integrating cognitive behavioral strategies through a cultural and artistic lens for holistic well-being (November 2020).
  • Seminar presentation: Culturally Informed Care (co-presenter for Psychology Dept Seminar at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta (part of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities) (2020) - co-facilitated seminar to department psychologists on alternative healing modalities and culturally responsive care.

My Approach to Counseling

I respect and appreciate each person who chooses to work with me. A large part of that respect is validating you and your lived experience. I, like you, have experienced many challenges, barriers, and setbacks in this life and I have reached out to my community of helpers for support. I believe none of us completes this life alone, even when we feel like we’re alone. As difficult as change and growth may be, you’re worth it and I honor your willingness to reach out to me for support.

My approach to therapy is holistic, honoring the wholeness and wellness of each individual. My journey to wellness began at home, observing my parents as they provided a space for people to share and heal over coffee and cake. I listened…I watched…I absorbed…and I imbued that process. I realized I had been in training and apprenticeship from a lineage of people with the gift of gab, joy, and healing energy.

This foundation evolved into my professional path, recognizing my innate abilities in my 30s. I've trained in Reiki, intuitive arts, and other mindfulness and wellness practices, blending these with clinical approaches to offer comprehensive support. These complementary healing practices work best when the people receiving the support are in a healthy state of mind, meaning no current suicidal or homicidal ideation, and no current negatively impacting psychosis. 

I focus on providing inclusive counseling for Black people of all gender identities, integrating ritual and ancestral reverence when appropriate. While I am informed in African traditional spiritualities, I am not an initiated practitioner.

My practice is a self-pay model to maintain integrity and freedom in my approach. However, I collaborate with other practices to offer insurance options for those who need it. Please visit my Schedule page for more information or to contact me.


Transforming Pain into Possibility

The path to healing and wellness is an ongoing journey. It is a liberating journey that changes us when we are willing to face our past and our present and renew our commitment to caring for ourselves first. I partner with those willing to travel that distance and do their inner work.

Creative and Inspired Living

I help you see the strengths in your story, the inspiring efforts you’ve accomplished, and the life you get to live when you grow in trust of your own personal legend. Rather than doing things the “prescribed” way, you succeed doing you and going your own way.