Alicia Lakin, LPC

Dr. Latori Griffin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10+ years' experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy related issues, and personality distress. Her specialty areas include seeing clients from underserved backgrounds with challenging life circumstances, racial/cultural traumas, substance use/abuse, career and educational planning, and relational traumas. Her goals are to offer a holistic approach to therapy that is concerned with the whole person and is conducive to growth and healing. Considering the spiritual, emotional, physical, psychological, social, and societal aspects of a client's experiences are of the utmost importance in creating an environment of warmth and support. Dr. Griffin works with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment, and she will tailor the treatment plan to meet the clients' unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. Dr. Griffin is here to support & empower clients on that journey.

Kierra is a licensed mental health therapist and received her BS in Criminal Justice Leadership from Urbana University and M.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Dayton. Kierra has 20 years of experience working in the field of social services, and 7 years of experience as a licensed clinician.

Kierra has maintained positions in a wide array of environments including corrections, juvenile detention, CPS, psychiatric hospitals, schools, and in-home/community-based settings. Kierra has experience servicing adolescents, adults, and the elderly populations.

Kierra understands how intimidating therapy can be and commends you for taking the first step towards enhancing your life. Kierra asks that you are patient with yourself as you are embarking down a new path and reward yourself with gratitude as you reach new milestones in your life.

Kierra utilizes a holistic approach and provides talk therapy through the use of multiple treatment modalities including but not limited to, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Supportive therapy, and DBT techniques. Kierra is a Christian and may apply Christianity based principles to support your preferences and unique circumstances.

Your success in therapy is contingent upon your progress and commitment to attend and participate in sessions, as well as being open minded and willing to facilitate change from your past behaviors. In working together, Kierra will initiate the best treatment regimen designed for you and provide ongoing support for all your treatment needs.

Thank you for investing in your happiness, and Congratulations on taking the first steps to create a better you!!

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Roberta Gelfand is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over eight years of experience providing compassionate outpatient mental health care in New York and New Jersey. She works with children, adolescents, and adults across diverse settings, including private practice, outpatient programs, community mental health centers, and non-profit organizations. Roberta supports individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, attention challenges, and relationship issues. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MSW from Hunter College, CUNY, and is trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, SFBT, IFS, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, emotionally focused therapy, and strengths-based approaches. She also holds certifications in ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Integrative Mental Health, and DBT, and has experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Roberta creates a warm, judgment-free, and collaborative space where clients feel safe, respected, and understood. Her humanistic, person-centered approach honors each individual’s identity, strengths, and lived experiences. She offers inclusive, affirming care for diverse identities, relationships, and family systems, blending emotional insight with practical tools. Therapy is flexible, personalized, and paced to meet each client’s unique goals and needs.

Roberta begins by developing a thorough understanding of each client’s history, concerns, strengths, and goals. Treatment planning is collaborative, individualized, and evidence-based. Sessions focus on increasing self-awareness, improving emotional regulation, and building effective coping strategies. She regularly revisits goals and approaches to ensure therapy remains supportive, relevant, and responsive to change.

Rutanya Simon, LCSW, earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma and has over eleven years of experience supporting children, families, and couples. She has worked with the courts, including mental health and substance abuse programs, and with families involved in child protective and adoption services. Rutanya integrates Gottman techniques to strengthen communication between couples and applies family systems theory to help families identify and improve maladaptive patterns and behaviors.

Rutanya is a solution-focused therapist who has worked with diverse populations throughout her career. She provides insight from a non-biased and compassionate perspective, helping clients create practical solutions for life transitions and personal healing. Her approach encourages introspection and self-compassion, empowering clients to focus on what is within their control while fostering growth and resilience.

In the initial session, Rutanya works to build rapport and trust while gaining a clear understanding of each client’s needs. She collaborates with clients to identify small, achievable steps toward their goals and uses these to guide the development of individualized treatment plans that promote meaningful progress and lasting change.

Zaccaheaus (Zacc) Adams is a licensed clinical counselor in both Maryland and North Carolina. Zacc graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with his master's in clinical mental health counseling. He has been effective in providing therapy for many presenting concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem/confidence, trauma, career conflicts, and relationship issues. Zacc has extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, friends, and families. He aims to create a warm and inviting environment that will allow clients to further develop growth and empowerment within themselves. Zacc uses an integrative therapeutic approach to meet each client where they are in each session.

Trevor Ramkissoon, LPC, LMHC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington. For more than 20 years, he has worked with individuals, couples, and families in both clinical and corporate settings. His background includes therapy, crisis intervention, clinical supervision, and behavioral health consulting. He holds a Master’s in Counseling from Kean University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Montclair State University. Trevor’s approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, and holistic care to support the whole person—not just the problem.

Patients can expect Trevor to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and help identify patterns that bring clarity to their experiences. He values honesty and open communication, even when discussing difficult topics. His goal is to help patients feel grounded, confident, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges.

Trevor begins with an open conversation to understand what’s been happening and what patients hope to change or explore. Together, he and his patients set goals and develop a plan tailored to their pace and comfort level, creating a collaborative path toward lasting growth and well-being.