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Nicole@outoftheboxccc.com

Nicole is a Registered Behavior Technician with numerous years of customer service experience and working with children of all ages, primarily focusing the last 4 years on Special Needs students. She is committed to helping those in any need with any ability. She is passionate about inclusiveness and visibility for all.

In her spare time, Nicole enjoys writing, watching sports, and exploring African American History through travel. She is wife to an educator and mother to three college students.

Subha@outoftheboxccc.com

Subha is an Administrative Intern that assists with all of the general office duties. He strengths in this industry is solid knowledge for customer service and eagerness to continuously learn. He is a part-time teacher who utilize his time connecting with others through effective communication and planning.

Subha enjoys boating, football, and all variations of water sports.

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Shuruq@outoftheboxccc.com
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Shuruq Ahmed originally hails from Somalia, East Africa. She is currently pursuing her Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner master’s degree at Walden University with plans to graduate summer 2023. Shuruq has over ten years of experience as a nurse working with diverse populations and areas within the healthcare system.

She has a passion for helping people get better and improving the health of the community. Shuruq specializes in behavioral health and has experience working in in-inpatient state and private practice facilities and crisis centers. Shuruq has dedicated her life to the care and advocacy for underserved and mental health populations.

In her spare time, Shuruq loves spending time with her friends and connecting with people. She loves traveling and trying different things such as traveling and seeing new scenery, cuisine, and culture. You can always find Shuruq in her happy place at the beach, basking in warm weather.

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Mosammat@outoftheboxccc.com
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Mosammat “Mo” Alam has a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York. She is passionate and dedicated to serving adolescents and adults. She has many years of experience in social services which include working the frontline of Children’s services, case management for the underserved and case management for the intellectually and developmentally challenged. She focused on the adult substance abuse population during her internship. She works as a Family Therapist for adolescents who struggle with eating disorders at the residential care level. She has developed competence working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction.

Additionally, Mo comes from a mixed cultural background with firsthand experience dealing with religious biases. She is very passionate about working with people who may be facing challenges or stressors from expectations that come from growing up in a different culture.

Her approach encompasses using modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy. She prides herself on working together with clients to help them move beyond the triggers and traumas of their past and into a healthier and happier life.

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Tyasia@outoftheboxccc.com 
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Ty’Asia, Ty, Dawson is a 2nd year Masters student at Medaille College, mastering in clinical mental health counseling. In 2017, Ty’Asia got her associates in Psychology from Georgia Perimeter College and went on to get her bachelors degree in Psychology from University of Georgia. Ty’Asia believes that mental health is just as, if not more, important as physical health. She also believes that mental health should be readily available for anyone that needs it in order to become a better version of themselves. She’s passionate about helping people loving themselves, gaining confidence while handling the feeling of not feeling good enough.

Other than being passionate for mental health, Ty’Asia loves watching sports such as WWE, football and hockey. In her spare time, she enjoys baking or playing trivia games. She has dogs at home that she cares a lot about and consider them to be her pride and joy.

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Nikisha@outoftheboxccc.com
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples/Individuals
The Gottman Method Trained

Nikisha Douge has obtained her Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy (MAMFT) at Northcentral University, with a specialization in couple therapy. Nikisha operates from a systemic, attachment oriented, emotions focused therapeutic lens. She wholeheartedly believes our emotions and attachment histories are directly tied to our identity and how we interact in relationships with others.

Nikisha specializes in Couple therapy and is determined to help couples manage and navigate interpersonal discomfort, relationship distress in efforts to help realign the building blocks of love between two people.

Even though Nikisha works primarily with couples, Nikisha still empowers all her clients, including adults and children, to find solutions to their emotional distress. She creates a safe space for emotional deepening and discovery of what makes us uncomfortable and what ultimately prevents us from being the best version of ourselves.

In addition, Nikisha is originally from New York, owns a Pitbull and loves a good mystery.

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Alexis@outoftheboxccc.com
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Alexis is a second-year M.A. Forensic Psychology student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Florida A&M University. Her passion for the mental health field originated from her experiences with her close family. Alexis was always interested in being a helper from childhood and began volunteering in the community very early.

Alexis has experience working with children with autism and developmental delays. She also briefly spent time shadowing psychologists conducting psychological assessments for the Division of Family & Children Services. Alexis is interested in becoming more familiar with adult clientele through trauma-based therapy modalities.

Alexis loves to travel, enjoy time with loved ones, and is a cat mom of two.

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Constance@outoftheboxccc.com 
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Constance Fields is an Associate Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. With a background in the performing arts, Constance often incorporates expressive arts techniques to help her clients facilitate working through everyday life challenges, process grief and loss, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. In addition, she is trained to counsel clients who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, phobias, and couples and families.

Constance is passionate about guiding people through understanding that they are not tied to unhealthy narratives that they have adopted. Her theoretical approach is grounded in Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Constance believes that each person is a fallible human being, and that we are not bound by our past, nor should we allow our past to control our future; thus we are capable of learning how our past experiences influence our current thoughts and behaviors. Allowing for space to create new patterns in the process. Clients can expect a collaborative and often creative experience, as they gain the tools necessary to aid in their journey toward mental wellness.

Constance is an LGBTQIA+ ally, and is passionate about social justice. She enjoys spending time with her family, acting, listening to music, watching movies (including anything paranormal), and trying to impress her kids on Tiktok.

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Julious@outoftheboxccc.com 
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Julious Fletcher, also known as “JuJu,”is a dancer, actor, model, producer, director, writer and dance teacher. He has traveled domestically and internationally teaching dance, drama and cheerleading at summer camps as well as conferences and workshops. He obtained his BFA in Theatre Performance from Columbus State University and is currently pursuing his MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (with honors) at Troy University and his MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Expressive Arts Therapy with an emphasis in Dance/Movement Therapy at Lesley University. 

Julious has worked with children (ages 3-12) for five years, including his time as an after- school teacher at an international school in the Buckhead-Atlanta as well as a dance expressions intern at an after-school program in the East Lake-Atlanta. He used his talents and skills to help the children to develop communication skills socially, emotionally and mentally along with homework assistance. His last internship was working with the adult homeless population, specifically those who struggle with substance abuse.

Julious is also a certified life coach; he is a conference presenter, which he presented on topics such as Dance Movement Therapy for Male Sexual Assault Survivors and Counseling the LGBT+ Population; and published author of “Ministry of the Sacred Artist” (a manual about the liturgical arts ministry on where the arts came from in a biblical and historical aspect and how to apply it into today’s modern world) and “Lessons from the Human Body” (a holistic self-help book by breaking down the human body systems and viewing how they apply to our daily lives). 

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Vanessa@outoftheboxccc.com 
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Vanessa Guerrier is an Associate Professional Counselor with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Clark Atlanta University. Vanessa’s passion for mental health counseling thrives from her own mental health journey. Vanessa made the decision to no longer face life challenges alone, after realizing how powerful it was to talk to someone about the struggles she was experiencing.

Since, Vanessa has intentionally worked in positions from groups homes, long-term residential, schools, private practice and most recently hospital setting to have a first hand look at what is it like to struggle with mental health in this society while perfecting her craft to provide services to those who have suffered the most. Vanessa has also continued to work with children and expanded her expertise and knowledge in working with adults and geriatrics populations.

Vanessa has devoted herself to using her knowledge and techniques to help clients gain coping skills and other strategies to overcome their traumas, disorders, negative emotions and help them in setting and accomplishing their own goals. Providing them hope and healing on their journey to happiness.

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Chantel@outoftheboxccc.com
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Chantel is a Licensed Master of Social Worker under clinical supervision to pursuit her clinical licensure. Chantel has over 10 years of experience serving adolescents, adults, families, and communities. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Florida A&M University and her Master of Social Work degree from Barry University. She has facilitated various trainings to provide education to child care workers on how to provide services to underserved youth and their families. She has worked in many roles from case manager for children and families to director of a psychiatric hospital. Chantel has assisted individuals with but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational hardships. She has experience working in the mental health field, assisting individuals struggling with substance abuse, and advocates and supports people of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Alcira@outoftheboxccc.com
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Alcira Osayi is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Georgia. She is a seasoned therapist with over 15 years of experience with diverse populations, cultures, and age groups. Alcira helps people make peace with their thoughts and experience inner healing through counseling, spirituality, and self-reflection. She builds a solid relationship with her clients through open communication and counseling and helps them learn solutions to their problems.

Alcira’s clients find that her therapeutic interventions and techniques help them tap into their inner wisdom and her meditational practices help them heal their wounds. Her approach is interactive, warm, and involves self-reflection. Her task is to give her clients the quickest relief possible by providing immediate feedback, initiating tasks to focus on between sessions, and tools to learn coping skills. Nothing gives her more joy than helping her clients feel better about themselves!

In her spare time, Alcira enjoys taking long walks outdoors, drawing artistic designs, daily meditation, and reading her favorite book.

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Kimberly@outoftheboxccc.com
English/Spanish
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

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Alex@outoftheboxccc.com
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Alexis Solomon, MA, is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University in Portland, OR.

Alexis strives to help clients holistically through dialectical behavioral therapy, along with person-centered approaches, relational cultural approaches, and art therapy. Although these consist of her main approaches, she employs various treatment modalities based on her clients’ unique needs and preferences. She is passionate about working with marginalized individuals and communities, as well as providing support for diverse populations in every aspect of her life. She hopes to continue to build on her past experience of working with individuals who identify as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Alexis has been working in the mental health field since 2018 which has consisted of experience working in a crisis stabilization unit, as well as experience working as a clinical mental health therapist for adolescents and adults. She has experience working with people who struggle with major depression, anxiety, sexual offense behaviors, bipolar I and II disorder, borderline personality disorder, and ASD. Alexis is a firm believer that a diagnosis never defines a person and should only be used to help guide each client towards their best and unique treatment and healing.

Alexis is originally from Nashville, TN. Her hobbies consist of anything to do with Halloween, including watching horror films and playing horror video games. However, when she is not watching horror films, she is usually re-watching Parks and Rec with her kitty and fiance.

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Denise@outoftheboxccc.com
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Denise is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and is a Licensed Associate Counselor and Certified Educator. Denise has a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, Master of Science in Psychology, Certification in Trauma Counseling, and a Certified Educator in the area of Special Education. Denise has worked in the behavioral health community and education field for over 15 years. Her experiences include working in foster care settings, direct care, case management, psychiatric hospital, clinical settings, and education.

Denise has a passion for working with the BIPOC community of LGBTQ population. Her goal is to provide a warm and welcoming environment for you to thrive so that you can become your best and most authentic self, using scientifically proven approaches. She takes pride in meeting you exactly where you are and creating a space that is both validating and challenging.

Denise is a foodie. She also loves traveling, interior design, being active in nature, theatre, and exploring Atlanta’s diverse music scene.

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Derrick@outoftheboxccc.com
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Derrick Sykes is the youngest of three. He is college educated with degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health Counseling and a master’s degree in African American studies. Derrick has been a therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor for 12 years with a specialization in Trauma Gender and Sexuality Studies. Derrick is co-author “The Black Man’s Guide to Graduate School” published in 2013. He is a Member of Phi Beta Sigma, Kappa Sigma Graduate Chapter Spring 2008.

Derrick previously worked for Paraquad Inc. where his job was to advocate for the disabled community in St Louis by making sure the street sidewalks and businesses were accessible. Often during his spare time, he is a disability advocate who is well- versed working and learning about Americans Disability Act policies. He hopes to be the visual representation for the community. He is a trendsetter fighting for the cause and being the voice of action for the not so vocal disabled person.

Derrick’s life experience helped him become the voice of reason for every college or university he attended including SIUE, UMSL, Webster University, and Clark Atlanta University. His mission is expanding people’s minds on what being disabled really looks like physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Being disabled is only hard on the individuals but on one’s family because they try so hard to help and protect their loved ones and their families have the resources.

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Lorena@outoftheboxccc.com
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Lorena is a Licensed Professional Counselor,  with over 18 years of experience in the Mental Health field including Case Management. She graduated from Troy University with a M.S in Counseling and Psychology in 2005. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor through NBCC, with experience working with  adolescents, young adults,  and the geriatric population. Her experience includes  depression, anxiety, Dementia and chronic mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders, other mood disorders.

Lorena also has experience working with adults and families. Her theoretical orientation is primarily based in Client Centered therapy, which allows clients to gain greater trust within him or herself, form healthier relationships, increase self esteem, and express their personal feelings and opinions. She also enjoys incorporating Gestalt therapy which is a client- centered approach to psychotherapy.

Lorena has real life experiences of trauma and sudden life changes in addition to being a natural “people person” which helps her to develop rapport quickly with clients which is beneficial for the counselor/client relationships. Lorena wants her clients to know she is here to ensure they will grow and gain insight and enlightenment throughout their counseling process.

Outside of the office, Lorena loves to spend time with her son and daughter, family, and friends. She  enjoys reading, shopping online, watching law shows and suspense thriller movies.

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Darius@outoftheboxccc.com 
Cigna, Aetna, Out-of-Network

Darius is a post-graduate intern with a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University. He describe his life purpose as serving clients that are misrepresented and underserved. Darius has a passion for serving people of color, marginalized populations, and adolescents with having a niche for various backgrounds. He has experience working with couples, families, and groups struggling with anxiety, depression, and severe and persistent mental illness. Through continuous research and supervision, It is his goal to provide quality counseling. With cultural competence and empathetic understanding, Darius meet his clients halfway in order to yield trackable and measurable treatment results.