Meet our Virginia providers

Ayshia Thomas is a Supervisee in Social Work with over 10 years of experience working in community services with children, adolescents, and adults along with the therapeutic outpatient setting. She received her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Regis College in 2021. She has worked extensively with those residing in under marginalized areas, mental health services, clients dealing with relationship conflicts, life transitions and providing support through racial & discriminatory trauma. She utilizes different approaches in the therapeutic settings such as Holistic Practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solutions Focused Therapy and Mindfulness based strategies. Her passion is to teach healthier ways to manage stressors in life and to teach positive coping skills that can be practiced in all areas of life.

Antwan Evans is a Resident in Counseling based in Virginia with over 7 years of experience. He is experienced in working with children for day treatment school programs and community service such as Intensive Case Management (ICM) and behavioral health for substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders. He is eager to apply his educational studies, leadership experience, and mentoring background in a setting where professionals work together in unity with the understanding of each individual's mental health needs.

Tanitha Nicholas is a Resident in Counseling. She has over 10 years of experience working with at-risk children, families, and couples. Tanitha received her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida. For as long as she can remember, her passion has been to assist individuals and families in learning how to be equipped for life by forming alignment within themselves and focusing on living in reality versus fear. Her hobbies include listening to rain, going to the beach, and listening to Lo-fi study radio.

Brianna Banks is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia with over 5 years of experience. She obtained her Master's degree in Counseling and Human Development in 2021 and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. Throughout her experience working with clients, Brianna has developed a theoretical orientation that emphasizes cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches. She enjoys working collaboratively with clients, offering them the space and tools they need to become more authentic and successful versions of themselves.

Aymara Valladares is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and couples. She is bilingual (English/Spanish) and specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, and behavioral difficulties. Aymara’s therapeutic approach is geared to provide all clients with a safe and nurturing environment to address the challenges of everyday life while paving the way to make the desired changes.

Angela Edmonds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience. She has spent her career working with children, adolescents, and adults and has practiced providing services to individuals, families, and couples. She specializes in treating those with a history of trauma, mood disorders, attention deficit, and substance use.

Nakeema is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. With over 11 years of experience in the mental health field, Nakeema has worked with diverse populations and provided services across various areas. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For the past 6 years, Nakeema has supervised residents and entry-level professionals, channeling her passion for teaching and coaching to help others achieve their best potential. She values honesty, open-mindedness, creativity, and passion, both in her work and personal life. Nakeema is deeply committed to serving her community and is passionate about helping others become their best selves.

Brittany Grove is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in helping people resolve internal struggles and life challenges to enhance their overall well-being. She is dedicated to maximizing her clients' personal joy, life satisfaction, and sense of meaning. Brittany's commitment to her clients' well-being is nearly as strong as her commitment to her own life and loved ones. She has extensive experience working with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, trauma, family conflicts, career challenges, existential crises, spiritual issues, self-esteem problems, domestic violence, emotional abuse, eating disorders, mental disorders, and sexual concerns. Brittany’s expertise is particularly strong in the areas of depression, addiction, relationships, trauma, emotional abuse, and spirituality. Brittany’s approach is highly adaptable, incorporating cognitive-behavioral, trauma-focused, dialectical-behavioral, emotionally-focused, solution-focused, transpersonal psychology, mindfulness, somatic, psychodynamic, rational-emotive, and acceptance and commitment therapy. She tailors her dialogue and treatment plans to meet each client’s unique needs. She believes that everyone has the capacity to transcend labels and overcome challenges as long as they are willing to grow. Brittany is passionate about motivating her clients to make positive changes and is committed to treating everyone with empathy, respect, and dignity. She does not believe in stigmatizing labels and is confident that no one is beyond repair. Brittany is dedicated to helping her clients find the strength within themselves to align their actions with their values, overcome challenges, and build a life worth living. She believes that with the right support, life can be good, and she looks forward to working with those ready to transform their lives.

Shareka Eldridge is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is person-centered and trauma-informed. She is licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the state of Texas. She is the founder of LegaCEE Counseling and Consulting, which is an outpatient practice, and founder of FLOW Virginia, which is a 501c(3) non-profit. Shareka earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in May of 2015 and became a counseling supervisor in March of 2021. Shareka has worked in a variety of settings, providing mental health services to primarily adolescents and young adults to include corrections, medical, academia, community, and within several local and state government agencies. She has a passion for providing support and education to minority families and other overlooked populations as it relates to mental health. Shareka is a proud member of the National Association of Black Counselors, where she is the national lead for the Mentorship Program and is a member of the Virginia Counseling Association. As a member of both entities and within her practice, she strives to educate and foster connection within minority families and communities and to allow those who are often voiceless to have a voice with an emphasis on trauma healing.