Dr. Tanya Henderson
Tanya Henderson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor 2 with more than 12 years of behavioral health experience with a focus on family systems and addictions. Tanya earned her Doctorate in education (EdD) from St. John Fisher College, studying Executive Leadership. Tanya is well-versed in solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavior therapy. Tanya has demonstrated her competency in leading the community as a compassionate, tenacious, and transparent leader. Tanya’s primary mission is to break down barriers, and generational traumas for families and individuals of the BIPOC community through supportive healing.
Dacia McBean
Dacia McBean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 8 years of clinical experience with a focus on women’s issues and community advocacy. Dacia provides clinical support for families and individuals dealing with new diagnoses. Dacia is well-versed in mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and trauma & stress-related disorder. Dacia is highly skilled in dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-focus cognitive behavior therapy, and strength-based therapy. Dacia’s mission is to fight against any form of discrimination, oppression, and social injustices that may be affecting anyone.
Dr. Joseph A. Twumasi-Ankrah
Dr. Joseph A. Twumasi-Ankrah, Ph.D., LMSW, is an Associate Professor of Social Work at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. He earned his Ph.D. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the Administration and Leadership Doctoral Program. Joseph is a licensed master social worker with extensive experience addressing the mental health needs of at-risk urban and rural populations dealing with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Previously, Joseph served as the social work site director for a nonprofit organization in New York City that operated in low-performing public schools. Joseph specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. His areas of focus include ADHD, emotional disturbances, family conflict, grief, learning difficulties, life coaching, and major life transitions. He works with clients on relationship concerns, including marital and premarital issues, parenting, peer relationships, and men’s issues. Additionally, he addresses self-esteem, stress, and identity development, encompassing racial identity and spirituality. Joseph is passionate about helping clients process and heal from deeper issues such as trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, self-harming behaviors, and suicidal ideation. Joseph creates a compassionate and supportive environment that fosters growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
Suzanne Odom
Suzanne Odom is a Licensed Social Worker and has a School Social Work Certification with more than 8 years of experience in the field of Social Work. Suzanne has experience in servicing individuals from different age groups, from the geriatric population to adolescent, young children and infant. Her clinical experience includes, individual, family and group therapy. Suzanne is passionate about supporting and empowering our adolescent and young adults who may be suffering from trauma related, depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, family issues, relationship issues, and school and work conflict. Suzanne’s treatment modalities are not limited to, but I use Psychodynamic Therapy, (CBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and (DBT)Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Her approach is very client-centered and strength-based.
Nicolas Mojica is a Licensed Master Social Worker based in New York’s Capital Region, with more than a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults in school-based, nonprofit, and private practice settings. He holds a BA in Social Work from Siena College and an MSW from the University at Albany’s School of Social Welfare.
Throughout his career, Nicolas has provided trauma-informed care through mentorship programs, counseling services, and behavioral health partnerships within school districts. He integrates motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help youth build life skills, manage emotional stressors, and navigate complex social environments.
With a warm, client-centered approach, Nicolas is a trusted clinician and collaborator dedicated to helping students grow, heal, and succeed academically and personally.
Dr. Veneilya Harden
Dr. Veneilya Harden received her Doctorate of Education and Executive Leadership in August of 2020 from St. John Fisher University and her Masters in Counseling in Community Psychology with a Forensic Mental Health Certificate from The Sage Colleges in 2015. Dr. Harden was also appointed to The New York State Office of Mental through former Governor Cuomo’s Excelsior Fellowship Initiative, where she has maintained her employment for the past seven years, formerly in the Bureau of Child in Adult State Operations, where she served as the Civil Re-integration liaison for 6 of the Psychiatric facilities. Dr. Harden currently works in the Bureau of Housings Homeless and Support Unit and the Statewide Domestic Violence Liaison for OMH. Dr. Harden serves actively in the Capital Region community on the Albany Community Police Review Board as Vice Chair and Police liaison, Peer Reviewer for the ACA Journal and Project Associate with the Mclean Group focusing on Education, Leadership, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Dr. Harden’s work is centered around advocacy, changing the historical narrative, and creating space, equity, education, and policing disparities.
