Tamekia Powell, MD, LCPC, LCMHC

Tamekia Powell approaches each person as an individual with a distinctive combination of life experiences and needs, tailoring therapeutic methods to suit those unique circumstances. She emphasizes collaborative planning, working with clients to create goals informed by an assessment of emotional, mental, physical, social, spiritual, economic, and career factors. Ongoing client input is an essential part of her process as she and the client identify issues to focus on during sessions. Open and honest communication is presented as central to building a productive therapeutic relationship.

She brings a range of professional credentials to her work, including MD (Doctor of Medicine), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), and LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor). In addition, she is credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist, a National Certified Counselor, and a Trauma-Focused CBT therapist. These qualifications reflect formal training and specialized preparation in areas such as addiction, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and clinical supervision.

Tamekia uses a client-centered philosophy, integrating clinical approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy as appropriate to each person’s needs. Her work supports individuals and families navigating issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life transitions. She prioritizes a respectful, collaborative stance that invites clients to take an active role in shaping their care.