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who we are
Step by Step offers more than just professional counseling. We make it a personal experience. Step by Step strives to create a warm, relaxing atmosphere free of clutter so your mind can be at ease. We have spas to relax our physical bodies, so why not our minds? Step by Step decided to create an atmosphere to calm our minds and release our emotions in a safe, confidential space.
meet the team
meet the founder
MSW, LCSW, CAMS
tamika hill
Her expertise is built on a diverse foundation of professional and internship experiences, including:
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Male Issues
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Trauma-Focus
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Stress
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Major Life Adjustment
Tamika is passionate about guiding individuals through life’s challenges, promoting mental well-being, and creating opportunities for lasting transformation through clinical and community-based approaches.
Jessica Hudson
MSW, LCSW
Her areas of focus include:
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Mood and anxiety disorders
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Trauma recovery and PTSD support
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Teen and family therapy
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Life transitions and resilience building
Jessica has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including adolescents, families, and individuals dealing with the effects of trauma. Her approach emphasizes recognizing personal strengths, understanding emotional triggers, and setting achievable goals to foster growth, healing, and transformation.
MSW, LCSW
latesha newsom
Her areas of focus include:
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Emotional and mental wellness
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Support through life transitions
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Holistic healing practices
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Strength-based therapeutic approaches
Latesha believes: “Wholeness is a journey towards your transformation.” She creates a safe and affirming space for clients to heal, grow, and thrive.
Tamara Norsworthy
MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Her areas of focus include:
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Women's health and wellness
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Preventive and reproductive care
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Family and pediatric health support
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Holistic and patient-centered treatment
Tamara is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care while empowering women to take charge of their health and well-being.
Rashidah Muhammad
MA, LPC
Her areas of focus include:
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Women's emotional and mental wellness
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Self-awareness and personal growth
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Life transitions and adjustment support
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Strength-based counseling for empowerment
Rashidah provides a safe, supportive environment where clients can reflect, evolve, and move confidently toward their goals.
MSW
Raven Burns
Her areas of focus include:
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Dating and relationship therapy (ages 10–35)
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Anxiety and depression support
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Life transitions and adjustment counseling
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Physical well-being and holistic care
Raven creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for clients to heal, grow, and thrive at their own pace.
LPC
Edith McElroy
Her areas of expertise include:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Grief and loss
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Co-parenting conflicts
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Support for veterans
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Life transitions and adjustment counseling
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Career support and professional coaching
With a commitment to empowering clients through every stage of life, Edith creates a supportive environment where healing and personal growth are possible.
MA, Trauma-Informed Therapist
Halema Townsend
Her areas of focus include:
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Child Welfare & Family Systems
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Trauma-Informed Therapy for Children
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Couples & Relationship Therapy
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Abuse & Domestic Violence Recovery
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Anxiety, Social Anxiety & Self-Esteem
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Grief, Loss, and Ambiguous Loss
Halema is committed to bridging communities and therapeutic services, helping children and families heal from trauma, grief, and transitions. She creates a culturally aware, safe, and supportive space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
LSW
Jori Turner
Her areas of focus include:
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Mental Health Counseling
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Addictions Counseling
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Adolescent Therapy
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Geriatric Therapy
Jori is dedicated to transforming anxiety into calm, shifting unhealthy relationship patterns, and guiding clients toward clarity during major life changes. She fosters self-compassion and personal growth in a safe, supportive space.
MA, Pre-Licensed Professional
Troy Davis
Areas of Focus:
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Adolescent & Teen Issues
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Coping Skills & Emotional Support
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Men’s Issues & Emotional Expression
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Overwhelm & Anxiety Management
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Relationship & Interpersonal Concerns
Troy Davis is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and overcome emotional and mental health barriers. His approach centers on building mental preparedness, fostering healthy coping mechanisms, and supporting personal growth through goal achievement and emotional insight.
Troy works from a clinical and compassionate framework to help clients examine cognitive patterns and create meaningful behavior changes that promote long-term mental wellness.
A personal opportunity to receive support and experience growth during challenging times in life. Individual counseling can help one deal with many personal topics such as anger, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marriage and relationship challenges, parenting problems, school difficulties, career changes etc.
A form of treatment that is designed to address specific issues affecting the health and functioning of a family. Family therapy employ techniques and exercises from cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, or other types of individual therapy and can be used to help a family through a difficult period.
we are passionate about what we do
We feel that the foundation for quality care is found within the hands of those who supply it. Therefore, we are extremely proud of our established team of professionals who have worked tirelessly towards the betterment of the adolescents and adults for whom they provide treatment.
The Step by Step The Spa For your Mind is a team of licensed clinical mental health professionals, specializing in mental health concerns utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy.
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