Re-write your story

Regina Ames, LPCMH

Regina Ames is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), and founder of Ames Counseling Services based in Delaware. She thrives on dedicating her mental health training to empowering people to make positive changes in their lives. Though life can be challenging and overwhelming at times, she has faith that change, healing, and growth is possible for anyone who is open to exploring their capacity to change from within.

As a licensed counselor, her role is to be present, empathetic, authentic, supportive, and assist individuals to break through the barriers to success and healing. Regina has experience working with adults, adolescences, and families from diverse backgrounds who have experienced anxiety, depression, relational distress, and survivors of sexual abuse and trauma. Though her primary approach to counseling is:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Gestalt Therapy

• Trauma-Focused CBT

• Various other therapeutic approaches

If you are ready to put in the work, learn new skills to move forward towards mental health and wellness, she would love the opportunity to support you on this journey.

Andres Waters, LCSW

Andres's Undergraduate and Master's level experience at Delaware State University has allowed him to work in various clinical and mental health settings as a School Social Worker, Outpatient Therapist, Admissions Counselor in a psychiatric facility, and Mobile Crisis Therapist for ten years. His roles as a social worker, therapist, advocate, and mentor align with his passionate perspective about working with children, teens, and families.

Amongst all his professional working experiences, he thoroughly understands the importance and sensitivity when creating a safe place for diverse individuals and families, which is a prominent part of his work. His passion for social justice promotes his commitment to working with families in underserved populations and families in need of support. He believes every individual has a purpose; therefore, he is dedicated to supporting them as they reach their goals through various modalities.

Andre's work approaches are systemically, experientially, and collaboratively. He believes each person is an expert on their own life experiences, and it helps them achieve the most optimal solutions.

Specialties

• Behavioral Issues

• Child

• Relationship Issues

Issues

• ADHD

• Anger Management

• Anxiety

• Coping Skills

• Emotional Disturbance

• Family Conflict

• Life Coaching

• Men's Issues

• Oppositional Defiance (ODD)

• Peer Relationships

• School Issues

• Self Esteem

• Stress

Te'Naja Simpson, MS

Te’ Naja is a professional, pre-licensed counselor committed to helping people reach their health and healing goals through self-discovery. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wesley College and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Neumann University. Her professional experiences include working with adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds.

Te' Naja's goals focus on each client overcoming the barriers that keep them from acknowledging the root cause of their challenges to heal fully. Her role is to assist clients in aligning their life goals with their behaviors to live their fullest, most authentic life. Each approach applied in a session is designed to provide a client's individual needs with a combination of open-heartedness, pragmatism, and sensitivity. Te' Naja's therapeutic style allows clients to "unpack" their self-discoveries in a supportive, results-based environment.

Specialties

• Solution-Based Approach

• Motivational Interviewing

• Psychoanalysis

Issues

• Trauma

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Substance Abuse

Para Washam, LAPCMH

Para is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor of Mental Health, who creates spaces where individuals can feel safe and comfortable sharing their deepest parts to work toward freedom and self-liberation.

Para service provision goals are dedicated and consistent in meeting you where you are at all times and offering support along your journey. The end goals are not limited to but include an increase in feeling empowered, educated, confident, and motivated to face presented obstacles. In life, Para views we can not always rid ourselves of unfavorable circumstances and feelings. However, we can adapt and grow the skills necessary to withstand, shift, and thrive!

Specialties

• Solution-Based Approach

• Motivational Interviewing

• Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Issues

• Trauma

• Anxiety

• Coping Skills

• Depression

• Emotional Disturbance