TTFY & TAV II
Meet the staff
La-Toya Jenkins, CRC, LPC-S, LCMHC-S
(Virginia, Georgia, & North Carolina)
Hi. Hello. Greetings.
My name is La-Toya Jenkins, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Virginia and Georgia, and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. Additionally, I am a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I work as the senior clinician for Take Time for You, LLC & Takes a Village II and these are the two mottos that I live by. It is important to “take time for yourself,” because we need time to recharge, so that we can continue to persevere. However, there comes a time in everyone’s life where the support of the village is needed. That’s why I believe it "takes a village” working together as a team. Whether it is a clinician and client duo, or a team of medical professionals, we can achieve reasonable and practical goals.
I received a master’s degree, with a concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling, from Virginia Commonwealth University and I am continuing my education to remain updated in my field of expertise. I have 2.5 years of pre-graduate clinical and 10 years of post-graduate clinical experience. This experience includes working with children and their families, individuals, groups, couples, military and their families, college students, and people of the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition, I have worked in multiple therapeutic settings such as schools, group homes, outpatient clinics, therapeutic day treatment centers, intensive in-home centers, mental health skill building centers, and a plethora of other facilities, with a vast range of clientele.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), along with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), to name a few. I use various techniques and theories with each client, to help them maintain a healthy mental state. I recognize that every individual has a different struggle and may require the utilization of a combination of theories and/or techniques. Therefore, my approach is person centered. I endeavor to assist my clients to set and reach realistic goals that lead them to achieve self-actualization.
Let’s begin working together to build a healthier and stronger you. Take Time for You and Contact us today to schedule your appointment. Remember, working together, we can achieve reasonable and practical goals because it Takes a Village II.
Melanie Canada, Resident in Counseling
(Virginia)
Greetings to all,
My name is Melanie Canada, and I am currently a Resident in Counseling, certified by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Prior to being certified as a Resident in Counseling, I worked in community mental health as a Qualified Mental Health Professional. Over the past five years, I have worked in intensive in-home services, mental health skill building and crisis services. In May of 2022, I received my master’s in Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina Central University and have also obtained a bachelor’s in Psychology from South University.
I am most passionate about assisting others in their journey to self-discovery. I value the comfortability and vulnerability of all my clients and want to ensure my clients know that. I believe in taking a collaborative approach in therapy and view therapy as a team effort. I am here for your support. I look forward to working with you!
Fatima Tariq is a resident in counseling who earned a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Mental Health Counseling in 2022 from Virginia Commonwealth University. Fatima has 6 years of experience working with people who have experienced trauma in childhood and adulthood, survivors of sexual and domestic violence, people struggling with substance use disorders, dissociative disorders, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Fatima is an LGBT+ affirmative provider and has extensive experience working with diverse and marginalized populations in individual and group therapy settings. She utilizes a holistic, person-centered, multiculturally informed, and trauma informed approach with clients. Fatima pulls techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to help clients build a variety of coping skills and understand themselves better. She values getting to know individuals as a whole and working with people to improve their well-being and meet their goals.
Hello, I’m Tyrone Graves, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. With 12 years of experiencing in counseling, I have experience in various mental health diagnosis, SMI (serious mental health illness), foster care and adoption, intellectual disabilities, and family system dynamics.
My approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I believe in creating a safe non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feeling, and experience openly. Together, we’ll work to undercover underlying patterns, develop coping strategies, and forster positive changes.
Whether you’re facing specific issues or selling personal development, I’m here to support you every step of the way. I integrate evidence-based techniques, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family system theory, mindfulness, and solution focused therapy, tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.
My mission is to empower you to overcome challenges, build resilience, and live a more fulfilling life. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey to wellness.
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Education
Master of Education in Counseling (M.Ed.)
Virginia State University
•School Counseling
•Community Counseling
Bachelor of Science (B.S)
Virginia State University
•Criminal Justice
Tyrone Graves, LPC
(Virginia)
Fatima Tariq, Resident in Counseling
(Virginia)
Calleather Felder, Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy (Virginia)
Hello,
My name is Cally Felder and I am approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have over 7 years of experience in residential, community, classroom, and medical clinic settings. I have worked in residential crisis, residential diagnostic and treatment, therapeutic day treatment, and substance use disorder clinics to provide wraparound care. In the community, I have worked in Mental Health Skilled Building, Intensive In-Home, Crisis Stabilization, and Mobile Crisis programs. I earned my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University, and I specialize in providing counseling to adults and children on an individual or group basis.​ I believe in developing a warm, private, safe, and tranquil environment to aid you in exploring your thoughts and feelings while being free from judgment. Ensuring that you are comfortable allows us to collaborate on the best treatment options to achieve your desired goals. I will incorporate evidence-based modalities to include but not limited to Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strategic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other person-centered techniques.
Latiesha Cameron, HR Manager
Khadijah Muhammad, Office Support
