Healing from the
inside out

Relationships are the agents of change,
and the most powerful therapy is human love.
Dr. Bruce Perry
A river cuts through a rock not because
of its power, but its persistence.
Jim Watkins.

Learn About Our Professional Psychology theraphy

About Us

The strength you’ve exhibited thus far is evidence of your resiliency. I commend you on seeking guidance on your journey through life. It’s a pleasure to assist you during your journey. I have over 10 years of experience in working with individuals’, children, adolescence, couples, and families through the Child Welfare System and those who’ve experienced trauma and adverse life experiences. I’ve also had the pleasure of supporting adoptive families through their journey to healing for seven years. I believe in influencing the whole person.

Just like the roots of a tree our connections run deep. My philosophy is rooted in cultivating the connection of the whole person.

Your Therapist

Laquanta Joiner, BSW, MS, LPC TBRI Practitioner Owner & Founder of Awakening Connections LLC

As your counselor, I seek to create a therapeutic alliance with you while working with you collaboratively to create effective and sustainable change. I seek to provide you with quality mental health services and meet your needs holistically utilizing an eclectic approach at helping you be your authentic self. I draw from evidence base treatment modalities Including CBT, Solution Focused, Mindfulness based, TF-CBT (Certification in process), C-DBT Certified DBT-Dialectal Behavioral Therapist, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based, Structural Family Therapy and Gottman Methods. I am also a TBRI Practioner.

Professional Summary

Master level Human Science & Trauma-Informed professional with over ten years of experience in serving the community, resolving conflicts, and providing guidance for those in need. Experienced in assessment, trauma informed mental health counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, parent coaching, facilitating workshops, and providing support in mental health.