Tamia A Pleasants, LCPC, LPC

(She/Her/Hers)
Preferred Name: Tamia

EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDR Consultant-in-Training

Online Therapy

About Me

Mental Health Therapist with over 18 years experience; 9 years in private practice. Licensed in DC, MD, and VA. Uses EMDR in an intensive format; also trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Education & Experience

M.A. Counseling from Northern Arizona University.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Black Therapist Rock (BTR) Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Specialty Area

  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Depression
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Couples
  • LGBTQ+
  • Veterans/Military

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealth