Tawanna Woolfolk, LCSW
(She/They)
Preferred Name: Tawanna
About Me
With over 21 years of clinical experience specializing in neuroaffirming, decolonized, complex, and developmental trauma treatment and integrated wellness services, Tawanna Marie Woolfolk is a licensed clinical social worker with an MSW from Smith College School of Social Work. Woolfolk is certified as a EMDR therapist, Trauma Professional, and Grief Specialist. She is in private practice where she is also the director/CEO & Doula for the Soul. Tawanna Marie grew up in the foster care system after suffering malnutrition, educational neglect, sexual and physical trauma. Tawanna Marie always intuitively knew who were the right people to steward her through towards resiliency and has committed her life to planting mustard seeds of hope and faith through her clinical work, public speaking, training, education, supervision and consultation.
Education & Experience
Education & Training • MSW, Smith College School for Social Work, Northampton, MA (2003-2005) • B.A. Sociology w/minor in Psychology, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT (1999-2003) • Certified Trauma Professional (2020-present) • Certified Grief Specialist (2020-present) • EMDR Certified & in currently a Consultant In Training (2022-present) • Brainspotting Level 1 & 2 Certified (2023-present)
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDRIA NASW
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth
