Your Therapy Team
Keinesha Jackson, LMSW
Dr. Nicole Dacosta Ed.D, QMHP,
Dr. Nicole Dacosta Ed.D, QMHP,
Keinesha is a licensed social worker with over 15 years of experience providing mental health services to adults, adolescents, families, and veterans. Her clinical strengths include trauma-informed care, grief, and anxiety, and she genuinely believes that every individual possesses the inner tools necessary for change. Known for her authe
Keinesha is a licensed social worker with over 15 years of experience providing mental health services to adults, adolescents, families, and veterans. Her clinical strengths include trauma-informed care, grief, and anxiety, and she genuinely believes that every individual possesses the inner tools necessary for change. Known for her authentic warmth and ability to build trust quickly, Keinesha fosters a supportive therapeutic space where evidence-based practices are seamlessly integrated with intuitive connection.
Dr. Nicole Dacosta Ed.D, QMHP,
Dr. Nicole Dacosta Ed.D, QMHP,
Dr. Nicole Dacosta Ed.D, QMHP,
Nicole holds a master’s degree in forensic psychology and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, which shape how she understands human behavior, change, and resilience. As a licensed social worker, she helps clients cultivate clarity and intention, especially when navigating complex life transitions or rebuilding a sense of i
Nicole holds a master’s degree in forensic psychology and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, which shape how she understands human behavior, change, and resilience. As a licensed social worker, she helps clients cultivate clarity and intention, especially when navigating complex life transitions or rebuilding a sense of internal stability. With over 15 years of experience in mental health services, including first-episode psychosis services and community-based support for youth and families, Nicole is passionate about helping people feel safe enough to show up fully and authentically. Grounded in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care, she supports clients in exploring how past experiences influence present patterns and in strengthening natural supports that sustain healing. Nicole also oversees the mindfulness content in our mobile app, offering practical tools for regulation, grounding, and reflection.
Jessica Amaral, LMSW
Dr. Nicole Dacosta Ed.D, QMHP,
Charles Bowie MA, MSW-Intern
Jessica is a licensed social worker with a Master of Social Work and specialized training in DBT, CBT, IFS, and trauma-informed care. She believes that each person’s healing journey is unique, and her work focuses on creating a safe, affirming, and empowering environment for clients to grow and reconnect with themselves. A former Marine,
Jessica is a licensed social worker with a Master of Social Work and specialized training in DBT, CBT, IFS, and trauma-informed care. She believes that each person’s healing journey is unique, and her work focuses on creating a safe, affirming, and empowering environment for clients to grow and reconnect with themselves. A former Marine, Jessica also serves as a certified nutritionist and personal trainer. She leads the Fitness & Nutrition program at The Healing Collective, where she provides individualized health coaching and manages wellness features within our mobile app, enhancing our mental health services.
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Charles Bowie MA, MSW-Intern
Phillip J. Lewis, BCD, JD, LICSW
Charles Bowie MA, MSW-Intern
Charles holds a master’s degree in Criminology and is currently an MSW candidate at Howard University. As a licensed social worker practicing under clinical supervision, he brings over a decade of experience providing mental health services to youth, young adults, and families. His background includes mentorship, group facilitation, and s
Charles holds a master’s degree in Criminology and is currently an MSW candidate at Howard University. As a licensed social worker practicing under clinical supervision, he brings over a decade of experience providing mental health services to youth, young adults, and families. His background includes mentorship, group facilitation, and supporting behavior change through structured, strengths-based approaches. Charles’ areas of focus encompass trauma-informed care, motivation for behavior change, behavior modification, problem-solving interventions, and client advocacy.
Dr. Tenaya Watson, Phd
Phillip J. Lewis, BCD, JD, LICSW
Phillip J. Lewis, BCD, JD, LICSW
Dr. Watson is a licensed social worker, seasoned clinician, and military veteran who directs all mental health services at The Healing Collective. Her career spans roles such as Special Forces psychologist and Director of Psychological Health. She brings a high standard of clinical excellence to the practice, ensuring our mental health se
Dr. Watson is a licensed social worker, seasoned clinician, and military veteran who directs all mental health services at The Healing Collective. Her career spans roles such as Special Forces psychologist and Director of Psychological Health. She brings a high standard of clinical excellence to the practice, ensuring our mental health services are grounded in cutting-edge, evidence-based, and resolution-focused approaches. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to culturally competent, trauma-informed care.
Phillip J. Lewis, BCD, JD, LICSW
Phillip J. Lewis, BCD, JD, LICSW
Phillip J. Lewis, BCD, JD, LICSW
Phillip is a licensed social worker who practices social justice counseling and works as a sex therapist committed to the emotional and physical healing of individuals and communities. He employs a humanistic approach to help individuals better understand themselves, find meaning in their life experiences, and move toward emotional reconc
Phillip is a licensed social worker who practices social justice counseling and works as a sex therapist committed to the emotional and physical healing of individuals and communities. He employs a humanistic approach to help individuals better understand themselves, find meaning in their life experiences, and move toward emotional reconciliation. Phillip believes that therapy can be a vital part of the healing journey, though it does not define the entirety of that journey. His style is solution-focused and rooted in brief, evidence-based mental health services that support both personal and professional growth. The goal is to help individuals navigate the world as the person they aspire to become, rather than feeling confined by difficult or traumatic experiences. Drawing from clinical social work, sexology, and law, Phillip’s practice centers on equity, trauma-informed care, and culturally grounded treatment that challenges harmful stereotypes. His work also connects clinical care with community engagement and policy awareness, guided by the belief that healing encompasses both personal and social dimensions. Additionally, Phillip is a member of the armed forces, an educator, and a retreat facilitator who helps create spaces where people of color can show up fully, feel deeply, and heal in community.