INTEGRATED HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

Adekunle Gbadamosi, MS, NCC, LPC is a national board-certified counselor and licensed professional counselor in Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland. He provides his services at Integrated Health & Wellness Services, LLC. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. Adekunle Gbadamosi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland. He is also certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Adekunle earned his Master's Degree in Community Counseling and Post Master's Degree Certificate in Child and Family Counseling from Wilmington University. What is the professional background of Adekunle Gbadamosi, MS, NCC, LPC? Adekunle has relevant experience in the mental health field, where he worked in several non-profit and government organizations, hospitals, and community outpatient centers. He worked with multiple clients of different age groups, cultural and ethnic identities, and other clinical presentations in his years of experience. He is skilled in offering evidence-based psychotherapies to various clients -adolescents, adults, couples, and families. How does Adekunle Gbadamosi, MS, NCC, LPC provide care to his patients? As a therapist in IHAWS, he collaborates with clients. He delivers guidance throughout the process to gain perspectives on their life challenges and overcome the obstacles holding them back from success. He is best known for engaging his client in an interactive dialogue and achieving their mental wellness goals. Adekunle teaches his clients empowerment, acceptance, and the charm of success in their healing process. He believes in helping clients develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills by putting a light on their strengths. He understands that in order to heal, it is essential to create an environment that can motivate and support his clients in every step. He uses a multi-cultural and client-centered therapeutic approach. What additional fields of expertise does Adekunle Gbadamosi, MS, NCC, LPC have? Adekunle specializes in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques and utilizes integrative psychotherapy interventions. Moreover, he draws interventions from Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. He regards all his clients as unique and works with them to find the most compatible treatment options, customized according to their needs. His commitment as a counselor is to be authentic, honest, relatable, and empathic towards his client. Adekunle believes that therapy is a collaborative adventure to bring forth awareness, gain insight, encourage action, foster healing, and cultivate a safe and supportive environment for his client's well-being. Adekunle Gbadamosi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland. He is also certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Adekunle earned his Master's Degree in Community Counseling and Post Master's Degree Certificate in Child and Family Counseling from Wilmington University. Adekunle has relevant experience in the mental health field, where he worked in several non-profit and government organizations, hospitals, and community outpatient centers. He worked with multiple clients of different age groups, cultural and ethnic identities, and other clinical presentations in his years of experience. He is skilled in offering evidence-based psychotherapies to various clients -adolescents, adults, couples, and families. As a therapist in IHAWS, he collaborates with clients. He delivers guidance throughout the process to gain perspectives on their life challenges and overcome the obstacles holding them back from success. He is best known for engaging his client in an interactive dialogue and achieving their mental wellness goals. Adekunle teaches his clients empowerment, acceptance, and the charm of success in their healing process. He believes in helping clients develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills by putting a light on their strengths. He understands that in order to heal, it is essential to create an environment that can motivate and support his clients in every step. He uses a multi-cultural and client-centered therapeutic approach. Adekunle specializes in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques and utilizes integrative psychotherapy interventions. Moreover, he draws interventions from Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. He regards all his clients as unique and works with them to find the most compatible treatment options, customized according to their needs. His commitment as a counselor is to be authentic, honest, relatable, and empathic towards his client. Adekunle believes that therapy is a collaborative adventure to bring forth awareness, gain insight, encourage action, foster healing, and cultivate a safe and supportive environment for his client's well-being.

Aminah Yusuf, Ph.D., MS, MBA, LMSW has 40 years experienced and is licensed as social work professional and clinical substance abuse counselor. She provides services for all ages. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. Aminah is a licensed social work professional and licensed clinical substance abuse counselor with over 40 years of experience in the, mental health and human services field providing services to children, families, couples and adults struggling with life's many obstacles. She graduated with her Bachelor in Communication studies from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in 1984. Her professional career began with mentoring college student with cultural transition issues, then with children in Philadelphia working as a supervisor in a group home, then moving on to residential treatment for youth. She then transitioned to working with children in foster care and their children. Aminah's career then moved to New Jersey after her relocation working with youth and their families with addiction and behavioral problems. At this time her focus with addictions counseling for youth and adults in outpatient and inpatient settings Aminah then began providing services in a prison-based treatment program as a counselor and then promoted to unit director. It was during this time, she achieved her CADC, Judiciary certification, and LCADC in NJ. Her career in New Jersey ended in the Judiciary system with TASC and Drug court. Aminah has continued to seek professional training in Nurtured Heart, Trauma-informed play therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Parent focused model ARC-GROW Crisis Intervention, ASAM with one on one sessions with David A Lee, Relapse prevention with Terrence Gorski, Therapeutic community treatment Initiation and development with Robert De Leon, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing- Institute of Creative Minds, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Job Titles:

• Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Ashley Valcarcel has become a certified clinical mental health counselor. She offers holistic care to manage the physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, and social aspects of wellness. In Latin American community centers, she acts as a mentor for children. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. Ashley Valcarcel is finishing up her last year at Wilmington University, studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Upon completion, she will hold a master's degree and, soon after, become a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC). She also holds an undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in education from the University of Delaware. How does Ashley Valcarcel provide care to her patients? She has experience working in the community at the Latin American Community Center, serving as a mentor for children. She hopes to gain clinical experience working with a diverse group of individuals and offer support, warmth, understanding, and compassion to her clients. Her passion for helping others is what led her here. She values connection with others. She takes a special interest in holistic care, addressing the physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, and social aspects of health. She plans to continue her education, hoping to one day earn her Psy.D. in psychology. Outside of practice, she looks forward to starting a family. Ashley Valcarcel is finishing up her last year at Wilmington University, studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Upon completion, she will hold a master's degree and, soon after, become a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC). She also holds an undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in education from the University of Delaware. She has experience working in the community at the Latin American Community Center, serving as a mentor for children. She hopes to gain clinical experience working with a diverse group of individuals and offer support, warmth, understanding, and compassion to her clients. Her passion for helping others is what led her here. She values connection with others. She takes a special interest in holistic care, addressing the physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, and social aspects of health. She plans to continue her education, hoping to one day earn her Psy.D. in psychology. Outside of practice, she looks forward to starting a family.

Job Titles:

• Clinical Leader
• Professional Counselor

What are Dr. LaRhonda Harmon, Psy. D., LPCMH's credentials? What is the educational background of Dr. LaRhonda Harmon, Psy. D., LPCMH? What is the professional background of Dr. LaRhonda Harmon, Psy. D., LPCMH? Dr. LaRhonda Harmon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania. She is also certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Dr. LaRhonda earned her Master's in Counseling Degree from Cairn University. She earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from the APA-accredited Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. For over twenty years, Dr. LaRhonda has worked in the clinical field where she has served as a behavioral specialist consultant, mobile therapist, and clinical supervisor in community behavioral health settings. Dr. LaRhonda also provided individual, marriage, family, and group therapy in residential and private practice settings. While she has counseled a diverse group of children, adolescents, and adults, Dr. LaRhonda specializes in helping adults develop more empowering ways to create and sustain holistic, healthy, and harmonious lives. Dr. LaRhonda maintains that life is a journey on which every soul travels. On their journey, individuals may encounter peaks and valleys that could obstruct their view and impede their personal growth. Hence, Dr.LaRhonda utilizes psychotherapy, spiritual coaching, speaking engagements, and clinical supervision to walk alongside individuals as they journey toward self-awareness, freedom, creativity, meaningful connections with others, and fulfilling and purposeful lives. Currently, Dr. LaRhonda serves as a clinical leader who educates, coaches, counsels, and directs clinicians. She is deeply involved in her community and believes in giving back. Dr. LaRhonda supervises students through their degree journey to clinicians seeking their license. Dr. LaRhonda's clinical expertise includes anxiety and mood disorders. She also addresses issues surrounding women's emotional wellness, spirituality, holistic care, LBTQ+, grief and trauma, self-esteem, career decisions, and relationship challenges.

Jeanne Cahill is currently enrolled in her third year of master's level training in clinical mental health counseling. She believes that everyone will experience emotional distress. She helps individuals to develop better relationships, be kind and open, and uphold developing better connections with one another. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. Jeanne Cahill is currently in her third year of Master's-level training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Wilmington University. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, also from WilmU. After a long career as a court stenographer here in Wilmington, Jeanne decided to leave the courtroom, where she was a silent witness to what she calls "the second worst day of people's lives, talking about their very worst day," and become an active participant in helping people deal with their pain. It is truly a labor of love. How does Jeanne Cahill provide care to his patients? Jeanne believes that emotional discomfort and, often, real pain is inevitable for all people because life often brings with it challenges, disappointments, and roadblocks. These things do not have to lead to prolonged suffering, however. Jeanne is very interested in learning and sharing, through practicing acceptance, examining thoughts, and challenging long-held beliefs, how to not only get through challenges, but to learn from them and emerge on the other side with greater knowledge, strength, and joy. Jeanne also has a strong interest in helping people improve their relationships by learning to stay open, authentic, and loving, while maintaining healthy boundaries. Jeanne Cahill is currently in her third year of Master's-level training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Wilmington University. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, also from WilmU. After a long career as a court stenographer here in Wilmington, Jeanne decided to leave the courtroom, where she was a silent witness to what she calls "the second worst day of people's lives, talking about their very worst day," and become an active participant in helping people deal with their pain. It is truly a labor of love. Jeanne believes that emotional discomfort and, often, real pain is inevitable for all people because life often brings with it challenges, disappointments, and roadblocks. These things do not have to lead to prolonged suffering, however. Jeanne is very interested in learning and sharing, through practicing acceptance, examining thoughts, and challenging long-held beliefs, how to not only get through challenges, but to learn from them and emerge on the other side with greater knowledge, strength, and joy. Jeanne also has a strong interest in helping people improve their relationships by learning to stay open, authentic, and loving, while maintaining healthy boundaries.

Tarryn Alston has experience in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. She provides treatment for individuals who have physical, mental, and developmental disorders. She helps people aged range between 3 to 65 manage mental health conditions. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. Tarryn Alston is a student at Wilmington University currently pursuing a master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling. She earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University. What is the professional background of Tarryn Alston? Mrs. Alston has a background working with individuals with developmental, physical and sometimes co-occurring mental health disorders. Additionally, Tarryn has experience in Drug & Alcohol treatment. She has experience working with individuals with age ranging from 3 years to 65 and older. How does she provide care to her patients? Through her experience, Tarryn developed a passion for mental health, mostly enjoying work with adolescents and adults. She believes that each individual has the capacity to be the best version of themselves despite natural life stressors. She uses a person-centered approach to facilitate independence, autonomy, and encouragement to overcome the effects of mental health disorders. Her goal is to help others discover that "no one is defined by their circumstances Tarryn Alston is a student at Wilmington University currently pursuing a master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling. She earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University. Mrs. Alston has a background working with individuals with developmental, physical and sometimes co-occurring mental health disorders. Additionally, Tarryn has experience in Drug & Alcohol treatment. She has experience working with individuals with age ranging from 3 years to 65 and older. Through her experience, Tarryn developed a passion for mental health, mostly enjoying work with adolescents and adults. She believes that each individual has the capacity to be the best version of themselves despite natural life stressors. She uses a person-centered approach to facilitate independence, autonomy, and encouragement to overcome the effects of mental health disorders. Her goal is to help others discover that "no one is defined by their circumstances."