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The S.W.I.M. Faith-Affirming Care Directory

Empowering. Collaborative. Transformative.

Meet the Clinicians

Explore a national network of independent, compassionate providers now serving more than 10 states, each uniquely attuned to the role faith can play in healing and wellness. These clinicians welcome referrals from churches, synagogues, mosques, and faith communities of all backgrounds, offering care that honors and respects each client’s spiritual identity.

Profile photo of Allashia Smith-Harris, LMHC-DP, licensed mental health counselor providing faith-informed, culturally responsive mental health and substance use counseling.

Allashia Smith-Harris, LMHC-DP

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Licensing State:

NY

Becoming A Better Me, LLC

Phone:

914-229-9524

Philippians 2:2 calls us to an invitation to intentional thinking and emotional maturity that closely reflects the foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Similarly, Philippians 4:8 directs us to replace distorted or unhelpful thoughts. In short, both faith and therapeutic practice work toward the same goal: transforming how we think so we can live well, love well, and walk in wholeness. God + Therapy = A Better Me.

Profile photo of Camilie Holmes, LMHC, licensed mental health counselor providing faith-affirming and holistic mental health therapy.

Camilie Holmes, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Licensing State:

NY

Camilie Holmes Therapy

Phone:

914-297-9198

"I believe it is very important to approach life's challenges with a holistic approach. I am well aware of the stigmas attached to the faith-based community seeking help and will work to normalize the benefits of seeking both Jesus and therapy."

Profile photo of Dr. Naeema Burgess, PsyD, licensed neuropsychologist providing faith-affirming, spiritually integrated mental health care.

Dr. Naeema Burgess

Neuropsychologist, MS, PsyD, ABSNP-D, LP

Licensing State:

NY

Phone:

347-740 2640

"I believe my faith helps me to give grace and be nonjudgmental. It helps me to lead with a servant mindset to ensure that my patients do not feel they are in a lower space of being. It helps me to home in on key details necessary to better understand my patients and their needs."

Profile photo of Shakira O’Garro, LMHC-D, licensed mental health counselor and founder of Cheerful Heart Mental Health Counseling, providing faith-affirming and holistic therapy.

Shakira O'Garro, LMHC-D

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Licensing State:

CA, NJ, NY, PA, SC

Cheerful Heart Mental Health Counseling PLLC

Phone:

914-214-7792

"While leaning on her relationship with Jesus Christ, she founded Cheerful Heart to create a space where clients feel truly seen, validated, and empowered to find joy in the midst of suffering. The practice was built on the belief that healing thrives in community, compassion, and collaboration and that every woman deserves a safe space to reclaim her strength and joy."

Profile photo of Sylvia Wright, LCSW, licensed clinical social worker providing faith-affirming and holistic mental health therapy.

Sylvia Wright, LCSW (Not accepting patients at this time)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensing State:

NY, NJ, NC

With God's Help, Licensed Clinical Social Work, LLC

Phone:

845-659-9270

"My faith informs my work as it informs my life."

Profile photo of Ashlee Reed, LCSW, licensed clinical social worker providing faith-sensitive, holistic mental health therapy.

Ashlee Reed, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensing State:

VA, GA, NC

Pack Light Counseling, LLC

Phone:

804-404-6763

"At Pack Light we invite the Holy Spirit into the session to speak life, encouragement and wisdom into any situation."

Profile photo of Dr. Hayley Perelman, LCP, licensed clinical psychologist and sport psychology specialist providing holistic and faith-sensitive mental health care.

Dr. Hayley Perelman, LCP, SP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Sport Psych.

Licensing State:

NY, NJ, Mass, VT

Hayley Perelman, Ph.D.

Phone:

617-329-5378

"My Jewish faith guides me to be open and accepting, both of fellow Jews and folks of other religions. I work with clients who are very religious as well as atheist and agnostic. As a Jew, I value helping to empower those who don't feel like their voices are being heard."

Profile photo of Felicia Harper, LMHC, licensed mental health counselor offering spiritually integrated and holistic mental health therapy.

Felicia Harper, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Licensing State:

NY

Felicia Harper Therapy

Phone:

631-417 3454

"As I support my clients therapeutic journey-I practice holding them with grace and patience as they move through uncharted waters exploring all sides of themselves. I lean on many expressions of God's word such as scripture and spirit to integrate and guide my treatment process."

Profile photo of Shaquala Fields, LCSW, licensed clinical social worker offering faith-affirming, Christian-integrated and holistic mental health therapy.

Shaquala Fields, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensing State:

NY, NJ

Women of Worth, LCSW PLLC

Phone:

917-319-5465

"Women of Worth, LCSW PLLC providers are Christian-based providers who respect everyone's faith-based decisions and believe wholeness and healing are available to everyone regardless of religious affiliation. Faith-based interventions are only provided upon request."

Profile photo of William Ford, LCSW, licensed clinical social worker offering faith-affirming and holistic mental health therapy.

William Ford, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensing State:

NY

​Mustardseed Clinical Licensed Forensic Social Work Services

Phone:

917-576-7809

"My faith has created a foundation for my clinical practice by reminding me that my ability to help others comes from my ability to remain humble and to hear what my clients are sharing with me."

Disclaimer: The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, and other materials, is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Steadfast Women in Ministry, Inc. makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the information presented here, whether from agencies, providers, or clinicians. Consumers and referring entities are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence.

Thoughts from the authors of the Directory of Faith Affirming Community Mental Health Service Providers First Edition
“Do the work your soul must have...” ~Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon 

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