About

Tamika Lewis is a writer, speaker, and mental health expert practicing in Los Angeles, CA. She provides individual and group counseling with an emphasis on helping women and teens overcome anxiety and depression. Tamika is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Grief Recovery Method, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She integrates laughter and storytelling into every session, leaving clients feeling lighter and more hopeful.

Tamika graduated from CSULB with a Masters degree in School Counseling and completed her Masters in Social Work at UCLA. She was a National Association of Social Worker Award recipient, and was presented with the UCLA MSW Excellence Award. Additionally, she received recognition for her research with the CHLA Keck Diabetes Prevention Initiative. The study explored barriers to physical and mental wellness in South and East Los Angeles.

Alexis is an associate professional clinical counselor who is openly queer, poly positive, sex positive and neurodiversity positive. She is a San Diego native, who understands the importance of representation of womxn of color in the mental health field. Her professional background is in educational counseling at the higher education level and she has worked with people of all ages on the path to achieving their academic goals. While working with students, Alexis realized her true passion for supporting individuals with clinical concerns such as anxiety and depression. She is passionate about supporting people as they navigate their identity, sexuality, and their relationship with themselves and others. She has experience working with teens, young adults and older adults from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. In sessions, Alexis creates a non-judgmental space where individuals are safe to tell their story, receive genuine validation for their lived experiences, confront self-limiting beliefs, build skills, process emotions, and reach their fullest potential.

Cassandra Carter is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked with many different populations providing mental health support and social support. Cassandra has clinical experience working with clients with a substance abuse history. She utilizes Family systems and person-centered theory to inform her practice.
Cassandra earned her BS in Psychology from California State University-Los Angeles and her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology-Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Saint Mary’s. Cassandra’s passion lies in addressing trauma and helping individuals find their most authentic selves.

Cassandra is very passionate about helping her community move through trauma, get in touch with their inner child, and build a life they are happy with. She enjoys building a collaborative therapeutic relationship with clients and honoring them where they are.

Jhamasa Lewis-Adams is an Associate Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in the field of social work. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, specializing in Social Innovation and Change. Prior to her graduate studies, Jhamasa completed a Bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship at Jackson State University.

With over 12 years of experience working with individuals and groups, Jhamasa has dedicated the past four years to practicing as a registered ASW. She embarked on her professional journey by assisting young adults and families in foster care and low-income communities in California. Subsequently, she worked with homeless youth and young women at YouthBuild Charter and Grace Hopper in South Central LA.

Jhamasa’s areas of expertise encompass various aspects of mental health and personal development. She is well-versed in addressing family of origin and relationship issues, stress management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and supporting individuals in their personal growth. She particularly enjoys working with college students and young adults, providing them with the necessary support and guidance during this transitional phase of their lives.

Jhamasa’s diverse background and extensive experience enable her to approach her work with empathy, understanding, and a holistic perspective. Through her clinical practice, she strives to empower individuals and promote positive change in their lives.

Bea Benedicto is a first-generation Filipina college graduate. She received her Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of San Francisco. She has experience in the fields of Accounting and Marketing working for companies such as Deloitte and Warner Brothers. She also has experience running a small in-home Filipinx bakery selling at local farmers and community markets in Los Angeles.

She is currently in the process of applying to Master of Social Work programs with the goal of transitioning into the mental health field. She is passionate about connecting and serving the communities that she is a part of and believes that mental health and wellness is integral to decolonization work and collective liberation.

Candace Morris is a Korean-American social worker raised in the San Fernando Valley. She received her Bachelor’s in Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She studied classical voice for ten years and transitioned into the mental health field, recently attaining her Master of Social Work degree from Baylor University.  Candace works from a strength-based perspective and believes that every client comes with their own inner wisdom and life experiences. Her approach to therapy is meeting the client where they’re at. She is empathetic, down-to-earth and likes to create a safe space where clients feel comfortable sharing their journeys.  She is passionate about working with immigrant families and children and wants to help destigmatize mental health for this population.

Hasasha is a bi-racial Ugandan American, originally from Chicago, Illinois. After earning her bachelor’s degree in humanities and theater, she began her master’s in clinical mental health counseling at Capella University. Hasasha counsels from a multicultural feminist perspective. She values advocating for justice, equity, and freedom to create a compassionate view of the self and others. As a queer mother of color, Hasasha understands the importance of having a space that promotes exploration, provides resources, and centers the client’s experience. She desires to foster relationships with clients that simultaneously bring them comfort, confidence, and growth. Hasasha is especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+, polyam, and neurodiverse communities.

FinRose Founder, Rashida Thomas is a transformational change agent that provides magnetic storytelling and financial education to evoke transformation through transparency. Rashida Thomas is a Certified Financial Education Instructor and Certified Credit Consultant with a mission to help others bring awareness to the origin of their money story and establish healthier money habits. With an aim to create the mental and emotional space that allows women to implement wealth building financial strategies that will actually stick!