Meet The Team

Vision Statement

We envision a world where many are confidently and freely walking in their divine destiny; being who God has called them to be. Driven by our purpose and passion we aim to inspire others to live in mental wellness, joy and peace.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to confront the broken places in the lives of those who feel like they are in mental bondage, & to help bring truth, life & deliverance. This is through uplifting and inspiring others through Christ by our and Godly understanding and clinical knowledge. We allow ourselves to be used as vessels by Christ to help others live in mental wellness, believing that they can be whole despite of trauma, pain and loss.

CEO & CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Whitney Smith-Johnson, LCSW

Meet Mrs. Whitney Smith-Johnson the CEO of Your Business CCC llc DBA Release it Counseling & nonprofit Founder of Daughters of Zion Restoration Inc. She's an author, life coach, therapist, philanthropist, Spiritual Prophet, entrepreneur and grant consultant. She is an alumni of Elizabeth City State University and University of New England (MSW), where she studied social work. She has a community development and administrative policies educational background and more than 5 years post graduate work experience as a therapist. Presently, she's a graduate student at Regent University's Law School, where she pursues her Master in Law, with a concentration in business law degree.

Specialties: Reducing depressive symptoms, developing coping skills for anxiety, self esteem building, Marital counseling, emotional management during unexpected stressors, and increasing personal and spiritual life growth. She specializes in helping others identify the root of their pain or issue, & teaches them how to walk in true deliverance from it.

Therapeutic Style: If you're seeking someone who will be honest with you, not sugarcoat the truth, yet not judge or condemn you, she can help you. She's what we call a therapeutic personal trainer holding you accountable & encouraging you on your journey. Her favorite modalities are mindfulness based (MBCT), REBT, strength based and solution focused brief therapy. She's all about mind renewal.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Shanika Smith, CSAC

Shanika Smith is a Qualified Mental Health Professional and a licensed Certified Substance Abuse Counselor by Virginia Board of Counselor and NAADAC (the National Association for Addiction Professional). Shanika earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Service- Counseling, at Old Dominion University, a Master’s Degree at Regent University in Counseling with a focus on Trauma & Grief. Shanika also is a Qualified Mental Health Professional Certification, (children and adults) from the Virginia Board of Counseling, and an accredited Life Coaching Certification from Dreams and Visions ATL-Dr. Lane-Gammell. Shanika is passionate about providing a safe space for those receiving services, that are emotionally unhealthy and needing to release the trauma by supporting and assisting those that struggle with Substance Abuse.

Specialties: Adult Substance Abuse with co-occurring issues of marital and family counseling, women’s issues, groups, behavioral coaching, trauma and grief.

Therapeutic Style: Her style of techniques is counseling, supportive talk, life skill building & educational support. Mrs. Smith views herself as a road map toward healing by bridging the gap between clients and the resources needed, to guide them towards becoming self- sufficient in maintaining and thriving everyday life.

HAS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

RESIDENT IN COUNSELING

Ja'Keil Gilchrist, MA

Ms. Gilchrist is a graduate of Norfolk State University, where she obtained her Masters in Urban Education and is a proud spartan. She has five years of experience in the field of mental health, from crisis intervention, youth counseling and day treatment services. She is an ordained minister, & lover of Christ who inspires to help others walk in that same love and joy of Christ despite past trauma and pain; often from churches and loved ones. She is the podcast host of The Whole Story Sundays, where she encourages you to be healthy mind, body and soul. Her desire is to inspire and help women grow into their fullest potential in Christ. While she inspires to help women her goal is to make a difference in the lives she impacts through her journey.

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Women's Issues, religious trauma, couples counseling, Bipolar Disorder & Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Therapeutic Style: Helping others become aware of their triggers of anxiety and depression, while also teaching you practical ways in mitigating those feelings. I enjoy helping others uproot the source of their unhealthy cycle, such as self-sabotage, overthinking, people-pleasing and relationship issues. While also helping many heal from religious trauma, and church hurt.

HAS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS