Dr. Kizzy Pittrell | An Interview with Dr. Anah (Series 1, Episode 5)

Dr. kizzy Pittrell

 

An Interview with Dr. Anah: Black women deserve all their love, recognition, and respect- All. Their. Flowers. We amplify Black women Doctoral voices, and celebrate their works both in academia, and the community.

“Dr. Pittrell, is simply amazing! We talk about Imposter Syndrome (It still amazes me that the most competent people are the ones that have doubts about their own abilities, whilst…unqualified folks have all the confidence). We talk about her obstacles during her doctoral journey (deaths and healing). Dr. Pittrell is brilliant. We also talk about her businesses, and all her contributions in mental health to the Black Baltimore community. Thank you so much for your time and work, Dr. Pittrell!” – Dr. Chioma Anah

About the Guest, Dr. Pittrell:

Dr. Kizzy Pittrell, Ed.D. is a graduate of Argosy University, Washington DC from the Counseling Psychology program. Dr. Pittrell received her Masters of Counseling from Towson University and Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Bowie State University. Dr. Pittrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor, an Approved Drug and Alcohol counselor, a Master Addiction Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor in Maryland. Dr. Pittrell has worked in the community sector providing mental health and addiction counseling and treatment to adults and adolescents for 15 years. Currently, Dr. Pittrell is owner of Ross Counseling, a private practice providing therapy to individuals, families and couples and manages a community mental health facility in Baltimore. More recently, Dr. Pittrell along with her husband opened a psychiatric rehabilitation program in Baltimore county called Strengthening Families Building Communities. In addition, Dr. Pittrell has conducted several discussions and trainings related to grief, trauma, COVID, and effective ways to cope with mental illness. Dr. Pittrell is passionate about educating the community about mental health and reducing the stigma of mental health. In her spare time Dr. Pittrell loves blogging, spending time with family, reading and she is certified Zumba instructor. She is also an author of a children’s book about maternal depression.

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Dr. Sherritta Hughes | An Interview with Dr. Anah (Series 1, Episode 2)

Dr. Sherritta Hughes

Dr. Sherritta Hughes: Twitter: sherrittahughes | IG: docwellness21 | Owner: CESD LLC (CE Provider-NBCC) | Podcast: Counselor Ed Lectures

“One of the dopest woman and educator took time out from a busy life to chat with us about how she’s helped clients navigate through these devastating time during the pandemic. Dr. Hughes also talked about her PhD journey, including experiences with racial microaggressions. She also gives advice to those who are considering the PhD path. What a generous and gracious woman, and someone whom I’m lucky enough to call my friend. All your flowers, Dr. Hughes! Thank you so much for all you do in academia, and the community, to amplify Black voices.”- Dr. Chioma Anah

An Interview with Dr. Anah: “Amplifying Black women Doctoral voices, and celebrating all their work both in academia, and the community.”

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With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Sherritta Hughes is a licensed mental health counseling practitioner and approved clinical supervisor. She is a clinical director at a private practice that focuses on holistic treatment for clients who have experienced trauma and life issues related to cultural identity and wellness. Relative to practicing, her specialty areas revolve around multidimensional wellness, identity development, healthy self-concept, and meaning. Dr. Hughes is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Georgian Court University, in Lakewood, NJ. She teaches a host of courses for the GCU Clinical Mental Health curriculum, is the CACREP liaison, and dedicates time on campus to the EOF program and to the CMH students seeking to be active in state and national counseling associations.

Dr. Hughes is a graduate of Morgan State University, Alabama A&M University, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.  Over the last ten years Dr. Hughes has started has actively addressed social justice advocacy, participating in community outreach in NJ, DC, and Baltimore.

In terms of practice, she uses an existential and wellness orientation. And in her teaching, she brings real life narratives into the classroom

As Dr. Hughes is also the 2019-2020 Immediate Past President of the New Jersey Counseling Association, and past president of Maryland’s and New Jersey’s multicultural counseling divisions, her leadership is behind the scenes, building relationships between members and colleagues, making and creating connections, and breaking up the status quo through engagement, action, and inclusion.

Dr. Lakesha Roney, Ed.D., LPC. | An Interview with Dr. Anah (Series 1, Episode 1)

Dr. Lakesha D. Roney, Ed.D., LPC
Amplifying Black woman Doctoral voices, and celebrating all their work both in academia, and the community.
 “It was such a pleasure interviewing Dr. Lakesha Roney; we give her all her flowers during this interview.
I was her Doctoral Chair during the last part of her dissertation process. During this interview, Dr. Roney spoke candidly about ways she was coping with Covid-19, her doctoral journey/path, her struggles during this journey, defending her prospectus while pregnant, the challenges of caring for a son with special needs, and her advice to anyone hoping to pursue a doctoral path. Hint…Just wanting to be called “Doctor” is not a good enough reason to pursue a doctorate.” – Dr. Chioma Anah
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*Please note: Argosy University no longer exists, and hence, the counseling psychology program mentioned in this interview.
Dr. Lakesha Roney is a native of Dinwiddie County, Virginia and graduate of Dinwiddie High School. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Virginia State University, Masters of Education in Counseling from Virginia State University, and a Doctor of Education Counseling Psychology Concentration in Education and Supervision from Argosy University. She has been Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth Virginia since 2005 and Registered Supervisor for LPC, LMFT, LSAPT, and CSAC.
 
Dr. Roney is the owner of a private practice Inner Self Counseling and Consultation LLC since 2007. Inner Self offers a wide variety of outpatient counseling services, consulting, trainings, and clinical supervision. She is also the Executive Clinical Director at HYPE Counseling Services where she helps with growth of clinical and program development. In her role, she assess what the clinical and program needs are for the agency and determine how to make them work more efficiently, improve quality, and increase revenue potential. She also provides clinical supervision for residents in counseling and interns.
 
Her professional experiences include: outpatient and inpatient case management and psychotherapy, residential therapy, administrative and clinical supervision, clinical management and directing within community and higher education settings, non-profit settings, faculty member, licensure supervision, training/ workshop development and facilitation, curriculum and policy development, accreditation in higher education setting, serving as chair and member of multidisciplinary teams and task forces, as well as consulting.
 
Currently Dr. Roney serves as the Chapter Chair of the Virginia Counselors Association (VCA) where she is able to assist in carrying out their mission to promote the counseling profession by supporting, empowering and advocating for the diverse needs of all counselors in Virginia.
 
In her spare time, Dr. Roney enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Especially with her son who is her pride and joy. She also enjoys entertaining at home, home decorating, attending wine festivals and concerts, event planning, and baking special occasion cakes.