Dr. Latasha Hicks-Becton | An Interview with Dr. Anah (Series 1, Episode 7)

Dr. Latasha Hicks-Becton

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

“Dr. Latasha Hicks-Becton, you were fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom, journey, obstacles and triumphs. I am so grateful for your contribution to this series. Someone listening to this segment and going through the PhD journey will learn so much from your experiences. Thank you so much for your time and brilliance!” – Dr. Chioma Anah

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. A’tasha Christian | An Interview with Dr. Anah (Series 1, Episode 4)

Dr. A’tasha Christian

 

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.

*This interview was taped the day after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, and Vice President, Kamala Harris*

 

“Whew…Dr. A’tasha Christian is a tour de force, I tell you! Brilliant, introspective, perceptive, insightful, and just knows what’s going on. Dr. Christian was my Teaching Assistant when I was an adjunct professor at Argosy University, Northern Virginia campus. She was brilliant then, and she’s continued her brilliance today. This interview was taped the day after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, and Vice President, Kamala Harris (first woman of color to be elected in that position). I think we had both gotten a much needed full night of sleep, we were excited about the possibilities of a new dawn, an improved America, that was invested on All its People, and the plight of those marginalized and oppressed. We talked. We went deep. The Force that is Dr. Christian, did not disappoint. What a Truthteller, what a brilliant woman! Please, watch the whole interview, don’t miss anything. Thank you so much, Dr. Christian for sharing the day after an historic event with me- we are bonded, sis. Thank you for your wise words…truths…and triumphs. You are brilliant, Dr. Christian!” -Dr. Chioma Anah

 

Dr. A’tasha M. Christian graduated from Morgan State University in 2003 with a B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology.  She then received her Master’s in Criminal Justice from VCU.  Dr. Christian obtained her M.A. in Professional Counseling in June 2013 from South University – Richmond and her Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision from Argosy University, Northern Virginia in August 2017.  She is an LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dr. Christian has 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a myriad of diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and addictions.  Dr. Christian’s clinical work is based largely in the community, especially within marginalized communities.  Presently, Dr. Christian is employed as a Director of Operations for a community-based mental health agency, and is an adjunct faculty.

Her research interests include intersectionality and diversity, intergenerational trauma and treating and advocating for communities of color and other marginalized communities. Dr. Christian served as a member of the American Counseling Association’s Cultural Encounters Task Force and has presented nationally and locally.  Additionally, Dr. Christian is the President of the Virginia Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development and is also an active member of the International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors.

Dr. Christian is an avid supporter of culturally-sensitive treatment for marginalized communities and believes in the importance of intentional inclusivity to ensure that communities that are often overlooked are heard.

Dr. Janelle Cox | An Interview with Dr. Anah (Series 1, Episode 3)

 

Dr. Janelle Cox, Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, College of Education, Bowie State University

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.

“The reasons why I’m doing these episodes are really to give Black Women Doctorates in counseling psychology, counseling education, the mental health field, art therapy, art education all their deserved love, recognition, and respect- their flowers, as well as amplify their voices and give them a platform to share their stories. Black women are awesome. Black women are great. Black women are powerful. This interview in particular, was one of great joy. Dr. Cox was one of my Teaching Assistants (although I incorrectly call her my intern during the interview), when I was an adjunct professor in the counseling psychology program at Argosy University, Northern Virginia. Dr. Cox was fantastic then, and I knew that she would soar to great heights- which she clearly has- I’m so proud of her! Not only does she drop some pearls of wisdom in this interview, but she shares a few glorious surprises. Thank you for all you do, Dr. Cox! You’re simply, wonderful. Oh…One more thing…Please, do not touch a Black Woman’s hair, unless you’ve been invited to do so.” – Dr. Chioma Anah

 
Dr. Janelle Cox is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor in the State of Maryland.  Dr. Cox has her Master of Arts in Community Counseling and Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr. Cox has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a myriad of diagnoses such as  bipolar, depression, anxiety, ODD, ADHD. Research interests include home-based counseling, social justice/advocacy, HBCU students, public policy/legislation, African American women’s issues, and qualitative research methods. Dr. Cox currently serves as a Co-Chair of the CSJ Social Justice Curriculum Taskforce, Committee Member of the ACA Public Policy Committee, Ad Hoc Review for Counselor Education and Supervision Journal, Editorial Board Review for The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, and International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling.
 
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E Care Behavioral Health Institute- Presenter: https://www.ecarebehavioralinstitute.com/