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Tomanika has lived her life passionately with an ever-present desire to be of service to her community and help others to heal, as well as grow in positive and beneficial ways. She began by earning a Bachelors Degree in Social Work at Ferris State University, located in Big Rapids, MI. Forging on, she
applied and was accepted at Wayne State University located in Detroit, MI, where she was granted a Masters Degree in Social Work.
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Following graduation she held such positions as a Family Advocate, Access Clinician, and Clinical Therapist. For over a decade, she has been the CEO and founder of Growing Counseling Services, LLC., in Taylor, MI. Although her specialties are working with at-risk youth and families, as well as those who have experienced trauma, she also has experience in multiple areas such as: depression, grief and loss, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and many other areas of concern. Additionally, Tomanika provides consulting for others in private practice, as well as clinical supervision for those seeking licensure.
With community healing and positive change at the core of her work, Tomanika is a positive role-model by having demonstrated how determination and hard work have indeed, made a difference.
Tomanika Witherspoon, BSW, LMSW
La Tonya Howard holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Michigan State University and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University. Aside from providing services for Growing Counseling Services, Ms. Howard is also the Director of Journey to Success’ Afterschool program. She has been employed at Insight for several years. Formally, she was a Senior Program Manager at Vista Maria where she was employed for 35 years. She has been working with adolescents and their families for 35 years.
Additionally, she was an outpatient treatment therapist for over 10 years providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with substance abuse and mental health issues. La Tonya has treated clients with ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, schizophrenia, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, attachment disorder, separation anxiety, sexual abuse, substance related disorders, and trauma.
In her spare time, she likes to remain in good physical health by working out in the gym.
La Tonya Howard, LMSW, CAADC
Aliya M. White is a Mastered Level Clinical Therapist who believes everyone has a story to tell and should be provided the safe space to do so. She attended Eastern Michigan University for her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and her Masters in Clinical Social Work at Michigan State University.
Aliya is currently an Infant Mental Health Therapist for Starfish Family Services where she provides behavioral therapy to families and children with a concentration on attachment building, developmental concerns, play therapy and emotional regulation.
She has 5+ years of professional experience working with adults, children and families using a holistic approach and cognitive therapy. Prior to embarking on her journey, she has serviced individuals and gained experience in various settings. Aliya strives to assist others with self-esteem, confidence, forgiveness and eliminating barriers that sometimes can’t be tackled alone. She provides services for but not limited to trauma, depression, grief, anxiety and spiritual needs.
