Lenora Perkins

Have you ever felt that your concerns involve more than just you as an individual? Have you ever felt like your anxious or depressive symptoms, your relationship disputes, etc are bigger than what others give it credit for? Being trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, I believe that each client is a conglomeration of their human experiences and the various systems and and organizations that impact them. With this belief, I provide therapy to individuals, families and couples.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience where we work as a team to guide you through your current situation. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I am dedicated to the mission of anti-racism, gender affirmation, and curiosity. Bringing my own authenticity into the space will hopefully provide comfort and safety so real work can be done.

Receiving my Bachelors in Music Therapy from Howard University, I am more than excited to bring a creative flare into the therapy room. Using my education, I provide support to BIPOC and queer individuals, families and couples. I mostly utilize IST (Integrative Systemic Therapy), ACT (Acceptance & Commitment) and Narrative Therapy techniques.

My first priority during our initial meeting is establishing a safe and warm environment. Our first session would consist of you sharing the concerns that brought us together while receiving empathy and validation for your experience. We will take that time to establish a relationship and goals for our collaborative work together. I like to think of the first session as the start of our journey together.