Tamieka Pennycooke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals across the lifespan. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, with a special focus on perinatal mental health. Tamieka is deeply committed to empowering self-determination in her clients, helping them build on their strengths and reclaim their sense of agency.
I work with clients through a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and collaborative approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment. My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and client-centered—I meet people where they are and honor their lived experiences. I believe deeply in supporting self-determination, helping clients feel confident in their ability to make choices that align with their values and goals.
Clients can expect to leave sessions with me feeling heard, supported, and empowered. My goal is to create a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace. I strive to build a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, empathy, and cultural humility.
In our work together, clients often gain:
