PROVIDERS

Tamika England, LPC, CPCS, BC-TMH

Founder / Owner

Tamika England, M.Ed., LPC, BC-TMH, CPCS, NCC provides therapeutic services to adolescents, adults, and families in traditional therapeutic settings. Ms. England is also a board-certified telehealth provider for the state of Georgia.

She strives to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern, and action to the counseling process to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages, and families. Ms. England holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s of Education with a specialization in Community Counselor Education from Augusta University (formerly Georgia Regent’s University).

Ms. England has over ten years of experience in the Behavioral Health industry. She has a strong base of counseling experience working with adults and children in a wide variety of settings including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric clinics, community-based agencies, juvenile correctional facilities, and private practice, as well.

Ms. England utilizes an integrated approach to Behavioral Health with Reality, Existential and CBT\Mindfulness techniques to encourage clients to conceptualize the notion that “when people have the courage and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, people are free to experience change.” She has a diverse range of clinical experience working with individuals and groups across the lifespan in the following areas:

Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Behavioral and Discipline Challenges

Complicated Grief Reactions

Anxiety Disorders

Group Psychotherapy

Suicide Assessment and Risk Reduction

Family and Relationship Issues

Self-image and Self-Esteem Issues

Children/Adults with Special Needs

Anger and Stress Management

Self-Harm Behavior

Chronic Mental Illness

Ms. England’s passion is her willingness and dedication to helping those in need despite their circumstances while assisting individuals in achieving an enhanced quality of life as a means of reaching their full potential. Looking Forward Counseling & Mentoring Services was founded to empower self-reflection and healing. Bridging the service gap while educating clients on how to be intentional concerning their emotional wellbeing and the impact of emotional wellness. Our mission is to help clients help themselves.

Dr. Stephanie B. Cartwright, Ed.D, NCC, LPC, GC-C

Stephanie is a National Certified Counselor who has worked with diverse populations from small towns to large cities. She can be described as warm, direct, and an eternal student of the mind-body connection. She is an experienced disabilities case manager, Certified Grief Counselor, and former school administrator who has seen it all. She’d love to see you too!

Zohra Lasi, MS, NCC

Sometimes the noise both outside and within can get so loud that it creates chaos and conflict in various facets of our life. It may start spilling into work, our romantic and interpersonal relations or our education, dreams and aspirations. This noise can be a result of many things including past trauma, adverse experiences or lack of support from our environment. I invite you to connect with the parts of yourself that feel the need to scream to be heard. I invite you to lower the noise by allowing yourself to heal. You deserve to live a life that you wish for and I would love to support you as you make that happen.

I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and strive to create a safe haven where you feel accepted, understood and valued. While the beginning of counseling can feel strange and uncomfortable, together with time we can create a space for you that meets your individual needs and allows you to feel comfortable and open.

A little about me! I completed my Bachelor of Science in Child learning and development and Psychology at the University of Texas in Dallas and my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Methodist University. Through my schooling and clinical experience, I gained skills to work with various mental health issues some of which include anxiety, depression, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, marital conflicts, family conflicts and trauma. I am passionate about working with people of color, immigrants, adult individuals, couples and families. I speak Urdu and English fluently and if needed, I can be quite fluent in humor! I look forward to working with you!

Wakisha Harvey, MBA, LPC, CPCS

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor. My professional career in the counseling field expands over 14 years as a licensed professional in addition to several additional years in clinical and professional settings. My training and experience has allowed me to obtain a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Business, a professional license as a LPC, and a certification as a professional clinical supervisor. My experience includes many years of treating adolescents, adults, and couples in the areas of Depression, Anxiety, Conflict Resolution, Self-esteem, Christian counseling, and Counseling of Professionals.

I have had the great pleasure of working in numerous behavioral health care settings with various levels of care, as well as many years in clinical administrative settings. It is my belief that therapy is a journey of exploration, growth, and healing for my clients. Every client has a unique story that has shaped their current experience in life. I look forward to helping my clients through that individual story and journey.

Alex F. Henderson, MA, AMFT, ALPCC

Mr. Alex is an associate psychotherapist specializing in working with individuals suffering from trauma-related depression, PTSD, and CBT-based behavior modification. Alex incorporates a range of client-centered, cognitive behavioral-based modalities and various strength- and evidence-based approaches that focus on individual determination and resilience. Client-centeredness is at the core of Alex's approach. With over eight years of community-based mental health experience, Alex has worked with individuals dealing with addiction as well as veterans suffering from PTSD. Alex earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in public administration from CSU Dominguez Hills. He also holds a second master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University, where he is dual-licensed. Alex has recently decided to relocate to Atlanta and is looking forward to fully embracing his new city.

We are Looking Forward Counseling & Mentoring Services

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground for individuals, families, and couples.

TREATMENT FOCUS

Our focus is to help individuals heal, find peace, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a safe, judgment-free environment used to facilitate healthy dialogue as a means of identifying areas of concern and providing customized treatment to fit our clients' needs.

CLIENT PROMISE

We promise to be there for you every step of the way on this courageous journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.