Earn Your Crown Counseling and Psychology, LLC is committed to providing culturally responsive and effective mental health services. Our founder, Nedra Smith, is a licensed professional counselor, social worker, and advanced mind-body medicine practitioner with a passion for helping individuals and families thrive. With over 14 years of experience, Nedra brings a wealth of expertise to the practice.
Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve emotional well-being and personal growth through compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health counseling. We are dedicated to fostering resilience, self-awareness, and holistic healing in a supportive and inclusive environment.
In my practice, I utilize evidence-based techniques and approaches to ensure meaningful progress:
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Throughout my career, I have been committed to providing compassionate behavioral health counseling and mind-body medicine techniques to teens and adults. For me, therapy is more than a profession; it’s a transformative journey where healing and growth intersect.
Expertise in Navigating Human Emotion: Whether dealing with trauma, depression, or anxiety, I tailor my approach to your unique needs. Life adjustments can be daunting, and I offer personalized guidance to those adapting to new circumstances or self-sabotaging beliefs. Together, we explore coping strategies and develop personalized goals.
Cultural Competence and Sensitivity: We understand the unique challenges faced by Black communities and other marginalized groups. Our culturally sensitive interventions are designed to respect and honor the diverse backgrounds of our clients, ensuring that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Common Mental Health Challenges: Black children face similar mental health challenges as other children, such as relationship problems, body image issues, bullying, and abuse. However, they often struggle more with accessing mental health services and finding culturally competent care.
Recognizing Early Signs of Mental Health Issues: Parents should watch for changes in their child's communication, social skills, sleep, appetite, grades, and interest in activities. These changes can indicate early signs of mental health issues.
Impact of Trauma: Trauma, including microaggressions, can deeply affect Black children. Effective treatment depends on the child's environment, underlying issues, and support systems.
Role of Racial Identity and Cultural Awareness: A positive cultural identity helps Black children build resilience against mental health issues. Inclusive environments and diverse representation are crucial for their self-esteem and strength.
As a compassionate social worker and professional counselor, I believe that therapy is a transformative journey. My holistic approach supports individuals in their recovery by integrating various components to promote healing and growth. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business communication management, a master's degree in Psychology, and a master's degree in Social Work. I am also an advanced mind-body medicine practitioner and a pending author of an African American life skills curriculum and SMART goal-setting workbook.
Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety: Specializing in helping clients navigate the complexities of trauma, depression, and anxiety. Together, we explore coping strategies and resilience-building techniques.
Business Coaching and Consulting: Helping under-represented entrepreneurs develop business ownership goals, improve economic equity, legacy, and wealth building.
Work-Life Challenges: Offering effective tools to manage stress, improve productivity, and achieve equilibrium.
Let’s embark on this therapeutic journey together, exploring self-awareness, coping skills, and pathways to positive change.