About

Let's get acquainted; call me Keshia. I am a native South Carolinian, but I have lived in the Charlotte area since 2005. I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Winthrop University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Carolina-Columbia. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NC since 2007 and am a Certified LCSW Clinical Supervisor. I am also licensed in SC and NY.

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Prior to branching into private practice full-time in early 2024, I served as Head of Clinical Excellence at Resilience Lab, a mental health tech company where I managed 30+ Clinical Supervisors across 5 NE states. Before that, I served as President of CriSyS (The Mecklenburg Mobile Crisis Team) since 2014. I have nearly 20 years of extensive experience working across all age groups (mental health, substance use, trauma, and other co-occurring issues) in a variety of settings including crisis stabilization centers, residential programs, outpatient therapy, and hospital social work. 

 

I am an experienced therapist & clinically adept leader specializing in wellness & development. I am YOUR Clinical Connoisseur committed to supporting individuals in prioritizing their emotional wellness & enhancing their clinical development. I have a heart & strong passion for teaching, guiding & supporting LCSWAs entering the social work profession. I hold a responsibility to train our future social workers in the highest standard of excellence. I also provide training & consultation to organizations to support the development of  their social work employees. My goal is to provide an exceptional clinical experience that will help both individuals & organizations thrive! I hope that you will consider By Design for your clinical needs.

 

​I am a member of NASW-NC and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. I am proud Auntie Kesh to one niece & four nephews who I adore. I enjoy time with family/friends, reading, traveling, exercise, a good massage, public speaking and community service related to mental health advocacy.