Tamekia Flanngan

Hello, my name is Tamekia Flanngan, also known as Mika. I am an LCSW with a diverse and broad background working with many populations, such as adults, seniors, the disabled, families, teens, and children for many years. I believe there is always hope, and each patient has the innate ability to create their own narrative. My overall goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment to find reasonable solutions to overwhelming and everyday challenges.

My approach

I offer Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Grounding techniques, and other evidence-based practices. My goal is to support the future possibilities for those seeking help with their mental health needs. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Certification Number: 83426).

My focus

I enjoy helping individuals with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, stress-related problems, end-of-life issues, chronic medical conditions (i.e., cancer), and grief and loss by providing a variety of client-centered modalities.

My communication style

I am open, transparent and patient to the needs of all of my clients.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey as a clinician began with my grandmother. As her caregiver, I saw how she suffered from dementia, and was often disregarded, due to her condition. For this reason, I decided to become a social worker to help others. In my journey, I had the opportunity to intern with individuals who suffer from chronic mental health conditions, such as Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. This experience solidified my desire to help clients see their true potential and strengths as an individual.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting with clients is to collaboratively set goals that address the needs of the client. Together, we will discuss challenges, emotions, behaviors, situations and events that affect your life. Over time, we will track and monitor your progress to determine what is best for you.

My first session with you

During the first session, I like to get to know each client. We will have a one-to-one discussion sharing information about ourselves. Each patient can expect to gain knowledge about the therapeutic process during the first session and what to expect each session. We will discuss: why you are seeking therapy, what your goal(s) are and how we can develop a plan to achieve your goal(s).