Acquisha is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Psychiatric & Psychological Specialties, bringing a diverse background and rich experience to the field of mental health. Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, Acquisha's journey began with a stint in community research at a mental health agency on the island, igniting her passion for serving others. This was shortly followed by roles at the Andrews University Counseling & Testing Center and Andrews Community Counseling Center within campus and community settings. Acquisha holds the esteemed titles of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). She is licensed to practice in the states of Michigan and Illinois, allowing her to serve a diverse clientele within the region.

Acquisha's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI, and a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Southern Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago. This comprehensive training has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional care to her clients.

Embracing a wide-ranging therapeutic approach, Acquisha seamlessly integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, attachment, object-relations, and person-centered theories to tailor her approach to each individual. She has successfully assisted clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma-related emotional challenges, self-esteem issues, acculturation difficulties, life transitions, parenting challenges, and gender-related issues. Acquisha's goal is to create a safe environment where individuals can share their stories within a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship and facilitate navigating their current and past experiences, garner insight and understanding, and advancing growth and personal development.

Specialties: 

• Psychotherapy 

• Anxiety  

• Depression 

• Attachment Related Trauma 

• Insight Oriented 

• Psychodynamic 

• Mood Disorder 

• Personality Disorders 

• Self-esteem Issues  

• Women’s Issues 

• Race and Identity issues 

• Life Transitions 

• Coaching 

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

Education:  

• MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 

• BS in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Psychology and Sociology, University of Southern Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago 

Licenses & Therapy Services:  

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) 

• National Board-Certified Counselor (NBCC) 

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) (in-progress) 

Licensed States:  

• Michigan 

• Illinois  

• Florida (in-progress) 

Languages:  

• English 

Book Recommendations: 

• How To Do the Work, Dr. Nicole LePera 

• Becoming, Michelle Obama 

Podcast Recommendations: 

• Balanced Black Girl 

• Terrible, Thanks for Asking 

Website Recommendations: 

• Ten Percent Happier 

• Headspace 

• Calm 

• ADDitude