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Makiea works with pre-teens, teenagers, and adults who are navigating today’s stresses while working toward independence and growth. Makiea believe the client is their own expert, and it is her job to walk beside them on their journey of self-discovery. She implements evidence based, mindfulness approaches to therapy while also utilizing CBT, strength-based, and trauma-informed techniques. Makiea provides empathetic and compassionate counseling to assist clients with identifying goals as well as solutions to issues that causes emotional, mental, or psychological triggers. She also assists with improving effective coping and communication skills, strengthening self-esteem, and promoting challenging behavior change.

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Krystal Thompson is a compassionate and dedicated leader and licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of professional experience. Ms. Thompson has been instrumental in creating and expanding programs for various companies such as Hampton University, Dream Org. Inc. and The YMCA of Greater New York. Additionally, Ms. Thompson was awarded a seed grant for the establishment of a mentorship program, Mentors for Achievement, and was selected to represent Hampton University at both the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) 2013 Summer Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona and the Criminology and Criminal Justice for the 21st Century: Utilizing Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships for Justice System Improvement 2013 Conference. Ms. Thompson holds a Bachelor’s of Art degree in English from Fordham University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Hampton University. Krystal has been honored for outstanding achievement in counseling by the Hampton University Honors Council, she was inducted into the Omega Chi Nu Honor Society in 2014 which she held the title of treasure. She was also inducted into the Golden Key Honor Society in 2014 and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Ms. Thompson is a published contributor in Academic Advising Today and was a lead reacher for the Youth Violence and Gang Prevention City of Newport News Grant. She was also a lead facilitator for the Social Change Institute, an international personal and professional development company, where Krystal has led personal development workshops in South Africa and Dominican Republic. Krystal’s passion for helping others evolved from her own upbringing and lack of preparation for life. Overcoming the many personal hurtles to include the loss of her mother and miscarriage of twin stillborns; Krystal used her personal mishaps as a platform to advocate for others. She founded her own company, Journey 2 Love, in 2014 with a mission to document and encourage the journey of self love. Krystal utilizing her experience with business and clinical skills to co-found Peace of Mind Mental Health Services, LLC (POMMHS) in 2021; an outpatient Mental Health Group Practice in Virginia. Krystal has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with grief and relationship issues. She believes in a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy, where clients are active participants in their healing journey. In addition, to Journey 2 Love LLC and POMMHS, Krystal also co-founded Peace and Healing Incorporated in 2022, a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the BIPOC community. Outside of business Krystal is compassionate about advocacy for youth development, a exponent for women’s rights, and is a proponent for the BIPOC community. Her love for children, music and dancing ignites her super power of supporting others.

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