Lenora Perkins (she/her)
Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
“Have you ever felt that your concerns involve more than just you as an individual? Do you believe that your anxious or depressive symptoms, your relationship disputes, etc. are bigger than people in your life may recognize?”
Lenora sees clients Virtually
Being trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy and Music Therapy, I believe that each client is a conglomeration of their human experiences and the various systems and organizations that impact them. With this belief, I provide therapy to individuals, families and couples. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience where we work as a team to guide you through your current situation.
In our therapeutic relationship, we have the power to evoke change through my support in whatever systemic inequities you face combined with your actions towards your goals. The space we will create will be LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming, anti racist, and full of care and genuineness. Bringing my own authenticity into the therapy room will hopefully provide comfort and safety so real work can be done. I am most interested in working with BIPOC and queer individuals, couples and families, especially Black women learning how to cope with the struggles of today. As a therapist, I most commonly utilize IST (Integrative Systemic Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). While those are my most used, I will use whatever strength-based approach feels appropriate to your individual needs.
Receiving my Bachelors in Music Therapy from Howard University, I am more than excited to bring a creative flare into the therapy room. If you are a lover of music, art, drama or anything that utilizes your creative energy, the therapeutic space is a place where we can bring those things to provide healing and support. The creative mediums I utilize most often are voice, guitar and drawing. Even if you do not consider yourself as an artist, Music Therapy creates space to take your favorite songs and dissect them to help you. With both music therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy, your journey with me will be filled with healing, support and authenticity.
I am ecstatic to begin this journey with you.
*Lenora accepts BCBS PPO, Cigna/Evernorth, Humana, and Aetna insurances, as well as Medicaid
Email: lenora@gracecft.com