Meet the Guests from On the Path to Practice!

Featured on Episode 35, My Journey series

Dr. Leslie Davis, LCPC, NCC

Dr. Leslie Davis is an award-winning Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing as a Relationship Therapist in Illinois and Missouri. She empowers women, youth, and couples with tools to improve their relationships while coping with anxiety and depression. As a professed Black single mom in America, her brand SHE Matters empowers single moms around the world to develop healthy attachments with a goal of reducing depression and suicidal ideation.

Dr. Davis also uses her professional expertise and life experience as a Heart Mom, proudly serving as a Board Member of Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation in St. Louis, MO, where she provides insights to the mental health needs of heart families in America. When she’s not facilitating healing for brokenhearted women, Dr. Davis enjoys empowering women in her community as a Women’s Jiu Jitsu Coach at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in O’Fallon, IL.

Contact info: www.therealdrleslie.com, LinkedIn, YouTube

Featured on Episode 13

Melissa Douglass, LCSW, BC-TMH

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Founder of GDC Wellness Services (previously Goal Driven Counseling), one of the first Black-owned, 100% virtual, mental wellness groups in the U.S. Her work and passion meet at the intersection of modern tech utilization and trauma-informed wellness strategy implementation as a clinician, educator, and consultant. Melissa skillfully uses 10+ years of direct-care, supervisory, and leadership experience in diverse non-profit, hospital, education, and government settings to help organizations improve employee wellness and productivity by enhancing workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and team cohesion through a trauma-informed systems of care lens. Melissa values the depth of opportunities change management presents, and enjoys partnering with individuals and organizations alike to guide actionable, solution-focused, and practical strategies that uplift embracing individualistic human experiences as the catalyst for sustainable impact. 

Melissa has also served as an Adjunct Professor at her alma mater for 5+ years teaching graduate courses on integrating telehealth and social work practice to developing clinicians. Above all, Melissa holds in high regard the rewarding roles of both wife and mom of three incredible individuals. 

Contact information: www.gdcwellnessservices.com, www.melissadlcsw.com, LinkedIn Profile

Featured on Episode 20

Jessica Jones, BCBA

With 15 years of dedicated experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Jessica is a respected and sought after Board Certified Behavior Analyst and leader in supporting individuals across all ages and developmental needs. As the founder and owner of Unapologetic Behavior Consulting, Jessica leverages a Bachelor of Arts in English from Florida A&M University and a Master of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from Kaplan University (now Purdue University Global) to bring both academic and practical expertise to the field. Jessica has written over 100 individualized behavior plans for individuals with diverse diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Young Child with Developmental Delay, Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, Prader Willi Syndrome, ADHD, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, and Paranoid Schizophrenia among many others. Jessica’s experience spans working in clinics, schools, independent supporting living, and in-home settings, providing compassionate, targeted support across all age groups.

As a former Clinical and Executive Director, co-founder of the Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community (MOBBAC), and a committed member of The ABA Pathfinders (TAP), Jessica is a strong advocate for expanding ABA collaboration across mental health disciplines, emphasizing the importance of integrated care. Jessica has consulted with practitioners in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Maine, and Utah, and mentored students in Missouri, Texas, Illinois, and California. Through Unapologetic Behavior Consulting, Jessica aims to empower ABA and mental health practitioners, with a special focus on autism awareness, through evidence-based behavior analytic consultation, training, mentorship, and community education.

Jessica currently resides in St. Louis, MO with her husband and two sons. Jessica enjoys DIY crafts, film and television, drawing, event planning, traveling, and serving the community as an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Contact information: jcjones.1908@gmail.com

Featured on Episode 33, My Journey Series

Monique Maxey, PhD

Dr. Monique A. Maxey currently serves as a Licensed Psychologist for the Forensic Responsibility Program at St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center. She has 30 years of experience working in a variety of mental health and social service positions within multiple settings. Dr. Maxey completed her predoctoral internship at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology in Boston, MA, and received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Child/Adolescent and Forensics from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, MO in 2015.

She values community involvement, including membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., the Association of Black Psychologists, a board member for St. Louis Black Pride, and is the founder of the Mental Health Ministry for The Sanctuary STL Church. As a woman with several marginalized identities, she is highly vested in providing holistic and culturally competent treatment to all individuals who seek mental health services, especially in underserved populations. Dr. Maxey considers it a “valuable and humbling experience” to represent and advocate for those long misrepresented and underrepresented within the mental health arena.

Contact information: dr.moniquemaxey@gmail.com

Featured on Episodes 17-19

Pierre, LMHC, LPC, NCC

Pierre is a Black psychotherapist (LMHC, LPC, NCC), electronic notary public, and NYC community gardener. He is an EMDR-trained somatic trauma therapist, providing psychotherapy services to Black people in New York, Georgia, and Florida. He currently works in 2 private practices: Therapy to a Tea, Co and Mental Health Counseling for Our Communities PLLC, a donation-based practice Pierre founded where he provides free somatic trauma therapy to low-income Black people. Pierre is the founder and writer of  Queeringpsychology.com, a psychotherapy blog/resource website where he works to make psychological and therapy concepts more accessible.

Contact information: queeringpsychology@gmail.com, LinkTree (social media), Therapy to Tea

Featured on Episode 27, My Journey series

Amethyst Roberson, LPC

Amethyst Roberson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Saint Louis, MO, and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). With over 30 years of experience, she has specialized in Christian counseling, life coaching for women and couples, and professional development services for those seeking personal and relational growth. She is also a Certified Life Coach and Trainer (CMLC-T) and a Fruitful Life Instructor, equipping individuals and aspiring coaches with the tools they need to foster healing, empowerment, and transformation. As the founder of A R Therapy & Consulting, LLC, she offers therapy services in multiple states, breaking mental and emotional health stigma through compassionate, evidence-based care.

A dynamic speaker and transformational leader, Amethyst is known for her engaging workshops, practical coaching strategies, and empowering presentations. She also created the 'R.I.S.E signature program, which integrates scriptural principles with evidence-based practices to help individuals overcome trauma. Beyond counseling, Amethyst is an accomplished author, and books available on Amazon provide insightful guidance on healing, resilience, and personal growth. Her work is driven by a deep passion for helping women and couples rebuild trust, set healthy boundaries, and navigate the complexities of trauma with grace and strength.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Amethyst is a sought-after speaker for national events and conferences, delivering impactful messages on mental wellness, entrepreneurship, and professional and personal development. Her presence on social media platforms allows her to reach and inspire a growing audience through actionable content, educational resources, and an authentic approach to healing.

Contact information: amethystroberson.com, Care Solutions

Featured on Episode 15

Michael Rose, LPC

Michael Rose, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, is a licensed professional counselor and the founder of Wild Minds Consulting, a mental health practice offering individual, couples, and family therapy. With licenses in Colorado, Illinois, and Missouri, Michael specializes in helping families and young adults navigate transitions, heal relationships, and create balanced home lives. He also supervises provisionally licensed professional counselors, guiding them through the early stages of their careers. Michael offers virtual services as well as a unique Balance Bootcamp, a 12-week program designed to revitalize family dynamics and support young adults transitioning into independence.

Outside of his practice, Michael enjoys outdoor adventures, whether hiking in the mountains or walking on the beach, building LEGO sets, and engaging in thoughtful discussions on politics, religion, psychology, and sociology.

Contact information: www.wildmindsconsulting.com