Mr. Boothe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia. He earned his Master of Social Work degree from Howard University in 1997.

Mr. Boothe has directed, managed and provided clinical services in a variety of inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, and community based mental health agencies. He has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health issues and problems, and assisting such individuals to produce positive emotional results and outcomes in their daily life. His area of expertise include successfully assisting individuals to overcome problems associated with depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders and anger problems.

Mr. Boothe utilizes a person-centered approached in his work with individuals, and incorporates many of the principles and core concepts associated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in the treatment process.

At the Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Mr. Boothe specializes in working with young adults (16+) and adults.

Brandie Chaney obtained a Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of Connecticut School of Social Work (2015) and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut (2009). Ms. Chaney has over 13 years of experience in the field of human services in a variety of settings. Ms. Chaney has provided clinical services in residential treatment settings, private practice and in child welfare. Her most recent experience includes psychotherapy for individuals, families, and couples. Ms. Chaney has supported youth, and caregivers through adoption, family preservation efforts, domestic violence, homelessness, and child abuse/neglect.

Ms. Chaney has a passion for working with adolescents and their families to help resolve parent-child conflict, depression, serious mental illness, and substance use. At Life Enrichment Center, Ms. Chaney provides therapy to adults, families, and adolescents. Ms. Chaney utilizes a range of treatment modalities including solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy, relational cultural theory, mindfulness, and family systems.

Ms. Chaney believes in the power of vulnerability and the importance of relationships. Ms. Chaney’s goal is to always promote change by building a therapeutic bond based on warmth and trust. She fosters close connections with her clients that demonstrate the role empathy plays in the change process.

Dr. Bhavani R. Hamann is a Mental Health Provider and a Social Work Supervisee. Dr. Hamann is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She provides therapy to adults, adolescents, and families at Life Enrichment Counseling Center. Dr. Hamann has a Ph.D. in Social Work from Florida State University, a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Social Work from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, and a Master’s degree in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work and Undergraduate in Business from Bangalore University, India.

Dr. Hamann has worked in medical, psychiatric, government, and private agencies, serving individuals, groups, families, adolescents, and children. She has experience offering therapy to families with members who have substance abuse difficulties, end-stage medical conditions, and mental health disorders. Dr. Hamann has experience working with clients from different cultures, LGBTQ, and people from various income levels. She is conversant in Tamil, Hindi, Marathi, and Kannada. At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Dr. Hamann provides client-centered services to adults, adolescents, and families. She draws from theories including Systems, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral.

Ms. Nelva Hernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently living and providing services in Northern Virginia. She was raised in Washington, DC, where she completed her studies, including her Master’s in Social Work at Howard University.

Ms. Hernandez is a native Spanish speaker, and she conducts therapy sessions fluently in both English and Spanish. She strives to provide culturally responsive treatment to individuals from all walks of life and has supported many clients struggling with acculturation stress. Ms. Hernandez specializes in treatments for anxiety, depression, anger and stress management, relationship stressors, and life transitions. She employs an eclectic array of evidence-based treatment modalities and interventions to treat symptoms across the spectrum of mental health issues and life stressors. Ms. Hernandez seeks to focus on her client’s needs and preferences while nurturing the therapeutic relationship and providing clinical services, including motivational interviewing, humanistic and existential approaches, and psychodynamic, cognitive, and dialectical behavioral therapies. She uses a collaborative approach to identify her client’s strengths and challenges to create a roadmap to living a healthier and more authentic life.

Throughout her career, Ms. Hernandez has facilitated psychoeducation and group psychotherapy as well as individual, family, and family therapy. Treating issues related to mood and psychiatric disorders. She has acquired experience working with populations of all ages in academic, social service, and outpatient settings. At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Ms. Hernandez works with adolescents (13 years and above), adults, and families.

Ms. Jefferson received her Master of Social Work degree from Widener University in 2019. Before that, she obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from Ferrum College in 2016. Ms. Jefferson has almost nine years of experience working directly with children, specifically early intervention within special education across various settings. She has provided emotional and behavioral support and crisis management and intervention. She also has experience with a wide range of individuals experiencing crisis and suicidal ideation.

Regarding treatment modalities, Ms Jefferson utilizes play-based, person-centered, and solution-focused approaches in her work with children. She thrives on creating a safe space and healthy relationships to assist with self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, and confidence while navigating life.

Prior to joining Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Ms. Jefferson provided Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy (ABA Therapy) to school-aged children primarily diagnosed with Autism. She enjoys working with children and observing the progress made from the initial meeting and throughout their journey in therapy.

At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Ms. Jefferson will work with children and adolescents and partner with their families to help them work through challenges to thrive.

Kent Jensen is a Social Work Supervisee who obtained his master’s degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma. Additionally, he completed a master’s degree in public administration also from the University of Oklahoma and is a graduate of an intensive one-year international studies program from the Japanese National Institute for Defense Studies. Mr. Jensen received his bachelor’s degree from Utah State University in fine arts.

Prior to joining the Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Mr. Jensen provided clinical services focused on adults ages 17 and above utilizing a holistic strengths-based approach. At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Mr. Jensen specializes in working with individuals and couples experiencing difficulties due to trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or conflict in their relationships. He is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Motivational Interviewing.

Mr. Jensen is fluent in Japanese and conversant in Mandrin Chinese. He has lived, studied, and worked around the world including foreign study programs in Germany, France, and Japan. He is also a U.S. Army veteran with experience in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Mr. Jensen uses his life experience and unconditional positive regard to help him build rapport and gain an understanding of his client’s struggles, adversities, and hopes for the future. He has served the community by volunteering extensively with various non-profit organizations to serve the mental and physical health needs of its members. Mr. Jensen is able to incorporate faith-based principles in the counselor sessions when requested.

Carole Thomas is a Social Work Supervisee who obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work with a clinical focus from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from George Washington University, and an undergraduate degree in Finance from Virginia Tech University. Ms. Thomas is also a certified integrative wellness coach.

Prior to joining the Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Ms. Thomas provided clinical services in different therapeutic settings, working with individuals and couples using strengths-based and holistic perspectives. She has also served the community by volunteering extensively with various non-profit organizations to serve the mental and physical health needs of its members.

At the Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Ms.Thomas specializes in working with adult individuals experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues and couples experiencing conflict or wanting to strengthen their relationships. She is trained in several evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as trauma-informed approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), hypnosis, and mindfulness modalities. When working with couples, Ms. Thomas draws on her Gottman Principles I, II, Treating Affairs and Trauma, and Seven Principles training and aspects of Imago Therapy, to help them strengthen their relationships in three primary areas: friendship, conflict management, and creation of shared meaning.