Meet the Team

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Glenda is a dedicated and empathetic Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of

experience working with diverse populations in nonprofit organizations, community and

healthcare settings. She obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in

Gerontology from Aurora University and continues to apply her dedication to service to create

significant and enduring impacts within her community. Glenda is committed to fostering

holistic well-being and ensuring equitable access to mental health care.

Glenda utilizes a trauma-informed approach, recognizing the profound impact of past

experiences on mental and physical health. She creates a safe, supportive environment where

clients feel empowered to heal, build resilience, and regain a sense of control over their lives.

Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities, mindfulness practices, and

psychoeducation, always centering her clients' strengths and lived experiences.

Glenda has extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing burnout and compassion

fatigue. She helps clients navigate the emotional toll of high-stress environments, set healthy

boundaries, and develop sustainable self-care practices to prevent long-term exhaustion. By fostering emotional resilience and self-compassion, she empowers clients to restore balance and reconnect with their purpose. 

Glenda’s work is rooted in advocacy and empowerment, helping individuals and families navigate complex healthcare systems, increase health literacy, and overcome systemic barriers to care. Passionate about social justice, she actively works to combat bullying, improve maternal

and infant health outcomes, and advocate for breast cancer awareness. Her leadership in

community-based initiatives has driven meaningful change, from promoting Sudden Infant

Death Syndrome prevention to advocating for inclusive, anti-discriminatory policies.

Glenda continues to apply her dedication to service to create significant and enduring impacts

within her community and intends to strengthen and intentionally center both internal and

external advocacy strategies, focusing on issues that directly address systemic and intersectional inequities. Glenda is dedicated in her mission to create lasting, systemic change and to uplift individuals through compassionate, trauma-informed, client-centered care.

Outside of work, Glenda finds joy in movement, music, and the serenity of nature. Whether working out, listening to Beyoncé or a favorite podcast, or simply enjoying the sunshine by the water, she values balance and self-care, principles she encourages in her therapeutic practice.