NeKendra is a Licensed Master Social Worker based in New York. She obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work from Fordham University and her Bachelors degree in Sociology from Mercy College as Summa Cum Laude. NeKendra has experience working with adolescents, adults, groups, and justice involved individuals. NeKendra‘s background in social services, nonprofit agencies, and the justice system reinforces her passion for restorative justice, cultural humility, and flexibility in her practice. She values a collaborative relationship with her clients as this ensures clients’ voices are heard. Through her non-judgmental approach, she encourages clients to be their authentic selves while reminding them that they are not their mistakes. NeKendra developed treatment and lesson plans from different modalities such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and other evidence based practices. She utilizes the creativity and versatility of social work practice to accommodate her clients’ needs. NeKendra is a dynamic clinician who believes in empowering and supporting her clients as they reclaim their autonomy, rewrite their story, and enhance their quality of life.