University Counseling Center

My goal as a therapist is to help students learn to connect and foster growth in their platonic, familial, and romantic relationships. I will always strive to meet clients with kindness, authenticity, and understanding. I have a passion for working with marginalized communities, people who have experienced various forms of trauma, and those struggling with relational concerns.

Taeja is a third-year student in the Counseling Psychology, PhD program at Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN. She previous obtained a MS in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern State University, in Natchitoches, LA. Previously, she has worked with veterans conducting psychodiagnostics testing, and most recently a private practice conducting both individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults. Taeja utilizes a relational-cultural and intersectional approach to treatment. She has a special interest in treating trauma in communities of color, as well as fostering healthy relational experiences for all students.

Self-care includes reading, listening to podcasts, being a plant parent, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.