Meet Us
At Teachable Moments Therapy Group, we recognize the inherent value of every person.
We focus on our clients’ abilities and strengths, providing valuable interventions that build on the individual strengths that each client possesses.
It is our mission to provide our clients with strategies and solutions that work in everyday life situations!
We're proud to provide comprehensive yet “personalized” therapy to our clients.
Each therapist at Teachable Moments is chosen based on their demonstrated internal commitment to go that extra mile, never to give up, and to make a difference in the mental health and well-being of others.
We believe that individuals who seek help at their most vulnerable and have a right to maximize their level of independence. —And, with our interdisciplinary approach it is possible for them to reach these goals.
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Syreeta T. Dawkins
LCSW
Clinical Executive Officer
Ms. Dawkins is a “Social Worker” by education, but a “Problem Solver” by a purpose that's inspired by the mantra “Lives are Changed at Single Moments in Time!” Ms. Dawkins graduated with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Social Work, specializing in Clinical Mental Health, from Norfolk State University. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Public Administration with a Post Baccalaureate Certification in Human Services Interdisciplinary Forensics from Capella University. Ms. Dawkins received her License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in 2013 and opened her private practice, Teachable Moments Therapy Group, in 2018.
She specializes in community mental health advocacy, sexual trauma with women and children, and coping with blended families by providing both marriage and family counseling. Ms. Dawkins assists her clients in addressing concerns with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sexual trauma. Ms. Dawkins has a broad and rich professional history that includes work in Corrections, Community Mental Health, School Social Work, Administration, Government and Contracting, Family reunification, and Supervised Visitation.
Currently, she is passionate about equipping upcoming professionals with sound clinical intervention methods for a diverse population. Since 2006, Ms. Dawkins has diligently evolved a unique professional personality known for being “spicy but real” and “compassionate but no-nonsense.” She specializes in uncovering the unique strengths of her clients and coaching them to create their own solutions to their problems.
Ms. Dawkins's clinical insights are especially effective in a segment of the population often deemed “hard to reach.” She believes that growth is possible anywhere if it is wanted!
Our Team
Erica Langley
MSW
Resident in Social Work
As a Clinical Therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their life journeys with compassion and professional support. I specialize in an integrated approach that includes person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and strengths-based modalities. My focus is on creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients can identify opportunities for growth while coping with difficult emotions and experiences.
I work with individuals navigating life stressors, anxiety, depression, and personal or family relationship challenges with an emphasis on holistic care—mind, body, and spirit. Through a collaborative process, I empower clients to solve problems constructively and heal emotional wounds.
I am here to assist you in your transformative journey of healing and growth.
"Healing and growth are not accidental; they are intentional steps toward
a more fulfilling life."
Dr. Paula V. Boulware-Brown is a seasoned mental health professional with 29 years of experience. She earned her Doctorate in Psychology from Regent University, completing her pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral residency in outpatient settings. Dr. Brown furthered her expertise with advanced training in psychological testing at the Eden Family Institute in Hampton, Virginia.
Her theoretical approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and she holds specialized training in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and the Living in Balance model for addiction treatment.
Dr. Brown's extensive experience includes nearly a decade as a staff psychologist for the US Navy, where she treated military personnel across all service branches. She has also held various supervisory roles, developing and enhancing psychological services in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
An accomplished author, Dr. Brown wrote: “Eagles Don’t Eat Chicken Food.” She integrates psychology and theology in her training seminars, promoting health and healing for women throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
Dr. Paula V. Boulware-Brown
Licensed Clinical Psychologist