Transcending Adversity Counseling Services LLC

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Transcending Adversity Counseling Services LLC

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Who We Are

Our Medical Practice

Our Medical Practice

Our Medical Practice

Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, mental health treatment.  Our services are provided via a HIPAA Compliant Tele-Health platform.

Our Treatment Focus

Our Medical Practice

Our Medical Practice

 Our providers work with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups, to help them heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. 

Our Patient Promise

Our Medical Practice

Our Patient Promise

We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. 


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Services

Individual Therapy

In Individual Therapy, our providers help clients better understand themselves and move past barriers that keep them from being the best they can be.  Our specialties include Trauma,Adjustment, Mood and Sex and Sexuality related disorders.

Couples Therapy

In Couples Therapy, our providers help couples work together to improve relationship satisfaction including building better communication, increasing trust, and enhancing intimacy. Our specialties include working with  Alternative Relationship  Structures and  Sex Therapy.

Group Therapy

Our Group Therapy services provide a place where people can come together with others to share problems or concerns, to better understand their own situation, and to learn from and with others. We offer Mindfulness, Sex Therapy and Emotional Support Groups.

Training and Supervision

We offer Individual and Group Clinical Supervision to LPC and LMFT Residents completing licensure requirements. We also facilitate community trainings and presentations.

Positive and Affirming

We are a Sex Positive and LGBTQIA+ affirming practice.

About Us

Jasmine Griffin LPC-S She/her

A. Vernell Watts LPC-R She/her

Jasmine Griffin LPC-S She/her

Jasmine Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Counseling  Supervisor, and Certified Sex Therapist. Jasmine specializes in providing Supervision to Counseling Residents,   Sex Therapy, as well as treating Gender, Orientation, and other intersection-related concerns. Jasmine strongly believes in the importance of providing an inviti

Jasmine Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Counseling  Supervisor, and Certified Sex Therapist. Jasmine specializes in providing Supervision to Counseling Residents,   Sex Therapy, as well as treating Gender, Orientation, and other intersection-related concerns. Jasmine strongly believes in the importance of providing an inviting, inclusive and safe space for clients to explore whatever challenges they are experiencing and looks forward to providing individual, couples, and group therapy.

Shelley Sheets LPC-R She/her

A. Vernell Watts LPC-R She/her

Jasmine Griffin LPC-S She/her

Shelley is a Resident in Counseling with over 10 years of

experience in the Mental Health field. She has worked

with clients experiencing grief, depression, and anxiety.

She looks forward to working with clients in individual,

couples, and group settings.

A. Vernell Watts LPC-R She/her

A. Vernell Watts LPC-R She/her

A. Vernell Watts LPC-R She/her

Vernell is a Resident in Counseling with over 30 years of experience in the Mental Health field. Vernell has experience working with adolescents and adults in various mental health settings including but not limited to: general, forensic, geriatric, correctional, intensive-in-home, skill-building, crisis, and outpatient therapy. She has w

Vernell is a Resident in Counseling with over 30 years of experience in the Mental Health field. Vernell has experience working with adolescents and adults in various mental health settings including but not limited to: general, forensic, geriatric, correctional, intensive-in-home, skill-building, crisis, and outpatient therapy. She has worked with clients of various ages experiencing crises to develop anger management and interpersonal skills. She looks forward to working with clients in individual, and group settings.

Towanta Barrett LPC-R She/her

A. Vernell Watts LPC-R She/her

A. Vernell Watts LPC-R She/her

 With over 15 years of experience in the Mental Health field, Towanta believes it is important to provide an environment that will give clients the opportunity to identify and experience healthy ways to be in a relationship with others and themselves. She believes in building upon one's strengths and treating the whole person to assist in

 With over 15 years of experience in the Mental Health field, Towanta believes it is important to provide an environment that will give clients the opportunity to identify and experience healthy ways to be in a relationship with others and themselves. She believes in building upon one's strengths and treating the whole person to assist in coping with life's stressors with an empathic, non-judgmental approach,  Her specialties are family conflict, couple’s counseling, parenting, children / adolescent behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.  

Jo Laing Intern They/them

Jo Laing Intern They/them

Jo Laing Intern They/them

Jo Laing is a third-year student at the Chicago

School of Professional College & are working toward

their Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling &

Licensure as a Professional Counselor. Jo is interested

in LGBTQIA focuses, Gender & Sex Therapy, and

Somatic Therapy. They are excited to utilize their

experience & expertise to benefit the community.

Ready to get started?

Jo Laing Intern They/them

Jo Laing Intern They/them

Reach out to us via email or phone to schedule your appointment today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at Support@TACounselingservices.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Therapy is the process of a Therapist and Client(s) working together to relieve emotional stress and mental health concerns. It involves examining and gaining insight into life choices and difficulties. Therapy sessions are structured meetings between a licensed provider and a client with a goal of improving some aspect of their life or functioning. Therapists use many types of treatment and strategies to help their clients reach their goals.


There are rules and regulations Therapists must follow in regards to Confidentiality. All information must be kept in a way that is HIPAA compliant, Confidentiality is paramount, and only under certain circumstances are there exceptions. These exceptions can include if someone (including yourself) is in danger of harm or if a court subpoenas information. There are other exceptions to confidentiality and if you have any questions or concerns, please speak to your Counselor or Therapist.


We accept Credit Card, Check and Insurance Payments. We are currently In Network with  Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Beacon, United Behavioral, Oscar and Oxford insurance. We also accept EAP.


Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy coming soon

Events

3/23/2023

Better Sex Through Mindfulness

5:30 pm

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7:45 pm

Virtual + in person (Chester)

Event Details

3/23/2023

Better Sex Through Mindfulness

Bi-Weekly group on Thursdays


An 8-week group that will cover sex & topics surrounding it to help women learn a variety of mindfulness exercis...

Event Details

5:30 pm

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7:45 pm

Virtual + in person (Chester)

11/24/2022

Mental Health Support Group

11:30 AM

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1:00 pm

Chester

Event Details

11/24/2022

Mental Health Support Group

Light refreshments are available. This group meets on the first Friday of the month.


Join us for a free, peer-led connection for individuals ...

Event Details

11:30 AM

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1:00 pm

Chester

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