Meet The Team
At Hope Restored Counseling Services, our team is dedicated to guiding you on your journey to healing and growth. Our licensed therapists are compassionate, experienced, and committed to providing a safe, supportive environment. Each team member brings unique expertise in areas like trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. We believe in the power of personalized care, rooted in both professional knowledge and a deep sense of empathy.
Founder/CEO
Doreen Boateng,
M.Ed, LCPC, NCC
Doreen Boateng brings extensive experience in trauma-informed care, ensuring that all services are delivered with empathy, evidence-based practices, and a deep understanding of cultural sensitivity.
Therapist
Wumi aKINLOFA
MS, LGPC
Wumi Akinlofa, MS, LGPC is a warm, collaborative therapist who creates a space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. Grounded in a cognitive-behavioral approach, Wumi helps clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship concerns, academic issues, and PTSD.
Therapist
Rae Pearl Canizares
MACP, MACMHC, LGPC
Rae Pearl Canizares is an emotionally attuned therapist who brings a wealth of experience and deep empathy to her work. With a background serving as a Clinical Therapist at a domestic violence shelter, Rae Pearl has supported individuals through some of life’s most difficult moments. Her experience in trauma-focused care has strengthened her ability to respond with sensitivity, understanding, and skill.
Therapist
CIARRA FIELDS
MA, rESIDENT IN Counseling
Ciarra Fields is a compassionate mental health professional with extensive experience supporting individuals across a variety of settings. She specializes in working with individuals experiencing co-occurring disorders and is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which she uses to support clients navigating trauma, abuse, and domestic violence.
Therapist
Rocio Mackie
M.ED, lcpc
Rocio is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in providing evidence-based treatment for PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorders, with extensive experience serving our Military and Veteran community.
Clinical Counseling Intern
Shania mangum
Shania is passionate about supporting individuals in achieving emotional clarity, relational health, and holistic well-being. She is dedicated to helping clients navigate life complexities while cultivating self-awareness, resilience, and lasting change.
Therapist
Joy Turner
MA, LGPC
Joy Turner is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a strong passion for helping individuals achieve balance in their emotional and mental well-being. Joy’s therapeutic approach is client centered and holistic, tailored to each individual's unique needs.