This event is hosted by Wanna Go Fit LLC and Black Business San Antonio. The purpose of this event is to educate and provide resources for brain health & wellness.
Panel Discussion Line Up:
1. Breaking Dow the Brain featuring (12:45-1:30 pm)
• What causes mental illness? Hereditary? Most common illness?
• Can it be cured?
• Depression / PTSD
• Pain and depression
Panelists:
Fatima Keya M.A. PLC
James Houston, P.A.
Lakeisha Howard
2. Hustle & Bustle: Daily Grind (1:45-2:30 pm)
• Daily stresses
• Relationships
• Finances
• Careers
• Burnout
Panelist:
Efrem DeHughes, Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sharita Harding, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PHD, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Pastor Joesph Price
3. Keeping it Healthy (2:45-3:30 pm)
• Ways to decompress & relax
• Redirecting stress & anxiety
• Different types of therapy
• Suicide Prevention
Panelist:
Krisden Williams, Hypno Therapist
Duane Snape, MA, LPC
Angela Allen, Author, Literary Coach, Life Coach
Melissa Davis, Recreational Therapist
Abbey Fuller, PHD, RN
Free Chair Massages from SMJ Massage
Bernice’s Closet will be collecting donations.
Donate your gently used clothing items and household items.
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THIS IS A FREE EVENT.
Sponsored by
Chosen for Hope Counseling Inc.
Ph: 210-547-8090
1866 Nacogdoches, San Antonio, TX 78209
Texas Medicare Solutions (TMD)
Christopher Elmo
Ph: (210) 570-5501
Chris.TexMed@Gmail.com
SMJ Massage
210-952-8543
Duane Snape is the founder, President and lead therapist of Chosen For Hope Counseling
Incorporated.
After 22 years of active duty in the U.S. Army as a Behavioral Health Specialist Duane received his Masters in Counseling From Wayland Baptist University in 2013, and later went on to form Chosen For Hope Counseling, Inc.
Chosen For Hope Counseling is a full service outpatient behavioral health and wellness center based in San Antonio Texas. Our mission and primary goal is to strengthen and empower individuals, families and the community by providing hope via our holistic therapeutic approach.
We serve individuals and families in San Antonio, and throughout the State of Texas.
Programs and services we provide include:
Play Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Medication Management, Couples Therapy, Parent
Coaching, Military Transitions, Deployment, Combat Stress, PTSD Counseling, Depression,
Crisis Counseling, Anger Management, Stress Management, Trauma, Behavior Modification,
Diagnostic Psychiatric Evaluations, Grief Counseling, ADHD, individual Counseling, and Group Therapy.
Our team includes
Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and
Substance Abuse Counselors.
Chosen For Hope Counseling, Incorporated accepts most insurances. Insurance accepted are
Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Community First, Humana, Magellan,
Medicare, OPTUM, Superior HealthPlan, Tricare, TMHP, and United Healthcare.
Chosen For Hope Counseling.
(210) 547-8090
Sharita Harding is an Intake Coordinator and Clinician for The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors in San Antonio. She provides quality personalized service and support during all phases of the mental health treatment process. Sharita is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a wealth of experience in diverse range of positions within social services. Sharita is honored to have dual military connection as a Veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve and continues to serve as a spouse of an Active Duty Servicemember. She has two teenaged children and is currently pursuing her Ph. D in Counseling Supervision and Education at Hampton University. In her spare time Sharita enjoys spending time with her family, reading and traveling. She is an advocate for bridging gaps that support self-discovery, connection and restoring her community.
Efrem DeHughes, Psychotherapist-LCSW
Efrem has over 15 years of experience in a variety of settings and diverse clients including both long term and brief interventions. Efrem is a Psychotherapist-Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the term and brief interventions. Efrem is a Psychotherapist-Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the term and brief interventions. Efrem is a Psychotherapist-Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the term and brief interventions. Efrem is a Psychotherapist-Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Texas. Efrem graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with both his graduate state of Texas. Efrem graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with both his graduate degree in Social Work and his undergraduate degree in Sociology. Efrem began working in the field of degree in Social Work and his undergraduate degree in Sociology. Efrem began working in the field of public service at Job Corps of San Diego California in the early 2000’s as a Residential Dorm Advisor public service at Job Corps of San Diego California in the early 2000’s as a Residential Dorm Advisor.
Efrem has prior service military in U.S. Army as a combat medic. He has worked in field of social services residential advisor, childcare worker, case manager, treatment house parent, client coordinator, and as residential advisor, childcare worker, case manager, treatment house parent, client coordinator, and clinical social worker. Efrem’s years of experience in the public service arena includes working within the clinical social worker. Efrem’s years of experience in the public service arena includes working within the fields of children and families, veterans, substance abuse, homelessness, mental/behavioral health, and fields of children and families, veterans, substance abuse, homelessness, mental/behavioral health, and within the criminal justice system. He has also participated extensively with various volunteer projects within the criminal justice system. He has also participated extensively with various volunteer projects within the community.
Angela “AngieK” Allen
Angie K Books-Lead Author & Literary Coach
Professional Life Coach
Angie K Books was founded in October 2017 and reestablished as an LLc in August 2018. AngieK has self-published eight fiction novels ranging from drama, urban lit and erotica/romance. She has assisted in publishing six other Authors in various locations of the US with their personal stories/memoirs and has coached a multitude of aspiring writers as well with their story. AngieK has begun her own tutoring program in September of 2023 where she concentrates on students from the 4th to 8th grade in English Literature due to some struggles she began to see in some young scholars. In addition to all the things above she has started hosting her own events mostly inspired by stories created by herself or others. She has named herself the Literary Guru of all things Literature. In February of 2023 she received her certification in professional life coaching to level up her coaching in the personal story literary world. Her audience is anyone who loves to read a good story, wants to create a story, be inspired by a story, or be part of a story.
Angie K Books (Angela K. Allen)
angiekbooks@thabookchic.com
726-234-4720
Thank you for Enjoying The Ultimate AngieK Experience.
Krisden Williams, Hypono Therapist
www.IamHolisticallyHealthy.square.com
Ph: 210-372-3601
Hypokrisden44@Gmail.com
James Michael Houston, Sr. is a native of Newark, NJ, the eldest child born to J.M. and EdithHouston, both deceased, a father to seven sons, and grand father of six grandchildren, 5 girlsand 1 boy. A proud combat military veteran of the US Navy, where he served honorably as aHospital Corpsman Second Class Petty Officer. After completing his Undergraduate studies at Seton Hall University with a BS Biology and his Graduate studies at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey with a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies he reunited with the military this time as a Commissioned Officer in the US Army, where he served as a First Lieutenant and served as the Assistant Flight Surgeon for the 1/158th Apache Squadron.
Mr. Houston is a man of Faith and attends Resurrection Baptist Church lead by Pastor Ray Brown, where he serves as part of the security and men’s ministry.
Mr. Houston is currently working in the field of pain management with TriCity Pain Associatesand Epic Pain Management. He also is working as a consultant for Designer Glitz and GlamourMed Spa and weight loss programs. Lastly, he a clinical administrator for Sacred Hearts Assisted Living Services LLC.
Mr. Houston also has two major entrepreneurial endeavors he is currently undertaking aPremium Cigar Brand, H & H Cigars LTD, LLC and a design and graphics company, DiamondGraphiks LLC.
Fatima Keys MA LPC LCDC
Fatima Keys M. A, LPC, LCDC has always had a passion with helping others with life struggles. She gained experience by providing counseling forunderserviced populations while she obtained her bachelor’s in psychology in1999. However, in 2013 and after Fatima started working through her own lifestruggles, she received her masters and professional licensures to startprofessional counseling services independently. Fatima understands herclients’ challenges, such as how it feels to desire isolation because of depression; how it feels to be burnt out because of work; and how to want to avoid life because of anxiety, or feelings of uncontrollable anger. She embarked on her journey to work over and through the obstaclesusing the same unique person-centered approach she offers her clients today.
Fatima also has experience in working with clients in crisis situations including
but not limited to home, work, and school. She also has done diagnostic testing for the mental health authorities, spoke at conferences providing information about mental health, facilitated groups, and has provided professional case management. She works with individuals, children, couples, and families. She is a mother, wife and a Zumba/ HIIT fitness instructor that advocates for physical health and wellbeing in all areas of life.
WebsiteFatimakeystohealing.comContact: 8305076730
Counseling Services are Tailored To:
Individuals, Families, Groups, Couples, Adolescents and Children
Donna Costa, LMSW, is the Director of NAMI Bridges to Care San Antonio. In her role, she
connects faith communities and organizations with mental health trainings that support them with creating mental health initiatives within their communities. The goal is to assist others by providing pre-crisis prevention training and assisting with identifying community resources to promote mental health and wellness.
Donna is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University where she received her bachelor’s
degree in Social Work and received her graduate degree from Smith College School of Social
Work. She has been a licensed master social worker for over 20 years. Donna resides in San
Antonio with her husband, 11 children, and 4 dogs and 1 rabbit.
Donna Costa, LMSWProgram Director
NAMI Bridges to Care6851 Citizens Parkway; Suite 222San Antonio, TX 78229Office 210-242-1227
Joseph Price is a pastor, certified mental health & professional life coach , and motivational speaker who uses biblical and practical methods to help hard working people avoid the what he calls business burnout . His philosophy is that you can’t enjoy wealth until you have good mental and physical health. He helps his clients avoid burnout.
Melissa Davis is a Recreation Therapist and Recreation Therapist with over 8 years of experience in varying settings of RT. Melissa graduated from Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with a bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation. A few months after graduation, Melissa attended the University of Toledo to receive her Master of Arts in Recreation Administration. Melissa initially started her career in Parks and Recreation with M-NCPPC in Prince George’s County, Maryland supervising two after school programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After two and a half years of supervising individuals in the program and staff, Melissa decided it was time for a career shift. It was during her internship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland she realized the clinical path was her calling.
Melissa made the grand move from Maryland to the Lone Star State to work in a psychiatric hospital and work in a new-to-her field of contracting. During her time in Texas, it was Melissa’s goal to gain exposure to as many settings as she could until she landed on an unlikely role that changed her life. An outpatient military rehabilitation facility, it was here that Melissa grew an undying love for service members and adaptive sports. Though this position was a great learning opportunity for Melissa she gained more knowledge about the inner workings of the military and the connection of recreational therapy. Melissa has been a long-time advocate for growing the RT profession and has held positions as a board member (2018-2021) and the first African-American Chair of the Board (2020-2021) of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
Outside of her accolades, Melissa enjoys spending time with family, friends and people of the like. Melissa resides in San Antonio and enjoys crafting, learning something new, reading, walking with her dog and enjoying any activity revolving around good food, beverages, being outdoors, and water!
Abbey Fuller, PhD, MSN-Ed, RN
I have been a registered nurse for over 35 years and have taught nursing for the past 20 years. Currently, I am a faculty member at Schreiner University, teaching in the RN-BSN program. I am a nurse researcher who has done research on stress and the impact it has on the health and well-being of veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.
After losing my significant other Tony to suicide in 2016, I became a volunteer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and a strong advocate of suicide prevention. I have been a field Advocate for AFSP for the past 5 years advocating for policies at the state and federal levels to increase funding for suicide prevention, research, mental health services and mandated teacher training. For the past two years I have been serving as a board member for AFSP, South Texas Chapter. Recently, I was invited to serve on AFSP National Public Policy Council for 3years. I have also taken valuable Applied Suicide Intervention
Skills Training, so I can effectively assist those experiencing a mental health crisis.
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