Meet the Team
Our team is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
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The Team
Tenisha Barnes
"My goal is simple: to provide a safe space where you can show up exactly as you are, feel supported through life's challenges, and become the version of yourself you've been fighting to get back to.
LCSW-C, LICSW (she/her)
✦ Accepting new clients
Founder & CEO of Safe Space
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- EMDR-Trained
Tenisha is passionate about helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Her approach is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and collaboration, creating a space where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow. She is EMDR-trained and committed to helping individuals heal from past experiences, build resilience, and reclaim their peace.
Nikeisa Dollard
Her goal is to create a safe space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to move through life’s challenges and toward the well-being you deserve.
LGSW (she/her)
✦ Accepting new clients
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
QUALIFICATIONS
- DC Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Nikeisa Dollard, LGSW, is a dedicated social work and mental health professional with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through clinical services, advocacy, community engagement, and wellness initiatives. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while recognizing their strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth.