About
McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services, is an award-winning, BIPOC focused and LGBTQIA+ friendly group practice dedicated to serving the State of Pennsylvania with it hybrid model by creating access to counseling services both in-person and online. Our mission is to:
- destigmatize and decolonize mental health by educating our communities
- promote the visibility of clinicians of color
- promote intersectionality and representation
- promote competency through collaboration and consultation
- encourage healing in safe spaces by providing ethical, evidence based, trauma informed, and culturally aware care
Jennifer A. McPherson, MS, EMBA, LPC, NCC, CDWF
Owner & Clinical Director
Jennifer A. McPherson is a Licensed Professional Counselor from Philadelphia, PA that is licensed in the States of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Florida. She is also the Owner/Clinical Director of McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services; a hybrid BIPOC focused and LGBTQIA affirming mental health counseling group practice that provides mental health counseling, consulting services, coaching services, clinical supervision, and education. Due to their commitment to creating access to care for BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities, McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services has awarded as the BEST Mental Health Service in Wyncote, PA for 2022 and 2023 in addition to a slew of other noteworthy awards.
Jennifer received her BA in Psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA before pursuing her MS in Counseling & Clinical Health Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also possesses an Executive MBA in Healthcare from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA. She is trained in and utilizes Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)as her choice modalities for treating race-based trauma in her clients. She is also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator an implements the work of Brene´ Brown to encourage authenticity and vulnerability and to destigmatize shame.
In addition to her role at McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services, Jennifer is also an Executive Coach & Consultant, Clinical Supervisor for BIPOC supervisees seeking licensure, Public Speaker, and two-time Amazon Bestselling Author. Most recently, Jennifer was accepted into Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Program in an effort to support the growth of McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services to be a nationwide mental health counseling group practice in order in access to care for BIPOC & LGBTQIA communities, to support BIPOC & LGBTQIA therapists, increase mental health education, and decrease the stigma against mental health in marginalized communities.
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Hybrid Team
Aspen McMillan, MA, NCC
Hybrid Psychotherapist
Aspen has experience working with families, young adults, athletes, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities through a psychodynamic lens of therapy. She believes there is significance in exploring the details that make up the full picture of your life. Her goal is to create a genuine space, free of judgment, to connect with her clients as they learn about themselves and the lifestyle they want to lead. She has helped clients identify and manage anxiety, depression, trauma, body image, social skills and coping skills, adjustment, and racial disparities.
Personal growth isn't easy; It requires deep self-reflection, awareness and consistency. Aspen enjoys supporting her clients in the unique journey of discovering their full potential. She looks forward to expanding her skillset in trauma informed therapy, DBT, sex therapy and couples therapy as she pursues licensure.
Frantz Allan Jean-Baptiste, MFT
Hybrid Psychotherapist
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Frantz helps clients to reframe negative experiences into life-altering opportunities where growth, healing, and resiliency can occur. Through co-discovery, you will pursue the awareness and mindset necessary for authentic living. Everyone possesses the innate capability to be happy and form long-lasting, healthy relationships. He will assist in fostering the tools necessary for such. He utilizes an integrative approach that focuses on meeting his clients' outcomes. He is well versed in numerous evidence-based therapy modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Structural Family Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to work with individuals, couples, and families struggling with anger, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Being a Haitian American therapist allows him to be culturally humble and inquisitive. In addition, he serves his clientele in both English and Creole. Let's discover together what the best version of yourself can accomplish.
Alicia Erwin, MA
Hybrid Psychotherapist
Alicia is an authentic a pre-licensed therapist with extensive experience in providing support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In addition to her expertise in trauma-informed services, she has worked across various levels of care, including adult partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Alicia holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia and a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Rosemont College in Bryn Mawr, PA.
Specializing in BIPOC & LGBTQIA adult clients facing a multitude of challenges, Alicia addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, existential crises, spirituality exploration, work-related stress, race/gender related stress, identity crisis, life transitions, grief, women's issues, and family/romantic relationships. She utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities including holistic care , emphasizing a client-centered, mind-body, and strengths-based approach while bringing a unique, anti-colonial and anti-oppressive perspective to the field of mental health. Alicia firmly believes in the collaborative nature of therapy, fostering a safe and empathetic environment where clients can explore all facets of themselves. Her ultimate goal is to support clients in achieving overall wellness across all dimensions of their lives. For those seeking guidance and support on their mental health journey, Alicia is committed to providing a compassionate and effective therapeutic partnership.
Jordan Williams, MS, NCC
Hybrid Psychotherapist
Jordan holds a BS in Psychology from Texas Christian University and an MS in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health from Villanova University. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a pre-licensed clinician under supervision. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in an anti-oppressive, systems-based lens, with a focus on decolonizing and destigmatizing mental health within BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
As a Black queer cis-woman, Jordan is constantly reflecting on the dynamics of power, privilege, and control in therapeutic settings. She utilizes a holistic, trauma-informed framework that integrates attachment, psychodynamic therapy, and Liberation-focused therapy to empower clients and build resilience, particularly in addressing the relational fractures due to internal and external systems. Jordan embraces open dialogue around topics often deemed “taboo” in society, such as race, gender, sexuality, religion, spirituality, suicidality, and complex trauma. She places a strong emphasis on authenticity, collaboration, and autonomy in the therapeutic relationship, ensuring a safe space for all her clients to explore their identities and experiences.
In her commitment to anti-oppressive work, Jordan creates an inclusive and affirming space for Queer individuals who wish to explore their identities through a faith-based lens. As a Christian herself, she understands the profound impact that religious trauma, particularly from frameworks rooted in power and control, can have on a person’s existential beliefs and sense of self. Jordan provides a compassionate, non-judgmental environment, honoring each person’s unique spiritual journey while supporting them in navigating the complexities of faith, sexuality, and self-acceptance.
Additionally, as a former 2x Division I track athlete, Jordan also welcomes current and former athletes grappling with identity challenges related to athletics.
Remote Team
Amobiye A. Nkromah, M.S.Ed., LPC, CCTP, CCFP
Remote Psychotherapist
Amobiye Nkromah is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, who specializes in trauma recovery and supporting others to achieve personal wellness. Upon obtaining her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, Amobiye has dedicated herself to supporting others to own their individual power while executing autonomy and personal agency in a healthy way.
Amobiye understands counseling to be a process promoting change by offering a space for safety and connection that encourages exploration, examination, curiosity, and reflection. Everyone experiences struggles and are impacted by life stressors; sometimes individuals become overburdened by the weight of such stressors. The experience of grief and trauma can often produce a sense of isolation. Amobiye strongly believes no challenge is too great, and with intention, willingness, acceptance, and commitment can be surmounted. She supports clients to establish healthy boundaries, find strength in vulnerability, and a healthy sense of self. Amobiye is committed to understanding the unique nuances of each individual and utilizes an integrated approach to counseling. She incorporates evidence-based and holistic models to design unique paths of treatment for each of her clients. Her passion is to support and facilitate personal growth, development and freedom allowing individuals to operate as their best self.
Amobiye offers counseling that focuses on the individual, exploring existing mindsets and beliefs, enhancing inherent attributes, and supporting radical acceptance while integrating the development of new adaptive skills.
Sai’kia Moore, MS, ABD
Remote Psychotherapist
Sai’kia Moore comes with over 10 years’ experience providing behavioral health treatment to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She has experience with therapeutically providing services in a multitude of settings including inpatient, family based, drug and alcohol, and outpatient mental health.
Sai’kia has specializes and is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eco-systemic Structural Therapy (ESFT), trauma- focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), addictions treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals (EFT). She is also fluent in ASL sign language. Ms. Moore holds a MS in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College and is currently a doctoral candidate completing her dissertation for the Marriage and Family Doctorate degree at Eastern University.
Interns
Raymond Du
Intern