About

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

Awarded Best Mental Health Service of 2022 in Wyncote, PA

Jennifer A. McPherson, MS, EMBA, LPC, LPCMH, NCC

Owner & Clinical Director

Jennifer A. McPherson, MS, EMBA, LPC, LPCMH, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Executive Coach, and Clinical Director with active licensure in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Florida. She is the founder of McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services, a hybrid group practice rooted in culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. Jennifer’s work centers the emotional wellness of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities—individuals who have often been left out or harmed by traditional mental health systems—and offers a safe, affirming space for healing, growth, and restoration.

A native of Philadelphia, Jennifer brings over a decade of clinical experience and a deep commitment to social justice, advocacy, and empowerment. She supports clients who are navigating the weight of race-based trauma, identity-related stress, chronic anxiety, or emotional exhaustion. Many of her clients are high-achieving professionals, caregivers, creatives, and healers who are seeking to reconnect with themselves after years of masking, managing, or surviving. Her therapeutic approach is both clinical and intuitive, drawing on modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients access the parts of themselves that are most in need of care.

Jennifer earned her BA in Psychology from Temple University, an MS in Counseling & Clinical Health Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and an Executive MBA in Healthcare from Saint Joseph’s University. Her leadership has been recognized nationally; under her direction, McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services has been named Best Mental Health Service in Wyncote, PA in both 2022 and 2023. In 2024, she was selected for the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, where she continues to expand the practice’s reach with the vision of becoming a nationwide provider of inclusive, accessible mental health care.

In addition to her clinical work, Jennifer is a two-time Amazon bestselling author, sought-after public speaker, and an executive coach. She also serves as a clinical supervisor, offering guidance and mentorship to pre-licensed BIPOC clinicians working toward licensure in the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware. Across all of her roles, she is known for creating spaces where authenticity is honored, boundaries are affirmed, and clients are empowered to reclaim their voices.

Jennifer’s mission is clear: to increase access to quality mental health care for marginalized communities, support the development of future therapists and leaders, and help individuals live fuller, freer lives. Through psychotherapy, coaching, consulting, and education, she continues to dismantle stigma and build pathways to healing for those who have been historically excluded or underserved.

Hybrid Team

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.

Interns

Raymond Du

Intern

Raymond Du is a Philadelphia native and an Intern at McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services with a focus on Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic (CBT) approaches. He has a Bachelor's degree in Psychological and Social Sciences from Penn State Abington. Raymond is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Diverse and Underserved Communities at Chestnut Hill College. Raymond has experience working with adolescents and youth as a Therapeutic Support Staff in school, camp, and home settings, where he spent two years working. He has experience with helping clients manage and deal with anxiety, stress, trauma, and developing coping skills. He now studies to expand his scope having coursework in LGBTQ counseling, substance use and addictions counseling, trauma, and psychotherapy.