At Thriving Well Holistic Wellness Solutions, our team isn't just clinically trained - we're soulfully aligned. We specialize in helping high-performing professionals, teens, and families heal at the root through trauma-informed, culturally grounded, and holistic care.
We don't do surface-level. We hold space for real healing, deep emotional release, and true reconnection.
Dr. La'Toya Nicole Edwards, LCSW, BCD
Founder | Clinical Director I Emotional Strategist | Trauma Recovery Expert | Holistic Healer
Are you the strong friend, but sometimes feel that you have no one to lean on? Having relationships issues, hate your job, or need help navigating this thing called Adult-ing?
Milaka Owens, MBA, BSBA-BM
Practice Manager | Operations & Client Experience
Milaka Owens is the Intake Coordinator and Office Manager with Thriving Well Holistic Wellness Solutions. She will be the first person you come in contact with before you see your therapist.
Titania Kizer, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work | Therapist for Children, Teens, & Adults
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and a Master's degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Courtneí Brockington, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work | Mind-Body Therapist for Anxiety, Relationships, and Emotional Healing
Courtneí specializes in supporting adults and couples navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Born in New York and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, she brings a compassionate and grounded presence to her work with clients. Her work focuses on the connection between mind and body, helping clients process emotional stress while also addressing the impact of chronic illness, injury, and medical recovery.
Stephanie Gunter, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work | Therapist for Life Transitions, Identity Growth, and Grief Support
Stephanie specializes in supporting individuals navigating major life transitions and identity shifts. She works with adults, teens, and single parents experiencing life changes such as divorce, career transitions, grief and loss, and personal reinvention.
Ashley Wright, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work | Trauma & Resilience Therapist
Ashley is a dedicated therapist with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, and life transitions. She has provided care across diverse settings, including schools, residential treatment, inpatient psychiatry, and managed care. Drawing on a strength-based and client-centered approach, Ashley empowers individuals and families to heal, grow, and reclaim their resilience.
Therapy and Emotional Support Dogs
Nari
Resident Therapy Dog
Nari is our wise long-haired dachshund and unofficial emotional assistant. He senses distress, sadness, and anxiety and offers support with calm presence, soft ears to scratch, and a gentle paw when needed. Whether he’s sitting beside you during a session or peeking into a virtual call, Nari helps clients feel grounded, safe, and not alone.
Nia
Emotional Support Animal in Training
Nia is our playful, curious mini dachshund learning the ropes of emotional support. She brings joy, energy, and comfort into the space and is quickly becoming a favorite among clients for her affectionate nature and calming presence.