Badia Khalid-Manning, LPC

Badia Khalid-Manning uses the pronouns she/her/hers. Mrs. Khalid-Manning is a Licensed Certified Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), and Level 1 Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFiT). She has over 22 years of mental health counseling experience in various settings to include; educator, mobile crisis counselor, school-based therapist, residential therapist, substance abuse counselor, and domestic violence advocate. She sees children, teenagers and adults who identify as BIPOC, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+SGL, gender diverse, non-monogamous relationship, individuals who are survivors of various forms of trauma, women's issues, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Annie Natson uses the pronouns she/her/hers. Mrs. Natson is a clinical intern and a current Graduate Student at Walden University pursuing her second master’s degree in social work (MSW). She is supervised by Mrs. Khalid-Manning. Her academic journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence, and her professional experiences have equipped her with a diverse skill set that spans counseling, education, and military service. With a foundation built on a Master of Arts in Human Services with a specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling and an MBA from LSUS (Louisiana State University Shreveport), she possesses a unique blend of expertise in mental health and business administration. Her educational background has provided her with a holistic understanding of human services, enabling her to approach challenges from both clinical and strategic perspectives. Her professional journey has spanned over a decade in the mental health field, during which she has honed her skills and made a significant impact. As a certified educator, she has imparted knowledge and cultivated resilience and growth in students. Her experiences as a special education teacher have instilled a deep sense of empathy and a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that every individual, regardless of their challenges, can thrive. She has functioned as a crisis counselor throughout her career, offering vital support to those facing life's most challenging moments. She uses an eclectic approach of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with a trauma focused lens, mindfulness, and crisis interventions. She sees children, teenagers, adults, and couples/families experiencing depression, anxiety, life transition, racial trauma, survivors, perinatal/maternal health, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+SGL, active-duty military/veterans, and groups.