Kensho Psychotherapy Team

If you need a therapist who’s going to be honest, hold you accountable, and cheer you on every step of the way—Ms. Dopwell, LMSW is your person. With an Afro-Caribbean background and over 15 years of experience in child welfare, medical social work, and community-based advocacy, she brings both clinical expertise and deep cultural understanding to every session. She specializes in helping women work through self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and the hard choices that come with growth. Her style? Straightforward, affirming, and rooted in helping you see your worth, trust your voice, and shift your perspective. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from NYU and teaches as an Adjunct Lecturer at Medgar Evers College. Beyond the therapy room, she bridges social work and fashion through her motivational T-shirt line, Designs by Tee, where she shares messages of faith, resilience, and emotional wellness. Whether she’s working with disconnected youth, families, or empowering women, Ms. Dopwell, LMSW shows up with heart and intention. Clients love her relatability and “vibe” and leave feeling both challenged and seen.

For more than 20 years, Allison Nelson, LMSW, has supported children, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, family and relationship challenges, behavioral concerns, and major life transitions. She creates a warm, supportive space where clients can be honest about what they’re experiencing, explore patterns that may be keeping them stuck, build on their strengths, and develop practical tools to move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

Allison’s approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s needs, incorporating creative approaches such as play, music, or art when helpful. She earned a Master of Science in Psychology from Capella University and a Master of Social Work from Aurora University, and brings both extensive clinical experience and genuine curiosity to helping clients feel supported, understood, and more connected to themselves. Allison considers it a privilege to be invited into someone’s story and believes meaningful therapeutic work begins with connection, trust, and meeting each person where they are.

Deborah May, MA, LCAT, BC-DMT, is a licensed psychotherapist with a wide-ranging background in mental health and wellness. Known for her grounded presence and down-to-earth approach, Deborah integrates client-centered therapy, movement, mindfulness, energy work, and somatic practices—offering an inclusive, holistic experience tailored to the whole person.

With years of experience supporting individuals facing complex diagnoses, chronic stress, and major life transitions, Deborah brings both skill and compassion to every session. Her therapeutic work blends evidence-based modalities like CBT and grounding techniques with intuitive, strengths-based support to meet clients exactly where they are.

Deborah’s mission is to create a space where people of all ages and backgrounds feel seen, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges while discovering their own capacity for healing, strength, and mental wellness.

Latarsha Thomas, LMSW, holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Adelphi University, where she became deeply aware of the emotional challenges many young people of color face—often without access to the tools and support they need to cope, problem-solve, or navigate life effectively. Her early clinical work focused on clients who appeared strong on the outside, but were silently struggling with stress, life transitions, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship issues.

With experience supporting both individuals and couples, Latarsha is a skilled and compassionate therapist who brings a strengths-based, personalized approach to every session. She integrates a variety of treatment modalities to meet her clients where they are, helping them gain clarity, develop emotional insight, and build resilience.

Latarsha sees her role as a collaborative partner in the healing process—someone who provides structure, insight, and space for growth while empowering clients to move through life with more confidence and emotional stability.