Meet The Staff

Mr. Hill Graduated from New York University at the top of his class in 2010. After spending time at Staten Island Treatment and Mental Health courts, he then went on to serve as the Assistant Program Director for Project Hospitality's Recovery Program. Mr. Hill served as the Executive Program Director at Affective LCSW Services and North Crown Heights Family Outreach Center before founding his own agency in 2017. Mr. Hill uses interventions such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Applied Behavior Analysis. He has personally developed a behavior management program that works well with grade school kids.

May Ahmed earned her Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from Long Island University in 2016. She also earned an Advanced certification in Mental Health Counseling in 2018. May has experience in working with substance abuse, phobias, at-risk adolescents, children with Autism and ADHD. May often utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Mindfulness-Based and Psychodynamic approaches. She emphasizes self-empowerment, self-awareness, constructive change, and positive thinking. May is an Arabic/English speaking therapist.

Shawana McIntyre is a licensed social worker with over 20 years of
experience in social services. She has experience providing services and
support for Individuals coping with homelessness, HIV/AIDS, severe and
persistent mental health issues, as well as substance abuse. Shawana
also has experience working in child welfare and school settings. She
attained her Bachelors in Science from Mercy College and her Master in
Social Work from Fordham University. Shawana has a very caring and warm
personality and is her to assist you on your journey.

Shakia Freeman is a seasoned and dedicated social worker with over a decade of experience in the government and non-profit sectors. Known for being thorough, adaptable, and accomplished, Shakia has built a reputation as a determined, resourceful, and responsible professional who thrives on challenges and excels in demanding, fast-paced environments. Shakia is diligent and creative, with demonstrative leadership abilities, capable of leading large, cross-functional teams to successfully complete time and budget-sensitive social work and counseling tasks.

Welcome! I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and therapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, families, and communities thrive. Currently, I'm pursuing a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Capella University to further deepen my knowledge and enhance the support I provide in my practice.

My work has spanned a broad range of areas, including mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and family dynamics. I specialize in individual, family, and marriage counseling, along with specific areas like anger management and substance abuse. My approach is all about creating a safe, supportive environment where we can work together on practical solutions that build resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful change.

Beyond my direct practice, I have years of experience leading programs in child welfare and juvenile justice. As a leader within the Family Assessment Program (FAP) PINS Diversion Program, I managed complex juvenile justice contracts, supervised teams of clinical consultants, and developed protocols to support the well-being of youth and families. This background in program development and administration allows me to bring a unique, systems-based perspective to my work with clients, understanding how larger structures can influence individual and family well-being.

My approach is rooted in a diverse background that includes clinical counseling, program development, and leadership across mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice. With experience in individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and managing interdisciplinary teams, I bring both depth and breadth to my work. I aim to create an empowering and collaborative environment where clients feel supported as they build resilience and work toward meaningful change. This experience shapes my commitment to practical, client-centered care that honors each person's unique journey.