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Mission
Healing Through Services exists to provide culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming mental health care for Black individuals, couples, and families, with a particular focus on first-generation Americans and members of the African and Black diaspora.
We help clients navigate the places where culture, family, identity, and mental health intersect- from setting boundaries and breaking unhealthy family patterns to navigating cultural expectations, relationships, neurodivergence, and major life transitions.
Our goal is to create a therapeutic space where clients do not have to choose between honoring where they come from and becoming who they want to be.
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Vision
We envision a future where culturally responsive mental health care is not an exception, but an expectation where Black and African communities can access therapy that understands the complexities of culture, family, identity, and generational experiences.
We want to help create healthier individuals, relationships, and families by making space for people to question inherited expectations, break cycles that no longer serve them, embrace neurodivergence, and define wellness for themselves.
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Our Values
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We Get It - Our own lived experiences with culture, family expectations, and neurodivergence shape the empathy and understanding we bring to this work.
Culturally Rooted, Universally Welcoming - We center Black and African experiences while creating an affirming space for clients of all cultures, identities, and backgrounds.
Healing Is Possible - Change doesn't happen overnight. We believe meaningful healing happens through small, intentional steps and we'll walk alongside you as you take them.
Neurodiversity-Affirming - We recognize ADHD, autism, and other neurological differences as part of human diversity not something that needs to be “fixed.”
Breaking Cycles - We help clients recognize patterns, establish healthier boundaries, and build relationships that feel safer, more authentic, and more sustainable.
Meet the People Behind HTS
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Sunnaye Ankomah, LCSW-C
Co- Founder & Clinical Director
I believe therapy should center you not the therapist.
My role isn't to tell you who you should be, how you should live, or what decisions you should make. Instead, I work with you to understand what's getting in the way of the life and relationships you want and help you identify what healing and growth look like for you.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and honest. I'll meet you where you are, celebrate your progress, and also challenge you when it can help you move closer to your goals. Whether you're navigating difficult family dynamics, learning to set boundaries without carrying the guilt, balancing cultural expectations with your own needs, or trying to better understand yourself, your goals remain at the center of our work.
As a culturally responsive and neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I also understand that therapy can't separate you from your culture, family, identity, or the experiences that have shaped you. You shouldn't have to spend every session explaining the cultural context before you can actually talk about what hurts.
Therapy with me isn't about becoming who someone else thinks you should be. It's about helping you build a life that feels like yours.
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Patrick Ankomah, MSW
Co-Founder & Community Engagement Coordinator
Patrick helps bring Healing Through Services beyond the therapy room and into the community. He co-facilitates our monthly autism caregiver support group, supports community outreach and events, manages our social media presence, and assists with the day-to-day operations of the practice.
Patrick brings a growing social work perspective to his role while helping HTS stay connected to the individuals, families, and communities we serve.
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Jameela Rogers, MPH, MSW Candidate
Co-Founder & Organizational Development Coordinator
Jameela contributes to Healing Through Services’ growth and development through creative, strategic, and organizational initiatives. She plays a key role in supporting special projects that advance HTS’ mission and vision, while bringing a thoughtful and collaborative approach to its work and impact on the communities it serves.