The hardest feat a woman will face is loving herself not when she's whole but when she's broken - Yenna McGee

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Takayenna Myers-McGee, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and Certified Case Manager is known for being dedicated, passionate, loyal and charismatic. She possesses the ability to relate to others regardless of age and her passion for life and helping others greatly contributes to her success as a case manager and therapist.

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Takayenna received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from American Intercontinental University in January 2006. Following this accomplishment, Takayenna continued her education receiving a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Chicago State University in December of 2011.

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Prior to starting and gaining her MA degree, Takayenna served in the United States Army. Her father served in the Army as well as uncles, aunts, and a host of cousins serving in different branches. While in the military Takayenna was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. She was also deployed to Afghanistan for 16 months. Serving in the military was one of her greatest joys and accomplishments. In the military, the seven core Army Values were instilled in her. Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. She served with a purpose and still applies these basic core values to her everyday living.  Having served in the military is a huge part of her identity, who she is as a person.

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Adding to her work history, Takayenna served as a School-Based Counselor and Teen Parenting Coach working with children and their families. Takayenna has also worked as an Adoption Preservation Therapist. She has provided individual and family therapy. She has hosted group therapy and fosters care workshops/education. Takayenna’s goal through therapy is to help clients achieve the change they seek for themselves. Takayenna is a strong believer that how/what we think plays an important role in the feelings, behaviors, and actions that follow those thoughts.

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It is her belief that change is not permanent but ever-evolving and it’s okay to get help with that change when you feel you can no longer do it on your own. Helping to foster love, change, and providing guidance as they embark on their personal journey. Everyone wants to live their best life and it’s more than just words, it’s a journey and it’s worth it!