Bio:
Roshonda Hawkins is a Counseling Intern committed to walking alongside individuals as they navigate mental health challenges and difficult life events. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Liberty University, where she was inducted into the Phi Alpha Honor Society and named to the Dean’s List. She also earned an Associate of Business Administration from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

Roshonda completed over 400 hours of supervised fieldwork at Concord Counseling/Natalie Atwell Consulting, where she conducted psychosocial assessments, provided client-centered support, and utilized trauma-informed care practices. Her clinical work includes supporting individuals, couples, and families experiencing mental health challenges, relational difficulties, and disabilities. She also served as a Behavioral Health Technician at Novant Health, where she supported patients aged 5 years -75 years experiencing acute distress by utilizing de-escalation techniques and providing safety monitoring. Roshonda collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop the most effective treatment/intervention plan for each client, assisting them in setting and meeting their goals.

With over 12 years of leadership experience as a church administrator and finance secretary, Roshonda brings a strong foundation in organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as compassionate care. She is passionate about helping individuals and couples overcome life’s challenges by integrating biblical principles (when appropriate) with evidence-based therapeutic tools to promote healing, emotional growth, and a greater quality of life.

Counseling Approach:
Roshonda takes a holistic, strengths-based approach to counseling, combining biblical principles with evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma-informed care. She tailors her approach to meet the specific needs of individuals and couples, fostering growth, communication, and emotional resilience that leads to transformation.

Specialties & Population Served:
Roshonda has experience working with couples and individuals of all ages facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, adjustment difficulties, and co-occurring disorders. She is particularly passionate about faith-based clients and individuals navigating significant life transitions.

Fun Fact:
Roshonda enjoys spending time with her family and serving in her community. She also loves to dance!