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About KIND Counseling,Inc

“Life isn't always easy. All of us will face hardships, inconveniences, disappointments and letdowns. I use principles from my life experiences and professional training to impart wisdom, insight and understanding to those who desire to obtain mental stability and understanding. Through private and/or group sessions I bring clarity to a variety of complex situations. When my clients leave they will be enriched, encouraged and enlightened by their counseling experience.”

Biography

For the last 20+ years of his professional and personal life, Kami Roberts has worked with teenagers, families, couples and individuals to look at various issues that negatively affect their lives. He graduated from New York University with a Bachelors’ degree in Applied Psychology (1994) and he then went on to receive a Masters’ degree in Social Work (1997) from New York University Graduate School of Social Work.

His work included stints in the Department of Education, Kings County Hospital, Grand Street Settlement, Jewish Board of Family and Children Services (JBFCS), Youth DARES and Bridge Back to Life.

At the Jewish Board where Kami Roberts worked for eight years as a social worker/community liaison/field instructor, he received postgraduate training in the areas of family and child dynamics. This position exposed him to a variety of families with many complex issues from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Mr. Roberts is also a Certified Sexual Recovery Therapist, as well as a Gottman Trained Couples' Therapist.

His next opportunity led him to be the Director at Youth Dares, where he worked closely for one year with the Executive Director and gained a lot of insight into engaging teenagers and their families from an educational and social perspective. Later on, Mr. Roberts went on to become the Director of Adolescent Services at Bridge Back Adolescent Services for four years; where he worked with at-risk teenagers (14-21 years old) who had academic and substance abuse problems. This position helped him to become involved in the non-profit world, work with local politicians; and make regular presentations to a number of New York City agencies, legal entities, New York City schools and colleges regarding working with teenagers and families.

His vast experience working with New York’s most troubled families helped to prepare Mr. Kami Roberts to start his own organization-KIND Counseling, Inc. Mr. Roberts currently has an office in Brooklyn (Ditmas Park) where he meets with clients. He also does presentations to help organizations in need of insight in order to better work with problematic situations in their midst . Mr. Roberts has served as Chairman of the Elder Board at Clarendon Road Church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance. He is now a member of the Christian Cultural Center. He currently resides in Central Brooklyn with his wife of 20+ years and his two children.

The latest venture for Mr. Roberts is as a YouTube podcast host. The podcast is called KIND Counseling on Da Ave. It dives into all the latest topics including mental health from a layman's perspective. Visitors of this page can find the podcast at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-L0HtRuwYtAvFKBukoWxcA?view_as=subscriber.

Mission Statement

Our goal is to give hope to the hopeless through mental health empowerment and spiritual insight.

Our Team

Juelle Washington, MHC-LP

I am a Mental Health Counselor and I believe a clinician’s role is to empower people to thrive by giving them hope. I graduated with a Master's degree from Nyack College and I have worked for 15 years with the NYC Department of Education. I'm passionate about helping individuals overcome adversities and discover their purpose.

Guillermo Pond, MHC-LP

After years of working in Corporate America and in Property Management, I decided to obtain a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. Under Mr. Roberts guidance, I have been able to develop an eclectic approach to counseling adults, children, families and groups. My chaplain license also enables me to help a wide range of people in need of mental, emotional and spiritual care.

Elaine M. Samuels, MHC-LP

I am a graduate of Nyack’s Alliance Graduate School of Counseling (AGSC)where I obtained my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. I also hold a chaplaincy certificate which enables me to help anyone who also needs spiritual care. Years of working in the fashion industry and my personal life experiences have moved me to transition to Mental Health Counseling. I believe individuals are diverse and unique, henceforth, as a therapist I prefer an eclectic framework with techniques best surrounding my client’s needs.

Dania Roberts, MLC (Master Life Coach), COO

My passion for life coaching has led to more than twenty years of empowerment for countless individuals. Through intimate conversation, cognitive behavioral technique and instruction my clients have been able to put practical advice in place and begin to see real progress in areas where they’ve been stuck. I use life experiences and professional training to help enlighten individuals so they can firmly plant their feet on the right path. Based on your specific situation I can help you move forward and achieve the goals that you thought were unachievable.

Jessica Maldonado, MHC-IA

In life we all need support. Our families, our lives, and the world we live in can be unstable. This instability may lead to low self-esteem, lack of confidence, anxiety, and fear. Often people do not know where to turn for help and lacking a support system may lead to adverse outcomes. Discovering this has made me interested in working as a counselor (particularly with families and children). I provide mental health support to those in need by building a safe and strong relationship with each client. My work combines training in mental health with a solid foundation of faith in God to facilitate the mental, emotional and spiritual healing that you have been searching for.