Rev. Lenia Queen, NCC, LGPC, LPC, CCTP
Rev. Lenia, CEO, Founder & Lead Clinician at Sister2Sister Therapy, is a nationally certified and licensed therapist, and ordained minister and board approved supervisor. She is passionate about helping women and couples experience healing, wholeness, and stronger relationships through the integration of faith and evidence-based therapeutic practice.
Rev. Lenia works primarily with women and couples, specializing in attachment-based concerns, relationship, pre-marital and marital counseling, conflict resolution, and blended family dynamics. She integrates biblical principles with evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote emotional healing, relational wellness, and spiritual growth.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Mental Health First Aid Facilitator, and Prepare-Enrich Facilitator, Lenia utilizes a holistic, strengths-based approach that addresses the emotional, spiritual, relational, and behavioral aspects of wellness. She encourages clients to cultivate healthy lifestyles through faith, meaningful relationships, self-care, and personal purpose.
Rev. Lenia holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capital Seminary & Graduate School and undergraduate degrees in Bible and Human Resource Management. She has received specialized training in trauma, perinatal mental health, faith-based counseling, and relationship enrichment. Utilizing a holistic, multi-modal approach, Lenia helps clients identify and build upon their strengths while integrating cognitive, behavioral, relational, and faith-based interventions to promote healing, resilience, and meaningful life change.
Rev. Lenia is licensed in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania and is in-network with Aetna, CareFirst/BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna/Evernorth, and United Healthcare.
"Rev. Lenia Queen is a woman of unwavering faith who believes that healed hearts build healthy families, and healthy families build strong churches and communities."
Nija Hepburn-Nelson, MA, LGPC
Nija, co-founder of Sister2Sister Therapy, is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland dedicated to helping adolescents and women navigate life's challenges with resilience, self-awareness, and confidence. She provides a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment that integrates evidence-based clinical practices with faith-informed principles when aligned with a client's values and goals.
Nija earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology from Hampton University and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is also an Mental Health First Aid facilitator. Her professional experience spans both clinical and human services settings, where she has provided case management, behavioral support, crisis intervention, and resource coordination to individuals and families facing complex social, emotional, and environmental challenges.
Nija works with adolescents ages 13 and older and women, specializing in identity development, self-esteem, body image concerns, life transitions, and trauma-related challenges. She is passionate about helping clients develop a stronger sense of self, overcome limiting beliefs, and build the skills necessary to create meaningful and lasting change.
Utilizing a strengths-based, person-centered approach, Nija partners with clients to identify their internal resources and cultivate healthy coping strategies while addressing emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns. She is committed to creating a safe, empowering space where clients feel supported, valued, and equipped to thrive in all areas of life.
Nija is licensed in Maryland and pending in Washington, DC and is in-network with Aetna, CareFirst/BlueCross BlueShield, and Cigna/Evernorth.
Jenny Stancell, MA, LGPC
Jenny is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland and a graduate of Liberty University. Grounded in her Christian faith, she provides a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment that integrates evidence-based clinical care with faith-informed principles when aligned with a client's values and preferences.
Jenny has extensive experience working with women, children, and adolescents, helping clients navigate life transitions, emotional challenges, and personal growth. While she enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan, she has a particular passion for supporting youth ages 11 and older, helping them develop emotional resilience, healthy coping skills, self-awareness, and a strong foundation for lifelong mental wellness.
Utilizing a client-centered and strengths-based approach, Jenny collaborates with clients to identify their unique strengths and resources while addressing emotional, behavioral, relational, and developmental concerns. She is committed to creating a safe, affirming space where every client feels seen, heard, valued, and empowered to achieve meaningful and lasting change.
Jenny is licensed in Maryland, and is accepting Self-Pay and Out of Network clients.
Alice Parks, MA, LGPC
Alice is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capital Seminary & Graduate School at Lancaster Bible College. She also holds an undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University. During her clinical training, Alice completed her internship and residency at Hospice of the Chesapeake, where she gained extensive experience supporting individuals and families navigating grief, loss, end-of-life concerns, and emotional adjustment.
Alice is passionate about helping clients identify their personal and mental health goals while providing the support, insight, and therapeutic tools needed to achieve meaningful growth and healing. She believes that a strong therapeutic relationship serves as the foundation for effective counseling and lasting change.
Utilizing a client-centered and strengths-based approach, Alice works collaboratively with clients to address emotional, relational, and life-transition challenges. She serves men, women, and youth ages 10 and older, with a specialized focus on grief, loss, emotional healing, and adjustment to life's difficult transitions. Alice is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to process their experiences, build resilience, and move toward greater emotional well-being.
Alice is licensed in Maryland and is in-network with Aetna, CareFirst/BlueCross BlueShield, and Cigna/Evernorth.
Rev. Lenia Queen, NCC, LCPC, LPC, CCTP,
Rev. Lenia is a Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. She provides clinical supervision to counseling professionals, supporting their development of clinical competence, ethical practice, and professional growth.
Kristen Brooks, LCSW-C, LICSW, PMH-C
Kristen Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Clinical Director of Building Beyond Therapy Inc, a group mental health practice in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Kristen has provided social work services in many capacities, including child welfare, inpatient psychiatric services, and schools. Kristen received her MSW from the University of Maryland Baltimore and is clinically licensed in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and North Carolina.
While Kristen has provided therapeutic services for many years to individuals and families, her true passion lies in helping women and mothers realize their true importance and potential. Kristen holds a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International (PSI) and has completed specialized training in Postpartum Mood Disorders with an emphasis on trauma and pregnancy and infant loss. She has also completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
Kristen is a Board-Certified Supervisor with the Board of Social Work Examiners and a Board Approved Supervisor with the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists in Maryland, is a member of Postpartum Support International and the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color. Kristen currently resides in Prince George's County with her husband and children.