Takoma Therapy is pleased to welcome our Clinical Director, Tanisha Sanders, beginning February 1. Here is what Tanisha has to say: With over 25 years of experience in mental health care and seven years within our practice community, her leadership reflects our commitment to ethical, thoughtful, and clinically excellent therapy.

A Commitment to Clinical Leadership

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I am honored to step into the role of Clinical Director at Takoma Therapy beginning February 1. I have been part of the Takoma Therapy community for the past seven years, during which time I have had the privilege of teaching, mentoring, and supporting many clinicians across different stages of their professional development.
Until now, my work here has been balanced alongside my role with MCPS. This new chapter represents an important shift for me. There is a meaningful difference between contributing a portion of oneself and offering full attention and commitment. As my son prepares to graduate, I am entering a phase of life that allows me to more fully dedicate myself to one of my deepest callings: the practice of therapy and the cultivation of ethical, competent clinical care.

A Values-Based Approach to Therapy and Supervision

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I am a dedicated mental health provider with over 25 years of experience, and my leadership style is grounded in service. I believe in supporting clinicians while also holding high expectations. I am exacting because this work matters. When someone entrusts us with their mental health and their healing, the responsibility is profound, and the standard must be high.

Honoring the Vision of Takoma Therapy

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I deeply respect what Simone has built over the past seven years. Takoma Therapy's commitment to a diverse, multigenerational, and culturally responsive clinical team is rare in private practice and is a vital community resource. This work reduces stigma around mental health treatment because it is thoughtful, rigorous, and clinically competent. Being a steward of that vision is both an honor and a serious responsibility.

What This Means for Clinicians and Clients

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To our clinicians and staff, this means a practice built on support, accountability, and shared standards. To our clients, it means care that is thoughtful, consistent, and grounded in clinical competence. Everything we do as a team is in service of those we are here to help.
Each clinician at Takoma Therapy was chosen with intention to do this work. My goal as Clinical Director is to bring my experience, clinical judgment, and steady leadership to support your work, your growth, and the continued development of this practice as a place of integrity, inclusion, and excellence. I am at your service.

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