Meet the Collective

Aayla Alexander, LCSW

Therapist • Wellness Strategist • Advocate for Restorative Healing

Aayla is a licensed clinical social worker and wellness practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and organizations through life transitions, identity work, and emotional healing. She offers therapy rooted in compassion and cultural responsiveness, and consults with schools, teams, and community groups to build sustainable wellness practices. Whether in a therapy session or a workshop, Aayla creates space for growth, reflection, and collective care through Aayla Alexander Counseling & Consulting, PLLC.

Mar’Kayla Walker-Jones, Ph.D., M.S.S.W, LCSWA

Therapist • Holistic Wellness Practitioner • Advocate for Reproductive & Racial Justice

Mar’Kayla is a clinical social worker and wellness practitioner dedicated to creating affirming spaces for healing, especially within Black, Indigenous, and communities of color. She takes a whole-person, culturally responsive approach that integrates mental, emotional, and physical well-being. With expertise in mindfulness, perinatal mental health, and values-based therapy, Mar’Kayla supports individuals navigating identity, stress, and life transitions — always centering justice, rest, and radical self-awareness.

Phylicia Currence, LCSW

Therapist • Speaker • Advocate for Black Women’s Wellness & Transition Support

Phylicia is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Her Wellness, PLLC, where she supports young adults — especially Black college women — as they navigate identity, transitions, and emotional well-being. With a background in college counseling and a deep commitment to holistic, culturally grounded care, Phylicia blends therapy, education, and advocacy to help her clients move forward with clarity and confidence. Her work lives at the intersection of healing, purpose, and community.