Kierra Holiday, LICSW, LCSW-C
CEO & Lead Therapist
I am Kierra Holiday (She/Her), a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of District Counseling, L.L.C. I received my Bachelor's degree from Florida A&M University and my Master's degree from Howard University School of Social Work. During my more than ten years working with families, individuals, children, and adolescents in the D.C. area, I have provided excellent service to my clients in various settings, including nonprofits, child welfare, foster care, criminal justice, school settings, and direct therapy. These experiences culminated with my decision to open District Counseling in October 2019.
My therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered. It is my goal to help people develop a better understanding of the factors that contribute to their stress, worries, anxiety, and concerns. This improved understanding can lead to having/creating better relationships, creating/solving solutions to specific problems, improved decision making, and a significant reduction in feelings of distress.
Monti Bush, LGSW
I am Monti Bush (She/Her), a social worker psychotherapist passionate about assisting individuals and couples in navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, relationships, and stress. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where I work alongside clients to customize solutions. Multiple theoretical perspectives such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Person-centered Therapy inform my approach- however, I believe that effective therapy emanates from the nuances discovered in rapport building and goal setting throughout the therapeutic relationship.
I am a native Washingtonian and hail from the Howard University School of Social work. I have a background in nursing, as well as a degree in Political Science. My lived experiences and role as a mother of twins and wife of a disabled Army Veteran have also been invaluable in my pursuit of empathetic, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care. I hold licensure in Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
MARIAH RIVERA, LGSW
My name is Mariah Rivera (her/she) and I am a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW). I found a professional home with District Counseling in December 2020. Through my work, I am committed to building a collaborative healing space with our clients working to overcome stress, depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, and supporting them in enhancing their relationships and opportunities.
I have four years of experience working with individuals, groups, children, and adults through child welfare, foster care, schools, and direct therapy. I share in District Counseling’s therapeutic approach and utilize client centered and solution focused modalities.
I am licensed in Washington, DC and Maryland. I received my Bachelor’s of Social Worker from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and my Master of Social Work from Howard University. I am honored to be an alumna from both programs, as they have been essential in my therapeutic work I provide to my clients.