Meet the TMS Clinical Team

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Toyia Miller-Peters is the Clinical Director and lead therapist for The Mindful Sistah (TMS) Wellness and Counseling Services. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Reiki Practitioner, 200DYT Level Yoga Instructor, and Certified Womb Healer with over 25 years of combined experience in community health education, mental health, philanthropy, and advocacy. Toyia holds a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Community Health Education from Southern Illinois University.

Her professional journey began immediately after earning her bachelor's degree, working with youth and families impacted by trauma, particularly those involved in the child welfare system. Recognizing the need to deepen her impact on families of color, Toyia pursued her Master’s in Social Work with a focus on youth, families, and schools. She has been a licensed clinical social worker since 2007 and has amassed over two decades of experience supporting youth, families, and young adults within various educational frameworks.

Since 2014, Toyia has embraced mindfulness as a core component of her holistic practice, which also includes meditation, yoga, reiki, and womb healing. Her personal mission centers on informing, educating, and supporting transformative emotional health improvements, especially within Black and Brown communities. At TMS Wellness and Counseling Services, she works with all adults, with special emphasis on women and couples, offering a compassionate, integrative approach to mental wellness.

Our Team

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    Rafael Cooke, LSW

    Rafael Cooke, LSW provides compassionate support to individuals from adolescence through age 65, addressing challenges such as anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, grief, and life transitions. Drawing on mindfulness practices and solution-focused therapy, Rafael offers practical tools that help clients navigate their struggles effectively. Under the supervision of Toyia Miller-Peters, LCSW, he continues to refine his approach with a strong foundation in evidence-based methods. Rafael’s warm and grounded presence creates a safe environment where clients feel truly supported, seen, and empowered to foster lasting change.

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    Alicia Newhall, LSW

    Alicia Newhall, LSW provides a supportive and compassionate space for individuals facing life transitions, trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic illness. Her therapeutic approach thoughtfully integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and solution-focused techniques to address clients' unique needs. Alicia’s growing emphasis on holistic care reflects her commitment to treating the whole person, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. She is currently completing her supervised clinical hours under the guidance of Toyia Miller-Peters, LCSW, further honing her skills and deepening her expertise.

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    Dr. Chisa Roby

    Dr. Chisa Roby, MFT offers comprehensive support to adolescents, adults, and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, and family systems theory to address each client's unique needs. As a Clinical Therapist, Certified Life Coach, and Board-Certified Christian Counselor, Dr. Roby emphasizes client-centered care aimed at fostering self-awareness, emotional regulation, and sustainable personal growth. Through this blend of evidence-based practices and compassionate guidance, she helps individuals and families achieve meaningful healing and resilience.

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    Khristian B. Cosey, LPC, NCC

    Khristian B. Cosey, LPC, NCC provides evidence-based, culturally responsive care to adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and Person-Centered Therapy to meet each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals. Khristian creates a supportive and collaborative space where clients can deepen self-awareness, strengthen coping and emotional regulation skills, and develop healthier ways of navigating life’s challenges. Through compassionate guidance and practical strategies, she helps clients move beyond simply surviving and toward meaningful, sustainable growth.

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    LaWanda Thomas, LPC NCC

    LaWanda Thomas, LPC, NCC provides empowering and compassionate support to adolescents and adults navigating self-esteem concerns, trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, and emotional challenges. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. LaWanda creates a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves while developing greater self-awareness, confidence, and healthier ways of navigating life’s challenges. She brings warmth, enthusiasm, humor, and authenticity into the therapeutic relationship and offers faith-based counseling for clients who wish to incorporate their spiritual beliefs into the healing process.

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