Hi, I'm Hailey. I have been a social worker for 9 years. In the past nine years I have gained invaluable clinical experience in a multitude of settings including disaster response, crisis support services in emergency rooms, the Department of Veteran Affairs, and correctional mental health. Through these experiences I have learned that what every person wants is to feel seen, heard, and understood. I hope to provide my clients with a space where they can explore their personal goals and struggles, and learn tools that help them reach their goals.

I prefer being called Brandi, rather than formal titles like Dr. Walker. I'm the CEO of Marie Pauline Consulting, LLC, my private practice that I recently started. My company provides educational, clinical, and psychological guidance and expertise to organizations and individuals seeking to improve their social climate, employee and customer relations, and/or enhance their diversity and equity awareness. Besides teaching, consulting/coaching and mentoring, I have a solid foundation in individual and group therapy and treatment interventions. I spent several years providing effective therapy to children, adults, and families, who had a variety of presenting concerns and diagnoses. I specialize in treating trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, sleep challenges, ADHD, and situational distress--as all the above, impacts the individual and their family life. I attended Howard University and University of Maryland, College Park, for a Masters in Rehabiliative Counseling and a PhD in clinical psychology respectively. For several years, I've worked within the military as an active duty Army officer, providing therapy to Service members, their families, Veterans, and Retirees. I'm very knowledgeable about treatments and interventions that are based in evidenced and research. I also understand the personal, compassionate side of supporting my clients/patients through whatever challenges they're facing. Outside of clinical care, I conduct research on ADHD, sleep, and wellness initiatives. I've done a lot of work with the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness programs and concerted efforts at lowering stigma. I also volunteer within the community via The National Resource Center for ADHD (CHADD), by assisting parents and families understand their rights as they navigate a variety of challenges related to ADHD.

Dr. Shannon Howard is a highly sought-after professional counselor and CEO of SinClair McCoy, LLC. She serves as a sexual relationship specialist who focuses on assisting women and men with healing from childhood trauma surrounding sexual abuse. Her extensive educational background consists of dual degrees in both Counseling and Clinical Psychology with a focus on Philosophy and Women’s Studies. She also possesses specialized training in trauma relating to the treatment of sex offenders and survivors of sexual assault. She believes that every client is unique in their way and that each person’s story is different. This is the catalyst behind her coaching methodology. Using targeted strategies and personalized coaching approaches, she works with couples and individuals to help them transition from victim to victor. Dr. Howard helps clients face their past trauma by uncovering and resolving the root issue, assessing desired outcomes, and implementing a plan of action that leads them toward living a more optimal life experience. She is the author under the alias Sinclair McCoy of The Alternative book trilogy. She speaks nationally to the masses on a variety of topics including:Life After Sexual Abuse Finding Your Sexy After Sexual Abuse Regaining Your Body Trust She is the owner of a private practice AND co-owner/ managing partner of a group practice in Maryland. She has been in the counseling field since 2002 and is passionate to serve a variety of clientele. Her clients are located in the D. C. and Maryland states. I am LGBTQIA+allied, sex-positive, kink-friendly and nurturing to clients within this community. I also help clients navigate open relationships (ENM), polyamory, and non-traditional relationships. **I CAN ONLY SEE CLIENTS WHO ARE IN THE STATES OF DC AND MD AT THE TIME OF THEIR SCHEDULED SESSION. *NOT WORKING WITH COUPLES AT THIS TIME.