Our Foundation
Mission
Changin' You, LLC is dedicated to improving your life by reforming and refining existing habits in order to create a sustainable path to recovery and healing. We are committed to understanding your needs for personal growth and development to provide proper guidance and support.
We strive for you to gain your desired outcomes with therapy, leaving every session more fulfilled than you when you came.
Vision
We envision to act as a path for change so that our clients can improve, reform, and refine their quality of life through mental health, substance use and behavioral health services, guided by our commitment to provide proper guidance and support.
Goals
To improve your quality of life and help you reclaim control.
To collaborate with every client effectively and help you develop a personalized plan for recovery and healing.
To create a safe space conducive for you reform and refine yourself with solutions to address specific challenges you have idenitified in your life.
Dr. Jamise Brown is a mental health and addiction professional, clinician, entrepreneur, and community advocate with more than a decade of experience in behavioral health. She earned her Doctorate from Regent University in Counseling and Psychological Studies, with dual concentrations in Addiction Counseling and Trauma Counseling. Dr. Brown is the Founder and Owner of Changin' You Comprehensive Addiction & Mental Health Services, as well as the Founder of DUH Change, a nonprofit organization dedicated to community outreach, advocacy, education, resources, and support for individuals and families. Her professional credentials include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP), Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP), and Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). She also supports the growth of future behavioral health professionals through clinical supervision for individuals pursuing LPC and CSAC credentials.
Her clinical approach is rooted in Behavioral Therapy and strengthened through the use of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, and trauma-informed care. Dr. Brown works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She is also deeply committed to serving the LGBTQIA+ community by creating affirming, inclusive spaces where individuals can explore identity, family dynamics, relationships, mental health, trauma, and substance use concerns without judgment.
Dr. Brown's work extends beyond the therapy room into behavioral health leadership, program development, community education, clinical mentorship, stigma reduction, advocacy, and increasing access to treatment for underserved populations. Through Changin' You and DUH Change, she works to connect clinical services with meaningful community support while developing programs that respond to the unique needs of adolescents, LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, and people impacted by mental health and addiction concerns. Across her roles as a clinician, business owner, nonprofit founder, supervisor, mentor, and advocate, her mission remains centered on helping individuals and communities create meaningful, sustainable change while continuing to Improve. Reform. Refine.
Meet Sierra, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in serving children, adolescents, and families. Currently a full-time Medical Social Worker at the Children's Hospital at Richmond.
She brings several years of experience in community-based mental health - particularly in supporting individuals with co-occuring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Her therapeutic modalities include behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy.
Sierra earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Salisbury University in Maryland and a Master's in Social Work from VCU, grounding her practice in both rigorous academic preparation and compassionate, evidence-based care.
Outside of work, Sierra enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring new culinary experiences, and cherishing moments with her sons.
Meet Tanja Taylor, Crisis Representative, MHSB, Case Manager, QMHP and CSAC Trainee, one of our compassionate leaders at Changin' You.
She proudly graduated from THEE Illustrious Norfolk State University with a B.S. in Health Service Management. She has a deep passion for helping others, especially youth, and is committed to giving back through community service. She serves as the Program Director for Crown Athletix, and is an active member of the Forever Girlfriends Empowerment Group, which is focused on uplifting and empowering women. As an entrepreneur, she also founded TaylorMade Graphics, a graphic and creative design platform. Driven by compassion, purpose, and innovation, she strives to make a positive impact wherever she goes.
Meet Alexis, a current a college student majoring in Psychology at Kennesaw State University, one of our compassionate leaders at Changin’ You.
She has a deep interest in understanding human behavior and a strong passion for helping others improve their emotional and behavioral well-being.
As she pursues her degree, she is also preparing to become a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT). Her goal is to work directly with individuals—especially children—who face developmental or behavioral challenges, using evidence-based strategies to support their growth, communication, and independence.
Becoming an RBT is an exciting step in her journey toward a long-term career in mental and behavioral health. She is committed to making a difference in the lives of others and continuing to grow as both a professional and a student in this meaningful field.
