Hidden Gems: Meet Dr. Tareva Watts of Inspired Faith Counseling and Consultation

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Tareva Watts.   

Hi Dr. Watts, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
Just like every little girl- I had big dreams… I wanted to pursue the modeling field and become a successful model; “Tyra Banks” and “Naomi Campbell” were my inspiration growing up wanting to purse the field of modeling as a girl. 

Needless to say, I did pursue some modeling growing up, but quickly realized that God was calling me into something greater as I continued to grow and cultivate! 

I found myself gravitating towards individuals in a different perspective and them towards me. Meaning, not only did my passion, interest, and purpose alter- but my gift was defined, and I realized that not only did my purpose and passion alter, but individuals across the board always seemed to trust me with “their stories.” I mean stories that sometimes I could identify was prevalent without many words being spoken from the individuals who found comfort and assurance in my feedback, response, and follow through. 

Furthermore, as I continued to grow and figure out my career path, I realized that my major and focus needed to match what I had this raging passion and interest for, that being in the field of social work and therapy. 

I continued my undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral schooling learning more in-depth about the individual in different areas to assure that I could learn different theories and approach to assist an individual to thrive as best as they could by reaching each individual and meeting them right where they are. 

I now am the founder and CEO of my own private practice (Inspired Faith. Counseling and Consultation), where I provide therapy-mentoring- counseling- and much more. Also, I am an author, and I create literature that helps the consumer to learn techniques that will help to assess, demonstrate self-help and reset their mindset as necessary. 

I am fulfilling my biggest purpose and dreams; after all I did become that model that I wanted to become as a young girl. 

I am modeling the action of integrity, interaction, innovation, action, change, equality, purpose, and more. 

I will continue to dive deep as I help individuals to heal mentally and psychosocially. 

My encouragement to that individual who needs affirming today is- “It is never too late to start over, give yourself permission to dive deep into self and heal from what you have been holding onto up until now.” 

Choose hope today!!! 

-Dr. Tareva Watts 

IFCC 

1inspiredfaith.com 

We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No Road is ever that smooth; it was important for me to find my lane on this road of finding my purpose. 

Some of the struggles that I was faced with, was that of being of the BIPOC community stepping into this role that was not really spoken of in every area as defined as it is now. 

Getting certain communities of different cultural backgrounds to validate themselves and accept that it is ok to receive the help that they deserve was more so a challenge at times, as receiving this level of care and help was not accepted at one point and time in life for many. 

Educating and informing has been amazing, because it gives opportunity to de-stigmatize the term Mental health and the action of receiving mental health “help” or assist. 

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Inspired Faith Counseling and Consultation?
I am a Mental Health Therapist. I provide therapy, counseling, mentoring for all age groups, education, development, accountability, author, speaker, and motivator (spiritual & natural), marital counseling, family therapy, and individual. 

I specialize in treating those who struggle with depression, PTSD, anxiety. 

Some theories used: cognitive behavioral therapy/theory (CBT) and individualized approach and theory. 

Contact Info:

• Website: 1inspiredfaith.com
• Instagram: 1inspiredfaith- Tareva Watts
• Facebook: Dr. Tareva Watts/ daily inspiration…

Image Credits
Bryant Digital photography
Ollie Design