Michael Whiteside, LCSW
Michael Whiteside is a passionate mental health professional, dedicated to empowering others to see their potential as they live out their dreams. He has served as the Intensive Outpatient Program Manager for the local inpatient psychiatric hospital where he served individuals struggling with suicidal ideations, homicidal ideations, and substance use addictions. His team served over 600 patients under Mr. Whiteside's leadership which expanded the hospital's reach to help others in their fight to holistically heal.
In addition to providing clinical services, he also served as the Clinical Liaison for the Business Developmental team in which he assisted in the effort in making over 1,000 connections across the mental health field that resulted in emergency hospitalizations, increased access to mental healthcare, and most importantly an increase in the opportunity to regain control of their lives.
He is currently finishing his PhD in Clinical Social Work while operating as a General Partner and Clinical Director for Reclaiming Royalty. In his roles, he works with clients, especially African American clients, to rebuild their sense of self, realize their internal power to live as their authentic self as they heal from traumas, disappointments, and cultural challenges associated with being a minority student as they face internal and external adversity.
Michael believes that every person has the capacity to heal, it is a matter of accessing it in order to reclaim, redirect, and manifest the life desired, not just the one accepted.
Keyandra Whiteside, MPH
Keyandra Whiteside is a two-time Indiana University Bloomington graduate and has her bachelors and masters degrees in Public Health. She is passionate about helping others overcome mental health and wellness challenges through the 8 dimensions of wellness. She has served as the Indiana University Kelley School of Business’ first Assistant Director of Student Support where she provided support, programming, and mentoring to students on the importance of being holistically well. Mrs. Whiteside currently serves as the Associate Director of Development at George Washington University Law School as well as a General Partner for Reclaiming Royalty.
In her free time, she serves the community through her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Keyandra also spends her time mentoring young women to grasp their full potential, take up space, and live as their most authentic self in her role as Mrs. Virginia America 2024, using her platform, Against All Odds.
Ron williams, LMHC
Ronald Williams is a licensed therapist with over 25 years of experience proving mental health and substance abuse counseling to adults and children. Ronald has also worked extensively with couples and LGBTQ clients.
He is a therapist who works from an eclectic approach meeting clients where they are and helping them achieve their goals. His approach to therapy is to be warm, empathic, understanding, direct, insightful, and effective. Ron thoroughly enjoys working anyone seeking to improve their mental health, especially those experiencing mental health concerns and chemical dependence.
Charitye Ford, LCSW
Charitye Ford has been a mental health and addictions therapist for 4 years. She specializes in helping clients discover the root causes of the issues in their life that has contributed to why they are pursuing therapy. Her main priority in the therapeutic experience is to allow a space for my clients to feel safe, prioritized and motivated towards change and self-fulfillment.
To have Chaitye as a therapist is to have someone who desires what you desire, while also pushing you outside of your comfort zone and helping you to challenge negative or maladaptive core beliefs that contribute to a lower quality of life.
Dedric Dennist Jr., MS
Dedric Raymon Dennist Jr. is a dedicated leader, mentor, and advocate for student development. As the Assistant Director of Student Life at the Kelley School of Business, Dedric plays a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive and engaging environment for over 10,000 undergraduate students. His portfolio includes coordinating impactful programs such as Camp Kelley, Sophomore Professional Week, and the Common Read initiative. These programs not only enhance student engagement but also emphasize professional development and inclusivity.
I support everyone I have a relationship with. I allow people the opportunity to tell me what role I need to play in the moment, to help us work through the problem. Do you me need to challenge you in the moment or do you need to the supporting uplifting Dedric right now? People find working with me is to have a listening ear.
Troy Thomas, Jr., BS
Currently living in Bloomington, IN and serving as the CEO of Trumusiq Group LLC, and Diversity Specialist, his passion for music, providing resources and tools to support positive change towards Mental Health, while further expanding the discovery oneself.
As a client-centered person, it is his passion to help others learn and grown from the inside out. While understanding and clear boundaries are important, it is his desire to push you towards your goals while challenging to find the mean of your “why”. It’s my hope to provide a S.P.A.R.K. that allows daily reflection on your purpose. He is excited to work with clients who are honest, driven, ready to heal, focused, and passionate.
Our Approach
Reclaim.
Reclaiming is the choice to take back the internal power that has been misplaced, forgotten, or unrealized. It is the process of identifying the areas in your life that have drained you of your greatest power and deciding to take that power back. It is an internal growth that produces external change. It is realigning your life in a way that celebrates all of you and maintains this returned power.
Redefine.
Redefining is the process of reclaiming ownership of ones’ life, it is challenging present circumstances in an effort to obtain a life worth living. It is deciding to reframe limiting beliefs, doubt, and fear in an effort to maximize your greatest potential. It is making the choice to give yourself freedom as you reorganize life to fit your goals, dreams, and passions.
Restore.
Restoring is the process utilizing one’s reclaimed power to redefine the present circumstances. It is resting and residing in one’s own power to live as the most authentic and unapologetic self. It is realigning your life experience to celebrate all that you are and being able to live in that celebration. It is restructuring life to be all that you desire it to be.