Tameir Cummings is a devoted Associate Therapist at Love and Light Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC, and a Mental Health Counseling Intern. She holds both a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a Master of Science in Education from the College of New Rochelle. Currently, she is advancing her expertise in Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University. Tameir is committed to assisting individuals in overcoming life's challenges and uncovering their inner strengths. She believes in the resilience of the human spirit and aims to provide a safe, supportive environment for clients to express themselves freely.

With over a decade of experience, Tameir has focused her career on positively impacting those in underprivileged communities. Following her M.S. Ed. with a specialization in School Counseling, she has worked with a wide range of populations, addressing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Her experience includes serving as a crisis counselor for NYC Well, aiding clients with various mental health conditions. Currently, as a school counselor in a crisis-impacted community, she supports students, parents, and staff, offering guidance through numerous challenges.

Tameir employs a compassionate, empathetic approach to therapy, tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Her extensive training has equipped her with a profound understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-based Practices. She views therapy as a collaborative effort, where she partners with clients to harness their strengths, foster growth, and devise effective strategies for navigating life's obstacles. At the heart of her practice is a commitment to promoting personal growth and healing through a strengths-based approach, helping clients achieve a life that reflects their values and goals.

Outside the therapy room, Tameir is an enthusiastic reader, enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, and is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. She is an advocate for self-care and actively practices mindfulness and compassion in her daily life.

As an Associate Therapist, Tameir is dedicated to guiding her clients toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and fulfillment. Through a blend of professional skill, empathy, and dedicated support, she accompanies her clients on their paths to healing and self-discovery.

Professional Disclosure Statement

Qualifications: Tameir Cummings is in the process of accumulating clinical hours towards her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling. She serves as a Mental Health Counselor, operating under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Supervision: Tameir Cumming’s practice is conducted under the guidance of Theresa Timmons (License #083231). This supervisory relationship is instrumental in expanding Tameir’s repertoire of clinical interventions within the field of counseling. It encompasses activities such as case review, discussion, observation through shadowing, and examination of clinical notes. The objective of this supervision is to foster Tameir’s growth into a competent counseling practitioner, enhancing her skills and practical application in the field. Similar to the treating clinician, supervisors maintain the same level of client confidentiality, ensuring ethical and private treatment of all cases.