Growing Well Community

Where healing meets growth, and community inspires resilience.

Our Mission

At Growing Well Clinical Therapy, our mission is to heal trauma and the layers of trauma within urban communities by fostering resilience through education, empowerment, and a collaborative, evidence-based approach to holistic mental wellness. As a teaching practice, we are honored to guide and mentor future mental health professionals. Clients may have sessions with interns, receiving the same high-quality, compassionate care while helping us prepare the next generation of social workers to serve our communities.

Everything we do is rooted in authenticity—showing up as our true selves and creating spaces where you can do the same. We believe in advocacy, standing alongside our clients and communities to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met. Our fidelity keeps us grounded and committed to your growth and healing, while our integrity guides every choice we make with honesty and respect.

Our Values

Confidentiality

We protect what is entrusted to us.

We safeguard the privacy, stories, information, and dignity of our clients and organization. Confidentiality is both an ethical responsibility and an expression of trust.

Respect

We honor the person.

We treat clients, colleagues, partners, and communities with dignity. We value differences, maintain professional boundaries, and communicate in ways that preserve the humanity of others.

Love

We lead with love.

We recognize the humanity of every person we serve and work alongside. We demonstrate care through compassion, presence, advocacy, appropriate boundaries, and a genuine commitment to the well-being of others.

Advocacy

We use our voice with purpose.

We stand alongside our clients and communities, challenge barriers to care, and use our knowledge and influence to promote access, equity, healing, and empowerment.

Integrity

We do what is right.

We act ethically, take ownership of our responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and take corrective action when we fall short—even when doing so is difficult.

Transparency

We communicate honestly and clearly.

We address concerns directly, share information appropriately, acknowledge mistakes, and communicate with clarity so that trust can grow.

Are you ready to take the first step?

About Maquira Oliver

With more than two decades of experience in counseling and clinical practice, Maquira T. Oliver, LCSW, serves as the CEO and Clinical Director of Growing Well Clinical Therapy, LLC. Her leadership is rooted in a genuine passion for helping others grow, both personally and professionally.

In her role, Maquira provides clinical supervision, mentorship, consultation, and guidance to clinicians and emerging professionals. She is committed to creating a supportive environment where clinicians feel empowered to strengthen their skills, navigate challenges, and provide compassionate, ethical, and effective care to the communities they serve.

As CEO and Clinical Director, Maquira also guides the vision and growth of Growing Well Clinical Therapy, with a focus on maintaining a strong culture of integrity, compassion, accountability, and connection. She believes that when clinicians are supported, valued, and given the tools to grow, they are better equipped to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their clients.

Through her leadership, Maquira continues to build a practice centered on healing, professional growth, and meaningful service to the community.

Meet Our GWCT Team

Our Growing Well team is made up of compassionate, skilled clinicians and interns dedicated to providing safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed care.

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