Healthy relationships are the foundation of healthy development. 

My name is Charisse a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) the founder of C Dawkins Nuruting Minds, LLC and I'm glad you're here. I have been working with children, families, and early childhood professionals for the past decade. I have trained in diverse types of evidence-based therapy, including play-based therapy, EMDR, and Circle of Security Parenting. I am dedicated to strengthening the foundational relationships that shape a child's early development. As a passionate advocate for early childhood mental health, I founded this practice with a clear vision: to support young children, empower the adults who nurture them, and ensure every child's well-being truly blooms. To extend our reach and impact, services are both available in person for our local area of D.C/Virginia/Maryland and conveniently online, reaching families and professionals wherever they are. 

My approach is trauma-informed, culturally affirming and responsive, and authentic creating a brave space. I understand that the earliest years are crucial for social-emotional growth, and that supportive relationships are the bedrock of healthy development. My work focuses on building skills in young children, and increasing the capacity of parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals through specialized training and collaborative support. 

Through our focused services, C Dawkins Nurturing Minds empowers the entire childhood ecosystem. I believe that by supporting the adults who directly influence young children, and by equipping children with essential emotional tools, I contribute to a generation of resilient, emotionally healthy individuals, allowing their unique potential to flourish from the very start. 

Our Core Offerings Include:

For Parents &  Families

  • Parent/child Mindfulness Groups
  • Parent Trainings

For Children & Adolescents

  • Individual Therapy
  • Mindfulness Groups

Reflective and Clinical Supervision for Professionals 

  • Reflective Supervision/Consultation for ECMH Professionals
  • Clinical Supervision for Social Work Professionals

For Organizations & Professionals

  • Early Childhood Trainings
  • Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

✨ Pause & Check In

Before you reach out, take a moment to notice your body.

🟢 Do you feel a pull, a “yes,” a sense of curiosity or relief?
🔴 Or is something feeling tense or heavy?

At C Dawkins Nurturing Minds, we believe your body already knows what’s right for you.

👉 If it’s a yes... I’d love to walk with you. 
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