Tiarra Abu-Bakr

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Mrs. Tiarra Abu-Bakr is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Holistic Practitioner. Mrs. Abu-Bakr has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Southeastern University with a Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. Tiarra Abu-Bakr is the founder of True Self Holistic Therapy. She has over 15 years of service in the field of victim services; and exudes passion about helping individuals work through trauma related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, infidelity, sexual orientation, and gender identity challenges. 

 Tiarra has been given the opportunity to serve a diverse population. Tiarra worked in the capacity of a Domestic Violence Advocate for DC SAFE for approximately 8 years. She dedicated multiple years to assisting returning citizens by preparing them for reunification through the Department of Corrections. Tiarra has had the privilege of working along DC's finest in the Metropolitan Police Department as an Outreach Coordinator for the Victim Services Branch. An extensive number of years have been committed to serving homeless families and children through Bright Beginnings Inc. 

Ms. Abu-Bakr now serves in the full capacity of a Mental Health Therapist providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. She helps those struggling with depression, anxiety, families coping with divorce, children facing identity challenges, individuals with low self-esteem, and girls/women struggling with the effects of fatherlessness. She approaches counseling holistically and believes that her clients are the expert on what he/she needs, and she is here to provide support for their journey.