I’m Dare, a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of BeingNow Wellness. As a clinician, I’m attentive to pacing, power, and what often goes unspoken. I’m interested in how systems shape the stories we tell about ourselves, and how the body carries experiences that words alone don’t always reach. I approach therapy with care, curiosity, and a deep respect for the intelligence of the nervous system.

My work is especially informed by the reproductive and perinatal experiences of Black women. I view Black maternal mental health as sacred, intergenerational work shaped by both resilience and systemic harm. This lens guides how I listen, how I slow things down, and how I hold complexity without minimizing it. In sessions, I bring steady clinical guidance while remaining deeply attuned to your pace and capacity. You will not be pushed to move faster than your system allows or asked to perform insight. My role is to offer presence, attunement, and informed support as trust unfolds over time. I am licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC.