Meet the Therapists

Tanza Haskins, MSW, LCSW

Tanza Haskins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner of Tanza Haskins Counseling Services, Inc. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Hampton University in Virginia and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

For over twenty-five years, Tanza has successfully provided therapy to a diverse clientele. Prior to opening her private practice, she provided mental health services in various settings (non-profit, community-based, and school-based.) She also served as a Consultant to Wake County Human Services for the assessment of ADHD in school-age children.

Many of Tanza’s clients are seeking psychotherapy services to help them heal from depression, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, codependency, feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem, relationship conflict, and work-related stress. Although Tanza is gentle with her advice, her clients appreciate her direct communication style to help them promote change and healing within themselves. Tanza believes, now more than ever, that her life purpose is to empower individuals to let go of their past hurts and pain to embrace happiness and find inner peace.

Ruth De la Cruz, MSW, LCSWA

Ruth De la Cruz is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA). She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the City College of New York (CCNY) and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University.

Ruth has provided advocacy and mental health services to diverse populations. Ruth has had training, supervision, and clinical experience working with trauma, depression, and anxiety. She has provided support and assistance for survivors of crimes, domestic violence, and sexual assault; counseling for children and youth with emotional and behavioral difficulties; and crisis intervention for homeless youth, and refugees. She has also provided effective crisis intervention for people at risk for suicide.

Ruth is an outcome-based counselor who is passionate about supporting her clients. This is apparent by her innate ability to assess needs, highlight internal and external resources, and develop solution-focused interventions with clients. Ruth provides services for both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking clients.

Jamiah Keith, MSW, LCSWA

Jamiah Keith is a Licensed Clinial Social Worker Associate (LCSWA). She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW).

In her former role as a school social worker, Jamiah has specialized experience helping high school students address problems with self-esteem, learning, absenteeism and truancy, peer and family relationships, rebelliousness, social withdrawal, substance abuse, and bullying. Jamiah also has extensive training in crisis prevention and intervention.

As an LCSWA, Jamiah is a strong advocate for children, adolescents, and young adults who have experienced trauma. Jamiah is passionate about working alongside with her clients helping them heal from current and past traumas.

Jamiah follows the Strengths Based Perspective which encourages clients to reveal their inner strengths at the forefront of healing. By using this perspective, it allows clients to see themselves as resilient in the face of adversity. Jamiah's ultimate goal is to encourage her clients to make changes within their lives to have a meaningful and purposeful life.