Owner and Clinician

Rahikya Wilson, MSW, LCSW, LICSW has over 25 years’ experience addressing the overall health and needs of individuals and organizations.  Rahikya is currently Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia and District of Columbia.  As a therapist Rahikya is recognized for creating a warm and comforting environment.  She meets clients where they are using a person-centered, strengths-based approach to help individuals recognize their full potential and achieve self-identified goals at their own pace.  She believes psychotherapy is a collaborative process and “in a supportive and safe environment one will gain a greater understanding of self, which is the main catalyst of change”.

Rahikya is recognized for creating a warm and comforting environment.  Rahikya’s experience and diverse background has afforded her the opportunity to utilize a blend of treatment modalities and tailor her approach to the individual needs and goals.  She truly loves what she does and feels that her role is the vehicle for change to a more empowered and healthy balance in one’s emotional and physical life.

Rahikya wholeheartedly believes in people’s capacity for change and is passionate about assisting them achieve their maximum potential.

“I bring this belief and enthusiasm to work as I work with each client, and from there create a trusting, hopeful relationship. As a foundation, I assist my clients with seeing how their early relationships and experiences are impacting them today.  We work together toward awareness, insight and behavioral change”.

Rahikya received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has been active in the field assisting with policy changes and has served on the board for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and was the Chair of the Health Section Committee, a position she has served for four years. She also served as an active board member for the VA chapter of NASW.

Contact: Rahikya@hopeandassociatesva.com