Myia Makupson

Myia Makupson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with extensive experience in trauma-informed, developmentally responsive, and equitable mental health care.

She began her career as a case manager with Help Me Grow, a program supporting first-time, low-income mothers and their children from birth to age three. In that role, she monitored developmental milestones, connected families to early intervention services, and provided parenting support during a critical period of child development.

She then served as a therapist at the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC), specializing in the treatment of children under 12 who had experienced sexual abuse and other forms of trauma. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she provided individual and family therapy, collaborated closely with caregivers, and worked in partnership with a Child Advocacy Center alongside forensic interviewers, child protective services, and law enforcement.

After several years in trauma-specific practice, she joined Signature Health as a Diagnostic Assessor, conducting multiple 90-minute assessments daily for clients presenting with a broad range of mental health and substance use concerns. She also managed the agency’s counselor referral list and Medicare waitlist, ensuring timely and appropriate access to care.

She went on to complete her Ph.D. in Counselor Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While there, she worked as a Graduate Assistant Counselor, providing therapy to law students through the university’s counseling services. In this role, she supported students managing the demands of professional school, addressing concerns such as anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and identity development.