Dr. Jacquena L. McIver, LCSWA, is a psychotherapist, mental health advocate, doctoral scholar, and community leader committed to advancing trauma-informed care and expanding access to mental health services within underserved communities. She is the founder and lead practitioner of The Queen’s Healing Touch Therapy & Reiki, PLLC, a mental health practice dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate trauma, emotional healing, life transitions, and personal growth.

 

Dr. McIver understands firsthand what it means to experience family challenges, dreams deferred, and circumstances that require resilience, strength, and perseverance. As a survivor of domestic violence, she understands the difficult journey of rediscovering yourself, rebuilding your identity, and learning to thrive after adversity. Her lived experiences have strengthened her passion for helping others recognize their own ability to heal and move forward.

 

A proud mother of eight, Dr. McIver is also the CEO and founder of A Queen Above All, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional wellness of teenage and college-aged young women. Her passion for service is deeply rooted in giving back to her community and creating therapeutic experiences that motivate, empower, and inspire individuals to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

 

Dr. McIver believes every client deserves a safe, confidential, compassionate, and judgment-free environment. Her goal is to create a trusting therapeutic space where individuals feel comfortable processing trauma, exploring difficult emotions, developing healthy coping strategies, and beginning the healing process.

 

As a therapist, Dr. McIver strives to inspire individuals to recognize and access the strength they already possess. She is passionate about helping clients identify their strengths, develop effective coping skills, improve emotional wellness, and build the tools necessary to successfully manage life’s stressors and mental health challenges.

 

Her professional experience includes working with youth, adults, couples, veterans, and families experiencing a wide range of concerns, including depression, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other mental health conditions.

 

Dr. McIver is often reminded that statistics may predict outcomes, but they do not determine destiny. Her life and professional journey stand as evidence that resilience, determination, education, faith, and purpose can rewrite the narrative.