Tyshica “Ty” Lofton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Clinical Supervisor and a native New Orleanian. She has worked with both nonprofit, for-profit & Government agencies providing various mental health services, case management, substance abuse, consulting &/or social services to families, youth, and adults for over twelve years. Since starting her private practice, Impact Counseling & Support Services or ICSS, she has found joy in providing counseling, consulting, and support to individuals or clinicians. She has spoken on panels, in workshops and on a variety of podcasts or social media platforms on the topics of mental health, stigma related to mental health, suicide prevention education, stress management, Motivational Interviewing & improving emotional intelligence. Ms. Lofton has also co-authored 2 Amazon #1 best sellers and self-published a workbook for clinicians to start their own mental health private practice.