A Black Therapist Offering Culturally Responsive Psychotherapy |  Serving Clients in Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Washington, DC.

Meet the Team

TRS-Counseling is a team of culturally responsive, trauma-informed clinicians who are committed to creating a safe, supportive space for healing. While each therapist brings their own training and perspective, we share a common approach: meeting clients where they are, honoring their lived experiences, and supporting growth at a pace that feels manageable and sustainable.

Tanisha Sanders, Founder & Clinical Director

Tanisha Sanders is the founder of TRS-Counseling, which she established in 2006 as part of her calling to help others heal and grow. As a Black therapist, Tanisha brings a deep awareness of how cultural identity and intergenerational trauma can impact mental health and overall quality of life.

Her therapeutic approach blends clinical expertise with real-life wisdom, creating a space where therapy feels both effective and relatable. Tanisha is especially mindful of helping clients grow without feeling overwhelmed, offering support that is paced, compassionate, and grounded in each person’s unique experience.

Outside of her clinical work, Tanisha is a budding artist exploring color, line, and form. She is also a mother, a role she describes as the most challenging, transformative, and meaningful experience of her life. Her son has shaped the way she understands care, patience, and resilience, both personally and professionally.

Tanisha is a lifelong (and honest) yoga practitioner, with a deep love for Hatha yoga, which she plans to practice for as long as her body allows. She is also a knitter who rides a brown Vespa, often heading to yoga or an art class with Tupac or Fleetwood Mac playing in the background. Her two dogs, raised from tiny pups, are her constant companions and may occasionally wander into view during a telehealth session.

Tanisha believes in showing up fully and authentically. As her brother says, “You have to love the flavor you are.” She finally does.

Desiree Roberts, LPC

With over a decade of experience, Desiree Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a clinical background in Psychology, African American Studies, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She specializes in working with trauma and OCD and brings a comprehensive understanding of the personal, cultural, relational, and systemic factors that influence mental health to her work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Desiree believes healing happens through both skill-building and meaningful connection. She integrates insight-oriented work with practical tools, helping clients better understand themselves while developing strategies to navigate daily life. Her work is grounded, thoughtful, and paced with respect for each client’s readiness and lived experience.

Outside the therapy room, Desiree values family, community, and creativity. She enjoys traveling, cooking, watching movies, and exploring food from different cultures. Her love of literature and storytelling often informs her work, as she believes stories can be powerful tools for reflection, healing, and growth.”