Staff

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Doshia Fifer is the Owner and Executive Director of Journey Support Services Inc., a community-based social service and mental health counseling agency in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Mrs. Fifer serves the agency by providing clinical oversight and supervision and psychotherapy services specializing in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.  Doshia P. Fifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in the child welfare sector in multiple capacities, since 2008.  Mrs. Fifer has a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health and a Master of Social Work degree, both from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Mrs. Fifer has over 15 years of work experience in the human service field and is adept at building and fostering positive relationships in the community. Mrs. Fifer is certified to provide Habilitation and Family Support Training, through the Department of Mental Health and Addictions and is certified as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) and credentialed as a Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician (CSAYC). Mrs. Fifer is also an Adjunct Instructor at the Indiana University School of Social Work. Mrs. Fifer is a member of the National Association of Social Workers(NASW) and serves on the Public Policy Committee for the NASW.  She is also a committee member of Stars for Children Marion County. 

Mrs. Fifer uses a strengths-based approach to psychotherapy, helping clients to identify and build upon their intrinsic strengths to overcome obstacles and challenges. Mrs. Fifer believes that through focusing on strengths and building upon those strengths, one can reach their full potential to solve problems and improve their life. 

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Brenda J. Miles is the Co-Owner of Journey Support Services Inc, and a native of Indianapolis, Indiana. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Fisk University in Nashville, Tn in 1978. She continued her education at North Carolina College of Theology in Wilmington, North Carolina in 2010, and received a Master of Theology degree. She has completed advanced training in parent education and is certified to teach the Nurturing Parenting curriculum.

Brenda has worked in social services for the majority of her life. She has worked in the Indianapolis school system, as a mentor and tutor. She has taught parent education coursework, worked in case management, and has served as a supervised visitation facilitator. Her experience has led her to become a partner at Journey Support Services Inc.