Dr. Tisha Juggins is the visionary founder of Inspired Life Psychological Services. She is a shero and a distinctive figure in the psychology field, known for her grit and immense passion for breaking traumatic generational cycles by challenging society's outdated standards. With nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Juggins is a staunch advocate for underprivileged and marginalized individuals. She promotes human rights and mental wellness, educating others about the complexities of mental health. Her primary focus is to guide others in creating and building their autonomy and sense of self.

     
    Dr. Juggins began her career with a medical background, working alongside various physicians and medical professionals in Virginia. She then relocated to Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she worked at medical facilities in Kaneohe Bay, gaining valuable military knowledge and experience. She continues her work with veterans and government officials in Virginia and is a proud parent of an Air Force veteran. 

    Throughout her professional journey, she has worked in diverse wellness settings, including skilled nursing facilities, where she collaborated closely with hospice professionals to provide grief and bereavement services. She has also served her community by facilitating intensive in-home services and mental health skill-building through local agencies. Driven by her strong desire to help others, Dr. Juggins has provided these services to children and families and collaborated with court services, social services, foster care providers, and other community partners.
 

    Dr. Juggins is a postdoctoral resident who holds a PsyD in clinical psychology and specializes in forensic assessments, enabling her to provide expert evaluations in criminal cases. She has a diverse range of experience at the intersection of psychology and law. Her primary specialties include conducting various psychological evaluations, including immigration and forensic assessments. She considers herself a trauma-informed clinician who utilizes an integrative approach to treatment. Dr. Juggins is one of the few clinicians fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

    Her recent educational activities include writing "Preventing Teenage Pregnancy: The Cognitive Behavioral Focus versus Contraception" and publishing "Racial Disparities: Factors Impacting Mental Health Treatment for African Americans." When Dr. Juggins practices self-care, she enjoys spending time with family and friends at the beach and traveling.

 A Friendly Message From Dr. Juggins: 
    Treat seeking support as a form of self-care and a resource for growth and healing. There is no right or wrong approach to healing. Fun fact about me: I do not like using the word "disorder." If you were ever diagnosed with a "disorder," you are functioning with challenges but you are not "disordered."  Thank you for showing up for yourself and I look forward to supporting you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. 
 

Specialty Training and Certifications

• 2019: EMDR Training by Waves Psychotherapy Services

• 2021: Parenting Coordination Services Training by Lisa Herrick, PhD

• 2023: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Certified #141832

• 2024: Immigration Evaluations Training by PESI  

• Forensic Evaluations of Adults --Competency and Legal Sanity by The Institute of Law, Psychiatry & Public Policy (ILPPP) at The University of Virginia.