I need you to know a couple of things- you matter and your dreams matter. I’m here to help you figure out what’s getting in the way of you building the life and career you want. We are in this together!

Maryland Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with 26 years of professional clinical social work experience

Registered Maryland Social Work Supervisor

Certificate in Human Service Management

Certified Financial Social Worker

Certification in Critical Incident Stress Management

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

University of Maryland Baltimore County – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Work

University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work – Master of Social Work

Mental Health Specialization

Clinical and Social Administration Concentration

Member, National Association of Social Workers, Maryland Chapter Member (NASW)

Member, NASW-MD Legislative Committee

Past Committee Chair, NASW-MD Private Practice Committee

Curator, Black Health and Wellness for Providers and Clients Symposium

Curator, Juneteenth Freedom Conference

Creator, Prosperity in Private Practice Training Series – self-paced and live training for building a private practice

Creator, Black Collective Training Network – training and professional development for associations and organizations

Co-Creator, Black and Money Talks Series – financial and career success for providers and clients

Co-Creator, CandidOn LifeMaters – a rousing platform about real-life issues for behavioral health clinicians

Her vision is to cultivate a community where the harvest of mental health is abundant

and accessible to all. Through a holistic approach, she aims to reap the benefits of

flourishing psychosocial well-being, and fostering a resilient and thriving society.

Shonda Conyers envisions a future where the seeds planted today result in a bountiful

harvest of mental health for generations to come.

Maryland Licensed Certified Social

Worker - Clinical Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Sciences Interdisciplinary - State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Master’s Degree in Social Work - Adelphi

University

Extensive career in social work spans diverse settings, from serving as a case manager in foster care to assuming the role of a clinical supervisor, as well as inpatient and outpatient medical social work and behavioral health.

In 2011, established a private practice, driven by a passion to enhance the psychosocial well-being of individuals, couples, and families. Recognizing the heightened demand for culturally aware, evidence-based, yet holistic mental health services during the pandemic, she took a bold step by incorporating her practice, Seed and Harvest Counseling Services, LLC, in 2020. Shonda Conyers is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to address the evolving mental health needs of her community. Seeding hope and resilience, Shonda Conyers is dedicated to nurturing mental health through personalized care and evidence-based practices. By sowing the seeds of understanding and compassion, Mrs. Conyers strives to empower individuals, couples, and families on their journey towards emotional well-being.

She is also the owner operator of CDH Connections Inc. where the basic mission is

to assist clients in the development of the necessary skills to navigate the stressors of everyday life through the Compassionate Development of one’s own strengths for Healing. This approach is derived from a belief that we all have the capacity to grow and learn from our experiences turning some difficult aspects of life into blue prints for an improved and changed future.

In addition to counseling services she is a certified Life Coach and also offers Corporate Trainings on a variety of topics specifically tailored to the specific needs of the organization.

She holds a BSW from Howard University with a minor in Sociology 1993, MSW from University of Maryland with a concentration in Children and Family 1994 and has been a LCSW-C for the state of MD since 1997. Additional certifications include Mental Health First Aid Trainer for Children and Adults, Certified ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Master Presenter with the Family Tree of Maryland, a Certified Trauma Therapist through the University of Maryland, as well as a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from University of South Florida

Candace’s specialties include Children and Adolescents, Adults, Families, and Couples Counseling covering issues such as Anger Management, ADHD, Development Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Learning Disabilities, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Family Discord, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem, Coping Skills Development, Women’s Issues, Adoption and Foster Care, EAP services, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefings. Candace also moonlights in The Psychiatric Emergency Room At Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital as a Psych Evaluator 2-3 times month as well. Her experience is drawn from a variety of vocations to include but not limited to both medical and behavioral health care settings such as offices, hospitals, schools, local and federal government agencies, crisis hotlines, and managed care organizations.

In 2011, established a private practice, driven by a passion to enhance the psychosocial well-being of individuals, couples, and families. Recognizing the heightened demand for culturally aware, evidence-based, yet holistic mental health services during the pandemic, she took a bold step by incorporating her practice, Seed and Harvest Counseling Services, LLC, in 2020. Shonda Conyers is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to address the evolving mental health needs of her community. Seeding hope and resilience, Shonda Conyers is dedicated to nurturing mental health through personalized care and evidence-based practices. By sowing the seeds of understanding and compassion, Mrs. Conyers strives to empower individuals, couples, and families on their journey towards emotional well-being.

Tierra is currently pursuing her Doctor of Social Work with a focus on Impact Leadership in

Social Work Administration at Walden University. She is active in the community volunteering

her time to support children and families. Prayer and self-care are her “super powers” for

maintaining her own mental health and wellbeing in order to be of service to others and her

community.

Coppin State University and the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a

concentration in clinical practices with children and families. Tierra is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and culture and climate consultant providing training and professional development locally and internationally. Most recently, Tierra has worked with the NFL Player Association, the National Association of Social Workers, the Jamaica Diaspora Behavioral and Mental Health Task Force and the Jamaica Diaspora Worldwide Educational Task Force. She is the co-Director of Keys of Hope Consultants, LLC and co-creator of Sanity in the Sanctuary Faith Based Mental Health Initiative. Tierra serves as an adjunct professor for the University of Maryland School of Social Work teaching Advanced Clinical Practices. Tierra is a Trauma Informed Care Trainer and a Restorative Practices Practitioner/Certified trainer for The International Institute for Restorative Practices. With over 21 years of experience, Tierra Sydnor-Diggs has dedicated much of her professional career to providing comprehensive clinical and macro-level services to children, adults, families, communities, schools, and organizations. Her areas of expertise include evidenced-based trauma- informed care and practices, restorative practices, youth clinical disorders and interventions, positive school climate strategies, self-care, strengths-based

community engagement, and transformational organizational leadership.

Maryland Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) and a mental health expert.

She is the co-Director of Keys of Hope Consultants, LLC and co-creator of Sanity in the Sanctuary Faith Based Mental Health Initiative. Tierra serves as an adjunct professor for the University of Maryland School of Social Work teaching Advanced Clinical Practices. Tierra is a Trauma Informed Care Trainer and a Restorative Practices Practitioner/Certified trainer for The International Institute for Restorative Practices. With over 21 years of experience, Tierra Sydnor-Diggs has dedicated much of her professional career to providing comprehensive clinical and macro-level services to children, adults, families, communities, schools, and organizations. Her areas of expertise include evidenced-based trauma- informed care and practices, restorative practices, youth clinical disorders and interventions, positive school climate strategies, self-care, strengths-based community engagement, and transformational organizational leadership. She has co-authored “Supporting the Transition from Inpatient Hospitalization to School” published in the Child Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Journal Volume 24, Issue 2.