Clinician to CEO: Entrepreneurship Intensive

Lynn Grodski, LCSW, MCC Related Seminars and Products

Lynn Grodzki, LCSW, MCC, MSW ’88,  
Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Master Certified Coach 

Lynn Grodzki, LCSW, MCC, MSW ‘88 is a licensed clinical social worker and an internationally recognized master certified coach. Author of six books published by W.W. Norton, she lectures on the topics of business development for therapists, new methods of psychotherapy, and coaching. She has over thirty years of experience as a psychotherapist in private practice, in addition to working as a business and executive coach. Her articles on the business of therapy and how to bring a coaching style into psychotherapy appear in national publications. She is past Vice-President of the NASW Metro Chapter (2011-13) and immediate past-President of the Greater Washington Society of Clinical Social Workers (2020-22.) Lynn is a member of the Cosmos Club, nominated as a Distinguished Social Worker. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Social Work (1988.) 

Victoria D. Stubbs, LICSW, LCSW-C Related Seminars and Products

Victoria D. Stubbs, LICSW, LCSW-C  

Victoria D. Stubbs, LICSW, LCSW-C is the owner of Inner Truth Psychotherapy and Wellness, LLC, a business that offers clinical supervision & consultation, relationship, life & spiritual coaching and mediumship sessions to clients throughout the U.S. and abroad.  Victoria’s practice combines her over 20 years of social work and teaching experience with her intuitive abilities to offer a space for healing and growth for all who seek it.  Her specialization areas include LGBTQ+ identity issues, anxiety, trauma, relationships, life transitions and overall personal wellness. Previously, Victoria was on faculty at the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work for ten years. She is the author of Untangled: A Black Woman’s Journey to Personal, Spiritual and Sexual Freedom. In addition to her operating her own business, Victoria is currently a Clinical Supervisor/Therapist at Ellie Mental Health Baltimore. 

Emma Kupferman, LICSW, LCSW-C, CST, CPT Related Seminars and Products

Emma Kupferman, LICSW, LCSW-C, CPT, CST (she/her), earned her MSW from Howard University in 2004. Her early career focused on trauma recovery for survivors of domestic violence and sexual trauma, including serving as the clinical supervisor for Rape Abuse Incest National Network’s (RAINN) hotline for military survivors and as the clinical director of District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH), the largest provider of housing for survivors in the District of Columbia. She has presented and trained locally, nationally, and internationally, including at the 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters at The Hauge; the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists 49th Annual Conference; and the 5th International Conference on Sexuality and Social Work. She teaches as an adjunct faculty at University of Maryland School of Social Work.  

As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, she specializes in trauma-informed care with survivors; sexual trauma; somatic experiencing; harm reduction; treatment for sexual dysfunction; ethical non-monogamy; body image; and providing care for LGBTQIA2S, kink, and BDSM communities; as well as in cultural humility, anti-oppressive, and anti-white supremacy practices. She also provides ketamine-assisted therapy and is passionate about creating psychedelic-assisted sex therapy modalities. She values supporting all clients in creating the intimate lives they most want. Her work and personal values are grounded in the beliefs that healing our sexual selves is liberation work and that, in order to get free, we must acknowledge and address the lived experiences of existing under structural oppression, white supremacy, heteronormativity, and patriarchy.  

Emma loves dark Norwegian murder mysteries, puzzles, baking focaccia, napping, her stupendous friends and family, and Spa World. She thrives personally and professionally when operating in accordance with her core values of liberation, community, and compassion.   

LaKisha Shears, LCSW-C, LICSW Related Seminars and Products

Lakisha – Co-Owner & Therapist at DMV Wellness Center, LLC

Lakisha is a licensed clinical social worker serving the DMV area and Arkansas. She is also a Board-Approved Supervisor for LMSWs in Maryland and Virginia and LGPCs in Maryland. As co-owner of DMV Wellness Center, LLC, she brings deep passion, cultural wisdom, and over a decade of diverse experience to her work with Black individuals, families, and communities.

Raised in a tight-knit Black southern community, Lakisha was deeply influenced by the resilience and strength she witnessed around her. These early experiences shaped her passion for mental health advocacy, especially in underserved and disenfranchised populations. She earned her Master of Social Work from Morgan State University, where she developed the clinical knowledge and cultural insight needed to serve Black communities with empathy, precision, and authenticity.

Throughout her career, Lakisha has held roles in education, healthcare, domestic violence services, child and adult protective services, substance abuse, and outpatient mental health. Her work consistently centers those who are often overlooked or misunderstood by traditional therapeutic models.

Lakisha practices from a culturally grounded Black therapeutic lens, acknowledging the systemic, historical, and cultural realities that affect mental health. Her unique approach—often described as “half-holistic, half-hood”—is person-centered, trauma-informed, and solution-focused. She speaks truthfully and directly, using language that resonates with her community rather than conforming to Western norms of therapy. Her clients value her authenticity and the safe, non-judgmental space she creates to explore healing and growth.

At DMV Wellness Center, Lakisha leads what she calls "Hood/Trap Therapy"—a radically affirming approach tailored for those who may have never seen therapy as accessible or relevant to them. She serves clients who are often disenfranchised or disconnected from traditional mental health services, offering support that reflects both their lived experiences and cultural values.

In addition to her clinical work, Lakisha is a passionate community advocate. She actively engages in workshops, seminars, and support groups that aim to normalize mental health conversations within the Black community. Her mission is to destigmatize therapy and create spaces where Black people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Lakisha’s work is rooted in empowerment, collaboration, and cultural pride. She is unwavering in her commitment to showing up for her people, in her voice and on her terms—because, as she affirms, "Black Voice Matters in this space."

Alyssa Jones Related Seminars and Products

Alyssa Jones 
Founder & CEO, Alyssa Pina Design Studio 

Alyssa Jones is the Founder & CEO of Alyssa Pina Design Studio a boutique marketing agency based in Georgia serving businesses across the US. Her mission is to create innovative marketing strategies that help women in business reach their goals and expand their reach. She focuses on branding, social media strategy, and creating customer focused marketing experiences. Alyssa is passionate about helping women in business make a real impact through entrepreneurship and public service. Through her entrepreneurial endeavors she has supported initiatives that serve young girls and teens, inspiring them to become future business leaders. She is a loving wife and mother to a new baby girl.