Meet your therapist,

Tallibah Powell, LCSW

Tallibah Powell is the Founder and Owner of InPowerHer Counseling. As an Afro-Caribbean Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, licensed to practice in both New Jersey and New York, Tallibah brings a deeply personal and culturally attuned lens to her work — one that honors where her clients come from as much as where they're headed.

Tallibah earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a minor in Women and Gender Studies, followed by a Master's in Clinical Social Work with a focus on Violence Against Women and Children, both from Rutgers University.

Over the years, Tallibah has supported adults across a wide range of settings — inpatient hospitals, non-profit organizations, private practice, and managed care — giving her a rich, grounded understanding of the many forms healing can take. Her practice is especially devoted to helping individuals process intergenerational trauma: the inherited weight, patterns, and stories passed down through families and generations, often carried quietly until there's space to finally set them down.

At the heart of Tallibah's work is a commitment to promoting, protecting, and empowering the well-being of women. Blending a range of therapeutic approaches, she offers tailored, compassionate support for those navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, the weight of cultural expectations, and caregiver burnout. Her holistic, trauma-informed approach creates a nurturing space where women feel safe enough to explore their emotions honestly — and strong enough to reclaim their power.

At InPowerHer Counseling, Tallibah walks alongside every client on their path toward healing, wholeness, and self-discovery.

New Jersey License #44SC06290700
New York License #099943-01

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

Anxiety / Depression

Anxiety and depression can occur as a natural response to a difficult or frustrating situation outside of your control. It can also be influenced by biology. Tallibah helps clients understand these feelings and work towards regaining control of their lives and emotions.

Interpersonal Relationships

Relationships are complicated. Whether it involves a family member, colleague, child, or partner, Tallibah will assist you in navigating your personal story within the framework of life’s essential relationships. She will also equip you with the tools needed to solve problems and foster a more harmonious coexistence.

Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver burnout often arises from the emotional and physical exhaustion resulting from the demands of providing care to others. It frequently occurs when caregivers neglect their own needs while prioritizing those of their loved ones, often resulting in increased stress and decreased well-being. Tallibah aims to empower clients to recognize the signs of burnout and develop strategies to cope effectively.

Afro-Caribbean Culture

Afro-Caribbean family dynamics often emphasize communal values and strong familial ties, which can create both supportive networks and considerable pressure on women to adhere to traditional expectations. These dynamics may lead women to prioritize family needs over their mental health, resulting in feelings of guilt, anxiety, and stress. Tallibah, as an Afro-Caribbean therapist, understands these cultural complexities. She provides culturally aware therapeutic techniques that address the unique challenges faced within these family structures.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Culturally Sensitive

  • Interpersonal

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • Person-Centered

  • Strength-Based

  • Family Systems

  • Trauma Focused