I am Dr. Lady-Dreama Noir, LISW-S, LICDC a licensed independent social worker providing mental health and chemical dependency therapy in Central Ohio. I received my master’s in social work degree from The Ohio State University and my doctorate degree from Universal Life Church Ministries. I started my practice to honor my father who passed away in 2015. My father, James E. Gordon MSW, LSW, LICDC; was also a licensed independent social worker and chemical dependency counselor. Through my work I am continuing our family legacy. I specialize in therapy related to most mental health concerns, trauma, grief, and chemical dependency. Having a personal experience with the lack of support, especially in the realm of mental health, my zeal is to provide quality mental health treatment and tackle the stigma that is associated with metal health within the people of the global majority. I am trained in multiple therapy models so that I can tailor my treatment to suit clients individually. I utilize an empowering and straight forward approach to build and strengthen rapport. I want my clients to feel like Ohana. In the words of Lilo and Stitch, ”Ohana means ‘family” and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.’” “The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches but reveal to them their own.” – Benjamin Disraeli