Services | Dominiqua Griffin; NS Walker Global

List of Services

Individual Counseling

Dr. Griffin helps children, adolescents, and adults live healthier, more fulfilling lives through an interpersonal, multicultural, and strengths-based approach. She draws from CBT, person-centered, and feminist practices—and uses play therapy with children to meet clients where they are and support their goals.

Consulting

Dr. Griffin offers in-person and virtual services through NS Walker Global, her consulting firm that specializes in mental health and behavioral health strategy. She brings her experience in policy, academia, and counseling to advise government agencies, universities, and organizations on how to enhance their policies and practices.

Speaking Engagements

Dr. Griffin is excited to serve as a guest speaker, lecturer, or panelist on various subjects, including mental health, policy, professional and personal development, building safe communities, and effective leadership skills. She is readily available for interviews and podcasts.

INVITED SCHOLARLY TALKS

Guest Lecture (2025). “Rooted and Rising: A Story About Pivoting, Partnerships, and Policy”. (Rutgers University- Counselor Education Doctoral Class)

Keynote Speaker (2024). “Honoring Authenticity and Community While Navigating a Career in Policy”. (University of Pennsylvania- E.E. Just Biomedical Society Seminar)

Guest Lecture (2024). “The Unbeaten Path: Navigating Policy in Education and Health” (George Washington University’s- Elliot School of International Affairs)

Panelist (2023). “NCI Presents: Beyond the Research, Moving Toward a Diverse STEM Workforce” (STEM Noire Conference)

Panelist (2023). “Exploration and Opportunities at the NIH” (D’Youville University C-STEP)

Panelist (2021). “Thinking While Black: Experiences in Academia”. (California State University, Fresno- African American Student Social Work Association)

Keynote Speaker (2021). “Women’s History Month- In Conversation with Black Women PhDs”. (Clarkson University)

Panelist (2021). “Women in Higher Ed”. (California State University, Fresno- Cross Cultural and Gender Center)

Guest Speaker (2021). “Amplified: Black Women PhDs Fireside Chat”. (Facebook Research x Black Women PhDs partnership)

Webinar (2020). “Thriving In Spite Of: Racialized Trauma, Mentoring & Counseling”. (The Ensenamos en el Valle Central: Anti-Racism Webinar Series)

Guest Speaker (2020). Candid Conversations. (Hostos Community College Carlos L. Gonzalez Counseling Center)

Webinar (2020). “Student Mental Health: Thriving Beyond a Pandemic”. (The California Council for Exceptional Children)

Guest Speaker (2020). “Student Motivation and Support for Students During a Pandemic”. (The St. Michael School, Barbados, W.I.)

Webinar (2020). “Opportunities for School Counselling Interns: Proactive Solutions”. (University of the West Indies- Cave Hill, Barbados, W.I.)

Guest Speaker (2020). “Managing the Uninvited Guest: Recommendations for Parents during COVID 19”. (The St. Michael School, Barbados, W.I.)

Guest Speaker (2020). “Life After Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics: State Schools Edition”. (MCSM High School, New York, NY)

Webinar (2020). “Transitioning to a Virtual Office Space for School Counselors”. (Barbados Association of Guidance Counsellors and Barbados Ministry of Education)

Guest Lecture (2019). “Ethnography Through the Lens of a Counselor Educator: The Case of the Barbadian School Counselor” (California State University, Sacramento)

Guest Lecture (2019). LEE 167: Inquiry and Puzzles of Practice, “Trauma Informed Schools and Secondary Trauma in Teacher Trainees”

Guest Lecture (2019). COUN 249: Internship in School Counseling, “Overview of the ASCA National Model of School Counseling”

Guest Lecture (2018). SPED 219: Effective Communication and Collaborative Partnerships, “Trauma Informed Schools and Secondary Trauma”

Guest Speaker (2018). EHD 154A: Single Subject Seminar Panel on Adolescence and Mental-Emotional Health, “Partnerships: Essentials for Student Stakeholders”

VIDEO & DVD RECORDINGS

Ivey, A., & Griffin, D. M. (2017). Attending skills. In Microtraining Associates, Inc. (Producer), & C. P. Zalaquett, S. J. Chatters-Smith, A. Ivey, & M. B. Ivey (Directors), Basic attending skills. [Video/DVD] Alexandria, VA: Alexander Street Press.

MEDIA APPEARANCES

Interviewee (2024). Penn State Ram Report Fall 2024 Newsletter, “Alumni Spotlight” (Chi Sigma Iota Newsletter p. 33)

Interviewee (2021). Fresno State Kremen News, “Fresno State Faculty Named AERA Congressional Fellow” (Kremen News)

Interviewee (2021). The Cohort Sistas Podcast, “Fostering School, Family, and Community Partnerships in Research, Policy, and Practice”

Interviewee (2021). Fresno State Kremen News, “From award-winning dissertation to impacting future school counselors” (Kremen News)

Interviewee (2021). Medium, “Doctors’ Orders: Advice from Black Women PhDs” (medium.com)

Interviewee (2020). Nerdacity Podcast, “Why Women Shouldn’t Give Up the ‘Dr’”

Presenter (2019). CBC Morning Barbados News, “Transitioning to School Abroad” (Barbados, W.I.)

Interviewee (2018). XO Necole, “5 PhD Students Reveal How They Combat Imposter Syndrome” (xonecole.com)

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