About Us
S.T.E.P.S. Counseling & Consulting, Inc. is dedicated to empowering individuals, businesses, and schools through tailored support. We offer individual therapy exclusively through virtual sessions, while our consulting services are available both in person and online to meet your specific needs.
Our Story
Hey S.T.E.P.S. Family! We are Dr. Erika Hill, LPC, ACS, and Dr. Jamilah Jones, LPC, ACS. Our journey began at Capella University, where we met while earning our Master’s in School Counseling and a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Contemporary Mental Health Services. After becoming school counselors for middle and high school students, we realized our mission extended beyond working solely with adolescents. We also wanted to provide Strategic Therapeutic Empowering Principle Skills to adults, schools, and businesses—helping them build healthy relationships, promote mental health awareness, and create thriving environments.
Fueled by this shared vision, we founded S.T.E.P.S. Counseling & Consulting, Inc. and pursued Ph.D.s in Counselor Education and Supervision. Today, our consulting services focus on empowering schools and businesses to strengthen their teams, reduce burnout, and foster positive workplace cultures. We offer customized workshops, professional development, and strategic guidance, all tailored to the unique challenges of educators, administrators, and corporate leaders.
S.T.E.P.S. Counseling & Consulting, Inc. also operates as a private practice providing telehealth counseling services. As licensed professional counselors in Georgia, New Jersey, and Louisiana. We are also professors, consultants, and supervisors leveraging our diverse expertise to promote mental health awareness through counseling workshops.
Dr. Erika Hill, LPC, ACS
Co-Founder & Chief Officer of Wellness Strategy
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Dr. Erika Hill, LPC, ACS is a licensed professional counselor, strategic wellness consultant, and nonprofit leader with over 15 years of experience in mental health, organizational wellness, and leadership development. Licensed in Georgia and Louisiana, she holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, a Master’s in School Counseling, a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Contemporary Mental Health Services, and a Bachelor’s in Behavior Analysis with a minor in Sociology.
As the Co-Founder and Chief Officer of Wellness Strategy at S.T.E.P.S. Counseling & Consulting, Inc., Dr. Hill partners with financial institutions, government agencies, and corporations to develop tailored wellness and leadership initiatives that strengthen workforce resilience, operational efficiency, and compliance-driven workplace culture. Additionally, as the Founder and CEO of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, she is dedicated to fostering leadership excellence in case management and community-based services, equipping professionals with the tools needed to create sustainable impact.
With a background spanning education, behavioral health, private practice, and academia, Dr. Hill applies a data-driven, people-centered approach to corporate well-being, employee retention, and risk management. Her expertise includes research-based wellness strategies, executive coaching, and leadership training tailored to high-stakes industries. She provides behavioral health solutions that enhance employee performance, stress management, and decision-making while supporting organizational policy alignment and long-term growth.
Dr. Hill has presented and published research in the counseling field, training future professionals while also guiding organizations toward practical, results-oriented solutions that improve workplace productivity, talent retention, and leadership effectiveness.
Committed to fostering resilient, high-performing teams, Dr. Hill helps businesses navigate workforce challenges, optimize employee well-being, and implement strategies that drive long-term success.
Dr. Jamilah Jones, LPC, ACS
Co-Founder & Chief Officer of Educational Wellness
Dr. Jamilah Jones, LPC, ACS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor in New Jersey with nearly two decades of experience in mental health, education, and organizational leadership. She holds a Master’s in School Counseling from Capella University and a Bachelor’s in Family and Consumer Science from Morgan State University. Since beginning her career in mental health counseling in 2005, she has remained dedicated to fostering student success, supporting educators, and strengthening school communities.
Dr. Jones’ passion for education and student development is rooted in her diverse experience working in schools. She has served as a high school teacher, school counselor, professor, and acting program director for a credit recovery high school program. Through these roles, she has developed a deep understanding of the challenges students, educators, and administrators face. Her work has focused on academic and social-emotional development, dropout prevention, career and college readiness, and school climate enhancement.
As the Co-Founder and Chief Officer of Educational Wellness at S.T.E.P.S. Counseling & Consulting, Inc., Dr. Jones leads initiatives that support school leaders and staff in creating healthier, more resilient learning environments. Her expertise extends to case management, crisis intervention, and program development, ensuring that schools have the tools and strategies needed to address student mental health, improve staff well-being, and foster inclusive, high-performing cultures.
With a background in vocational counseling and job readiness, Dr. Jones has worked extensively with students preparing for life beyond high school, helping them navigate career pathways, develop essential skills, and build confidence in their future goals. Additionally, she has provided vocational counseling for substance abusers and ex-offenders, equipping individuals with the tools to rebuild their lives, secure employment, and reintegrate into their communities.
Her experience as a professor and clinical supervisor further informs her work, allowing her to provide professional development and mentorship to educators and mental health professionals seeking to enhance their impact.
Dr. Jones is passionate about empowering schools to create sustainable change through collaboration, innovation, and resilience. By integrating mental health awareness with strategic leadership, she aims to equip educators and school communities with the resources needed to support both student success and staff well-being.
