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Tennille T. Harris, LPC, LCPC Perinatal Behavioral Health Specialist

Tennille T. Harris, LPC, LCPC, joined the Developing Brain Institute (DBI) as a Perinatal Behavioral Health Specialist in September 2023. Tennille attended Bowie State University located in Maryland, for her bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in counseling psychology. She is a licensed professional counselor in the District of Columbia and in Maryland. Tennille will be providing services to mothers during pregnancy and postpartum within the DC Mother-Baby Wellness program. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples in various mental health settings which includes community-based, residential and outpatient clinic care. Tennille is a wellness advocate and 

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enthusiast who cultivates the importance of self-care while exploring ways to help individuals to implement a balanced lifestyle. Prior to joining DBI, Tennille worked with mothers in substance abuse recovery while focusing on maternal mental health, recovery and reducing barriers to care.

The Clark Parent & Child Network Prenatal-Neonatal Pillar

Address: 111 Michigan Ave. NW; Washington, D.C., 20010
Email: [email protected]
Department: MRI Lab

Recent publications & presentations

2024 | April

Vozar T, Clarke U, Dugoni H, King B, Phillips B, Harris T, Marrow T.  The WePlay! DC program: Supporting mothers and infants through play and community. Children’s National Hospital 14th Annual Research, Education and Innovation Week. Washington, D.C. April 2024.