About Us - Trubalance
Tai Akinola
LADC, CPP, MA, LPCC, and CEO, TruBalance Assessment Service - Taiwo H. Akinola, an experienced Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), is dedicated to providing the most accurate substance abuse assessments and mental health evaluations, ensuring the highest quality of service for her clients. Her culturally sensitive approach, empathic understanding, and solution-focused service empower clients to be candid and open to receiving the most accurate assessments and obtaining the most appropriate services. Tai's expertise extends to a wide range of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). This diverse skill set allows her to cater to various client needs. Taiwo H. Akinola is an experienced Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with over a decade of experience.
George Lewis
Chief Operating Officer (COO) -
George Lewis brings his extensive experience in human services to TruBalance. As a Psycho-Educator and Operations Officer, he oversees the operational aspects of our assessment services, including critical mental health evaluations and substance abuse assessments, ensuring that our processes are both efficient and effective.
With 27 years in human services, I’ve learned that empathetic communication is essential. It’s about building trust and connection with clients to ensure accurate assessments that serve their best interests. Over time, we’ve developed a culturally sensitive communication style that contributes to precise evaluations, allowing clients the best chance to succeed.
From my extensive experience, I developed the 'Bami Soro' tool (taken from the Yoruba language of West Africa, meaning “Talk to Me in an honest, deep, and soulful way”). This tool values participants' experiences and aids them through challenges, serving as a bridge for open and honest communication. As TruBalance grows, I continuously train staff in cross-cultural communications to enhance the effectiveness of our assessments, including those focused on cognitive behavioral therapy.