Denitra Douglas-Robertson Email and Phone Number

Hello, I am Denitra Douglas-Robertson, currently working as an Adolescent Social Worker at the Department of Children and Families (DCF). I am also pursuing a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Boston University’s Wheelock College, with a sub-concentration in Child & Adolescent Mental Health. My goal is to obtain licensure as a Mental Health Counselor to better serve youth and families in need. Before my current role, I graduated from Boston University with a B.A. in Psychology. During my undergraduate years, I worked as a research assistant in the Social Adjustment and Bullying Prevention Laboratory at BU's Wheelock College and in the Child CARD (Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders) Research Laboratory in BU's School of Psychological and Brain Sciences.In addition to my work in social services, I am an artist who creates portraits using dry and digital media. I believe art is a powerful coping mechanism and a way to promote mindfulness.My long-term goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in counseling or school psychology. I want to better assess and understand the unique needs of children in marginalized communities, who are often overlooked or underserved by traditional mental health and educational systems. With this degree, I hope to gain the expertise necessary to provide effective support and advocate for systemic changes that will ensure these children have access to the resources they deserve. A key part of my mission is to give back to Boston Public Schools and other disadvantaged schools across Massachusetts, working to ensure that students in these environments receive the care, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.