Dr. Kenika Holloway is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience. She holds a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as a Master’s degree in Community Counseling, both from Mercer University. Dr. Holloway is also a graduate of Florida A&M University, where she majored in Spanish and minored in Anthropology.

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As the owner of Activating Wellness Within, a private practice, Dr. Holloway helps adults and couples navigate life's challenges while fostering positive transformation. She is deeply committed to guiding individuals toward greater insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, supporting them as they evolve into the people they aspire to be. With a foundation in both psychology and spirituality, Dr. Holloway integrates spiritual principles into her counseling approach, empowering clients to align their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Her focus is on promoting holistic wellness and self-discovery.

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Dr. Holloway also enjoys helping couples build healthy, loving partnerships through premarital counseling, ongoing relationship workshops, and coaching. She has a particular interest in early attachment and its lasting impact on romantic relationships. Her work is informed by both psychological theory and spiritual practices, helping clients to not only heal but thrive in their personal and relational lives.

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In addition to her work with couples, Dr. Holloway leads The Adjustment Chapter, an eight-week grief group specifically designed for women navigating the loss of a loved one. The group provides a supportive space for participants to share hope, strength, and courage as they move through their grief journey. Dr. Holloway also has extensive experience working with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, OCD, hair pulling disorders, life transitions, adult ADHD, work/life balance, depression, infidelity, parental stress, and women's issues.

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A sought-after speaker, Dr. Holloway has presented at both state and international conferences, including the World Family Therapy Congress in Málaga, Spain. She has also served as an adjunct professor at Mercer University and has taught Spanish.

In May 2024, Dr. Holloway launched AWW Better Baskets, a self-care initiative featuring her signature sugar scrubs paired with inspirational messages to encourage mindfulness and self-love. Outside of her professional life, she is the proud mother of two teenage sons and enjoys ziplining, writing, traveling, gardening, reading, living a healthy lifestyle, and exploring her creativity.

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One of Dr. Holloway’s special achievements was the creation of her talk show, Healing Conversations, which aired on JPRG Radio. Healing Conversations bought together a diverse range of guests to discuss the two things everyone must navigate: their own mental health and the relationships they build with others.

 

Through her work, Dr. Holloway continues to empower individuals and families to unlock their full potential and achieve wellness in all areas of life to ~Be Well.