About Us
Shaquanna Foster-Dotson, LCSW-C
President/Co-Founder
Mrs. Shaquanna Foster-Dotson is a licensed social worker in the state of Maryland. She is the President and Founder of Inspiring Change Mental Health Services. She has created several workshops for children, parents and professionals in order to bring awareness to social issues such as bullying, conflict resolution, and self -esteem. Mrs. Foster-Dotson has over ten years of experience with providing crisis management and counseling services to families of Maryland and Ohio.
Currently, she is a Certified Peer Mediation Trainer. Mrs. Foster-Dotson is also the co-founder of a girls mentoring group called the Leadership Academy. A Graduate of Morgan State University and Case Western Reserve University she was the recipient of a City of Baltimore Presidential Citation in recognition of her hard work and tireless dedication to the youth and families of Baltimore City.
Our vision is to ignite a sincere enthusiasm for positive change in individuals and our community through counseling, advocacy, mentorship, education and referral services.
V I S I O N
LaQuasha Lyles
Therapist/Co-founder of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
Mrs. LaQuasha Lyles is a proud HBCU graduate, earning her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Bowie State University. She went on to complete her Master of Social Work at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health. She is a licensed social worker in the state of Maryland.
As a mental health therapist and co-founder of Inspiring Change Mental Health Services Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP), Mrs. Lyles is deeply committed to advocacy and empowerment. She is passionate about being a voice for the voiceless—supporting individuals who often feel overlooked or unheard.
Mrs. Lyles specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and major life transitions. She strives to normalize caring for one’s “whole self” and works to break the stigma surrounding mental health treatment. Through her expertise, she empowers both youth and adults to take meaningful steps toward emotional resilience, helping them create more balanced, fulfilling lives.
M I S S I O N
The mission of Inspiring Change MHS is to assist individuals and families with facilitating a positive change through quality counseling services, mentorship programs and educational workshops. We will remain committed to providing certified workshops for professionals that enhance their knowledge base and service delivery. Inspiring Change MHS will become a salient voice in the community that will advocate for social justice.