Youth mental health · Newark, New Jersey

Breaking barriers,
not boundaries.

Therapy, guidance, and a safe place to land for children and teens ages 5 to 19. We walk with young people and their families through grief, anxiety, and the hard seasons, and help them find their footing again.

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5 to 19Ages we serve
6 weeksAverage course of care
501(c)(3)Nonprofit extension

Founder & CEO Naimah Tucker, LSW Licensed Social Worker · Newark native

About us

A dream that started at eight years old.

Naimah Tucker was raised in Newark and went to school here. At eight years old she told her mother she would one day own clinics across the country that care for the mental health of children. As she grew, that calling sharpened into a focus on the middle school and adolescent years, the stretch of life where so much is decided.

She earned a dual degree in sociology from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Salisbury University, then completed her Master of Social Work at Howard University in 2016. Today she leads The Rose Center and its nonprofit extension, The Rose Center Organization.

Naimah Tucker, LSW

Licensed Social Worker · Intensive In Community Clinician

Naimah has spent more than 10 years supporting children, teens, and families in schools, healthcare, and community settings. She works with emotional and behavioral challenges, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and family concerns.

Her approach is strengths based and client centered. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), play based interventions, and family focused strategies to help young people regulate emotions, build healthy coping skills, and make lasting changes. She is passionate about empowering young people, strengthening families, and creating spaces where children can thrive.

“The TRC team is here to help answer all your questions and to help you navigate through the journey of grief, anxiety, or depression.”

We call the young people we serve our Roses. Every one of them is growing, and every one of them deserves room to do it.

What we offer

Care built around your child.

We work closely with children, teens, and their parents or guardians to build coping skills for everyday life. Every plan is individualized to fit the young person in front of us.

Social Emotional Learning

Naming feelings, building empathy, and handling relationships with more confidence.

Grief & Loss

Gentle support for young people working through the loss of someone they love.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Practical tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and choose a different response.

Play Therapy

For younger children, play is the language. We meet them there.

Trauma Focused Therapy

Evidence based care that helps young people process what happened and feel safe again.

Mindfulness

Breathing, grounding, and calm routines that travel with them to school and home.

Crisis Counseling

Steady, responsive support when something urgent happens. Parents tell us we pick up.

And much more

Not sure what your child needs? Start with a consultation and we will map it out together.

Book a consultation

Initial consultation

Every client begins with a one on one meeting with Ms. Tucker to understand your child and your goals.

Your checklist

You will receive a short checklist of items to complete before treatment begins, so the first session counts.

An individualized plan

We build a treatment plan around your child. The average course of care is about six weeks.

Service packages

Clear pricing, no surprises.

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: By request

Intake session$175Where every journey starts

Single session$75Pay as you go

6 sessions$450Once a week

10 sessions$750Once a week

12 sessions$900Twice a week

Ready to begin?Book on Square

In their words

What families and Roses say.

“Ms. Tucker is the true definition of integrity. My daughter has come out of her shell thanks to Ms. Tucker. I'm not a student and the conversations we have help me! Ms. Tucker, I salute you.”

Mother of a 16 year old

“Ms. Tucker is always available to me. She's the only one who has picked up the phone when I have a question or it's a crisis. She is loved and valued.”

Mother of a 14 year old

“Ms. Tucker is affectionately spoken about in my house. She is always available, crisis or not, to help my daughter when needed. She encourages and motivates my daughter to be on time and on track to graduate.”

Mother of a 17 year old

“Ms. Tucker has been an important part of my daughter's grieving process. We truly appreciate her being there during this difficult time.”

Mother of an 18 year old

Adopt a Rose

Help heal one young person at a time.

Some of our Roses cannot afford the care they need. Adopting a Rose sponsors a therapy session for a youth in Newark. Every gift goes straight to a young person's healing.

Sponsor a Session Secure giving through Square. The Rose Center Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

From Teen Zen Den to tutoring room

A room that keeps growing with our Roses.

In April 2025 we turned an empty office into the Teen Zen Den, a calm space for teens to decompress. Today that same room is our tutoring room, run in partnership with REACH Tutoring Center.

The room during the makeover — In progress

The finished Teen Zen Den with soft lighting and seating — The Teen Zen Den

Tutoring with REACH

REACH works with students from age 12 through adults, rebuilding confidence and strengthening core skills in a small group or one on one setting.

Middle and high school tutoring
GED preparation for adults
ASVAB and military entrance test prep (Army, Navy, Air Force and more)
SAT, NJSLA, and other New Jersey statewide tests
Reading, math, homework help, and study skills
Chess lessons for beginners

Book Naimah

Panels, workshops, and group sessions for your students.

Naimah brings honest, practical conversations about mental health to schools and organizations across New Jersey. Invite her to speak on a panel, lead a workshop, or run group sessions with your students.

Naimah speaking to a full school cafeteria

Room to breathe on Commerce Street.

Our suite in downtown Newark was designed to feel calm the moment you walk in. Soft light, warm textures, and rooms made for real conversations.

For professionals

Therapists, coaches, and practitioners can rent an office or our conference room by the time slot. Schedule a walkthrough or book your hours online.

Schedule a Walkthrough

For schools and organizations

Want a calming room like ours in your building? We design custom therapy rooms that young people actually want to use.

Request a Custom Room

In the community

Sundays with Newark Can.

The Rose Center contributes to the Newark Can initiative, which feeds neighbors without addresses every other Sunday near Newark Penn Station.

We believe service gives our young people a purpose bigger than themselves. It builds gratitude, and it builds confidence. Here are a few of our Roses in action.