Tunisia Buise, LCSW-C was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She attended Baltimore City Public Schools before entering undergraduate studies at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. At Clark Atlanta, Tunisia studied Political Science and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Tunisia’s initial dream was to become a family attorney to “rehabilitate juvenile delinquents.” Tunisia returned to Baltimore, Maryland after graduation and began working for the local judiciary court system. It was during this employment that Tunisia discovered that her passion best aligned with the social work profession.Tunisia enrolled in University of Maryland School of Social Work, with her primary focus as Children and Families-Clinical. Subsequently after graduating, Tunisia became a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (now referred to as Licensed Master Social Worker). While in graduate school, she completed her field placements at the Baltimore City Office of the Public Defender, Juvenile Division and an Elementary School in Baltimore County. Her first experience as a licensed social worker was with an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, as a mental health therapist, providing services to children and adults with an array of diagnoses. She remained at this employment, while also working at a treatment foster care agency.

Tunisia has been a Field Instructor for a MSW student at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Tunisia’s drive and passion for the mental health field, with the focus on women issues, arose as she encountered many challenges in her life and noticed her own responses, or lack thereof. The many hats that women wear and the responsibilities that come with it, sometimes bury the true emotions experienced. Tunisia is dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental health, especially as it relates to women’s issues. She stands firm on the stance of, “You are not alone!.” Providing empathy and normalizing responses to various encounters that trigger a range of emotions experienced.

In addition to her work as a clinical mental health therapist, Tunisia is also a Certified Presenter. She has presented at State and National conferences. She is also an Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained Therapist. Tunisia is eligible to provide Clinical Supervision to Masters Level Social Workers in the state of Maryland (LMSW).

Tunisia is an elated BOY MOM! Her heart is full as she prioritizes time with her son. When Tunisia is not working, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and eating crabs (Marylanders understand!). Tunisia is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

One of Tunisia’s favorite quote is, “She turned her cants into cans and her dreams into plans!” – Kobi Yamada Tunisia’s most peaceful moment is sitting by the water and listening to the sounds of the waves crashing into each other. Tunisia’s favorite color is orange because of its brightness and belief that “everything orange tastes good!” She enjoys watching football and rooting for her hometown team, the Baltimore Ravens!

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