Our Story
AleroCares LLC was born out of a deep commitment to transforming lives through the power of compassion, faith, and mental health care. Our founder, Faith Otobo, has always believed in the profound impact of understanding and empathy on the human soul. This belief was shaped by her own experiences growing up in a community where mental health was often misunderstood and overlooked.
Faith's journey began in her hometown, where she witnessed firsthand the struggles faced by individuals and families in need of mental health, spiritual, economic support. Inspired by her faith and driven by a desire to make a difference, she pursued a career in in Psychology and ultimately a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work. During which she worked first hand with children and families in Child welfare to address risk/safety concerns to prevent placement into foster care. She also work with Children and Adolescents in foster to address underlying issues and promote a thoughtful and sustainable family reunification. Furthermore, she work with unhoused individual including adults 18 through 81 struggling with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Substance Abuse (SA) to address barriers, achieve their goals and meet their basic needs with dignity and compassion. Faith also make monetary contributions and volunteers her time to address socio-economic and education needs of improvished individuals and families. Her passion for helping others led her to create AleroCares, a sanctuary of hope and healing for those seeking a brighter future.
At AleroCares, we are guided by Christ-centered principles and a holistic approach to mental health. We understand that every person’s journey is unique, and we are dedicated to providing personalized care that honors each individual’s story. Our mission is to empower our clients to overcome their challenges and thrive, no matter where they are in life.
Our story is one of faith, hope, and love. We believe that by working together, we can create a world where mental health, basic needs and the human right to live with dignity are prioritized, and every individual is given the opportunity to flourish. At AleroCares, we are not just a mental health provider; we are a community of believers, dreamers, and doers, united in our mission to make a difference—one life at a time!
Join us on this journey of healing and growth, and help us continue to change lives for the better.
Mission and Values
I am in service to strengthen individuals, families and communities throughout New York City& beyond, helping people of all backgrounds realize their potential, heal and experience joy and dignity in their lives.
Our Values
To Treat Every Person with Dignity and Compassion
We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.
To Work with Excellence
Be exceptional & professional as though working for the Lord (Colossians 3:23-24)
Be Culturally Affirming
Creating a fair and inclusive environment for all and embrace each other's differences
To Engage Individuals and Families as Our Partners
Healing our communities one person at a time.
Mrs. Faith Otobo, LCSW
Founder & CEO
Our Clients Represent Diverse Socio-Economic Backgrounds and Ethnicity
Make real change at your organization
Consulting
Organizations succeed when staff are diverse and thriving.
I will partner with you to create more inclusive and healthier work environments.
Featuring customized training and consultation packages including diversity, equity and inclusion, self-care, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and effective communication.
Training
Offering menu of courses to enhance your organization’s professional development programing.
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Trauma-Informed Mental Health and Well-being in the Workplace
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training
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Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution
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Leadership Development and Emotional Intelligence
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Innovation and Change Management
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Employee Assistance Programming
A client-centered approach
Mrs. Otobo tailors her therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual. She draws from various modalities, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation - Narrative Therapy (STAIR-NST), Trauma-Focused Therapy, TARGET - Trauma Affect Regulation, Sanctuary Model, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to effectively address concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and housing issues. Mrs. Otobo prioritizes collaborative problem-solving and empowers clients to lead their healing journey, avoiding the imposition of labels or external values.
Mrs. Otobo has been featured in the New York State of Mindfulness podcast, sharing her expertise on BIPOC mental health. Her work ethics are informed by a range of experiences, including serving as the clinical director of a non-profit program and co-facilitating its BIPOC Confronting Structural Racism initiatives.
Mrs. Otobo is committed to professional development and is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers, staying abreast of the latest research and best practices in the field.
