Rev. Anika Wilson-Brown, Ph.D.

Biography

Rev. Anika Wilson-Brown, Ph.D., is a highly respected spiritual leader and therapeutic coach who serves as the lead pastor at Union Temple Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Dr. Wilson-Brown has a unique gift for using her training and education in counseling to empower her faith-based approach to wholeness.

Dr. Wilson-Brown expertly balances the science behind behavior with spiritual principles that foster healing. As a servant leader and a preacher's daughter, she has a deep sensitivity to people's real-world problems that stem from her struggles for perfection and acceptance. Her engaging approach helps individuals access the God within themselves to live life at higher levels.

As part of her mission to uplift and encourage God's people, Dr. Wilson-Brown has curated a movement called the "30 Day Soul Detox Challenge," a spiritually therapeutic process that has reached thousands of individuals since its launch in June 2019. Known as "The Atmosphere Shifter," Dr. Wilson-Brown's results are transformative, empowering people to walk boldly in their purpose.

Dr. Wilson-Brown's dynamic, engaging, and transformative approach to guiding individuals on their spiritual journeys has touched countless lives and made her a highly respected figure in the field. She has the remarkable ability to help individuals bring their hopes and dreams to fruition with a rare gift of grace.

Dr. Wilson-Brown has earned a BA in Psychology from Spelman College, a Master of Social Work from Catholic University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Education and Supervision from Loyola University Maryland. Her passion for successfully blueprinting a theology for mental and spiritual health is matched only by her devotion as a wife and mother of three.