Meet our Providers

Aisha Alston, LCMHC

Aisha Alston is a licensed mental health counselor from the state of North Carolina. There are two Mantra’s she often refers to in therapy with clients. Change is a personal choice which is often uncomfortable. The other is, what you allow will continue. Aisha has experience working with clients that are seeking counseling for an array of challenges faced in life. She works with all individuals in life stages from adolescence through late senior years, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or handicap. Specialties/ Issues: Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Couples, Communication Issues, Parenting Issues, Mood Disorders, Thought Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Conflict Issues, Grief/Loss, Adjustment Disorder, LGBT, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Conduct Disorder. My goal is to provide you with an encouraging, safe, and judgment-free environment where you can talk freely about what your presenting problems and learn how to work through those issues and concerns so that operate at a higher functioning status. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or other therapeutic treatment modalities. She looks forward to assisting you with finding creative solutions that can bring about deep and meaningful change in your life.

Aisha’s educational background includes Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, Masters of Arts in Business Management and Leadership, Liberty University.

Ashley Barber-Brown, LCMHC

Philosophy of Care

Struggling to survive and other days thriving without effort? Struggling to get through the week, day or even hour? You are not alone, and you shouldn’t feel ashamed. We all need some guidance and direction at times. Not because we are weak but because sometimes, we get tired of being strong, and guess what? That is perfectly okay.

Let’s just sit and talk. No pressure, no expectation, no right or wrong way. Just talk. Breathe and release. Sometimes we find it difficult to express ourselves because we can’t find the words. No need to find anything just release what you have inside. This will be a judgement free zone where your inner most secrets and thoughts can be brought to surface for healing. You don’t need to be an expert at your feelings just willing to have some release. 

Working with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders or just regular daily stressors can seem so overwhelming, good news you don’t have to experience it alone. You may be having relationship struggles, challenges with the all so ever-changing world and just tired of being tired. Again, no need to experience it alone. Let Ashley guide you to a wonderful coping strategy of breathing and releasing.

Specialties

• Depression/Anxiety
• Adjustment disorder
• Work stress
• Relationship conflict
• Addictions
• Alcohol/Drug use
• Grief/Loss
• Dysfunction
• LGBT community
• Spiritual confusion

Ava Baker, LCMHC, NCC

Ava is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with experience working with diverse populations. Her experience includes twenty-eight years as an elementary school teacher and three years as a mental health counselor. She has worked in a variety of settings, including working with the families of adolescents with juvenile justice involvement, adolescent day treatment, school-based therapy including involvement in classroom settings, and. community health . She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Fayetteville State University in Early Childhood Education and has a Master’s degree in General Counseling from Grand Canyon University. 

She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy recognizing that change comes from within. Ava employs client-centered therapy to encourage clients to develop techniques to promote a fulfilling life. Her areas of experience include depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, self-esteem issues and family/parenting issues. 

Ava works with a wide range of age groups but has a passion for children and adolescents with issues such as anxiety, depression and ASD. Having a child with autism sparked a passion for those individuals and families who face the challenges and struggles associated with a childhood disorder. Ava embraces the position that every individual can develop the skills to have a healthy and fulfilling life. 

Brice Bradshaw, MS, LCMHC

I am a firm believer that anyone can benefit from therapy.  I also think people have a natural tendency to want to be their best selves, but that at times things get in the way.  My job is to help people realize their own potential, building on strengths that are already present and teaching coping skills along the way.  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is regularly incorporated into therapeutic practice to help people break free from negative/self-destructive thought patterns.  I also draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help with emotion regulation issues and interpersonal struggles.

My experience as a counselor began when I started at the NC State University Counseling Center in 2013.  Since then I have worked in inpatient hospitalization as well as private practice.  I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients who seek counseling for any number of issues that may be troubling them.  I currently work with adults, adolescents and children in individual, couples, group and family appointments.

Finding a counselor you connect with contributes greatly to therapeutic success.  By learning about my client’s lives and struggles I gain a greater sense of their thought patterns and behavioral motives.  I appreciate the trust it takes to share these things with someone unfamiliar.  Being allowed to provide a non-judgmental environment along with empathy sets the stage to build self-awareness, self-esteem and self-confidence.  I look forward to working with you in the near future!

Cali Park, LCMHC, NCC

Cali Park is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and nationally certified counselor. Cali has gained experience in various settings including community college, mental health outpatient settings, and within client’s homes since 2017. Cali is dedicated to providing the best services possible to each client she serves.

Cali completed her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University.

Cali approaches counseling as a collaborative process in which the client and she will be able to establish a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship. Throughout the relationship there is a team approach to explore and define present life difficulties and develop goals for the future that are easy to apply to daily life and solution focused. Cali uses evidenced based therapies.

Cali’s specialties:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Self esteem
• Anger management
• Relationship issues

Courtney Coyle, LCSW

At the core of Courtney Coyle’s repertoire of therapeutic styles and techniques is humanistic psychology, an approach that emphasizes viewing the individual as a whole and complete person. She believes that each one of us has the potential to live a happy, meaningful life, full of purpose, creativity and self-expression.

Courtney works with her clients to establish their needs and the most appropriate approach from which to address them. These approaches include methods such as EFST, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy.

Courtney received her education from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Master’s in Social Work. She believes that we all have the capacity to live happier and healthier lives, but because of past trauma or current circumstances, we lose sight of our own strengths and uniqueness.  Exploring how a person’s thoughts or beliefs impact their feelings and behaviors is a critical aspect of making changes.  In many cases, uncomfortable feelings and maladaptive behaviors are a result of negative beliefs, and reframing those negative beliefs, whether they are newly formed or decades old, is a skill that can be learned and applied to any aspect of your life.

The career choices that Courtney has made over the years stem from her deep understanding and compassion for that which makes us human. There is not just one path to wellness. Courtney wants to help you discover yours.

Focused on premium care, Courtney offers individual (adult and child), couples and Family therapy including help for:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Couples and marriage counseling
• Divorce recovery
• Child therapy
• Blended families
• Anger management
• Trauma and PTSD
• Life changes
• Self-esteem

Large or frequent life changes can leave us feeling anxious and overwhelmed, leading to difficulties in unrelated areas the most vulnerable of which are our relationships and our creativity. This is all part of what makes us human and these are the issues that we bring to Therapy so that we can address them and move forward into a life full of meaning and joy. Courtney embodies compassion, empathy, and provides encouragement in a supportive environment for individuals to heal emotional wounds and regain their zest for life.

Donna Harvey, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Education

East Carolina University
Masters of Social Work

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Psychotic Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• PTSD

Ericka Skinner, LCMHC, NCC

I graduated from Barton College with a Bachelor’s degree in both biology and psychology. I went on to complete my Master’s degree at East Carolina University and graduated in 2016. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. I have experience working within a variety of settings including: inpatient, outpatient, residential, school, and career counseling. I serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I specialize in ADHD and conduct disorders amongst children and adolescents. I utilize a person-centered approach to therapy and promote the use of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques.

Kamalpreet Chauhan, LCMHC

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I maintain a welcoming environment where unconditional positive regard is emphasized. I bring my unique multicultural and corporate world experiences into the counseling room to help address OCD, anxiety, depression, psychosis, life transitions, acculturation and identity issues. I am also passionate about working with couples with life challenges, relationship issues and behavior issues. I have weekend hours available.

I use various therapy approaches tailored to each person's situation. I aim to relieve distress and gain self awareness. Spirituality is an important part of my life and practice. When appropriate, I help clients discuss their deepest values to enhance greater meaning in their lives.

I have 5 years of experience working with the community, also clients with organizational and workplace issues, as well as international populations and people who have emigrated to the U.S. from other countries who may have issues with assimilation and acculturation.

Kimberla Everett, LCMHC

Philosophy of Care

Kimberla Everett is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor in the state of North Carolina who has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field and meeting diverse needs of others. Kimberla has a passion for helping adults and children and families with overcoming barriers and make better choices.  She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counseling with emphasis in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Kimberla is well-versed in providing career counseling and addressing occupational concerns.

Kimberla has a passion for helping anyone who may be going through a difficult time in life.  Kimberla’s motto is “Although we are unique individuals, we all face challenges, and have different ways of healing and acquiring happiness.” Kimberla seeks to establish a meaningful relationship with you to help guide you towards a more fulfilled life.

Kimberla utilizes relational, collaborative, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, motivational, mindfulness-based, solution focused and trauma focused approaches to therapy, and progress towards the reduction of symptoms is routinely measured. Kimberla is dedicated to cultivating a supportive, stimulating, and inclusive environment to help you reach your full potential.

Education

Specialties 

• Depression
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Family Therapy
• Trauma and PTSD
• Grief and Loss
• Academic Issues
• Anger Management
• Occupational and Career Issues
• Self-injurious Behaviors
• Stress Management
• Medication Management
• Crisis Management

Latoya Toller, MA, LCMHC, NCC

I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor. I’ve worked in the mental health field for over 19 years, and at heart, I'm a helper. I'm interested in learning your story. If you're motivated to work through barriers and claim your life, I would love the opportunity to walk alongside you. It's important to me that people have the opportunity to be heard. I value open collaboration, advocacy, and building relationships. Having worked in various inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, residential, and educational programs, I've provided clinical services for an array of mental health and dual diagnosis issues. Areas of particular interest based on personal and professional experience include grief and loss, child welfare and parenting, anxiety, trauma, women's issues, depression and mood disorders, conflict resolution, self esteem, positive communication, and mindfulness. My style is warm and practical, focused on supporting informed decision making as well as gains in insight and functioning. I am passionate about community engagement and remain active in various programs that strengthen the individual and our responsibilities to edify each other. I am the cofounder of a local non profit which provides essential supports benefiting families of young children.

Nicole Drake, PhD, LCMHC

Nicole M. Drake PhD is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in both North Carolina and Pennsylvania and National Certified Counselor (NCC) who has been practicing since 1998. She has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies, elementary, middle, and high schools, college/university, private practice, therapeutic day treatment, drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, halfway house, and inpatient and residential treatment centers. Nicole employs a combination of interpersonal, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapies to assist individuals with achieving their goals. She has worked with a diverse population of individuals including children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples with issues ranging from everyday life struggles to serious mental illness including:

• Anxiety,
• Grief and Loss
• Life Changes and Transitions
• Adult and Child ADHD
• Autism
• PTSD.

She strives to build a safe relationship in which individuals can feel comfortable exploring their goals.

Robin Roche, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Robin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with 10 years of experience working with adults in behavioral health, medical, and social services settings to address mental health and psycho-social needs. She enjoys the therapeutic partnership – working with clients to learn, grow, and solve problems together. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work.

Robin uses person-centered, collaborative, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, motivational, and solution-focused approaches to therapy. Robin’s approach is tailored to you, your life, and your goals. Robin works with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, challenges with life transitions like beginning parenthood and aging, grief and loss, stress at work or at home, and challenges of living with medical conditions.

Robin approaches her work with empathy and authenticity, aiming to be present with you and to meet you where you are in the therapeutic process. You are the expert on your life and challenges. She is here to learn and explore with you as you work to meet your goals.

Education

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Post-partum mood disorders
• Transition to parenthood
• Pregnancy loss and infertility
• Aging
• Grief and loss
• Chronic health issues
• Life transitions and stress

Samantha Scuderi, MA, LMFT

Samantha is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pfeiffer University, and received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from East Carolina University. She has been practicing therapy for 3.5 years and has experience working in inpatient, residential, and outpatient levels of care. Her treatment approach comes from a systemic perspective using a mix of structural family therapy and cognitive behavior therapy to highlight how to improve relationships and ways to utilize the internal strengths that are already present for that individual or family. She enjoys working with adolescents, families, and couples struggling with:

• Eating disorders
• Family Conflict
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Grief/loss
• Coping skills
• Life stressors

Victoria Baxter, LCMHC

Philosophy of Care

Vicky is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina. She relocated to Raleigh, NC over 2 years ago. She received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Augusta University in Augusta, GA. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. Vicky has been practicing clinical counseling for almost 5 years.

Vicky’s clinical background includes the Charlie Norwood VA where she worked with Veterans of all ages with PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. Vicky was trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Relaxation Training, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Vicky then worked for a Community Service Board in Georgia, serving low SES populations and treating severe and persistent mental health issues. Therapy modalities included CBT, CPT, Relaxation/Mindfulness Therapy, and Substance Abuse treatment. Vicky then moved to North Carolina where she has had the opportunity to work with geriatric populations on developmental stage issues, end of life issues, as well as Dementia.

Vicky provides services to all ages, children, adolescent, and adults along with couples and family treatment. Vicky’s theoretical orientation includes Reality and Choice Therapy. There are many things in the world we cannot control however there are many elements we can. We do not choose the conditions we are born in or born with, however we do have a choice in how we respond to them. Vicky’s priority with her clients is to help them understand what they are experiencing and what is causing distress in order to make the changes they are looking for and capable of. Vicky attempts to empower clients to feel control over their life and choices to reach their goals. Whatever changes a client wants to make, Vicky is here to walk that journey with them.

Specialties

• CBT
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Substance Abuse
• Developmental Stage Issues

Carlithea Farrington, LCSW

I am a personable, dedicated, and genuine Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 combined years of experience as a social worker.

My Background and Approach

My therapeutic approach is integrative drawing from Gestalt, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, and Systems Theory. Of utmost importance to me is to meet you where you are to determine which treatment modality fits best for your specific needs. Whether you are in constant conflict with family or your mate, having challenges at work or with a child, just adopted a child or are a foster parent who needs additional support, are having relationship or financial problems that increases your anxiety and stress levels-making it more difficult to function, I would like to partner with you to help you meet the goals that you would like to achieve. I am excited about the opportunity to partner with you to help you achieve a more fulfilling and enriching life. You have already taken the first step in a positive direction by landing on this page. I would be honored for you to allow me to support and empower you along the way. If you are ready, I am listening….my goal is to help you thrive!

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My belief is that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. In every work environment that I have worked in from schools, to governmental agencies, to psychiatric hospital settings, to private practice, I make a conscience effort to show not only compassion and warmth, but also a respect and genuine rapport with my clientele. Throughout the years, I have learned that it is not enough to simply treat people the way that you would want to be treated, but to treat them the way that they want to be treated reaches levels that touch them on a deeper level.

About My Clients

Are you in a marriage that is no longer fulfilling or in a relationship that causes you more heartache than happiness? Do you often feel like you are overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Are you a single parent, going through a divorce or at a transitional period in life such as becoming a new parent? Are you having financial problems or other stressors that is interfering with you living your best life? Then search no more.  I’m here to help you navigate through these obstacles in your life.  You are not alone and you have everything that you need to thrive in life!

Kim Henley, M.S., LCMHC, NCC

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” Walt Disney

I have seen people transform their lives in the face of great adversity when they believe in themselves. That is why after 15 years in this field, I remain an eternal optimist. It is also why I believe everyone can benefit from counseling. I believe in building therapeutic relationships with the individuals I serve, because relationships are often one of the biggest challenges people face.

Working with children and adolescents is my passion. Most of the people I have helped have experienced trauma of some kind, and they often are diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, and/or depression. I am a rostered clinician in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network in Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS). I have worked with children and youth in a group home and in Intensive Alternative Family Treatment, Therapeutic Foster Care, Foster Care, and Adoptions. I also have worked for seven years with individuals diagnosed with disabilities. I have served individuals fighting addiction in a behavioral health and addictions clinic. I have helped people living alternative lifestyles. I understand the dynamics of military families. I understand serious illness.

For the past three years, I have worked at a dual domestic violence and sexual assault agency, where I became a Certified Victim Service Practitioner and a Certified Victims’ Advocate. While there, I learned how to help victims of crime.

I possess a Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, a private, non-profit, Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona. Grand Canyon University is currently the largest Christian university in the world. I completed my undergraduate education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

My approach is Eclectic Therapy, because no two people are the alike. Treating trauma is key. After that, I use often use Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Brief Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for crises.