Our Counselors

Brian Allen, LCMHC

Brian is both a mental health therapist and a pastoral counselor. He has training and experience in both clinical and parish settings. His dual background in theology and psychological counseling has given him a broad perspective in the practice of psychotherapy. He has provided pastoral care, counseling, and therapy for over 30 years. Brian is experienced with family systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy and associated dialectical behavioral modalities, rational emotive therapy, and various psychodynamic approaches. However, each client is unique, so Brian is prepared to develop a specialized treatment for you.

Most of his clients have come looking for help in dealing with the struggles of life that have led to depression, anxiety, and a sense of frustration and worthlessness. Brian has worked with military service veterans, people on short- and long-term disabilities, couples and families in crisis, and people with various psychiatric disorders.

Know that Brian will be genuine, caring, accepting, and empathic with you in whatever you are facing. The counseling relationship can be a powerful intervention for you, if you make a commitment to invest in this vital work. The healthier life, stronger relationships, and deeper satisfaction you are seeking is completely possible. Brian will be honored to work with you.

He counsels people facing issues like these:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Couples and Family dysfunction
• Codependency
• Separation/divorce
• Trauma
• Life Adjustment Issues
• Stress Management
• Grief and Loss
• Integrating Spiritual Resources
• Outpatient Substance Abuse

Brittany Calhoun, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Brittany Calhoun is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist- Associate in the state of North Carolina with an experience with children, adolescents, and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, work stress, life transitions, substance use issues and relationship issues. She completed her  Bachelor of Social Work at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and received her Master of Social Work with a Children, Youth and Family focus at the University of South Carolina, Columbia.

Brittany utilizes relational, Motivational interviewing, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual.

Brittany seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with each client. Brittany’s philosophy is to empower those who feel disempowered. To do this, Brittany draws from the client’s strengths. This helps client to build a better sense of self.

Education

Specialties

• Children age 13-17
• Ages 18-64
• Anxiety Therapy
• Stress Counseling
• Panic Counseling
• ADHD/ADD
• Mood Disorders
• Trauma and Stress Related Disorders (PTSD)
• cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Anger Management
• Grief / Loss / Bereavement
• Self-Injurious Behaviors / Self-Harm
• Motivational Interviewing

Danielle Mathis, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Danielle Mathis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Florida and North Carolina with over 5 years of experience serving children and families in Mental Health services. Danielle offers experience in helping to decrease depressive and anxiety symptoms. Life transitions, relationship issues, grief, trauma support and women issues are just a few areas Danielle partners with individuals and families to achieve a positive wellbeing. Danielle earned her Bachelors of Arts in Social work from Southeastern University and Masters in Social Work, with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. While Danielle has extensive experience working with children, her heart is for working with families and individuals of all ages as it all is for the pursuit of helping others live their best life. Danielle utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy. Danielle meshes her professionalism with her creative side to best meet the needs of every unique individual, couple and family. Danielle seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.

**Danielle offers therapy services in French-Creole

Education

University of Maryland
Master's in Social Work

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Self esteem
• Life transitions
• Relationship issues
• Grief & Loss

Deirdre Philpott, MED, LCMHC, NCC

Philosophy of Care

Deirdre Philpott is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)  and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).  She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and Family Relations from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her Masters Degree in Counseling also from UNCG.  She also received K-6 Educator’s License and K-12 School Counseling License.

Deirdre has worked is various settings including public schools, private practice and agency counseling.

Her hope is to work together to uncover the source or sources of your issues and difficulties.  She uses many different therapy methods to assist in building upon your strengths rather than weaknesses.  Her goal is to for you to move toward the life that you deserve.  Sometimes it may seem like life isn’t going the way that you think it should. You are not alone there. Through the counseling relationship, Deirdre will provide a safe and non-judgemental environment for individual insight and growth.  She encourages a whole life and mindfulness therapy philosophy to help the client to become the best versions of themselves.

“Life is a journey…one day and step at a time.”

Education

UNC-Greensboro
MED

Specialties

• Child Development
• Family Relations
• Mindfulness Therapy

Eboni Gunn, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Eboni L. Gunn is an independently licensed clinical social worker with over ten years post graduate education helping people thrive.  She has helped people with clinical issues such as relationship difficulties, unresolved anger, trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse and dependence.  After obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Social Work at the University of Central Florida she continued her educational career by securing a Masters in Social Work with an emphasis on forensic social work at Boston College.  Eboni's niche interest in forensic social work inspired her to pursue a Juris Doctorate from Elon University's School of Law.

That blended training has brought about a unique and refreshed clinical perspective when addressing those common clinical issues. People seeking personalized talk therapy to help them find closure on those common clinical issues have so much to look forward to when working with her. Together, prospective clients and this approachable clinician can finally resolve or better manage some of their most pressing issues. 

Know this, it has been said that “therapy is about you.” Coupled with fresh non-judgmental perspective, therapy is about getting a handle on you.  Schedule a session today and let therapy make you thrive.

Education

Elon University
Juris Doctorate

Boston College
Master's in Social Work

Specialties

• Personality Disorders
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Adjustment Disorder
• Healthy Boundaries Training
• Stress Management
• Anger Management
• Relational Issues
• LGBTQ Issues
• Women's Issues

Katherine Pinyan, LCMHC

Philosophy of Care

Katherine Pinyan is a Clinical Mental Health CounseIor in the state of NC with over 26 years of experience connecting with adults, adolescents, and various family groupings. She has experience in inpatient, outpatient, community, boarding school, primary care, and volunteer settings. Katherine completed her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and Philosophy, and her Master  in Education in Community Counseling, both from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 

Katherine’s counseling approach is warm and interactive. A core value of Katherine’s, in therapy and in life, is treating all people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She understands that often people’s wounds and challenges are invisible, and it takes active listening, an open mind, and a caring heart to understand her clients’ circumstances. Stigmatizing labels are not useful for her. Her approach to partnering with her clients combines ideas and practices derived from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, interpersonal, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness therapy. Katherine’s work with you will be focused on your goals and your specific needs, and the tools and techniques she utilizes in your work together will be tailored to you.

Her experience and training include helping clients who have had various concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, relationship issues, health concerns, and life change adjustments. She works with clients who need medication to help with diagnosed mental illnesses like bipolar disorder and depression, as well as those seeking therapy services alone. From 2002 until 2019 Katherine gained16 years of experience working with adolescents from 12 to 19 in an international boarding school setting.

It isn’t always easy to ask for the help you need to take the first steps to making a change. You have already shown the courage to consider getting help. Consider taking the next step: choosing to work with Katherine Pinyan. You are likely to be pleased with the experience and your outcomes!

Education

UNC Greensboro
Masters of Education

Specialties

• Women’s issues
• Stress, anxiety
• Depression
• Self esteem
• LGBTQ+
• Coping with life changes
• Bipolar disorder
• Relationship issues

Travis Annette Bittle, LCMHC

Philosophy of Care

Sometimes we find ourselves in a place where we feel stuck or lost and have a sense of wanting to change the way things are. Therapy can help. My aim is to provide you a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are distressing or overwhelming. Therapy is a co-collaborative process in which you gain greater insight into yourself, better understanding of your own strengths, and learn how to enact positive changes in your present life. I provide individual and couples therapy to adolescents and adults of all backgrounds and experiences.

I am passionate about helping you to overcome challenges, grow in your relationships, and find meaning and purpose in your life. I have worked with individuals and couples primarily focused on the following issues: anxiety, grief/loss, relationship issues, life transitions, identity, chronic health problems, trauma, and difficulty managing emotions.

I am active and supportive throughout the therapeutic process. It is important that your values shape the counseling process, as you identify your goals, and together we work towards achieving them using a variety of skills/techniques. An open therapeutic relationship is most important, as it is the foundation of positive change.

Education

Webster University
MA Counseling

Specialties

• Ages 13-64
• Couples and Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Anxiety Therapy
• Depression Counseling
• Mood Disorders