Meet Our Team

Atia Wise, LCMHC, LCAS-A

Philosophy of Care

My background consists of work with individuals and groups that are seeking personal, educational and career advancement. These individuals have ranged from adolescents to adults looking to find significant meaning in their lives. We work, as a team, toward eliminating any barriers that may hinder your personal and professional growth.  I will assist all clients in targeting the factors of life that are interrupting them from reaching their ultimate goal.  My passion is guiding clients through the journey of self-exploration, personal advancement and life's transitions.  I encourage my clients to push beyond their comfort zone and embrace the opportunities that life presents.  Each opportunity is a learning experience and should be met as so.  In working with clients, I integrate Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The person-centered approach focuses on the client and their needs and it incorporates goal setting to assist the client with setting workable goals and meeting those goals. The person-centered process also utilizes homework for the client directly related to the areas of focus during a particular session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy emphasizes the idea that everyone will experience some form of difficulty in life based on their perception of the events that have occurred.  Although we all face difficult experiences, through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy the client will learn how to develop strategies that allow them focus on challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides the client with the tools to retrain their thoughts and feelings and become conquerors of their difficult situations.

Education

NC Central University
Master of Arts Counseling

Specialties

• Anxiety Therapy
• Stress Counseling
• Depression Counseling
• Trauma and Stress Related Disorders (PTSD)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Work Issues
• Anger Management

Christel McKoy, LCMHC

Philosophy of Care

Christel McKoy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She works with individuals, couples, and families to help them gain insight as to what is happening in order for them to move forward and achieve a more rewarding and beneficial life. Her goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more open and mindful life.

Christel also works with clients who are struggling with life changes such as adjustment to a developmental stage or a life transition and those struggling with more chronic issues, such as depression & anxiety, trauma, and ongoing relationship issues. She also works with adolescents experiencing behavioral & emotional issues.

Christel generally follows a client-centered orientation, emphasizing the individual strengths & resources of each of my clients. She uses a wide range of treatment approaches choosing the most effective for the issue involved, including Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Narrative, and Mindfulness based psychotherapies.

Whether you are looking for Individual, Couple, Family or Group Psychotherapy, you are one step closer to a new you. The path of personal growth is exciting and inspiring. Regardless of the modality used, it is Christel’s goal to help you discover and uncover your highest potential.

Education

UNC Pembroke
M.A.Ed Clinical Mental Health

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress Management
• Self-esteem
• Anger Management
• PTSD
• Trauma
• Relationship Issues
• ADHD

Eugenia Davis, LCMHC-S, LCAS

Philosophy of Care

Eugenia V. Davis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Supervisor (LCMHC-S), a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), and a Level-4 Certified Therapist for the Positive Parenting Program. She received her MS in Mental Health Counseling from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL in 1999. Ms. Davis received her BA in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University located in Boca Raton, FL in 1993. She has been working with people with mental health and substance abuse diagnosis for more than 20 years. She is a member of the Safe Space Task Force which specializes in domestic violence and victims of rape and a member of the Juvenile Justice Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program.

Ms. Davis is well-versed with all populations and diagnosis.Eugenia practices with an eclectic array of treatment modalities because she believes that everyone is unique and responds differently. Some of these may include motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness cognitive therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Eugenia maintains flexibility so that every individual and/or couple are met where their specific needs stand.

Eugenia wants to be an objective voice who helps you to view different perspectives from other angles. She seeks to enable you “to look outside of the box” and learn the skills that will allow you to lead the productive and satisfying life that you desire.

Education

St. Thomas University
Master's in Mental Health Counseling

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• PTSD
• Psychotic Disorders
• Substance Abuse
• Anger Management

Kathleen Moore, LCMHC, BC-TMH, Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider

Philosophy of Care

Kathleen has been licensed as a professional counselor since 2001. She received my Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA and then went on to Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, to graduate with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. Her experience includes work in community mental health, managed care, medical and psychiatric hospitals, Drug Court and medically-assisted opioid treatment. Kathleen was also a military wife for 20 years.

Kathleen has specialized in addictions treatment, eating disorder, trauma and grief. She is able to assist you on your journey of self-discovery through a Client-Centered, Solution-Focused method that features evidenced-based practices and integrative techniques, combining aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Transpersonal Psychology principles.

By getting in touch with your thoughts, feelings and true needs, you can discover new and healthy ways of coping with life’s challenges.

I treat children/adolescents and adults (ages 14 – 65) utilizing individual, group and family counseling.

Education

Old Dominion University
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology

Specialties

Substance Misuse and Eating Disorders
Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations for persons seeking bariatric surgery
Depression & Anxiety
Trauma & PTSD
Dual Diagnosis
Bipolar Disorder
Anger Management
Court Ordered Treatment
Codependency
Life Transitions
Grief & Bereavement
Self-Worth & Self-Esteem Issues