I specialize in working with teens and young adults (ages 13–25). I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, identity development, life transitions, school-related stress, and LGBTQ+ issues. High school and college can be exciting but also overwhelming—filled with big changes, uncertainty, and the pressure to e everything out. My goal is to create a space where you can pause, take a breath, and explore what you’re feeling without judgment. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each ind...
Experience: Ebube (pronounced aye-boo-bay) is a warm, empathetic therapist who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families through a trauma-informed, equity-centered lens. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Social Work from Appalachian State University, graduating magna cum laude. Her clinical approach is rooted in direct practice with a strong foundation in social justice, restorative practices, and ...
Rebecca Wright is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. Rebecca earned her Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW) and her Master of Social Worker Degree (MSW) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Rebecca works with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages providing a safe, non-judgmental environment for her clients to express themselves. Rebecca works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, school issues, LGBTQA+ acceptance, issues facing children in foster care, foste...
Kellie Shuford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. In her practice, Kellie holds an authentic space for clients to express themselves in whatever manor feels comfortable for them that day. She is also able to work with clients to hold them accountable to help them to achieve what they identify as their therapeutic goal through open and honest communication. It is important to Kellie to develop a genuine relationship with anyone that walks th...
I am a Licensed Psychologist. I attended U of Miami, FL for my B.S, M.S., and Ph.D. As part of my graduate program, I completed courses and did research at Duke, U of Penn, Jefferson University, and Rutgers. I completed a specialized post-graduate Harvard program to understand and overcome internal barriers to achieve personal growth. Later in life, I became a UCLA Alum by obtaining my Certificate in Human Resource Management and was selected as the valedictorian for my speciality. This added a ...
You deserve to feel better, and we're here to help. At Tamarasa Therapy, we provide compassionate, culturally-inclusive and trauma-informed therapy to support your mental, emotional and behavioral health. We know that life is hard. We see challenges as an inevitable part of life, but believe suffering and despair need not be. Even with pain or hardship, life is beautiful and worth living. Our vision is to create a transformative space where deep inner healing and personal growth flourish. We asp...
Mindi M. Perry, LCSW Mindi M. Perry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 1989. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and a Master's Degree in of Social Work. Mindi has extensive experience providing training and supervision to foster parents, licensed clinical social workers, medical professionals, and graduate level students. She endorses a strengths-based approach when providing therapy and believes in the potential of her patients. Mindi is p...
Imagine beginning every day feeling energized, confident and ready to take on whatever comes your way. You might feel better about your progress with life goals, be able create meaningful and close relationships, maintain healthier habits, and have a regular sense of pride and accomplishment. You know you have so much potential, but may not know exactly how to reach it. I hope to join you on your journey by providing you with an emotionally safe space where you are able to authentically express ...
Chaqueenia treats patients starting 10 years old. Chaqueenia graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University with a Master's Degree in Mental Health counseling. She is licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. Chaqueenia believes that effective therapy is about a number of things: experience, expertise, a clear diagnosis, concise goals, and the knowledge and the tools that may effectively help client...
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Many clients have shared with me that I have successfully made the therapeutic experience less stressful for them. I have been able to put them at ease and feel safe and understood. The clients I work with feel accepted and not judged for who they are, what they have or have not done, or the emotional state they are in when they start therapy. Working in outpatient private practice settings, school wellness centers, community mental health centers, and prisons has allowed me to meet and work ...
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in both Virginia and North Carolina, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. My practice is grounded in a holistic, person-centered approach that emphasizes therapeutic alliance, trauma-informed care, and culturally sensitive interventions. I am committed to improving access to quality psychiatric services, particularly in underserved communities, th...
Dominique received his undergrad degree from Winston-Salem State University in Sociology with concentration in Social Work. Dominique served in the community for several years being a state probation/parole officer, working for Intensive in-home programs, and time with DSS Guilford county. During this time period, Dominque decided to go back to school to obtain his master's in clinical Mental Heatlh counseling. After receiving degree along with a ton of experience, Dominique applied for State li...
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By now, you feel like the pain will never go away. It seems like the harder you fight to free yourself from the torment in your heart and in your mind, the more tormented you actually feel. It's like being weighted down, unable to breathe, unable to act. There is hope! I work with individuals (typically age 16 and up) seeking to improve mood, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. I can help you understand your unique situation, find a healthier new perspective, and develop the tools you need t...
Counseling is a collaborative process undertaken between you and a therapist, designed to empower you to accomplish mental health and wellness goals. For counseling to be most effective, you must take an active role in the process. A trusting and authentic therapeutic relationship can be transformative. It can be healing simply to be truly heard and understood. I can offer new perspectives and provide insight moving you towards your personal goals. Through clinical experience, compassion, and em...
Fay White is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. With her life experience, education, and training, Fay can help clients heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and other problems by teaching them how to challenge and reframe distorted thoughts and beliefs, find and implement solutions, regulate emotions using somatic practices, and by walking through their healing journey with them. Fay is a registered yoga teacher a...
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina practicing for almost 20 years. Serving the mental health needs of all community members is very important to me and the reason why I have become a strong advocate for equitable care for everyone. I have worked in various mental health settings through the years, primarily serving individuals who have experienced trauma, adversity, grief, depression, and anxiety. My compassion for people, years of working in demanding environments, and clo...
Let's be honest, finding the RIGHT therapist isn't always easy. With fewer than 15% of therapists being minorities, it can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. We get it...the struggle is real. Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, major life changes, sexuality, gender identity...or just trying to make it through the day, we’re here for you. At NxtStep, our goal is to provide a space for you to share your raw emotions and feel safe, heard, and understood. There’s no better feeling t...
Welcome! My approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe, accepting, and compassionate environment for healing and growth. Being in college is a period of intense change, which can be both exciting and challenging! Perhaps you are noticing stress, anxiety, triggers, or patterns that are causing negative impacts in your daily life. Perhaps you've been reflecting on your childhood or family dynamics, and beginning to unpack traumas for the first time. Or perhaps you are looking for a space to ...