"Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step." - Mariska Hargitay
Guiding you towards a joyful stress-free life.
meet our therapists
Be it early childhood development years or difficulty navigating intermarital issues, we have experience utilizing various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Play Therapy and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy to help guide you towards leading your best life.
OUR MAIN MISSION AT JCCC is to help you
Overcome the stress in your life at any stage.
This is why we strive to provide comprehensive treatments that meet you where you’re at while teaching you how to find a proper life balance that honors your truth. There are so many accessible ways to heal from difficult situations beyond talk therapy! At JCCC, we want you to be a part of a comfortable environment that is proud and excited for your growth!
Cope better and live life more fully.
We believe every patient deserves freedom from stress while learning to
Our therapists have years of experience!
Finding the right fit in a therapist is essential to the therapeutic process. Our therapists are trained in: Play Therapy, Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy, Yoga, Triple P Positive Parenting, Gottman Method Couples Therapy and much more!
Meet The Therapists
GET TO KNOW JANIECE
GET TO KNOW JANIECE
Children & Adolescents
Anxiety
Couples
Play Therapy
SPECIALTIES:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina
- Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina
- Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor
- Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism at Hampton University
- Master of Social Work at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
QUALIFICATIONS:
Janiece Jenkins, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, RPT-S
Go to self-care activity:
Adult coloring books.
Empathy.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Working with various populations and building rapport with clients as they make steps towards healing.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“You live most of your life inside of your head, make sure it’s a nice place to be.” - Unknown.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
Get To Know Me!
Janiece has a passion for working with individuals and families on overcoming challenges at every stage of their life. Graduating from Hampton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Print Journalism, she went on to receive her Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Here she also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy. As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S) and a Nationally Certified TF-CBT Therapist, She also has decided to start serving as a Clinical Supervisor for clinicians looking to become fully licensed. She started JCCC because she was excited about using a variety of therapeutic modalities, Janiece has assisted children and adolescents who have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Major Depression Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Anxiety Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In addition to her work with children and adolescents, Janiece has experience working with couples and has completed training in Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She is now currently pursuing her certification in Gottman Therapy to further assist couples in this area with her new cornerstones.
Janiece has worked with a range of clients with diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, as well as in day treatment programs, outpatient facilities, private practices, and within various school systems. This has allowed her to develop problem-solving skills matched for any situation and have the capability to manage high-risk situations.
In addition to her work with children and adolescents, Janiece has experience working with couples and has completed training in Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She is now currently pursuing her certification in Gottman Therapy to further assist couples in this area with her new cornerstones.
- Enhancing communication Patterns through a range of techniques
- Develop Physical and Emotional Intimacy
- Overcoming Barriers within Interpersonal relationships.
Janiece has worked with a range of clients with diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, as well as in day treatment programs, outpatient facilities, private practices, and within various school systems. This has allowed her to develop problem-solving skills matched for any situation and have the capability to manage high-risk situations.
Janiece has a passion for working with individuals and families on overcoming challenges at every stage of their life. Graduating from Hampton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Print Journalism, she went on to receive her Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Here she also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy. As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S) and a Nationally Certified TF-CBT Therapist, She also has decided to start serving as a Clinical Supervisor for clinicians looking to become fully licensed. She started JCCC because she was excited about using a variety of therapeutic modalities, Janiece has assisted children and adolescents who have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Major Depression Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Anxiety Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In addition to her work with children and adolescents, Janiece has experience working with couples and has completed training in Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She is now currently pursuing her certification in Gottman Therapy to further assist couples in this area with her new cornerstones.
In addition to her work with children and adolescents, Janiece has experience working with couples and has completed training in Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She is now currently pursuing her certification in Gottman Therapy to further assist couples in this area with her new cornerstones.
- Enhancing communication Patterns
- Develop Physical & Emotional Intimacy
- Overcoming Barriers within Interpersonal relationships.
About Janiece
GO BACK TO START
Go to self-care activity:
Adult coloring books.
Empathy.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Working with various populations and building rapport with clients as they make steps towards healing.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“You live most of your life inside of your head, make sure it’s a nice place to be.” - Unknown.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
Janiece has worked with a range of clients with diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, as well as in day treatment programs, outpatient facilities, private practices, and within various school systems. This has allowed her to develop problem-solving skills matched for any situation and have the capability to manage high-risk situations.
GET TO KNOW MARIA
GET TO KNOW MARIA
Family & Relationship Issues
Stress
Life Transitions
SPECIALTIES:
- Licensed Psychologist
- Practicing Psychologist, University Professor and Researcher for 30 years.
- Doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University
QUALIFICATIONS:
Dr. Maria Zayas, Ed. D.
Location:
Salisbury - Saving Grace Farm
Go to self-care activity:
Taking a walk.
Persistence.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing people smile and light up when they find their true self.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“And the Day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
Get To Know Me!
Dr. Maria Zayas has been a practicing psychologist, university professor and researcher for the past thirty years. During that time, she has assembled a core set of tools that help people find their center and work from a position of strength to meet life’s daily hassles as well as larger stresses and trauma. Dr. Zayas uses the foundation of her training in classical psychotherapy as well as more integrative models, such as yoga, mindfulness, walking meditation, art therapy, heart rhythm biofeedback, and equine facilitated psychotherapy to support you in understanding who you are today as a combination of who you have been, what people and circumstances you have encountered, and what resources are active as well as dormant in you. Being able to explore life in a safe space allows you to enjoy new learning that will give you the resilience to move beyond just processing events or stress management to flourishing as a result of gaining mastery over your own abilities in a way you may not have been able to access before.
Dr. Zayas received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University in New York City. She currently teaches at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA. She also maintains a clinical practice in Georgia, and works with TJCCC providing equine facilitated psychotherapy through their partnership with Saving Grace Farm in Salisbury, NC. In addition, she is a certified HeartMath clinical practitioner and also a certified yoga teacher, and enjoys teaching her clients and students about emotional self-regulation using emotion-based heart-rate variability biofeedback with the HeartMath Institute protocol, and also mindfulness practices using yoga therapy to develop greater ease, empathy and self-awareness. These basic tools form a core within us that acts as a compass, or a manual to steer our living and keep us on track. It is amazing how much changes when we learn how to manage our innate abilities – it becomes like having the manual for living we always wished we had!
Dr. Zayas received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University in New York City. She currently teaches at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA. She also maintains a clinical practice in Georgia, and works with TJCCC providing equine facilitated psychotherapy through their partnership with Saving Grace Farm in Salisbury, NC. In addition, she is a certified HeartMath clinical practitioner and also a certified yoga teacher, and enjoys teaching her clients and students about emotional self-regulation using emotion-based heart-rate variability biofeedback with the HeartMath Institute protocol, and also mindfulness practices using yoga therapy to develop greater ease, empathy and self-awareness. These basic tools form a core within us that acts as a compass, or a manual to steer our living and keep us on track. It is amazing how much changes when we learn how to manage our innate abilities – it becomes like having the manual for living we always wished we had!
Dr. Maria Zayas has been a practicing psychologist, university professor and researcher for the past thirty years. During that time, she has assembled a core set of tools that help people find their center and work from a position of strength to meet life’s daily hassles as well as larger stresses and trauma. Dr. Zayas uses the foundation of her training in classical psychotherapy as well as more integrative models, such as yoga, mindfulness, walking meditation, art therapy, heart rhythm biofeedback, and equine facilitated psychotherapy to support you in understanding who you are today as a combination of who you have been, what people and circumstances you have encountered, and what resources are active as well as dormant in you. Being able to explore life in a safe space allows you to enjoy new learning that will give you the resilience to move beyond just processing events or stress management to flourishing as a result of gaining mastery over your own abilities in a way you may not have been able to access before.
Dr. Zayas received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University in New York City. She currently teaches at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA.
Dr. Zayas received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University in New York City. She currently teaches at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA.
About Maria
GO BACK TO START
Go to self-care activity:
Taking a walk.
Persistence.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing people smile and light up when they find their true self.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“And the Day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
She also maintains a clinical practice in Georgia, and works with TJCCC providing equine facilitated psychotherapy through their partnership with Saving Grace Farm in Salisbury, NC. In addition, she is a certified HeartMath clinical practitioner and also a certified yoga teacher.
GET TO KNOW ERICA
GET TO KNOW ERICA
Child-Parent Relationship
Trauma
Play Therapy
SPECIALTIES:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at Queens University
- Master of Social Work Degree at University of North Carolina
QUALIFICATIONS:
Erica Reed-Sides, MSW, LCSWA
Location:
Charlotte - SouthPark
Go to self-care activity:
Reading my favorite books.
Being creative.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
When one of my clients has a "light bulb moment" and everything falls into place from there.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Don't let the hard days win." - Sarah J Maas.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
Get To Know Me!
Erica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A) and has a passion for working with children and their families. She works to understand the unique family dynamics and assist the children and parents in building better relationships as well as teaching parents how the brain develops. Graduating from Queens University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, she went on to receive her Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Here she found her love of play therapy and is working on finishing her play therapy graduate certificate to become a registered play therapist in the future. She also found that she enjoys the Child Parent Relationship training (CPRT) model and is working towards becoming certified in CPRT.
Erica studied and researched animal assisted therapy throughout her undergrad and graduate career and uses dog therapy with certain clients now to implement the benefits of using an animal in therapy. Erica started her career working as a behavioral technician on the children’s psych ward in the hospital setting. She then moved to working with The Relatives Resource center to assist those who needed resources in the community. It is said that animals are a non-judgemental participant when included in therapy and as a therapist, Erica likes to take that same approach, creating a safe environment for her clients to learn the skills they need for life and grow. Erica has assisted children, adolescents and some adults who have been diagnosed with different and varying mental health disorders. Erica works to mold her therapies around her specific and unique clients as therapy is not a one size fits all thing. Erica works with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as other disorders.
Erica studied and researched animal assisted therapy throughout her undergrad and graduate career and uses dog therapy with certain clients now to implement the benefits of using an animal in therapy. Erica started her career working as a behavioral technician on the children’s psych ward in the hospital setting. She then moved to working with The Relatives Resource center to assist those who needed resources in the community. It is said that animals are a non-judgemental participant when included in therapy and as a therapist, Erica likes to take that same approach, creating a safe environment for her clients to learn the skills they need for life and grow. Erica has assisted children, adolescents and some adults who have been diagnosed with different and varying mental health disorders. Erica works to mold her therapies around her specific and unique clients as therapy is not a one size fits all thing. Erica works with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as other disorders.
Erica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A) and has a passion for working with children and their families. She works to understand the unique family dynamics and assist the children and parents in building better relationships as well as teaching parents how the brain develops. Graduating from Queens University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, she went on to receive her Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Here she found her love of play therapy and is working on finishing her play therapy graduate certificate to become a registered play therapist in the future. She also found that she enjoys the Child Parent Relationship training (CPRT) model and is working towards becoming certified in CPRT.
Erica studied and researched animal assisted therapy throughout her undergrad and graduate career and uses dog therapy with certain clients now to implement the benefits of using an animal in therapy. Erica started her career working as a behavioral technician on the children’s psych ward in the hospital setting. She then moved to working with The Relatives Resource center to assist those who needed resources in the community. It is said that animals are a non-judgemental participant when included in therapy and as a therapist, creating a safe environment for her clients to learn the skills they need for life and grow.
Erica studied and researched animal assisted therapy throughout her undergrad and graduate career and uses dog therapy with certain clients now to implement the benefits of using an animal in therapy. Erica started her career working as a behavioral technician on the children’s psych ward in the hospital setting. She then moved to working with The Relatives Resource center to assist those who needed resources in the community. It is said that animals are a non-judgemental participant when included in therapy and as a therapist, creating a safe environment for her clients to learn the skills they need for life and grow.
About Erica
GO BACK TO START
Go to self-care activity:
Reading my favorite books.
Being creative.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
When one of my clients has a "light bulb moment" and everything falls into place from there.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Don't let the hard days win." - Sarah J Maas.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
Erica has assisted children, adolescents and some adults who have been diagnosed with different and varying mental health disorders. Erica works to mold her therapies around her specific and unique clients. Erica works with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as other disorders.
GET TO KNOW BLAKE
GET TO KNOW BLAKE
Grief
Anxiety
Depression
SPECIALTIES:
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Hampton University
- Master of Arts in Professional Counseling at Liberty University
QUALIFICATIONS:
Blake Kellum,
MA, LCMHCA
Location:
Charlotte - SouthPark
Go to self-care activity:
I like to be creative! Self-care Sundays always involve a paintbrush, a clean canvas, and good music.
I love to laugh! Most people say I have a unique and contagious laugh.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being able to see the change in others and having the honor to be part of that change.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change." - Iyanla Vanzant.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
Get To Know Me!
Blake Kellum is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) who has had the opportunity to work with a diverse population of clientele including children, families, and adults. Blake began her career by earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University in 2013 and went on to obtain her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2018. She moved back to Ohio and began working as a Child Welfare Caseworker at Franklin County Children Services. While with FCCS, she was able to help children and families link with behavioral health, substance abuse, housing, and utility assistance resources to become successfully independent.
In 2019, Blake continued on in her career as an Admissions Counselor at Mount Carmel Behavioral Health. Here, she assessed potential patients dealing with suicidal ideation, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and altered mental status for admission to inpatient psychiatric care. After moving back to the South, in 2020, Blake obtained the position as an Admissions Counselor at Rebound Behavioral Health in Lancaster, SC to continue ensuring patients were able to receive necessary psychiatric care.
In 2022, Blake transitioned from her role in the Admissions Department to becoming a therapist within the inpatient unit at Rebound. Here, she has been able to work more closely with patients experiencing hopelessness, depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. Blake ensures patients are provided with the necessary tools in overcoming their state of crisis and returning to a safe environment. Outside of her day-to-day work schedule, Blake enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, dancing, and listening to music. Blake has a passion to walk with clients in their journey of becoming their better self. She is honored to continue helping individuals acquire the skills necessary to endure the challenges of life.
In 2019, Blake continued on in her career as an Admissions Counselor at Mount Carmel Behavioral Health. Here, she assessed potential patients dealing with suicidal ideation, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and altered mental status for admission to inpatient psychiatric care. After moving back to the South, in 2020, Blake obtained the position as an Admissions Counselor at Rebound Behavioral Health in Lancaster, SC to continue ensuring patients were able to receive necessary psychiatric care.
In 2022, Blake transitioned from her role in the Admissions Department to becoming a therapist within the inpatient unit at Rebound. Here, she has been able to work more closely with patients experiencing hopelessness, depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. Blake ensures patients are provided with the necessary tools in overcoming their state of crisis and returning to a safe environment. Outside of her day-to-day work schedule, Blake enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, dancing, and listening to music. Blake has a passion to walk with clients in their journey of becoming their better self. She is honored to continue helping individuals acquire the skills necessary to endure the challenges of life.
Blake Kellum is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) who has had the opportunity to work with a diverse population of clientele including children, families, and adults. Blake began her career by earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University in 2013 and went on to obtain her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2018. She began working as a Child Welfare Caseworker at Franklin County Children Services. While with FCCS, she was able to help children and families link with behavioral health, substance abuse, housing, and utility assistance resources to become successfully independent.
In 2019, Blake continued on in her career as an Admissions Counselor at Mount Carmel Behavioral Health. Here, she assessed potential patients dealing with suicidal ideation, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and altered mental status for admission to inpatient psychiatric care. After moving back to the South, in 2020, Blake obtained the position as an Admissions Counselor at Rebound Behavioral Health in Lancaster, SC to continue ensuring patients were able to receive necessary psychiatric care. In 2022, Blake transitioned from her role in the Admissions Department to becoming a therapist within the inpatient unit at Rebound.
In 2019, Blake continued on in her career as an Admissions Counselor at Mount Carmel Behavioral Health. Here, she assessed potential patients dealing with suicidal ideation, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and altered mental status for admission to inpatient psychiatric care. After moving back to the South, in 2020, Blake obtained the position as an Admissions Counselor at Rebound Behavioral Health in Lancaster, SC to continue ensuring patients were able to receive necessary psychiatric care. In 2022, Blake transitioned from her role in the Admissions Department to becoming a therapist within the inpatient unit at Rebound.
About Blake
GO BACK TO START
Go to self-care activity:
Self-care Sundays always involve a paintbrush, clean canvas, and good music.
I love to laugh! Most people say I have a unique and contagious laugh.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being able to see the change in others & having the honor to be part of that change.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change." - Iyanla Vanzant.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
Here, she has been able to work more closely with patients experiencing hopelessness, depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. Blake ensures patients are provided with the necessary tools in overcoming their state of crisis and returning to a safe environment. Blake has a passion to walk with clients in their journey of becoming their better self.
GET TO KNOW KIARA
GET TO KNOW KIARA
Relationship Difficulties
Anxiety
Stress
SPECIALTIES:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Winston-Salem State University
- Master's Degree in Social Work at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
QUALIFICATIONS:
Kiara Watson, MSW, LCSWA
Location:
Charlotte - SouthPark
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Go to self-care activity:
Breathing/meditating.
Patience when working with clients.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
It's what I call "the click" or that "a-hah" moment. Being able to see when the tools provided and the work the client completes come together & empower them.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.” - Roy T. Bennett.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
Get To Know Me!
Kiara Watson is a Charlotte native, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) that has worked with children and families of vulnerable populations. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Winston-Salem State University in 2012; cultivating her passion for advocacy and teaching through the facilitation of intervention programs and evidence based curriculum for pregnant and parenting teens. She continued her studies in the field of Social Work at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, earning her Master Degree in 2015. It was then that Kiara was first introduced to the McKinney Vento program where she worked with students recommended for Truancy Court.
In 2019, Kiara went on to work with the homeless population as a School Based Social Worker of A Child’s Place. In her role, Kiara helped families access multiple resources including housing, employment, and some financial aid in reaching self-sufficiency. She also advocated for children’s needs while inside schools; ensuring that children received services such as a classroom assistant, reading buddy, or lunch buddy. After the merger with Thompson Child & Family Focus in 2020, Kiara began pursuing her LCSWA. She provides both therapy and assessment services to children, teens, and young adults; In addition to private practice, Kiara serves as a High School Youth Development Coordinator helping students to remain in school and reach success. Her areas of interest include: stress management, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and personal growth. In her approach to therapy, Kiara utilizes a multidimensional approach, exploring the biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs of each individual.
In 2019, Kiara went on to work with the homeless population as a School Based Social Worker of A Child’s Place. In her role, Kiara helped families access multiple resources including housing, employment, and some financial aid in reaching self-sufficiency. She also advocated for children’s needs while inside schools; ensuring that children received services such as a classroom assistant, reading buddy, or lunch buddy. After the merger with Thompson Child & Family Focus in 2020, Kiara began pursuing her LCSWA. She provides both therapy and assessment services to children, teens, and young adults; In addition to private practice, Kiara serves as a High School Youth Development Coordinator helping students to remain in school and reach success. Her areas of interest include: stress management, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and personal growth. In her approach to therapy, Kiara utilizes a multidimensional approach, exploring the biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs of each individual.
Kiara Watson is a Charlotte native, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) that has worked with children and families of vulnerable populations. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Winston-Salem State University in 2012; cultivating her passion for advocacy and teaching through the facilitation of intervention programs and evidence based curriculum for pregnant and parenting teens. She continued her studies in the field of Social Work at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, earning her Master Degree in 2015. It was then that Kiara was first introduced to the McKinney Vento program where she worked with students recommended for Truancy Court.
In 2019, Kiara went on to work with the homeless population as a School Based Social Worker of A Child’s Place. In her role, Kiara helped families access multiple resources including housing, employment, and some financial aid in reaching self-sufficiency. She also advocated for children’s needs while inside schools; ensuring that children received services such as a classroom assistant, reading buddy, or lunch buddy. After the merger with Thompson Child & Family Focus in 2020, Kiara began pursuing her LCSWA. She provides both therapy and assessment services to children, teens, and young adults.
In 2019, Kiara went on to work with the homeless population as a School Based Social Worker of A Child’s Place. In her role, Kiara helped families access multiple resources including housing, employment, and some financial aid in reaching self-sufficiency. She also advocated for children’s needs while inside schools; ensuring that children received services such as a classroom assistant, reading buddy, or lunch buddy. After the merger with Thompson Child & Family Focus in 2020, Kiara began pursuing her LCSWA. She provides both therapy and assessment services to children, teens, and young adults.
About Kiara
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Go to self-care activity:
Breathing/meditating.
Patience when working with clients.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being able to see when the tools provided and the work the client completes come together & empower them.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.” - Roy T. Bennett.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
Kiara also serves as a High School Youth Development Coordinator helping students to remain in school and reach success. Her areas of interest include: stress management, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and personal growth. Kiara utilizes a multidimensional approach, exploring the biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs of each individual.
GET TO KNOW JESSICA
GET TO KNOW JESSICA
Maternal Mental Health
Parenting
Family Dynamics
SPECIALTIES:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Certified in maternal mental health perinatal mood disorders and anxiety disorders from the Selini Institute
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Winthrop University
- Master's Degree in Social Work at Winthrop University
QUALIFICATIONS:
Jessica Vicic,
MSW, LCSW
Location:
Charlotte - SouthPark
Go to self-care activity:
Definitely, bubble baths!
I am very laid back and calm, which has been helpful within the therapeutic relationship
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing growth and change over time. Empowering people to make the best choices and decisions for them and seeing them grow as people.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales comparison to what lies inside of you." - Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
Get To Know Me!
Jessica Vicic has a passion for working with individuals, couples and families who are working to improve their skills, reach their goals and strive to meet their full potential! Jessica works alongside clients to empower them to make the best decisions and choices for their life. Graduating from Winthrop University with a Bachelors in Psychology, and received her Masters in Social Work in 2017. Jessica is a fully licensed clinical social worker certified in maternal mental health perinatal mood disorders and anxiety disorders from the Selini Institute.
Jessica also works with complex individual and family dynamics, co parenting skills and strategies as well as CBT and DBT techniques, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, and works primarily with individuals experiencing trauma.
Choosing to begin therapy is truly an empowering journey, it is important to learn life skills and helpful tools to help one be successful in utilizing new strategies outside of therapy, as well as begin to recreate positive coping skills, assertive communication and overall improved mental, emotional and physical well being through exploration of self discovery and the therapeutic relationship.
Jessica also works with complex individual and family dynamics, co parenting skills and strategies as well as CBT and DBT techniques, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, and works primarily with individuals experiencing trauma.
Choosing to begin therapy is truly an empowering journey, it is important to learn life skills and helpful tools to help one be successful in utilizing new strategies outside of therapy, as well as begin to recreate positive coping skills, assertive communication and overall improved mental, emotional and physical well being through exploration of self discovery and the therapeutic relationship.
Jessica Vicic has a passion for working with individuals, couples and families who are working to improve their skills, reach their goals and strive to meet their full potential! Jessica works alongside clients to empower them to make the best decisions and choices for their life. Graduating from Winthrop University with a Bachelors in Psychology, and received her Masters in Social Work in 2017. Jessica is a fully licensed clinical social worker certified in maternal mental health perinatal mood disorders and anxiety disorders from the Selini Institute.
Jessica also works with individual and family dynamics, utilizing CBT and DBT techniques, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy. She also works primarily with individuals experiencing trauma.
Jessica also works with individual and family dynamics, utilizing CBT and DBT techniques, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy. She also works primarily with individuals experiencing trauma.
About Jessica
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Go to self-care activity:
Definitely, bubble baths!
I am very laid back and calm.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing growth and change over time. Empowering people to make the best choices and decisions for them.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales comparison to what lies inside of you" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
Choosing to begin therapy is truly an empowering journey, it is important to learn life skills and helpful tools to help one be successful in utilizing new strategies outside of therapy, as well as begin to recreate positive coping skills, assertive communication and overall improved mental, emotional and physical well being through exploration of self discovery and the therapeutic relationship.
GET TO KNOW ANDREA
GET TO KNOW ANDREA
Addictions
Anxiety
Trauma
SPECIALTIES:
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- Nationally Certified Counselor
- Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist
- Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Western Carolina University
QUALIFICATIONS:
Andrea Moon Dry,
MS, LCMHC, NCC, LCAS, BC-TMH
Location:
Salisbury - Saving Grace Farm
Go to self-care activity:
Reading a good book.
I can be rather persistent and stubborn about not giving up when met with setbacks or bumps in the road.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing a client grow and hearing the excitement in their voices as they talk about how well they've used the skills we've practiced in their sessions in their daily lives.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk." - Walt Disney.
Favorite Quote:
Get To Know Me!
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Andrea Moon Dry graduated from Western Carolina University in May 2013 and hold a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (#10269) through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors and a Nationally Certified Counselor (#322013) through the National Board of Certified Counselors. She is also certified as a License Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS-#20803) through the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.
Andrea uses various mediums of therapy including Eye Movement Desensitization-Reprocessing (EMDR), person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, brief solution focused therapy, positive psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing to meet the individual needs of clients. The focus of her education and clinical training has been on administering screenings, assessments, crisis intervention, mental health and substance abuse counseling services for individuals and families along with facilitating group therapies with adolescents or
adults.
Andrea is contracted through Jenkins Creative Counseling with Saving Grace Farm to perform Equine Assisted therapy. She also has experience in providing mental health services in a private practice setting which began in August 2016 and continues to the present day. In 2013, she worked at the Daymark Recovery Services center in Union county for two and a half years providing emergency services and addiction services to clients. She also has one-year experience in counseling students at the Counseling and Psychological services center at Western Carolina University.
Andrea uses various mediums of therapy including Eye Movement Desensitization-Reprocessing (EMDR), person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, brief solution focused therapy, positive psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing to meet the individual needs of clients. The focus of her education and clinical training has been on administering screenings, assessments, crisis intervention, mental health and substance abuse counseling services for individuals and families along with facilitating group therapies with adolescents or
adults.
Andrea is contracted through Jenkins Creative Counseling with Saving Grace Farm to perform Equine Assisted therapy. She also has experience in providing mental health services in a private practice setting which began in August 2016 and continues to the present day. In 2013, she worked at the Daymark Recovery Services center in Union county for two and a half years providing emergency services and addiction services to clients. She also has one-year experience in counseling students at the Counseling and Psychological services center at Western Carolina University.
Andrea Moon Dry graduated from Western Carolina University in May 2013 and hold a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (#10269) through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors and a Nationally Certified Counselor (#322013) through the National Board of Certified Counselors. She is also certified as a License Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS-#20803) through the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.
Andrea uses various mediums of therapy including Eye Movement Desensitization-Reprocessing (EMDR), person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, brief solution focused therapy, positive psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing to meet the individual needs of clients. The focus of her education and clinical training has been on administering screenings, assessments, crisis intervention, mental health and substance abuse counseling services for individuals and families along with facilitating group therapies. Andrea is contracted through Jenkins Creative Counseling with Saving Grace Farm to perform Equine Assisted therapy.
Andrea uses various mediums of therapy including Eye Movement Desensitization-Reprocessing (EMDR), person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, brief solution focused therapy, positive psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing to meet the individual needs of clients. The focus of her education and clinical training has been on administering screenings, assessments, crisis intervention, mental health and substance abuse counseling services for individuals and families along with facilitating group therapies. Andrea is contracted through Jenkins Creative Counseling with Saving Grace Farm to perform Equine Assisted therapy.
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Go to self-care activity:
Reading a good book.
I can be rather persistent and stubborn about not giving up when met with setbacks or bumps in the road.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing a client grow and hearing the excitement as they talk about how well they've used the skills we've practiced in their sessions in their daily lives.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk."- Walt Disney.
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She also has experience in providing mental health services in a private practice setting which began in August 2016 and continues to the present day. In 2013, she worked at the Daymark Recovery Services center in Union county for two and a half years providing emergency services and addiction services to clients. She also has one-year experience in counseling students at the Counseling and Psychological services center at Western Carolina University.
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As Office Administrator, Patricia Peterson welcomes our clients and helps guide them through all aspects of securing the counseling services they need, including appointment setting, paperwork, insurance claims, and questions regarding care. Her passion for helping others shines through in the friendly and empathic way she relates to people of all ages and backgrounds. No matter the challenge, Patricia adeptly combines mental health industry knowledge, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills with her signature courteous and enthusiastic approach to this work.
Patricia brings more than 15 years of social service experience to her role, having worked for the Department of Social Services where she connected with various populations to address social justice issues.
Patricia brings more than 15 years of social service experience to her role, having worked for the Department of Social Services where she connected with various populations to address social justice issues.
Patricia Peterson, Office Administrator
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Throughout her career, she has also played an influential role in developing, reviewing, and overseeing the implementation of program policies, including grant proposals to support organizational initiatives and objectives. Before entering social work, Patricia served for ten years in the United States Air Force. She holds a Master of Administration Management from Webster University and a BA in Political Science from Mississippi Valley State University. In her free time, Patricia likes to read, bake, and spend time with her family
For both new and returning clients, Patricia looks forward to assisting them on their journeys to find the clinicians that work best for them.
For both new and returning clients, Patricia looks forward to assisting them on their journeys to find the clinicians that work best for them.
Patricia Peterson, Office Administrator
Dwayne Jenkins II, Finance Manager
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An experienced financial professional and program manager, Dwayne Jenkins II brings his passion for helping others and natural-born problem-solving talents to everything he takes on. As Finance Manager for The Jenkins Creative Consulting Center, Dwayne oversees the organization’s financial health, ensuring clients continue to receive the services they need.
His responsibilities include, but are not limited to monitoring cash flow, determining profitability, tracking expenses, and producing accurate reports.
Dwayne is a Program Manager and Scrum Master with nearly a decade of experience working with medium to large companies in a variety of industries, including Bank of America.
His responsibilities include, but are not limited to monitoring cash flow, determining profitability, tracking expenses, and producing accurate reports.
Dwayne is a Program Manager and Scrum Master with nearly a decade of experience working with medium to large companies in a variety of industries, including Bank of America.
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Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for adeptly handling multiple priorities while also developing talent. On projects big and small, he’s assembled and managed the teams necessary for accomplishing complex deployments and integrations that meet and exceed organizational goals. Today, he combines his dedication to successful project execution with the communication, leadership, and flexibility needed to meet any challenge.
Dwayne holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Management from Gardner-Webb University. He’s also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and a SAFe 4 Scrum Master (SSM).
In his free time, Dwayne likes to play video games and read Japanese manga.
Dwayne holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Management from Gardner-Webb University. He’s also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and a SAFe 4 Scrum Master (SSM).
In his free time, Dwayne likes to play video games and read Japanese manga.
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