Meet our Providers
Alina Lis, PMHNP
Philosophy of Care
Alina Lis is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over five years of experience working as a nurse, with the majority of that time spent in inpatient medical oncology/hospice and substance abuse treatment.
Alina earned her Master of Science degree from Walden University after receiving an undergraduate nursing degree from Rasmussen College. Her approach to care is collaborative and client-centered. Her treatment model involves a holistic approach that, besides psychopharmacology, includes spiritual support, dietary recommendations, exercise, and other evidence-based interventions.
Alina creates a non-judgmental, accepting, and empathetic environment where patients feel listened to and understood. Alina believes in treating the whole individual; she strives to create an individualized treatment plan tailored to each unique individual and their life goals.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Walden University
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Anger
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Brandi Berger Harris, LCMHCS, LCAS
Philosophy of Care
Brandi Berger Harris is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in the state of North Carolina with over 12 years of experience. Brandi has experience with children, adolescents, and adults looking for support with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders, and addiction.
Brandi completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University and received her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Psychology from LaSalle University. She utilizes an eclectic approach when working with clients including cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and relational therapies.
Brandi wants to be there to help support you on your journey of self-discovery and dealing with your daily stressors. She believes everyone can improve their sense of well-being with proper support, and she seeks to develop a caring and supportive relationship with you in order to identify your strengths and help you meet your goals.
Education
LaSalle University Philadelphia, PA
Master's in Clinical Counseling Psychology
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Addiction
- Mood Disorder
- Relationship issues
- Stress Management
- Eating Disorders
Laila Deane, LCMHC
Philosophy of Care
Laila Deane is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 12.5 years of experience assisting adult and senior clients to better manage the effects of poor coping skills, substance abuse, patterns of relationship difficulties, anxiety, ADHD, anger issues, and more.
Laila earned her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University and was a counselor at Meridian Behavioral Health Services in Sylva, NC, a community mental health practice that included facilitating skills classes and individual counseling. Laila especially enjoys working with those who are wanting to get to know themselves better and have better relationship skills. She is an excellent resource for those wanting to establish a good foundation for understanding their own thinking and life values, specializing in dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT) approaches.
Laila knows that many of us have dealt with loss and trauma, and often deal with it by powering through, getting on with life, and focusing on family and career. She wants to remind you that when you don't face your past, it doesn't go away—it just goes undercover. She can help you learn to maintain your daily peace of mind, to be comfortable in your own body, and value your relationships and work. Laila is honored to walk with her clients along their personal journeys.
Education
Wake Forest University
Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling
Specialties
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Anger
- Coping Skills
- Substance Use
Sherri Osborne, PMHNP-BC, GNP-BC
Philosophy of Care
Sherri Osborne is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and a board certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC) who has 12 years of experience in working with adults seeking help with medication management for mental health conditions.
As a provider who has personally experienced trauma, domestic violence, and the effects of being the child of an alcoholic parent and a military family, Sherri understand the issues surrounding these and the importance of resiliency. She also has a crisis-based background and sees the effects that mental health and substance abuse have on the individual and their families. Sherri believes that faith, in whatever manner you choose to practice, helps give one strength to become a survivor and not a victim.
Sherri completed her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Guilford Technical Community College, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Winston-Salem State University, and both her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and her PMHNP at the University of South Alabama. Sherri utilizes a holistic approach to mental health conditions. The goal is to ensure that one’s physical health has been ruled out as a contributing factor. Medication is only a piece of providing care and in combination with counseling can be effective in improving a person’s quality of life. Sherri's goal is never to "dumb and numb" someone, but to have the least amount of medicine needed to help manage symptoms.
Sherri seeks to establish a relationship with you that is based on warmth, trust, caring, and integrity in order to promote mental wellness and recovery for you which in turn improves your quality of life. Everyday life can be hard and stressful and having someone there to support you in that journey can mean a lot. The goal is for each day to be the best it can be fo
Education
University of South Alabama
Master’s Degree in Nursing
Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
- Substance Use
- Pharmacology/Medication Management
- Sleep disorders
- Stress management
- Geriatric psychiatry
- Military/Veterans Treatment
Self Pay Rate: $99
Wendy Krull, LCSW
Philosophy of Care
Wendy C. Krull is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 20 years of experience in the field of social work supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, domestic and sexual violence, and comorbid medical and mental health issues.
Wendy completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Virginia Commonwealth University. She utilizes a warm and collaborative approach to her work with individuals and groups, including identification of her clients' strengths and preferences. Wendy joins with individuals in support of their goals and treatment preferences using primarily cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused interventions.
Wendy will work with you to build a relationship based on mutual respect and empathy. She is sensitive to multicultural issues, and seeks to understand each individual’s viewpoint to focus on what is not working and how to improve wellness. Wendy believes that everyone has the ability to grow in meaningful and life-affirming ways, and to create connectivity with self and others.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Social Work
Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety/panic
- Healthy communication
- Relationship difficulties
- Aging/senior issues
- Grief & loss
- Comorbid medical & mental health issues
- Adoptive triad
- Domestic & sexual violence
