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"I aim to empower and equip individuals with mental health issues to live a healed, happy, whole, and harmonized life."

Patricia Krikorian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. Patricia is passionate about helping adults address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and major life transitions. As a therapist, Patricia provides clinical therapeutic services to adults with identified mental health diagnoses. These services are designed to meet the specific behavioral health needs of the identified client as they relate to their diagnosis. She has worked in community social service settings with diverse populations, including those with health, behavioral, and mental health issues, substance use, children and families who were experiencing homelessness, adoptions, domestic violence, developmental disabilities, and various levels of trauma.

Patricia completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Work at the University of the District of Columbia and her Master of Science (MS) in Social Services at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. She also completed a Juris Doctor (JD) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Patricia holds a Certificate in Clinical Supervision, a Certificate in Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Prevention, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. Her therapy approaches include psychoeducational and psychotherapy activities/interventions/skills building designed to assist the client in the reduction of dysfunction. Services are provided with client-centered approaches and are delivered through goal specific interventions. Patricia utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma healing and recovery. She believes that healing can be hard, yet there are always opportunities to find joy along the journey as she helps clients repurpose pain into power.

We all go through challenges in life. Patricia is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspective and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. Patricia would like the opportunity to empower and equip you to live a healed, happy, whole, and harmonized life. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!

"Life presents us with seemingly unbearable challenges, but you are not alone. Allow me to help you navigate these obstacles and find a path forward."

Ronelle Hoff is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with 2 years of experience in the mental health field and a rich background as a certified K-12 school counselor. She has worked with children and adolescents facing suicidal ideation, bullying, peer relationship struggles, family issues, substance abuse, academic and behavioral challenges, and social-emotional development. Ronelle also helps adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, abandonment, rejection, low self-esteem, anger, impostor syndrome, everyday stressors, infidelity, and life transitions.

Ronelle received her Master’s in Counseling from the University of St. Thomas Houston. Her therapeutic style draws on cognitive behavioral, narrative, solution-focused, and person-centered therapies. Ronelle understands that each client is unique and incorporates other techniques as necessary to help them achieve their goals.

Clients who work with Ronelle can expect to leave each session feeling refreshed, hopeful, and encouraged about the path ahead. She is eager to support you on your journey to healing and growth. Ronelle invites those ready to take the first step to schedule an appointment with her, confident that together they can achieve meaningful change.

Halbreonda Holloway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Associate in the state of North Carolina. In addition to her licenses, she also is a Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TFCBT) and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP). She completed both her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Social Work degree from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Halbreonda has experience partnering with young children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. She has worked with individuals in various settings including community mental health, outpatient settings, and residential settings. She has extensive experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, behavioral challenges, substance abuse and self-esteem. Halbreonda believes in being genuine, transparent, and using person-centered approaches in treatment. She creates a safe and supportive space for individuals to express their selves. Halbreonda places a strong emphasis on her therapeutic relationships so that those which she is working with feel respected, appreciated, and understood. Halbreonda utilizes various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Perspective, and Client Centered Therapy. She incorporates mindfulness and relaxation techniques to best support individual needs. Halbreonda is flexible in order to meet the unique needs of each individual she works with.

"Hello and welcome. My name is K. Fatou Alabi and I am not your typical therapist. As a West African woman, I grew up in a culture where mental health isn’t a familiar topic, let alone discussed."

Fatou Alabi is a Resident in Social Worker working toward her licensure. Fatou became a social worker and mental health therapist in order to connect with like-minded individuals who struggle with daily activities, trying to improve their self-esteem while simultaneously balancing their culture and faith. As a West African and Muslim woman, she has experience with navigating and understanding what mental health means within one’s culture and faith. Diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD have been at the forefront within her community, yet seeking therapy has always been taboo.

Fatou has completed her MSSA/MSW at Case Western Reserve University. As a clinician, she loves exploring different treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength-based techniques. Why the various techniques? As a client, you are unique, and “one-size” support does NOT fit all.

As a therapist and fellow human, Fatou believes therapy is such a powerful tool—one that every human should be equipped with. Her goal is to help you navigate this phase in your life with a holistic approach. In her own words: “Now…let’s get up and heal.”

"My goal is to provide an empathetic, open, and non-judgmental space for you to explore symptoms and stressors and work with you to change the things you want and improve in any and all areas, leading to a happier you. "

Victoria "Vicky" Baxter is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing services to all ages--children, adolescent, and adults--along with couples and family treatment. Vicky’s clinical background includes the Charlie Norwood VA where she worked with veterans of all ages with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. She then worked for a Community Service Board in Georgia, serving low SES populations and treating severe and persistent mental health issues. Vicky then moved to North Carolina where she has had the opportunity to work with geriatric populations on developmental stage issues, end of life issues, as well as dementia.

Vicky completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Georgia Southern University and her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Augusta University. She has been trained in cognitive processing therapy (CPT), relaxation/mindfulness training, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and substance abuse treatment. Vicky’s theoretical orientation includes reality and choice therapy. 

Vicky believes that there are many things in the world we cannot control, however there are many elements we can. We do not choose the conditions that we are born into or born with, however we do have a choice in how we respond to them. Vicky’s priority is to help you understand what you are experiencing and what is causing distress in order to make the changes you are looking for and capable of. Vicky attempts to empower her clients to feel control over their lives and choices to reach their goals. Whatever changes you want to make, Vicky is here to walk that journey with you.

"As a compassionate advocate for mental health, I thrive on helping individuals embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth."

Stephanie Blackburn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in mental health. With a solid foundation in clinical practice starting with children all the way to geriatrics at the VA Hospital, she specializes in anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, careers, military/veterans, trauma and PTSD, stress, life transitions, and parenting. Whether engaging with teens navigating the challenges of adolescence, adults facing life transitions, or geriatric clients coping with the complexities of aging, her commitment to fostering mental and emotional well-being remains unwavering.

Stephanie earned her MSW at Florida State University but has been working in the field of social work and mental health even during her undergraduate years. Stephanie uses a variety of treatment approaches to ensure that she is meeting her clients where they are, including motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and emotionally focused therapy.

Make peace with what you have while working for what you want. Focus on becoming a better version of yourself every day, and let your progress be your motivation. The past is known, but the future is in your hands. If you are ready to embark on the journey to a new you, schedule an appointment with Stephanie today.