Our counselors offer counseling for teens in Fayetteville, NC

Danielle Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about advocating for adolescents, adults, and couples while assisting in addressing their individual needs. Danielle specializes in mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and life stressors.

Danielle completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (LCMHC) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is a self-motivated and progress-driven therapist with a passion to help others in this industry. Her experience with trauma; specializing in domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking lends a unique approach to care for individuals during stressful times. Danielle’s approaches to the therapeutic process include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy (PCT), and solution-focused therapy (SFT).

Danielle is ready to facilitate an inviting and safe place for you to be your unique self. Life stressors may seem overwhelming, yet having a variety of tools can make those stressors more manageable. Danielle invites you to an open conversation, to find the strengths within you—schedule with her today.

Turiya Powell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor committed to helping individuals ages 11 and up who are dealing with mental health issues including anxiety, depression, life stressors, and trauma. She has 10 years of experience supporting clients with personal growth and healthier coping strategies. With a background in individual and group counseling, including work in substance abuse treatment, Turiya guides others in overcoming challenges and achieving goals.

Turiya earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Her approach is built on trust, empathy, and collaboration, and she strives to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Whether you're dealing with emotional struggles, life transitions, or specific mental health concerns, Turiya will help you overcome obstacles and move toward a more fulfilling and productive life. She looks forward to meeting you!

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with 28 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, college students, adults, and couples. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and relationship challenges. I strive to create a supportive, affirming environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

I earned my master’s degree in agency and community counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. My clinical approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy, helping clients understand how thoughts and behaviors influence emotions while building insight, resilience, and meaningful change.

I believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, validated, and genuinely understood. I will walk alongside you as you explore your experiences, develop effective coping skills, and work toward your personal goals. Seeking counseling is a powerful step forward, and I welcome the opportunity to support you on that path.

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic services to adults, adolescents, children, and families. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment concerns, grief and loss, adjustment challenges, and personality-related concerns. I am passionate about supporting diverse populations and helping clients build resilience, insight, and emotional balance.

I earned my master’s degree in clinical counseling from Webster University. My approach is evidence-based and trauma-informed, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and eco-systemic family therapy. I focus on building therapeutic rapport while supporting meaningful, sustainable change.

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but therapy can help you develop awareness, effective coping strategies, and renewed confidence. I provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, strengthen skills, and move toward personal growth and improved well-being. I look forward to supporting you on your healing journey.

Ava Baker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of experience working with diverse populations. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, autism spectrum disorder, self-esteem issues, and family/parenting issues. Before becoming a counselor, Ava spent 28 years as an elementary school teacher. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families in settings including the juvenile justice system, school-based therapy, and community health. Ava’s professional and personal experiences enable her to support and guide clients in dealing with life stressors.

Ava has a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She utilizes a wide range of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy. Ava recognizes that change comes from within and employs a client-centered approach to treatment.

Ava believes that the challenges and struggles we face can help us grow and that everyone can develop the skills to have a healthy and fulfilling life. She encourages her clients to live today, plan for tomorrow, and love themselves so that they can shine. Schedule an appointment today!

Nysha Speed is an Associate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 2 years of experience assisting children, adolescents, and the geriatric population with concerns including anxiety, anger, depression, mental stress, life transitions, grief, and relationships. She offers a fresh perspective on therapy and believes it is her mission to serve others by meeting them where they are. Nysha has shadowed and collaborated with therapists, social workers, and counselors to continue learning and developing as a clinician. Her ideal client is ready to be transformed from the inside out.

Nysha received her Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has experience in crisis intervention and uses approaches including play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Nysha is excited to utilize other tools and techniques when requested.

In a safe, welcoming space, Nysha allows others to be heard. She strives to dismantle the stigma around therapy and mental health and applauds those taking the steps to care for themselves. Maintaining trust is the backbone of Nysha’s practice, and she would be honored to walk beside you.

Jarrett Isler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) who has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. As a young man Jarrett began to live a healthy life by working out, eating healthy, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He found that he wanted to help others make positive choices to live a happy, content, fulfilling life. 

Jarrett completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at West Virginia University. He is a certified personal trainer and a certified yoga instructor. He is a very outgoing young man, able to converse with many people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. He can carry on conversations in a way that makes people feel comfortable speaking to him about their wishes or needs. Jarrett’s strongest asset is his personality. He is always willing to lend a kind, listening ear to whatever clients would like to share. He tries to respond with genuine positive suggestions. 

Jarrett can help you by demonstrating his own positive ways of making decisions. He is always available to talk through or listen to his clients’ suggestions. He lets his clients know that he understands and feels what they are going through. He also tries to convey that he is here whenever they need his help.

Britney Fulp is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of mental health experience. She has worked in inpatient mental health, school-based settings, and private practice. She has walked therapeutically alongside individuals working through trauma, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, as well as ADHD and autism. Britney believes that the most important aspect of therapy is the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client.

Britney has a Master’s in Social Work from Winthrop University. She brings an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.

Britney knows how challenging it is to take the first step to mental wellness, but is so privileged to partner with you for your journey. Wherever you are on your journey, Britney wants to help you take the next step toward healing and personal growth.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 14 years of experience. I specialize in working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, and relationship dynamics, including ethically nonmonogamous partnerships. I bring a warm, person-centered approach to counseling, empowering clients to guide the process as they are the true experts in their own lives. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where healing, growth, and resilience can thrive.

I earned my Master’s in Community Counseling from Argosy University. My approach blends empathy and collaboration, focusing on helping clients recognize their strengths and find strategies that align with their unique needs. I strive to support individuals in overcoming challenges and embracing their progress.

I believe we are all works in progress, and my hope is that each client finds the help they are seeking—whether with me or another provider. I am committed to walking alongside clients on their journey toward healing and self-discovery, providing encouragement and understanding every step of the way.

John Pruett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience. John's previous experiences have included work with families in crisis, clients struggling with addiction, and a variety of mental health diagnoses. His main focuses have been helping people dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and those who struggle with substance abuse. John has worked with a diverse population, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

John received his Master's in Social Work from East Tennessee State University and is also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. John's approach to therapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization reprocessing, and dialectical behavior therapy.

John encourages you to reach out for an open and honest conversation to support your healing journey and personal growth. Schedule an appointment today!

Sarah Zych is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and adults through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, grief, and life transitions. Sarah is passionate about providing a safe, supportive space for healing and growth across all stages of life.

Sarah earned her Master’s in Social Work from Aurora University. She brings experience in crisis intervention and medical and school social work, and utilizes evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and art therapy.

Sarah is dedicated to empowering clients and families to discover the strengths within themselves. She partners with them to overcome challenges and achieve a fulfilling, balanced life that reflects their goals and values. If you are ready to move towards healing, reach out to Sarah today!

Betsy Servis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has worked with community mental health for 25 years in various capacities. The year before Betsy went into behavioral health, she was working exclusively with dementia clients both young and old. She has many years of experience counseling children, adults, and couples of multiple nationalities. Betsy treats specific issues such as addictive behavior, substance abuse in case management captivity, dementia including Alzheimer’s, aging and depression, bipolar disorder, childhood issues such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disorders and disabilities, conduct disorder, autism (high functioning), adjustment disorders, early and late trauma, crisis counseling, family counseling, grief, stress, and anxiety. 

Betsy completed her Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling after completing an internship with Old Vineyard Behavioral Health and various group homes to help transfer clients. She uses biofeedback methods (deep breathing and heart math) to calm and help clients ease into a calmer lifestyle. Betsy has used cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adults with addictive behaviors. She presently has a certificate in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT) which is designed for victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse, and for older victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse. Betsy works with most populations with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with this skill set. In addition, she has taught groups in an open, non-direct manner for subjects mentioned above. Betsy's approach is holistic, where understanding is primary and embracing change is the solution.

You as a client know yourself, and Betsy as a counselor wants to give you as much care as she can for the time that you spend with her. She is here to help you through the time you need to collaborate and discuss open issues and she is open to hear and discuss your input. In the closing of therapy, however long it is, you and Betsy gently allow you to slowly stop therapy to help you take back over control of your life. Together you can develop a plan of action that will give you the tools and skills for a greater outcome to your life, through a nonjudgmental place that Betsy wants to be yours. 

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with 2 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions who are seeking deeper self-awareness, emotional balance, and personal growth. My approach focuses on collaboration, healing, and creating a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their stories and move toward meaningful change.

I earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver. I take an integrative, strengths-based approach drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy to help clients develop coping strategies and regulate emotions.

I understand the courage it takes to seek help. In our work together, you’ll find a judgment-free environment where you can reconnect with your inner strengths, gain clarity, and take steps toward lasting emotional well-being. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and supported as you create a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Yolanda Jones is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina who has 21 years of experience working with children and adolescents with attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. 

Yolanda completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and Master of Education in School Counseling from Liberty University. Yolanda utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to best meet the needs of every individual. She seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with children, adolescents, and adults in order to assist them in building on their strengths and collaborate with them towards meeting their goals.

Nakisha Rodriguez is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 13 years of experience in mental health. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and military members. Nakisha is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilling lives. Nakisha earned her Master of Science in Human Services with a specialty in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. She is an Air Force spouse and former military child. She has years of experience navigating the stressors and joys of military life.

Nakisha utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused brief therapy. Nakisha believes in a holistic approach to mental health, with deep breathing and meditation practices. She is trained as a yoga and meditation facilitator.

The only thing guaranteed in life is change. Nakisha is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that will allow you to cope with those changes. If you are ready to change your perspective, schedule an appointment with her today.

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Allison Rascoe is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with over 10 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She started her career in community-based services before becoming a state correctional behavioral specialist in North Carolina. She specializes in helping individuals ages 20 and up who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps in life. Her ideal clients struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, or life transitions and seek guidance in building resilience and confidence.

Allison received her Master’s in School Counseling from Capella University. She uses solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and spirituality to help clients recognize their inner strengths and develop strategies for lasting change.

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but no one has to face them alone. Allison creates a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their struggles without judgment. Through personalized guidance and proven therapeutic approaches, Allison helps clients regain confidence and clarity. Reach out and take the first step toward healing!

Christal Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and substance counselor with over 8 years of experience. Before Christal entered the mental health field, she enjoyed a career in EMS and Medical Transport for approximately 15 years. It was the medical field that fostered her passion to assist in the mental health field, and it also geared her empathy towards grief, trauma, and addictions. In addition, it gave Christal an early insight into burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), so during her tenure as a therapist she became certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). As a therapist she is passionate to work with adolescents and adults, to overcome challenges so that they may live more fulfilling lives. Christal specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, grief/loss, and bipolar disorders. 

Christal completed both her bachelor's degree in Psychology and her Master of Science (MS) in Professional Counseling at Liberty University. She is eclectic in her therapeutic modalities but includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing (MI) to guide her clients in the therapeutic process. 

Loss is loss, trauma is trauma, and grief is grief. When life is hard, it's hard--but you do not have to go through it alone. Christal is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be going through. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.