Meet our Counselors

Ann “Lisa” Peralta, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Ann Elizabeth Peralta is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience in providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults seeking help with a variety of issues. These issues include substance use disorders, stress, and anxiety, to name a few. Ann has experience working with the Hispanic population who are often struggling to learn how to understand and adapt to a culture vastly different from their own. She also has 12 years of experience teaching counseling theories and skills at her local community college.

Ann's ideal client is one who is motivated, open, and receptive to help as well as support as they navigate life challenges. This openness allows Ann to help them build healthy relationships, learn how to make positive life choices, and simply live a happy, healthy, productive life. Ann understands that at times one can feel "stuck" in attempting to cope with lifestyle-related problems — she seeks to help one identify maladaptive behavioral patterns and to work on making positive choices that may have left them feeling hopeless, helpless, and frustrated.

Ann's therapeutic approach is based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, reality therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy. Her approach is a holistic one, focusing on mind, body, and spirit. She understands that each individual is unique and tailors therapy to meet the specific needs of the given client.

Ann would like to have the opportunity to build a trusting, collaborative relationship with you to help you meet your life goals. She has the ability to establish a warm, caring, environment to help you make decisions and effectively direct your own life. You will work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, or fears that may have you feeling "stuck." Ann strongly feels that individuals are able to make better choices/decisions with the guidance and support of a genuine, understanding, empathetic, counselor, and she is fully committed to assisting you in achieving your goals with enthusiasm and optimism.

Education

East Carolina University
Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse

Specialties

• Alcohol Use, Addictions, Substance Use
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Grief
• Infidelity
• Life Transitions
• Relationships
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Stress

Jeffrey Hodgdon, LPC

Philisophy of Care

Jeff Hodgdon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP) who has 10 years of experience providing services to adults with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship and self-esteem issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders, as well as to those experiencing difficult life transitions. He has previously worked at an outpatient addictions clinic, at a nonprofit outreach program, and at a state psychiatric hospital.

Jeff completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine at Boston University. He is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Jeff uses a collaborative and person-centered approach. He believes that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is critical for progress to be made. Jeff enjoys utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral, and choice theory interventions to assist clients with the change process. He loves seeing the progress that people can make!

Jeff meets people where they are at, without judgment. He acknowledges that clients are the best experts of their own lives, and believes that each client is capable of taking charge of their lives and making positive changes.  Jeff looks forward to working with you to assist you with reaching your goals!

Education

Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine
Boston University

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mood Disorders
• Substance Use Disorders
• Life Transitions

Jennifer Brock, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Jennifer Brock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who has over 10 years of experience providing clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and therapeutic care to adolescents and adults, including Active-Duty service members. She specializes in offering treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, life transitions, and family/relational issues.

She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with Highest Distinction Honors from the University of Mary Washington. Jennifer went on to receive her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She is also a member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and American Association of Suicidology. Jennifer utilizes strength-based, collaborative, and solution-focused approaches to therapy, with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral (CBT) and mindfulness-based treatment. She always maintains flexibility and encourages client feedback to ensure the therapeutic needs and expectations are met of every individual, couple, and family.

Jennifer seeks to establish a warm, mutually respectful relationship with you to provide support in building upon your strengths and accessing resiliency to create and maintain meaningful and lasting changes. She would be honored to support you in overcoming the challenges of your past and gaining insight into patterns of behavior and thoughts that keep you stuck and prevent you from living the meaningful life you value and desire.

Education

Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Liberty University

Specialties

• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety
• Trauma and Stress Related Disorders
• Stress Management
• Life Transitions
• Family/Relational Issues
• Personality Disorders
• Military

Jennifer Pittman-Dixon, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care  

Jennifer Pittman-Dixon is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 16 years experience in the mental health field. Jennifer began her career in community mental health supporting those with severe mental illness with medication management and basic life skills. She spent 10 years as a Registered Nurse (RN) working inpatient psychiatric facilities with both children/adolescents and adults, including 4 years as Nurse Manager of a psychiatric unit for a nonprofit hospital. As a nurse practitioner, Jennifer has experience working with all age groups from 5 – 98 years old in a variety of  settings including private practice, community mental health, hospitals, and skilled nursing  facilities/nursing homes.

Jennifer completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at the University of South Alabama. She has a passion for providing holistic care focusing on the mind, body, and spirit. She takes into account each individual’s culture, socioeconomic status, background, environment, lifestyle, and nutrition when developing a treatment plan. She also provides ample education and resources for patients so they may play an active role in decisions regarding their care and treatment.

Jennifer seeks to develop a collaborative relationship with you to assist you in meeting your goals and to create a life of peace and balance in your mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Education  

University of South Alabama
Master of Science in Nursing  

Specialties  

•  Depression  
•  Anxiety Disorders  
•  Trauma/PTSD  
•  Stress Management  
•  Mood Disorders  
•  Adjustment Disorders  
•  Insomnia  
•  Neurocognitive Disorders

Josephine Dakin-Davis, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the of state Virginia. With over 15 years of clinical nursing experience, I came to the realization that a sound mind is the precursor to the sound body hence my ardent passion for Mental Health. 

I graduated from George Mason University 2010 with my BSN, after ten years of nursing in diverse areas including mental health, I decided to get my MSN degree from Walden University, specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My vast experience has helped me to understand the philosophy of mental health and my nursing education has exposed me to a variety of health care settings. I’m goal driven, detailed oriented nurse practitioner, with patient satisfaction at the top of my professional agenda. I aim to create a cordial, warm and collaborative relationship with my peers and patients.

Education

Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• Medication Management

Rebekah Jordan, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Rebekah Jordan is dual-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, FNP) with over 8 years of experience. She focuses on treating anxiety, trauma, women's issues, depression, chronic stress, OCD, post-partum issues, and more.

She earned both of her Master’s degrees from Duke University as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, allowing her to advance her scope of care and help reduce the access shortages to mental health care. She utilizes a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Her non-pharmacological approaches include cognitive behavioral (CBT) and mindfulness-based modalities.

Rebekah utilizes her broad experience as a Navy Veteran, FNP, and mom to provide a partnership with her patients and their families to help them achieve their goals and knowledge. She is here to help—and is waiting to connect with new clients.

Education 

Duke University
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Specialties

• Depression
• PTSD
• Trauma
• ADHD
• Post-Partum Depression 
• Substance Abuse with her suboxone waiver 
• Women’s Health Complexities such as perimenopause and menopause changes 
• End of Life Transitions 

Shirley Hudson, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

Philosophy of Care

Shirley Hudson is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who is passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized care to adult clients. Shirley began her health career treating patients in a wide variety of settings including spinal cord injury, intensive care, hematology, oncology, and medical surgical units. After years of practice as a registered nurse, she fulfilled her goal of completing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Old Dominion University and began practice as an FNP, specializing in gastroenterology and urology.

Through her years of experience at the hospital bedside and clinic, Shirley became more aware of the increasing need for psychiatric mental health care providers not only in underserved communities, but in all communities. In an effort to increase access to psychiatric and mental health services, Shirley continued her education and earned her Post-Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification. She is also an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

Shirley believes that the best patient outcomes are built on the foundation of a strong and authentic patient/provider relationship. She values the client as an integral part of the treatment team and works diligently to provide education about all aspects of the mutually agreed-upon treatment plan, including medication and non-medication therapies. Shirley also has a mission to reduce the stigma of psychiatric disorders by educating patients, families, and the community about mental health disorders to reduce risk, promote wellness, and achieve healing.

Education

Old Dominion University
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• 18+ Medication Management
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• ADHD
• Coping Skills
• Eating Disorders
• Grief
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Self Esteem
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Stress
• Trauma and PTSD

Tanya Mills, Supervisee In Social Work

Philosophy of Care

Tanya specializes in working with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and attention deficit disorder. She seeks to work with her clients from a strength-based perspective while taking into consideration their identities, lived experiences, lifestyles, and psychosocial context. Tanya incorporates various modalities which include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused techniques.

Education

Masters in Social Work
Simmons University

Specialties

• Couples/Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD/ADD

Wykemia Swan, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Wkyemia Swan is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 10 years of nursing experience. She specializes in assisting adults and seniors who are suffering from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, chronic stress, fatigue, and more.

Wkyemia's personal experience with mental illness makes her especially passionate about providing effective treatment. Her desire is to help put you on the path to living a happier more meaningful life. Wykemia's goal is for you to achieve mental stability. She'll help you live up to your full potential through restorative communication and medication management

Take your life back, with assistance from Wykemia. Don’t let your lack of mental stability continue to control you. Allow her to assist you along your ourney. With proper treatment and support from Wkyemia, accomplishing your personal goals can become not only a possibility but a reality.

Education

Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• Medication Management
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger
• Self Esteem
• Stress

Matt Shenker, Resident in Counseling

Philosophy of Care

I provide counseling to adults and adolescents. I specialize in helping people with anxiety, stress, attention-hyperactivity-disorder (ADHD), trauma, grief, depression, parenting stress, child behavioral concerns, and navigating challenging relationships.

Through a mindfulness-based & values-driven approach, I help clients explore deeply & build skills quickly in a safe, fun, & collaborative space. You are infinitely powerful. I want to help you & your loved ones live your truest & fullest life.

Through a somatic-centered integration of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Hip-Hop & Spoken Word Therapy (HHSWT), I offer a unique holistic counseling style. I am currently accepting new clients. If you want to experience less distress, more meaning, & fuller joy, then I hope you’ll schedule a session.

Education

Masters of Education in Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University

Specialties

• Mindfulness
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Oppositional and Conduct disorders
• Trauma recovery
• Stress Management
• Parental Stress
• Family issues
• Relationship issues
• Grief & Loss
• Personal growth & values-clarification

Aimee Kluczynski, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Aimee Kluczynski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience helping people improve the quality of their relationships with others and themselves. She specializes in assisting her clients with anxiety, chronic pain, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, self-harm, trauma, and women's issues.

Aimee holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Delaware and a Master's in Social Work from Widener University. She enjoys partnering with her clients and assisting them to develop a healthy sense of self. Some approaches Aimee uses are solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). She has worked with clients in a number of settings including hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and domestic violence shelters.

When she's not in the office, Aimee can be found devouring the latest mystery novel or hiking with her two Labrador retrievers Daisy and Bear.

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work
Widener University

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Chronic Pain or Illness
• Depression
• Self Esteem Issues
• Relationship Difficulties
• Self Harm
• Trauma
• Women's Issues

Kate Fountain, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Kate Fountain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings over 5 years of experience working with families. Kate enjoys working with adults, children, and families experiencing a variety of issues. She completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling at Liberty University.

Kate includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and narrative therapy techniques to assist clients in healing and creating positive change in their lives. She is passionate about offering counseling that is nonjudgmental and supportive for every client.

Education

Master of Professional Counseling
Liberty University

Specialties

• Grief
• Anger
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Family Relationships
• Life Transitions
• Peer Relationships
• Women's Issues
• Interpersonal Conflicts
• Depression and Mood Disorders
• Trauma recovery

Erika Wormeley, MA, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Erika Wormeley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been working hard with her clients for over a decade. She most enjoys working with adults and emerging adults (13-19 years old) with mental health and substance abuse issues. Erika's specialties include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma.

Erika holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Mary Washington, and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. She uses cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral styles of therapy, as well as motivational interviewing and person-centered approaches to challenge her clients to dig deep and find recovery through non-judgmental and honest conversations and activities.

Using a whole-person approach, Erika can assist you in identifying issues that are preventing you from living your best life and work with you to make realistic and sustainable changes. With empathy, humor, and creativity she will walk with you through struggles and celebrate every success.

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Argosy University

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression and other mood disorders
• Substance Abuse
• Relationship issues
• Postpartum depression and anxiety
• Trauma

Patricia Clark, MS, CCTP, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Patricia Clark is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Virginia and a Certified Family Trauma Professional ( LPC, CFTP). She has over 6 years of experience working to help adult clients who are faced with trauma, PTSD, women's issues, low self-esteem, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, family conflict or disputes, and more.

Patricia earned her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Cappella University and is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). She also pulls from several theoretical orientations based on the client’s individual needs, including attachment theory, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), and narrative therapy.

Her greatest passion is helping clients move through various stages of life to reach their once-unthinkable dreams and goals. Patricia hopes to inspire you to value your own resiliency and to strive for personal growth. She looks forward to helping you to achieve new personal heights and achievements as a team.

Education

Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
Cappella University

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Couples therapy
• Co-parenting counseling
• Depression
• Family therapy
• Mood disorders
• Trauma (PTSD)
• Life Transitions
• Low self-esteem
• Peer Relationships
• Women’s issues

Tiffany Jones, MS, CCTP, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Tiffany Jones is a Resident in Professional Counseling whose clinical counseling experience is with mental health disorders, personality disorders, sex and relationship issues, and grief. Tiffany's primary focus and passion is providing therapy to the LGBTQIA community.

Tiffany completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology at Thiel College, her associate's degree in Business Administration at Germanna Community College, and her Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and certified in suicidology.

Tiffany believes healing occurs best when there is an open, safe, and person-centered environment combined with the strength of a collaborative therapist and client relationship. She believes that YOU matter, YOU are important to this world, and YOU have a purpose. Customizing a therapeutic treatment plan tailored to your needs, you and Tiffany will discover more on your journey, together.

Education

Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University

Currently a doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision. Concurrently working towards American Association of Sexuality Education, Therapists, and Counselors (AASECT) Sex therapy certification.

Specialties

• Personality Disorders
• Sex and Relationship Issues
• Trauma
• Women's Issues
• Transgender Issues
• Depression/Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Grief
• Addiction