About Us

LaKesha Shingler Howell, LCSW, LCAS received her B.S. from Claflin University and her MSW from University of South Carolina. LaKesha is a nonjudgmental, confidential, trusting, and caring therapist that inspires others to overcome any obstacle by accessing the strength they have within. She is passionate about assisting individuals develop their strengths and teaching effective coping skills to promote and manage mental health.

LaKesha’s experience includes working with youth, adults, couples, families who experienced various issues such as depression, mood, behavior, trauma, mild substance use and other mental illnesses. 

Artianna Singleton, LMFT, received her B.S from The University of Georgia and her M.S in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University. Artianna is a therapist who is passionate about meeting people where they are, hearing their story without judgment, and helping them find a solution that best fits their life. Her experience includes working with adolescents in foster care, children, adults, couples, and families. She has helped clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship conflicts. Artianna approaches to therapy include, but are not limited to, solution-focused and narrative therapy. She believes in working with people to discover the resources and strengths they possess within themselves and their environment and encouraging them to find ways to implement these new strategies into their life.

I look forward to working with you and walking with you along this journey of growth, restoration, and joy.

Ashley Goodwin, MSW, LCSW, received her B. S. from the University of South Carolina Upstate and earned her Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Ashley is an empathetic therapist who is passionate about helping others and will empower you to lead in your own healing. Ashley offers relevant, real world tools designed to allow you to process your emotions and situations in a safe, strengths-based, person-centered, supportive and non-judgmental environment. 

Ashley has over six years experience working with individuals and families to manage depression, anxiety, anger, problems with peer groups, problems related to life transitions, oppositional defiant behaviors in teens and other identified problems in schools, community, confinement and home settings. 

Jourdan Brickey, MSW, LCSW received her Master of Social Work from North Carolina A & T State University. Jourdan’s experience ranges from working with children and adolescents, adults, couples, and families to manage anger, depression, anxiety, mood, behavior issues, life transitions, and other life experiences that occur in community, school, and home settings. Jourdan utilizes a diverse approach of Eclectic Humanistic approach that revolves around person-centered strength-basedperspective. Jourdan believes in highlighting and affirming intersecting identities we hold. Jourdan is a body positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming Therapist whose work is anti-oppressive and trauma informed.

Neisha Pettaway BSW, MC, LCMCH received her BSW from UNC-Greensboro and Master of Counseling with a focus on School Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University.  She has practiced as a licensed School Counselor (middle school and high school aged students) for six years and has served various populations of students and families using strengths-based solution focused brief counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy.  

She has experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues offering a highly personalized approach to individual needs and counseling goals. 

Neisha believes people are resilient and innately possess everything they need to accomplish their goals.  Through the counseling relationship, developing self-awareness, confronting negative thought processes, and committing to change anyone can reach their goals.  

Neisha is a body positive, LGBTQIA+ ally, and trauma informed therapist who looks forward to helping you on your journey towards change

Teisha is a graduate of Walden University where she earned her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a dual specialization in Trauma and Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling. As your counselor, she is passionate about helping clients find the inner strength they need to face all obstacles they may face in life. Depending on the needs of the clients, Teisha may utilize Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or Family Systems Therapy to aid the client in reaching their specific therapeutic goals. She works with individuals from a variety of backgrounds on issues including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and other mental health and life concerns. Teisha believes her role as a Counselor is to collaborate with her clients and work with them to solve their issues. 

 Merv obtained a joint MSW degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG).  Professionally, Merv has over ten years working in the nonprofit sector, providing program development, therapy and counseling to public and behavioral health and case management programs for adolescents and families, as well as vulnerable populations (i.e., people with severe trauma, veterans, people living with HIV/AIDS, ex-offenders & parolees, people experiencing homelessness, people experiencing substance misuse).  As a therapist, Merv believes in the power of supporting others in unlocking their inner potential, while defining their concept of joy or contentment based on their terms. He works to support people by utilizing therapy modalities (i.e., narrative therapy, CBT and ACT), rooted in strength-based practice and framed in multiculturalism. 

 Michelle Norman, MA, LCMHC, received her B.S. from Fayetteville State University and her M.A. in counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Michelle is very passionate about the work that she does and likes to make sure that people are comfortable. She likes to meet people where they are and believes that confidentiality is very important. Michelle enjoys listening to others and helping them find solutions that work best for them. She enjoys giving people the space to identify their strengths and positive attributes. Michelle has helped individuals with issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, family issues and trauma. She enjoys making people feel good about themselves and assisting individuals with learning effective coping skills in order to promote healthy mental health. Michelle has experience working with youth, adults, teens and families. I am excited to embark on this journey with you and look forward to assisting you! I currently offer virtual and face-to-face appointments.  

Nancy Salinas, MSW, LCSW received her MSW from Southern California University with a focus on children and families. Nancy has worked in an array of settings serving as a bilingual, Spanish speaking school-based clinician, child welfare and within the community working as a bilingual mental health clinician. These opportunities have given her the privilege of working with children and adults dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other behavioral issues. She has been trained as a certified clinical trauma professional and utilizes motivational interviewing, CBT, and solution focus techniques among others to help alleviate some of the encounters in life. Nancy enjoys fostering connections to establish a safe and comfortable environment where concerns, symptoms, and life’s adjustments can be processed. She is only accepting virtual  clients. 

Jasmine is a LCSWA, with over 10 years of experience in helping individuals navigate a wide range of emotions and mental health struggles. Jasmine’s approach is rooted in empathy and a non-judgmental attitude, creating a safe and supportive environment where her clients can share their thoughts, feelings and experiences. Jasmine uses a combination of different therapeutic techniques such as CBT, Solution Focused therapy and Mindfulness-based therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors. Jasmine enjoys serving children 12 and older, women, families and couples who is struggling with depression, anxiety, managing life challenges and other interpersonal difficulties. Jasmine believes that working collaboratively with individuals through goal-setting, empowerment and unconditional support is the key to making necessary changes one needs to experience life improvements. Jasmine received her BSW from Virginia State University and her MSW from Norfolk State University .

Davonda earned her Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University. With extensive experience working with individuals across various backgrounds and life stages, including children, adolescents, teens, college students, adults, and older adults, Davonda is committed to helping clients navigate challenges with care and compassion.

Using a strengths-based and person-centered approach, Davonda collaborates with clients to address concerns such as self-worth, boundary setting, overthinking, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She focuses on helping clients build practical solutions and achieve meaningful progress toward their goals.

Whether you are a teen navigating life’s transitions, a college student seeking direction, or someone striving to regain balance, Davonda offers a supportive and empowering space to help you reconnect with yourself and work toward a more fulfilling life.

To provide flexibility and accessibility, Davonda offers virtual appointments, ensuring clients can receive support in a convenient and comfortable setting.