About Us

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LaKesha Shingler Howell, LCSW, LCASA received her B.S. from Claflin University in 2005 and her MSW from University of South Carolina in 2012. 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, veterans, 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 in 2016 and her M.S in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University in 2019. 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, LCSWA, received her B. S. from the University of South Carolina Upstate in 2007 and earned her Master of Social Work in 2012 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. 

Sheila Weaver, MSW, LCSWA received her MSW from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC in 2019. Sheila has a broad range of experience working with individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics, grief and loss and navigating life transitions. Recognizing the courage and vulnerability it takes to enter into a therapeutic relationship, Sheila makes every effort to create a comfortable, safe space that makes each individual feel genuinely seen, heard and understood. Sheila practice from a place of openness and curiosity. That means, she doesn't  make assumptions and she doesn’t have one set, structured approach. Together, we will discover ways for you to address your concerns, working to help you live LIFE.

Jourdan Brickey, MSW, LCSWA 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.

 Davonda Holloway, MSW, LCSWA obtained her BSW from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and her MSW from North Carolina State University.

After accumulating several years of clinical experience, Davonda has developed a passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, and, families who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression , mood and behavioral concerns, and difficulties adjusting to life’s transitions. In addition, Davonda has experience with combating ageism and working to improve  the overall quality of life within the older adult population. Davonda uses many multidisciplinary approaches including , but not limited to CBT and Strengths Based Perspective. 

Davonda is a firm believer in “Be Yourself,” and her approach includes meeting you where you are and helping you reach the person you want to become. She is only accepting virtual clients at this time.

Alane Hayes, MSW, LCSWA received her B.S. from Fayetteville State University in 2017 and earned her MSW with a concentration in Advanced Clinical Practice from Walden University in 2021. Alane has work experience in school based, mental health, and community-based settings with children, adolescents, families and individuals. Her previous experience has allowed her to use multiple approaches of therapy such as person centered, strength based, solution focused, narrative, CBT and others to help address symptoms of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, and a variety of other challenges life may present. Alane provides a therapeutic and non-judgmental space to allow each client to freely express themselves and address issues that are difficult for them to process by themselves. She believes in promoting self-determination and empowerment to help guide clients into a better mind state. Alane is committed to turning life’s lemons into lemonade by addressing negative situations with a positive outlook and optimistic attitude. She is only accepting virtual clients at this time. 

Neisha Pettaway BSW, MC, LCMCHA received her BSW from UNC-Greensboro in 2011 and Master of Counseling with a focus on School Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University in 2014.  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

 Michelle Norman, MA, LCMHCA, received her B.S. from Fayetteville State University in 2013 and her M.A. in counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2019. 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.  

Teisha is a recent 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. 

 Rosa Shingler serves as LSJ’s admin. With a background in office administration, she is responsible for overseeing insurance claims, managing the billing for client accounts, and assisting our clients with their billing or insurance questions. As office admin, Rosa also helps with client questions regarding their patient portal access, assists the clinicians with scheduling of new intake appointments, and helps answers questions clients might have about our practice or service