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Marguerita Sitrin Blaker, MA, LPA (she/her)Clinical Director & OwnerMy goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment which fosters therapeutic rapport and maximizes client's experience of positive change and growth.
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Wendy OliverWendy (she/her) received her license to practice from the North Carolina Social Work Board in 2015 and later in 2022.Wendy has an extensive history of working with children, young adults and families. Her experience ranges from individual to group therapy. She specializes in young adults battling behavioral issues, depressive and anxiety disorders as well as Trauma- and stressor-related disorders. She is a current member of the United States Air Force and has been an active community leader in various capacities. Wendy is also bilingual speaking Spanish and English.
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Hayden NielsenHayden Nielsen (he/him) received his Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board in 2022. Hayden has experience providing counseling to both children and adults and facilitating psycho-educational support groups for LGBTQIA+ youth. He is LGBTQIA+ affirming and has worked with individuals diagnosed with mood, trauma and stressor-related, and anxiety disorders.
· Master of Social Work, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC · Bachelor of Social Work, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC |
Jaime JohnsonJaime Johnson (he/him) received his license to practice from the North Carolina Social Work Board in 2022. Prior to becoming a licensed therapist, Jaime worked as a Qualified Professional at a Residential Level lll Facility, supporting male adolescents with mental illnesses and emotional disturbances. He provides therapeutic services for clients aged 5+. Jaime specializes in working with patients with depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Through a myriad of therapies, including CBT, Brainspotting, DBT, TF-CBT and an empathetic viewpoint Jaime constructively and adamantly strives to aid clients unlock their full potential in order to reach the heights that they believe they are capable of. obtaining.
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Scottie MillerScottie Miller (she/her) received her Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) from the North Carolina Board of Licensed Mental Health Counselors in 2022.
Scottie has experience with adolescents, young adults and older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and post-partum. Scottie makes use of several theories when working with clients. These include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness & Wellness, and Person-Centered. Scottie believes meeting the client where they are in their lives and working together to achieve the goals the client desires.
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Mariel Griffith
Mariel Griffith (she/her) has received both her Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) from the North Carolina Board of Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and her Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate (LCASA) license in 2022. Mariel has experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. She has also conducted psychoeducational groups and group therapy. She provides counseling services utilizing therapeutic approaches such as Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Brainspotting, Mindfulness, and person-centered. Her goal is to provide a safe environment where clients can discuss life challenges without judgement and encourage healing.
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Talley Mortara
Talley Mortara (she/her) received her license to practice from the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board in 2022. Talley has experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through life's complexities, drawing upon evidence-based approaches to tailor sessions to address their specific needs. In work with couples, communication patterns are explored, pinpointing moments of unmet emotional needs, in hopes of fostering a more secure partnership. With individuals, a client's life story is delved into, exploring past experiences and their impact on current self-perception. Bachelor of Arts: Auburn University, Auburn, AL Masters of Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY |
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Beatriz VelázquezBeatriz (she/her) received her license to practice from the North Carolina Social Work Board in 2024. Beatriz has experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She has extensive training in evidence-based trauma-informed interventions such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS), and the Components for Enhancing Clinician Engagement and Reducing Trauma (CE-CERT) model for clinicians. She is LGBTQ+ affirming and works with folk with a variety of issues ranging from trauma, depression, anxiety, and survivors of family violence.
Beatriz is also bilingual, speaking Spanish and English and sees clients virtually at this time. Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC Master of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill NC |
