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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. Bachelor of Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Master’s in Clinical Mental Health, University of North Carolina – Pembroke. |
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 |
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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Jeremy Saunders Jeremy (he/him/they) received his license to practice from the North Carolina Board of Licensed Mental Health Counselors in 2022. Jeremy has had a variety of experiences working with adults and adolescent clients in mental health counseling and in the world of education and teaching as well. He has worked in school-based mental health agencies, in the private practice setting, and been an educator for the past ten years as well. He has a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community, Spanish speaking clients, young adults, and teen clients also. He specializes in working with adult and teen clients working through challenges with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, autism, LGBTQ+ issues, body image, identity, and self-esteem. He is still a current educator and is working on becoming a life coach and professor in the future. Jeremy is also bilingual in English and Spanish.
Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary Education, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC. Master's of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. Master's of Teaching English as a Second Language, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC. |
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Jasmin RushJasmin Rush (she/her) is currently completing her clinical training as a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern and brings a warm, collaborative approach to her work with individuals, couples, and families. Her clinical interests include identity development, relational dynamics, anxiety, and life transitions. She integrates person-centered and Jungian-informed approaches, supporting clients in becoming more connected to their authentic selves. She is passionate about helping clients explore patterns, build insight, and cultivate meaningful change. Jasmin has a special interest in working with children, individuals, families, and couples, and is committed to creating an inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming space. She often incorporates expressive modalities such as play and art therapy techniques to help clients explore emotions and experiences beyond words. She believes in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship and aims to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore and grow.
•Bachelor of Science in Family and Community Services, Concentration in Child Development, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (in progress), Pfeiffer University, Charlotte, NC |
