Ian Collins, lCSW
Clinical Director
Ian brings humor, honesty, and a down-to-earth vibe to therapy—because before he’s a clinician, he’s a real person who loves Boston Terriers, music, sports, and the occasional 4am soccer match. With over a decade of experience and training in ACT, MBT, CBT, and EMDR, he blends skill with authenticity to make therapy feel human, not sterile. He applauds the courage it takes to seek help and creates a collaborative, compassionate space for teens and adults. Available for in-person NC sessions and virtual care in NC and NY. Find out more about me here
Caitlyn Lipschitz, LMFT
Associate Director
Caitlyn Lipschitz, LMFT, creates a warm, collaborative, and empowerment-focused space for individuals, couples, and families. She applies evidence-based approaches—CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, EFT, trauma-informed, and gender and sexuality-affirming care—tailored to your unique story. With advanced certifications in children, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and ADHD, she provides structured, compassionate support to help you navigate challenges or embrace and accept your current experiences. Find out more about me here.
Jessica Brasher, LCSW
Associate Director
Andrea Palmeri, LCSW
Outpatient Therapist
Daisy Santin, LCMHCA
Outpatient Therapist
Martha Lobo, LCSW
Outpatient Therapist
Beach-loving and family-focused, Martha brings an energetic, strengths-based approach to her work with kids and adolescents. Trained in TF-CBT, CBT, IOP, and family-systems therapy, she’s passionate about increasing mental-health access and reducing stigma for young people. Martha starts by getting to know each client deeply—honoring their goals and helping them discover both new and long-standing strengths along the way. Find out more about me here.
Kennedy Vernon, LCSWA
Outpatient Therapist
Kennedy offers a safe, empowering, and judgment-free space rooted in person-centered, trauma-informed care. She meets clients exactly where they are, tailoring interventions to their unique needs. Compassionate and collaborative, she focuses on fostering growth, hope, and authenticity while helping clients highlight strengths and move toward their therapeutic goals with confidence. Find out more about me here.
Marcus Mason, LCMHCA
Outpatient Therapist
Marcus offers a compassionate, grounding space for anyone facing stress, emotional overwhelm, or unresolved trauma. Rooted in radical self-acceptance and alignment of mind, body, and soul, his work guides clients from insight to action. With tailored strategies and a supportive presence, he helps clients build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and move toward healing and wholeness. Find out more about me here.
Hannah Croft, LCSWA
Outpatient Therapist
Tall, quirky, and refreshingly authentic, Hannah brings humor and humanity into the therapy space. With experience across behavioral health, intensive in-home work, and acute mental-health settings, she now supports kids, teens, and young adults navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, behavior challenges, intrusive thoughts, and perinatal concerns. She blends joy, connection, and collaboration to help clients discover strengths and build resilience. Find out more about me here.
Suffi Makkar, LCSWA
Outpatient Therapist
Part therapist, part detective, part cheerleader, Suffi blends calm energy with creativity to support kids, teens, and adults through anxiety, stress, trauma, identity exploration, and overwhelm. Using CBT, movement-based therapy, mindfulness, and somatic approaches, she helps clients engage their whole selves—mind, body, and emotions. Her style is warm, collaborative, and sometimes playful, turning healing into a personalized and empowering journey. Find out more about me here.
Stephen Cao, LCMHCA
Outpatient Therapist
Stephen brings a mind-body perspective to counseling, shaped by his background as a massage therapist and his work supporting adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Stephen’s therapeutic style is rooted in a person-centered approach—being fully present, attuned, and responsive to each client’s unique needs. He blends wellness principles with evidence-based therapies to help clients deepen insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward emotional balance. With honesty, warm humor, and a nonjudgmental presence, he creates a space where clients feel genuinely seen and supported. Find out more about me here.
Jadaya Sallah, LCSWA
Outpatient Therapist
Jadaya specializes in helping kids and teens navigate big feelings, school stress, family dynamics, ADHD, autism, anger, and trauma. Creative, patient, and down-to-earth, she uses play therapy and evidence-based care to turn emotional overwhelm into growth and skills. Therapy with her is collaborative, supportive, and sprinkled with humor—focused on helping children thrive and families find steadiness. Find our more about me here.
Anna Rachel Kaminsky, LCMHCA
Outpatient Therapist
AnnaRachel is a recent graduate of Mississippi State University, where she earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is passionate about supporting children and adolescents as they navigate challenges, build confidence, and develop healthy coping skills. AnnaRachel incorporates strengths-based approaches in her work, helping clients identify and expand the abilities they already possess to promote growth, resilience, and self-empowerment. She strives to create a warm, inclusive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where young people feel seen, supported, and capable of meaningful change.
Paula Mukau, LCSWA
Outpatient Therapist
I’m Paula, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and trauma-informed therapist who is deeply passionate about helping people heal and grow. I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in the U.S., and my own journey through trauma, healing, and loss shaped my desire to walk alongside others in their hardest seasons. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued.I work with adolescents (ages 12 and up) and adults who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I use culturally sensitive, evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, grief counseling, solution-focused, and person-centered therapy. Faith-based counseling is also available for those who wish to include their spiritual beliefs in the therapeutic process. I speak French and Lingala and strive to meet you where you are emotionally, culturally, and personally.In memory of my late brother Samuel, I show up each day with compassion, purpose, and hope. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Find out more about me here.
Chandler Rogers
Clinic Admissions Associate
A Raleigh, North Carolina native, I bring the heart of Southern hospitality into every client interaction. Known for being inviting, kind, and welcoming, I strive to ensure each individual feels comfortable and supported from their very first contact. With over four years of experience in psychotherapy administration and insurance benefit verification, I am well-versed in guiding clients through the administrative aspects of care with clarity and compassion. My goal is to create a smooth, stress-free experience so clients can focus fully on their healing journey.