Meet Regina B Brown MSW, LCSW
Founding Owner & Psychotherapist
You know what it feels like to sit at your kitchen table or on your front or back porch with a close friend or family member & talk the hours away? Some conversations bring laughter. Some bring tears. Some bring clarity. Therapy can take those conversations to the next level. You can expect therapy with me to be very relaxed. Put your feet up! Bring in your lunch! Check your phone! Tell me about your dog! Show me pictures! You tell me what is working and not working for you in therapy & I'll adjust. We'll move at your pace towards goals you set.
Now more about what makes our meetings psychotherapy & not just a social visit. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of North Carolina. I have degrees in Psychology & Social Work & am a Certified Clinical Supervisor to my peers. I use multiple approaches in therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill building, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman methods, Systematic Training for Effective Parenting and Seeking Safety. I love learning about human behaviors and mind body connections so this list is always expanding. What works for my patients is combining friendly conversations with various therapeutic interventions.
I frequently see clients for anxiety, depression, anger management, intrusive thoughts, trauma, parenting, bipolar, relationship conflict and life transitions including adulting and retirement. I offer individual therapy, family therapy and/or couples' therapy to patients ages 7 and up.
I have reached capacity with insurances and am not able to take new clients requiring therapy. I am, however, now offering a few same week appointments to clients who would benefit from supportive & coaching services in lieu of clinical therapy. These sessions are NOT reimbursable by insurances & will require payment before the appt to hold the appt time. Session cost is $210 for 60 min meetings. These sessions would be appropriate for assistance with marital issues & life stressors that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis. Limited space available.
Now more about what makes our meetings psychotherapy & not just a social visit. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of North Carolina. I have degrees in Psychology & Social Work & am a Certified Clinical Supervisor to my peers. I use multiple approaches in therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill building, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman methods, Systematic Training for Effective Parenting and Seeking Safety. I love learning about human behaviors and mind body connections so this list is always expanding. What works for my patients is combining friendly conversations with various therapeutic interventions.
I frequently see clients for anxiety, depression, anger management, intrusive thoughts, trauma, parenting, bipolar, relationship conflict and life transitions including adulting and retirement. I offer individual therapy, family therapy and/or couples' therapy to patients ages 7 and up.
I have reached capacity with insurances and am not able to take new clients requiring therapy. I am, however, now offering a few same week appointments to clients who would benefit from supportive & coaching services in lieu of clinical therapy. These sessions are NOT reimbursable by insurances & will require payment before the appt to hold the appt time. Session cost is $210 for 60 min meetings. These sessions would be appropriate for assistance with marital issues & life stressors that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis. Limited space available.
Meet Sarah Hudson, LMFT
Reaching out and asking for help can sometimes be a daunting task, & if you have found yourself ready to make that first phone call, you have done the hardest part. The stressors of life, coupled with issues we may have faced in the past, or are currently facing today may hinder us on the road to a happy and fulfilled life. The issues we face can have an impact on all facets of our lives, from our interpersonal relationships, our work, our spirituality, and overall mental and physical wellbeing.
I am experienced and skilled at working with the military population, PTSD, depression, anxiety, & bipolar disorder. I can also help with peer relationships, school issues, emotional disturbances, anger management, stress, parenting & family conflict.
My approach to therapy is laid back, as I provide a holistic approach to therapy, as I take the whole person, with their unique background, culture, life experiences, & personality in to consideration. I hope you'll feel empowered & heard throughout your time with me as we work together to create the positive change in your life that you may be seeking.
Sarah offers virtual appointments to clients across North Carolina and can meet in office in our Greenville, NC location. NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
I am experienced and skilled at working with the military population, PTSD, depression, anxiety, & bipolar disorder. I can also help with peer relationships, school issues, emotional disturbances, anger management, stress, parenting & family conflict.
My approach to therapy is laid back, as I provide a holistic approach to therapy, as I take the whole person, with their unique background, culture, life experiences, & personality in to consideration. I hope you'll feel empowered & heard throughout your time with me as we work together to create the positive change in your life that you may be seeking.
Sarah offers virtual appointments to clients across North Carolina and can meet in office in our Greenville, NC location. NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
Meet Meredith Hanes, LCSW, LCAS-A
If you are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about life changes I'd like to help. If you feel like you’ve hit a stuck place and don’t know what to do next, you’ve come to the right place. Thank you for taking the time to consider me as your therapist. Finding the right person to share your story with can be a tough decision- let me share with you a bit about myself to help!
I am passionate about working with adults facing addiction, life transitions, and those needing to address traumatic experiences. I focus on working with individuals between the ages of 16 and 60 individually and sometimes bringing other individuals in to session relevant to your therapy.
I believe that therapy is not one size fits all- and we can collaborate to figure out what works best for you. I want you to feel safe, comfortable and truly heard.
I am passionate about working with adults facing addiction, life transitions, and those needing to address traumatic experiences. I focus on working with individuals between the ages of 16 and 60 individually and sometimes bringing other individuals in to session relevant to your therapy.
I believe that therapy is not one size fits all- and we can collaborate to figure out what works best for you. I want you to feel safe, comfortable and truly heard.
Meet Melissa Aguilar, LMFT
Are you feeling overwhelmed in how to manage your emotions or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your relationships (marital, parent-child, parent-teenager, family, or friends)? Do you find yourself becoming irritable at small things or simply being someone you do not want to be anymore? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, I am glad you have found my page. We all have difficult times throughout our life and it is okay to need and ask for help. Difficult times or difficult symptoms vary from person to person. I am here to help guide you and find ways to alleviate your concerns.
I am confident through collaboration we can make a plan tailored specifically for you and your needs. Whether it be your mind constantly racing, a phobia, overcoming trauma, or needing new strategies in parenting. Through Triple P or PCIT, parents will learn new strategies to strengthen their relationship with their child and positive discipline strategies.
I am a collaborator and transparent with the therapy process and provide space for questions. We'll engage in activities to quickly help you or your child feel comfortable in therapy. You are the expert of your experience and truth; I will be honored in guiding you towards your healing journey.
Melissa offers virtual appointments to clients across North Carolina. Her schedule is currently full but feel free to be added to a short wait list.
I am confident through collaboration we can make a plan tailored specifically for you and your needs. Whether it be your mind constantly racing, a phobia, overcoming trauma, or needing new strategies in parenting. Through Triple P or PCIT, parents will learn new strategies to strengthen their relationship with their child and positive discipline strategies.
I am a collaborator and transparent with the therapy process and provide space for questions. We'll engage in activities to quickly help you or your child feel comfortable in therapy. You are the expert of your experience and truth; I will be honored in guiding you towards your healing journey.
Melissa offers virtual appointments to clients across North Carolina. Her schedule is currently full but feel free to be added to a short wait list.
Meet Joan Stauffer, LCSW
I have 13+ years of experience in providing individual, family, and group mental health therapy to adults, with specialties in geriatric mental health and post-traumatic stress. My approach to working with clients is collaborative, strengths-based, compassionate, and client centered using CBT, mindfulness based, solutions focused, and trauma informed care to provide a healing and open experience. Other areas of interest include, anxiety symptoms, chronic mood symptoms, obsessive compulsive disorder, caregiver stress, dementia processes, co-occurring illnesses, grief and loss, trauma recovery and resilience, and trauma informed care.
Joan's schedule is full and she has paused taking new patients. Let us know if you'd like to be added to her waitlist. Joan's appointments are primarily virtual.
Joan's schedule is full and she has paused taking new patients. Let us know if you'd like to be added to her waitlist. Joan's appointments are primarily virtual.
Meet Rachelle Garren, LCSW, LCAS-A
Struggling with any type of mental illness can be exhausting and affect all areas of your life. The good news is, you’ve taken the first and hardest step in regaining control, searching for help.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 3 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness. Specifically my career has focused on intense trauma, personality disorders, substance use, and depression however my skills are not limited to those topics. I enjoy incorporating creative methods into sessions, specifically with children.
My service provides empathetic and person centered help with a treatment plan that is tailored to the clients needs and direction for therapy services. I believe in meeting the client where they are at as well as being down to earth and talking with clients professionally but true to my relaxed personality. I believe that solid therapeutic connections make therapy more effective. I am flexible and can fit client needs in terms of structure of treatment. I am currently accepting late afternoon appointments with limited availability!
If you are struggling with mental illness, substance use, or are having trouble coping with the stresses or relationships in your life, please reach out. You are not alone!
Rachelle's appointments are all virtual at this time and she is accepting new patients.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 3 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness. Specifically my career has focused on intense trauma, personality disorders, substance use, and depression however my skills are not limited to those topics. I enjoy incorporating creative methods into sessions, specifically with children.
My service provides empathetic and person centered help with a treatment plan that is tailored to the clients needs and direction for therapy services. I believe in meeting the client where they are at as well as being down to earth and talking with clients professionally but true to my relaxed personality. I believe that solid therapeutic connections make therapy more effective. I am flexible and can fit client needs in terms of structure of treatment. I am currently accepting late afternoon appointments with limited availability!
If you are struggling with mental illness, substance use, or are having trouble coping with the stresses or relationships in your life, please reach out. You are not alone!
Rachelle's appointments are all virtual at this time and she is accepting new patients.
Meet Shea Rouse, LCSW-A
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Hi! My name is Shea, and I want to support and empower you to become your most authentic self. I provide a safe and collaborative space that encourages curiosity, healing, and growth. We will find the tools you need to cope with and overcome the challenges you are facing. You are the expert of your own experiences and I am interested in learning more about you. Let’s work together to create the life you want to live.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I am a LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally responsive therapist. I bring a person-centered and strengths-based approach to my practice. I borrow from a variety of treatment modalities which I tailor to best suit a client’s individual needs. I utilize elements of mindfulness, DBT, and CBT and enjoy incorporating art and play therapy into my work.
I recognize and appreciate the strength it takes to take this first step toward healing. If you are ready to talk, it would be my privilege to listen.
Shea is accepting new patients for both in office and virtual sessions. Shea is available to meet after school and work hours.
Meet Tequila Sanford, LCSW-A, LCAS-A
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker and have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families. I believe in meeting my clients where they are in their journey, and assisting them in navigating through various life decisions, moments, and goals while maintaining a down-to-earth, person-centered communication style.
I believe in exploration and facilitating an understanding of the connection between mind, body and soul to achieve deep healing with my clients. I will incorporate humor, as appropriate, which has yielded great results, as it allows my clients to feel more relaxed. Serious challenges don’t have to be addressed in a stringent, cold manner.
Healing is a process. Healing is typically achieved in steps and you must trust the process. Always remember “All great changes are preceded by chaos”. Your change is upon you, trust the process and let's achieve your goals of healing and growth together.
I am excited to work with you and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Tequila's appointments are all virtual and she is accepting new patients. Evening appointments available.
I believe in exploration and facilitating an understanding of the connection between mind, body and soul to achieve deep healing with my clients. I will incorporate humor, as appropriate, which has yielded great results, as it allows my clients to feel more relaxed. Serious challenges don’t have to be addressed in a stringent, cold manner.
Healing is a process. Healing is typically achieved in steps and you must trust the process. Always remember “All great changes are preceded by chaos”. Your change is upon you, trust the process and let's achieve your goals of healing and growth together.
I am excited to work with you and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Tequila's appointments are all virtual and she is accepting new patients. Evening appointments available.
Meet Nicole Joslin MS, APRN, ANP-C, PMHNP-BC
Nicole Joslin, MS, APRN, ANP-C, PMHNP-BC is dually certified as both an Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (ANP) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She has been a nurse since 1998 and received both her graduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of Connecticut . She then went on to pursue her Post-Master's education in Psychiatry from East Carolina University after witnessing firsthand the inter-connectedness of mental and physical well-being and how mental health profoundly impacted her patients’ health while working in the primary care setting.
Nicole has over 20 years of experience in the medical field, working as a nurse practitioner in private practice in both psychiatry and internal medicine as well as a full nursing career including inpatient, outpatient, home health care, and teaching. She prides herself on utilizing a holistic approach to caring for people. She believes that the path to wellness includes a mind-body connection with a focus on mindfulness. It is a lifelong dream of Nicole's to see the stigma attached to mental health come to an end. She would also like for all people suffering from a mental health condition to be free from shame or guilt when trying to cope with a mental illness either as an individual or a family member of someone struggling.
Nicole works with individuals 18 years and older and is currently accepting new patients. She provides medication management primarily, assisting her patients with identifying the most supportive medication choices as well as providing psychoeducation and therapeutic intervention with a focus on each individual’s uniqueness. She works closely with the therapy team here at Brinkley Brown Mental Wellness in order to provide comprehensive care and optimal well-being.
Nicole is accepting new patients for both in office and virtual appointments. She currently has a 3 to 4 week waitlist. We encourage you to schedule soon.
Nicole has over 20 years of experience in the medical field, working as a nurse practitioner in private practice in both psychiatry and internal medicine as well as a full nursing career including inpatient, outpatient, home health care, and teaching. She prides herself on utilizing a holistic approach to caring for people. She believes that the path to wellness includes a mind-body connection with a focus on mindfulness. It is a lifelong dream of Nicole's to see the stigma attached to mental health come to an end. She would also like for all people suffering from a mental health condition to be free from shame or guilt when trying to cope with a mental illness either as an individual or a family member of someone struggling.
Nicole works with individuals 18 years and older and is currently accepting new patients. She provides medication management primarily, assisting her patients with identifying the most supportive medication choices as well as providing psychoeducation and therapeutic intervention with a focus on each individual’s uniqueness. She works closely with the therapy team here at Brinkley Brown Mental Wellness in order to provide comprehensive care and optimal well-being.
Nicole is accepting new patients for both in office and virtual appointments. She currently has a 3 to 4 week waitlist. We encourage you to schedule soon.
Samantha Sallade, LCMHC-A, NCC
Hi! I’m Samantha (she/her) and I am so excited to have the opportunity to meet with you and be a part of your mental health journey. I provide my clients with a safe and comfortable environment, in which we can start to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences together. My goal is to offer my clients a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. The counseling space is yours and what you want out of our time together is very important to me, so let’s collaborate on how we can meet your goals!
I have experience working with individuals, families, couples, and children. I see my clients through a holistic lens and honor their diversity by taking ethnicity, culture, race, sexual orientation, ability status, gender, and religion into thoughtful and in-depth consideration during our time together. I typically utilize a person centered approach, but will often incorporate other modalities and interventions to meet the needs of each one of my clients.
Whatever may have led you to begin your healing journey, I am so glad that you are here. I would be more than happy to provide you the space that you need to talk, process, heal, and grow. Please reach out to me when you are ready, I can’t wait to meet you!
Samantha is accepting new patients for both in office and virtual appointments. Evenings and some weekends available.
I have experience working with individuals, families, couples, and children. I see my clients through a holistic lens and honor their diversity by taking ethnicity, culture, race, sexual orientation, ability status, gender, and religion into thoughtful and in-depth consideration during our time together. I typically utilize a person centered approach, but will often incorporate other modalities and interventions to meet the needs of each one of my clients.
Whatever may have led you to begin your healing journey, I am so glad that you are here. I would be more than happy to provide you the space that you need to talk, process, heal, and grow. Please reach out to me when you are ready, I can’t wait to meet you!
Samantha is accepting new patients for both in office and virtual appointments. Evenings and some weekends available.
Meet Cole Solomon, LCMHC-A, NCC
Hello, I’m Cole (he/him) and I am honored to have the opportunity to meet with you. I focus on
creating a warm and encouraging environment that provides you with the space to open up and
truly feel yourself. My goal is to have you feel heard and validated in your experiences because
you are the only person who has ever experienced them that way. The space we create together
will be uniquely your own and cater to your goals and desires.
I have experience working with individuals, children, couples, and families. I view my clients
through a holistic lens, meaning I acknowledge your past, respect your present and help you
move towards bettering the future, in a way that also accounts for your unique backgrounds. I
utilize a variety of treatment modalities to fit the needs of my clients including: Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion
Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
I understand that change is difficult and scary and entering into therapy is the first step on a path
towards change. It takes strength and courage to open up and want to change. My role is to help
you grow and change as a person, so that you can live the life you want. I look forward to
working with you!
Cole has just joined our team and has openings that will book quickly! He currently has availability for both in office and virtual appointments, weekdays and evenings.
creating a warm and encouraging environment that provides you with the space to open up and
truly feel yourself. My goal is to have you feel heard and validated in your experiences because
you are the only person who has ever experienced them that way. The space we create together
will be uniquely your own and cater to your goals and desires.
I have experience working with individuals, children, couples, and families. I view my clients
through a holistic lens, meaning I acknowledge your past, respect your present and help you
move towards bettering the future, in a way that also accounts for your unique backgrounds. I
utilize a variety of treatment modalities to fit the needs of my clients including: Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion
Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
I understand that change is difficult and scary and entering into therapy is the first step on a path
towards change. It takes strength and courage to open up and want to change. My role is to help
you grow and change as a person, so that you can live the life you want. I look forward to
working with you!
Cole has just joined our team and has openings that will book quickly! He currently has availability for both in office and virtual appointments, weekdays and evenings.
Meet Marcia Todd Thompson, LCSW
I am a clinical social worker licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and California. I have 39 years of mental health experience working with adults and children. I have successfully worked with clients with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, bipolar, trauma and abuse. I am also experienced in and can help with relationship issues, anger management, self esteem, control issues, family of origin issues, parenting, loneliness and work issues.
I believe in working from a holistic/ empowering approach, tending to the mind, body and spirit of the individual and family. The strategies, and skills that I use most in my work are from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior, EMDR Therapy and integrative medicine for mental health. I also use other methods to fit the needs and of the individual. I honor and attend to social and cultural issues such as discrimination, racial and gender bias and multi-generational post traumatic stress.
I am passionate about assisting others to achieve more peace and fulfillment in their lives. I want to help you take care of you. I look forward to meeting you soon!
Marcia's sessions are all virtual. Enjoy your time with Marcia in the comfort of your own home!
I believe in working from a holistic/ empowering approach, tending to the mind, body and spirit of the individual and family. The strategies, and skills that I use most in my work are from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior, EMDR Therapy and integrative medicine for mental health. I also use other methods to fit the needs and of the individual. I honor and attend to social and cultural issues such as discrimination, racial and gender bias and multi-generational post traumatic stress.
I am passionate about assisting others to achieve more peace and fulfillment in their lives. I want to help you take care of you. I look forward to meeting you soon!
Marcia's sessions are all virtual. Enjoy your time with Marcia in the comfort of your own home!
Meet Anna May, BS, ITFS, QMHP & Certified Coach
Counseling Intern
Transitions are not an easy part of life. Adjusting can be difficult. Are you going through a period of time where you feel that you may need the support of a coach? Are your children showing behaviors that are concerning you and you just aren’t sure what to do about it? There is no guidebook for how to get your home running the way that you envision. Sometimes we need a little extra support. Whether you are just starting out on your own, a new or experienced parent, or a teen that is facing identity issues, this is a place where I have passion and would like to help!
As a certified coach, I can come to your home or meet you in the office to talk about what your goals are as a family/individual and create a plan to meet those goals. We can talk through schedules, behaviors, environment changes, and life struggles as a part of our sessions. If we are working on parenting difficulties, I will use my training as a Triple P Level 3 parenting coach to support you with your kiddos. As a peri/postnatal support coach, I have extensive training in maternal depression as well as infant development. I have great passion for working with new moms and/or dads to help them get through their first few months (or what some like to call the “forth trimester”)!
I have experience working with families and children as an early intervention service coordinator for 8 years and am comfortable working with all family models. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, as well as poly affirming and respect all spiritual and religious practices.
I also have experience working with at-risk teens as an Intensive In-Home Qualified Mental Health Professional. As a QMHP, I helped prevent out-of-home placements (i.e., psychiatric hospitals, foster care, inpatient treatment facilities) for teens and adolescents while working with the child, as well as coaching with the parent(s). I also worked with teens to reduce crisis/psychiatric symptoms using an eclectic approach and coaching techniques.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my two young kiddos. I enjoy being outside when the weather is warm, and there are a few sports that I like to do (when time allows!!)
Anna is currently working with us as a Counseling Intern and Certified Coach which will require self pay. We hope Anna will be in-network with some insurances as of June 2023. But her availability is great! She is available 4:30pm until 8pm during the week as well as some weekends.
As a certified coach, I can come to your home or meet you in the office to talk about what your goals are as a family/individual and create a plan to meet those goals. We can talk through schedules, behaviors, environment changes, and life struggles as a part of our sessions. If we are working on parenting difficulties, I will use my training as a Triple P Level 3 parenting coach to support you with your kiddos. As a peri/postnatal support coach, I have extensive training in maternal depression as well as infant development. I have great passion for working with new moms and/or dads to help them get through their first few months (or what some like to call the “forth trimester”)!
I have experience working with families and children as an early intervention service coordinator for 8 years and am comfortable working with all family models. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, as well as poly affirming and respect all spiritual and religious practices.
I also have experience working with at-risk teens as an Intensive In-Home Qualified Mental Health Professional. As a QMHP, I helped prevent out-of-home placements (i.e., psychiatric hospitals, foster care, inpatient treatment facilities) for teens and adolescents while working with the child, as well as coaching with the parent(s). I also worked with teens to reduce crisis/psychiatric symptoms using an eclectic approach and coaching techniques.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my two young kiddos. I enjoy being outside when the weather is warm, and there are a few sports that I like to do (when time allows!!)
Anna is currently working with us as a Counseling Intern and Certified Coach which will require self pay. We hope Anna will be in-network with some insurances as of June 2023. But her availability is great! She is available 4:30pm until 8pm during the week as well as some weekends.
Meet Liana DiBerto, Billing Manager
I have over 20 years experience with Mental Health billing and practice management. I am happy to assist with any questions you may have pertaining to your insurance and billing needs.