With over 21 years of honorable service as a U.S. Army Officer including deployments to Kosovo and Afghanistan, Sandra Carter brings unmatched strength, compassion, and real-world experience to her work as a mental health professional. Her military journey shaped her passion for emotional resilience, leadership, and the desire to serve others on their path toward healing. Sandra holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Community Care & Counseling with a focus on Marriage and Family Counseling. She is a Licensed Mental Health Professional-Supervisee (LMHP-S), Certified Addiction Recovery Coach, and Qualified Mental Health Professional-Adult. Sandra specializes in trauma, addiction recovery, military and veteran concerns, women’s emotional wellness, family dynamics, and faith-based healing. She is known for her compassionate presence, her ability to make clients feel deeply understood, and her commitment to helping individuals grow beyond their pain. Sandra believes healing is possible for everyone and she considers it an honor to support clients as they move toward wholeness, purpose, and peace.

I am a Resident in Counseling (LPC-R) and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor-Supervisee (CSAC-S) in the state of Virginia. I provide therapy to adolescents, adults, and groups and work well with those who have minority cultural identities. I utilize a Person-Centered approach to begin every therapeutic relationship to provide space for clients to broach the subject of culture and highlight how they would like the therapeutic relationship to be formulated. I also incorporate other modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy techniques to help the clients reach their goals and address their concerns. My specialties include depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, self-esteem, stress, relationship concerns, anger management, substance use, and coping skills. I am a firm believer that “a little therapy” can help anyone and I’m willing to work with clients to reach their goals. As an African American woman, I have witnessed the stigma around mental health services and desire to be a positive representative and liaison for my community. I strive to be a representative of how culture can be utilized in an ethical manner with the utmost respect and utilization in client care.

Patricia Bassett is a Resident in Counseling, dedicated to helping individuals find strength, well-being, and peace in a welcoming environment. With a passion for mental health, I have been supporting and guiding clients on their journey toward healing and personal growth since 2014. My experience includes working with both children and adults facing various mental health and life challenges. My therapeutic approach is centered on helping individuals reach their full potential. I specialize in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-improvement, self-esteem, and other mental health concerns.

My name is Chanel Scales and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have over 7 years of experience. I have worked with clients to assist them with processing/managing an array of concerns to include: depression, anxiety, HIV, LGBTQ+, substance use, self-esteem, parenting, finances, traumatic related issues, relationship issues, mood disorders, struggling with faith, and ADHD.