Our Team

OMG, bios are so boring but read mine anyway! )

Kristen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Kristen is a board approved supervisor for the Licensed Professional Counselor Board.  Kristen has over 13 years of experience in the mental health and counseling field.  Kristen has successfully treated hundreds of diverse clients. She earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from California State University at Fullerton and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University. 

Kristen provides individual counseling to teens/adolescents and adults.  Kristen uses CBT interventions, Family Systems and Integrative therapeutic approaches when working with her clients. Kristen specializes in treating gender dysphoria.  Treatment areas include anxiety, depression, women's issues, behavioral problems, perfectionism, grief/loss, and PTSD/trauma exposure.  Kristen enjoys working with the LGBT community and identifies as an ally.  Kristen creates an accepting atmosphere that promotes a safe therapeutic relationship to express yourself.  Kristen "keeps it real" and prides herself on genuineness and making meaningful connections with her clients. As your therapist, she will work collaboratively with you to ensure the development of tools necessary to promote healthy change. ​ In addition to private practice, Kristen has extensive experience in working with adjudicated and at-risk youth in residential care. She is a former Clinical Director of a large, CABHA state agency.  

Kristen accepts BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United and Self Pay ​

Katherine is a Licensed Master’s Level Psychologist (LPA). Katherine has over ten years of experience in the mental health field.  She earned a bachelor's in Psychology from Meredith College and a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Radford University. 

Katherine specializes in treating childhood mental health disorders and has a passion for advocacy.  Katherine provides individual and family therapy to preschoolers, children, adolescents, and adults using primarily cognitive behavioral and client centered approaches. Treatment areas include ADHD, anxiety, behavioral problems, depression, divorce, grief, parenting skills, sexual abuse and other trauma. She also provides family and couples counseling and offers diagnostic evaluations for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Katherine has testified in court on numerous occasions as an expert witness.​

Katherine is passionate and enthusiastic about the work she does with each client. She believes that one of the biggest facilitators of therapeutic change is the relationship between the therapist and the client. As your therapist, Katherine will provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental and comfortable environment where you can express yourself and issues of concern. She will work to establish a relationship of trust and understanding, and will assist you in developing goals and skills to help you achieve these goals. When working with young children she uses play therapy techniques as children express themselves and learn through play. In addition to private practice, Katherine has worked in a community mental health center and completed a year long internship in a psychiatric hospital.

Katherine accepts BCBS, Aetna and Self Pay

 Carlos is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) in the state of North Carolina.  Carlos has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of concerns. Carlos has over 8 years of experience in the mental health field, focusing his expertise on troubled youth and their families as well as adults experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues. Carlos earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Walden University at Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. 

Carlos provides individual counseling to adolescents and adults, as well as family and group counseling.  Carlos integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Systems Therapy and Integrative therapeutic approaches when working with clients. Carlos specializes in treating substance use related disorders.  Carlos treats mental health issues including anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, family troubles, parenting, and grief/loss. Carlos believes that it is important to promote a strong therapeutic alliance with you and provide a non-judgmental environment that helps with facilitating change. Carlos will focus on identifying your strengths and achieving your personal goals. Carlos collaborates with other professionals in the community and has access to a variety of resources to assist you by improving your quality of life. In addition to therapy, Carlos has worked as an Intensive in Home provider assisting youth who experience legal problems, social services involvement and other family and individual issues. Carlos is bilingual and can provide Spanish speaking services. 

Carlos Accepts BCBS, Aetna, United, Cigna and Self Pay 

Janice is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina.  She has her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.  

Janice takes an approach to therapy that is tailored to meet the client’s individual needs and concerns, using primarily cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered approaches She also uses elements of play therapy with her younger clients. She provides individual therapy to preschoolers, children, adolescents, and adults. Janice works with a variety of concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, communication, and social skills.  She has a passion for working with parents and caregivers of those with special needs, as well as people in the special needs community.  As your therapist she will provide a safe non-judgmental environment that is focused on developing trust, helping you to discover your strengths, and helping you to develop skills and achieve your goals.

 Janice accepts BCBS, Aetna, Cigna and Self Pay

Katie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in the State of North Carolina. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Gulf Coast University and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hawaii Pacific University. 

 
Katie's experience includes working with children, adolescents and families who present with social emotional challenges in private practice, public schools, and in-home settings.  

Katie works with clients whose challenges stem from intellectual and developmental disabilities, anxiety, depression, anger and aggression, behavioral challenges, and exposure to trauma. When working with clients, Katie integrates a Cognitive-Behavioral approach with a Client-Centered focus to foster a supportive environment in helping clients establish and achieve their goals. Katie also utilizes elements of play therapy when working with children to better facilitate expression and communication at their developmental level. Katie provides a safe space throughout the counseling relationship and helps clients to identify their strengths in order to promote positive and sustainable change.

Katie accepts BCBS, Aetna and self pay

LoriAnn is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) and is provisionally licensed by the North Carolina Social Work Board.  LoriAnn was born and raised in Pennsylvania. LoriAnn has worked in a variety of settings. She has worked in the outpatient setting treating children, adolescents, and adults. LoriAnn has also worked in a psychiatric hospital as an Activities Therapist. She earned her bachelor’s in Social Work, as well as a minor in Psychology, from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. 

LoriAnn completed an internship at Berkshire Psychiatric, where she co-facilitated an Intensive Outpatient Group and conducted individual, family, and couples counseling. LoriAnn takes a Client-Centered approach and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy techniques when working with clients. LoriAnn uses Play Therapy techniques when working with children. Loriann incorporates Gottman methodology when working with couples. Her direct approach helps clients reach their goals in a timely manner. LoriAnn is committed to providing a safe place for people to talk about their issues, and helping them arrive at a place of healing so that they can flourish.

When LoriAnn is not working with our clients, she is spending time with her family or enjoying time with her animals. LoriAnn enjoys going horseback riding with her horse Champ. If she is not at the barn with Champ, she is taking care of her dog, Bryce, and cats, Sassy and Hope. LoriAnn also enjoys going on vacation with her family. 

LoriAnn accepts BCBS, Aetna and self pay

Geoff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Geoff received his Master's in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh in 2015. Geoff has gained experience working with individuals to achieve their goals in a variety of settings. He has worked in inpatient hospitalization assessing safety risks of children and adults supporting patients as they begin their recovery after events that led them to hospitalization. 

Geoff has extensive school-based counseling experience working with adolescents to navigate social, emotional and behavioral difficulties as well as working with parents and teachers to understand best practices to promote success and growth. 

"The foundation of my clinical approach is accepting individuals for who they are and where they are. I understand that the hardest part of seeking help is getting started. My goal is to listen and learn about you and together work towards your goals. Additionally, I incorporate a number of theories including cognitive behavioral theory, systems approach and social learning techniques to help clients gain new perspectives on the stresses of daily life.

Life can be full of ups and downs that often come without a warning. Although, it’s human nature to attempt to overcome these challenges on our own, it often times adds additional stress, isolation and anxiety. Therapy is a way to understand the challenges you face and develop ways to overcome them with the support of someone in your corner. Change doesn’t occur overnight, but there are plenty of signs of progress that can be recognized along the way."

Geoff practices self-care through spending time with his family and exploring new parks and trails with his dog. Geoff enjoys to exercise, trying to recreate new BBQ recipes and watching football in the fall.

Geoff accepts BCBS, Aetna, United and self-pay

Breanna is the client services coordinator at YOU-Turn Counseling. Breanna can assist with scheduling, billing and payment questions or providing orientation to services information.

Breanna is a Johnston County native and recent graduate from Smithfield-Selma High School. She is currently working toward her Bachelor's of Science in Education degree from WCC. When Breanna is not working with our clients to provide excellent customer service, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  Breanna enjoys traveling and photography. We are excited to have Breanna on our team and feel she will be an asset to helping YOU along on your journey!