LifeCare Counseling & Psychiatry

Karina is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) and an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, where she graduated with high distinction. With over 26 years of ministry experience and a strong background in pastoral counseling, Karina brings a compassionate and integrative approach to her clinical practice.

Jeremy completed his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and has received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Environmental Studies, from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He retired from the NC Army National Guard after 22 years of service as a Chemical Officer and worked as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry during that time.

Ashley has 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in educational settings, teaching English to students from other countries, working with exceptional children, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to determine the best outcomes for students educationally, emotionally, and psychologically. She served people in her church through counseling and care ministries.

Alyssa is currently accepting individuals, couples, and families. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Alyssa creates a warm and compassionate environment for helping others untangle their story. Alyssa completed a degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she graduated with highest distinction and continued her post-graduate studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where she completed a master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Individual Therapy.

Tonya is a board-certified Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She believes it is essential to meet every client where they are; for some, that includes theological concepts, while others prefer a more secular approach.

Dedrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with years of experience within the school system helping children and their families thrive. He is seasoned in walking through crisis situations and assisting others with the best tools and steps in-order to grow and heal. To Dedrick, offering grace and mercy is important for every individual.

Cameron has a special interest in working with children and teens. As LifeCare’s newest intern, Cameron creates a comforting and safe environment to help clients make progress toward their goals. Cameron graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Meredith College. She is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student in Regent University’s master’s program. Cameron is a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

Adam is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and has been working in mental health since 2013. He brings his past experiences of being an educator and a coach into his psychiatric practice with a unique blend of coaching, motivation, education and psychopharmacology. Adam highly encourages the integration of diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle practices with conventional medicine.

Christine is certified as an Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has experience in palliative care, outpatient psychiatry, and geriatric psychiatry.