Gary Meosky, LCSW
Master of Science in Social Administration
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
Licensed Independent Social Worker/Ohio
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/NC
Twenty years in the behavioral health field. Thirteen of these combined both clinical and management responsibilities. Specialties include: children, adolescent, group, and family therapies. Expertise in dealing with youth and their family systems. Systems consultations to businesses.
Kathy Young-Shugar,LCSW
University of SC at Columbia, Masters in Social Work
University of SC at Spartanburg, Elementary Ed.
Certifications ACSW, SCSW
Eighteen years working with children from ages three to twenty-one. Providing ongoing individual, family, and group therapy to clients and their families. Experience with high risk population, particularly children from chemically dependent families and physically/sexually abused children. Case and program consultation with school personnel, guidance counselors, teachers, juvenile court counselors, Guardians ad Litem, Department of Social Service professionals, and families. Presentations available for community groups and training of other professionals regarding child and adolescent issues and treatment methods.
Donald E. LaPlante,LMFT
Butler University, Indpls, IN
MS, Marriage & Family Therapy
Marian College, Indpls, IN, BA, Art Education
Clinical Member of AAMFT; Neuro-Linguistic Programing Practitioner
Many years of experience in Mental Health providing: individual, child, adult, family, group, and couples therapies. Specializing in ADHD, neglect, emotional/sexual/physical abuse, PTSD, trauma, grief & loss issues, children with Bipolar Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, HIV & AIDS issues, gay & lesbian and transgender issues.
Dan Opdyke, Ph.D.
Doctorate in Clinical Child & Family Psychology
Georgia State University, GA ; Master of Science, Psychology, Indiana State Univ, IN
BA, Psychology, Mansfield State University, PA
Dr. Opdyke is leaving New Directions May 16, 2008.
For more information about Dr. Opdyke click on his name.
Lynn James-Smith, LPA
Masters in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clemson University
Licensed Psychological Associate
Lynn has 18 plus years working with children, adolescents, couples and families ages 3-65. She enjoys working with families and systems strengthening their relationships and successes. If they choose to she welcomes working with involved outside resources such as schools, community supports, physicians and agencies. Lynn is experiences with a vast majority of issues and disorders and has strengths in diagnostic areas. Education, information and understanding of disorders is key. She has worked as Clinical Director of a mental health agency, School Liaison and special in school psychologist in this area. She has experience with numerous agencies including Stop Child Abuse Now, Head Start, Smart Start and has served on several agency boards. Lynn has special interest in faith based and Christian counseling and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Erica S. Ross, MA, LPA
Masters in Psychology from Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Licensed Psychological Associate
Specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and other behavioral issues. Erica is highly skilled in providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults.
Hannah P. Alligood, LCSW
Masters in Social Work
East Carolina University
Honors: Phi Alpha, Chi Zeta Chapter
Certifications: North Carolina Clinical Social Work License, LCSW
Providing psychological services to adults, children, families and groups. Clinical experience in working with at-risk youth ages 3-21, survivors of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and other traumas, treatment of children with behavioral and anger resolution needs as well as mood disorders. Specializing in the evaluation and behavioral treatment of ADHD. Educating families, individuals, and groups about ADHD, stress reduction techniques, child development, affects of abuse on child development, and conflict resolution. Case/Program oriented consultations with schools, juvenile court system, Guardian Ad Litem Office, Department of Social Services, and families. Liaison to community organizations providing preventative education regarding mental health needs of children, adolescents and families.
Tammy J. Mumford, LCSW
Masters in Social Work
UNC at Greensboro and NC A & T University
Bachelors in Social Work
Central Connecticut State University
Honors: Phi Alpha
Certifications: North Carolina Clinical Social Work License, LCSW; American Association of Christian Counselors
Tammy provides counseling to children and adults ages 2-88, families, and groups. She is clinically trained and experienced to address issues such as sexual abuse, trauma, depression and anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, communication problems, child behavioral problems, and parenting. Tammy uses an eclectic approach to counseling that may include the following therapies: play, cognitive/behavioral, faith-based, imago, rational-emotive, and reality. She enjoys using guided imagery for teaching stress reduction. Tammy has recently been certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors and will provides biblically-based Christian counseling by request.
Corrine Sackett, LMFT
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, Appalachian State University
BS, Sociology, Appalachian State University
Corrine has experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in settings including community mental health clinics, group homes, and private practice. She is a generalist, but specializes in working with adolescent and young women who are struggling with self-esteem, relational, and emotional issues.
Fran Bellis, MA, LPA
Masters in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lander University
Licensed Psychological Associate
Fran's specialty areas include working with children and adolescents in the assessment and treatment of learning disabilities, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.
Don Campany, MA, LPC, NCC
MA. ED. Counseling
Western Carolina University
Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
National Board Certified Counselor (NCC)
Twenty eight years of clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, families, relationships concerns and groups. Experience in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Adolescent Disorders, Bereavement, Child Custody Evaluations and specializing in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Providing case consultation and evaluation with schools, courts, DSS, and businesses.
Kay Bailey-Day, MA, LPC, NCC
MA in Agency and Community Counseling
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor; National Certified Counselor
Kay has many years working with clients ranging from ages 4 to 84. She specializes in working with school age children and adolescents. Kay also sees adults with parenting issues, families, and groups. Having a background in education, she works extensively with the school systems in developing treatment plans and behavioral interventions for children with behavioral issues in the school setting. Kay also works with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, life stressors, loss/grief, Aspergers Disorder, Mood Disorders, and trauma.
Nadia Antoszyk, LCSW
Columbia University School of Social Work, Masters in Social WorkHosftra University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History
Certifications: ACSW, LCSW
Fifteen years working with children, adolescents, couples and families ages 5-84. Experience in Mental Health Agencies, Hospitals, Residential Treatment Centers and Partial Hospitalization programs. Clinical experience in the treatment of Depression, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, mood disorders, grief/loss/bereavement, trauma and mental health issues with Medical Conditions ie. HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, etc. I enjoy working in a team environment by involving community agencies when providing treatment adults or children/adolescents and their families.
Julie Reeder, LPC
Masters in Counseling, Lenoir Rhyne CollegeLicensed Professional Counselor
Julie has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1995 with 10 years of counseling experience with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Julie has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings with children and families addressing behavioral/emotional problems. Areas of expertise include women's issues, anxiety and panic disorder, depression, grief and loss. Julie especially enjoys working with couples and families to address marital issues as well as parent-child concerns. Julie has a special interest in faith-based and Christian counseling and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
New Staff
Masters in Clinical Psychology from East Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from East Carolina University
Licensed Psychological Associate
PROVIDING PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
New Staff has extensive experiences providing psychological services. Learn more about new staff by clicking on the name.
