The Heart of Thrive Wellness Center

Our team of licensed clinicians, social workers, & mental health professionals is here to support you every step of the way. Together, we bring decades of experience & a shared commitment to your well-being.

Our team of licensed, diverse clinicians is committed to honoring the lived experiences of each client. With a deep understanding of trauma-informed care, our clinicians bring various specialties and cultural competencies to the table, creating a truly personalized approach to therapy. Whether you’re seeking support for a young child, a teen, or an adult, we are here to walk alongside you, meeting you where you are on your path to healing and growth.

Leadership Team

Reketta Brown, MS
Clinical Administrator

Meet Our Clinicians


  • Anna Mayes, LCMHC, CCTP

    Anna Mayes | LCMHC, CCTP

    Anna Mayes is a Licensed Counselor in North Carolina, certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She specializes in complex trauma for children, teens, adults, and families.

  • Jessica Alger-Shook, LCMHCA, NCC, CTP

    Jessica Alger-Shook | LCMHCA, NCC, CTP

    Jessica Alger-Shook is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Certified Trauma Professional. She specializes in supporting children and adolescents in coping with depression, anxiety, self-harm, relationship issues, and LGBTQIA+ identity concerns, helping them develop essential therapeutic skills for success.

  • Walter Brickhouse, LCMHCA

    Walter Brickhouse | LCMHCA

    Walter Brickhouse, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. He specializes in helping adolescents, teens, couples, and families address emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges to enhance self-awareness and achieve goals.

  • Andrea Liles, LCSW

    Andrea Liles | LCSW

    Andrea Liles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate specializing in empowering children and adolescents through the healing process. She is trained in treating childhood trauma, including TF-CBT and TF-CBT for Childhood Traumatic Grief.

  • Ivory Simmons, LCMHCA, CRC

    Ivory Simmons | LCMHCA, CRC

    Ivory Simmons is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, assisting them with depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Her goal is to help clients develop coping skills, improve self-love, and create a personal toolkit.

  • Teneka Striblin, LCSW

    Teneka Striblin | LCSW

    Teneka Striblin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping teenage girls and young women deal with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use through individual, group, and family therapy.

  • Shorovia Williams, LCSW

    Shorovia Williams | LCSW

    Shorovia Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, offers in-home services, outpatient therapy for all ages, and school-based counseling. She helps adolescents and adults navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and family issues. Shorovia collaborates with clients and support systems to foster self-love, accountability, and trauma processing in their healing journey.

  • Victoria Williams, LCSWA, LCASA

    Victoria Williams | LCSWA, LCASA

    Victoria Williams is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and Social Worker dedicated to helping clients create goals to sustain a healthier life, focusing on helping them overcome challenges that may arise on their journey.

  • Sharon Davis

    Sharon Davis | LCMHCA

    Sharon Davis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A). She works with children, teens, young adults, and helps with depression, anxiety, life transitions, hyperactivity, and panic attacks.

  • Lakisha Woodson, LCSWA

    Lakisha Woodson, LCSWA

    Lakisha Woodson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Associate (LCSW-A) with experience in supporting individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Her clinical focus includes addressing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

  • Sylvia Hairston, LCSWA

    Sylvia Hairston | LCSWA

    Sylvia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with 15+ years in Human Services, offers inpatient and outpatient counseling for all ages. She uses a person-centered, non-judgmental approach, incorporating psychoeducation, psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology.

  • Kenyetta Hardy | LCSW

    Kenyetta Hardy | LCSW

    Kenyetta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and enjoys working with children, but she is trained and qualified to work with both children and adults.

Take the First Step Toward Healing


Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your family, or your organization, Thrive Wellness Center is here to help. Let’s work together to create a path toward wellness.