D’Nicole is a 2011 graduate of UNC Charlotte with a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Graduating with an MSW in 2016 from the UNC Charlotte school of Social Work. She has been practicing in the field of mental health and substance use for 8 years. She has worked with individuals of all cultures and races, viewing the strengths of each individual she works with. She is a solution focused practitioner that encourages empowerment. She has worked in the mental health field in multiple roles and has a clear understanding of the interactions between individuals and systems. She is trained in CBT and motivational interviewing with experience working with dually diagnosed individuals. She has experience working with children as well as adults.  It is a passion of hers to work with individuals to find their strength and fulfill their goals regardless of the barriers of mental health, substance use and developmental delays.

Amy is a Bay Area native. She is a counselor that has specialized in mental health, childhood trauma and marriage and family therapy modalities for over ten years. She received her undergraduate education majoring in sociology from Howard University in Washington D.C., Saint Mary’s College of CA in Moraga, California and John Cabot University in Rome, Italy. In addition, she has received both of her Masters degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as, School Counseling with a pupil personnel service credential from Saint Mary’s College of California. She has a true passion for working with youth and families while inspiring to help aid in community & family healing. She currently works in the field of education inspiring students, families, teachers, administrators and community programs liaisons. Fun Fact: She finds great joy in taking a leadership role in community healing through her presentations of socio-emotional training. Her greatest joy in life outside of being an educator is being a proud Mother.

Raquel Rhoades is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who provides culturally responsive therapy to individuals, couples, and families, including children and adolescents. She offers a warm, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected. Raquel works with couples to strengthen communication, deepen connection, and navigate relational challenges using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.

Born and raised in Mexico, Raquel brings a strong appreciation for cultural and family values into her work. She is fluent in Spanish and English and offers bilingual services, including support for Spanish-speaking couples and individuals managing serious mental illness and co-occurring concerns. As a married mother of three, Raquel understands the realities of family and relationship dynamics and brings empathy, patience, and authenticity to the healing process.