Crystal Hollinger has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Norfolk State University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is currently a Licensed Resident in Social Work and working towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Work under the supervision of Ms. Philisha Woodard LCSW and Leyana Overstreet Stevenson LCSW. Crystal has a solid foundation in therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices. Her approach to therapy is eclectic, using evidence-based techniques that have been proven to help with specific problems and adapting her approach to each client’s unique needs and treatment goals. She most often uses interventions from various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused amongst others. She creates a safe and supportive space for her clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences, utilizing a person-centered, empathetic, non-judgmental approach.
Shannon Patten graduated with her BA degree in Psychology in 1993 from the University of South Florida. In 2020, she embarked on a second MA degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Liberty University and is currently an intern preparing for graduation in 2024. Shannon has experience working with adolescents and adults, with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, and she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She specializes in serving clients who need support with a variety of issues including depression and anxiety, work and career problems, addictions and recovery, bullying, schizophrenia, PTSD, and Acute Stress Disorder.
Eva McLemore graduated from the University of West Florida with her Masters in Social Work. Her primary experience is with children from ages 3-12 who have ADHD, Autism (Level 1), impulsive behavior, anxiety, and low self-esteem, or have experienced significant life changes (i.e. divorce, move, death of a loved one, family changes). Within her therapeutic work, Eva often utilizes Child-Centered Play Therapy techniques to empower children to overcome obstacles. She believes it is the therapist's role to create an environment where a child can feel safe and understood.
Sharena Goosun is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia who has been practicing since 2020. She has earned her master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Virginia Commonwealth University. Through her pursuit to become a therapist, Sharena has gained considerable knowledge and experience while servicing diverse populations in various settings. Her professional background began in 2017, where she indulged her service in the criminal justice sector guiding and mentoring adolescents who struggled with severe mental health, trauma, and behavioral disorders. She furthered her passion in supporting others by engaging in community-based services, pretrial services, mental health facilities, residential homes, and substance abuse treatment centers. Through many transitions, Sharena has focused on better-supporting individuals to strengthen their mental health and regain their motivation toward healing. Sharena provides therapeutic services for children/adolescents, adults, and families. She enjoys working with a wide variety of mental health diagnoses including (but not limited to) depressive disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, and trauma-related disorders. She utilizes an integrative approach specifically designed to meet the needs of each unique individual. Her theoretical philosophy derives from utilizing various psychodynamic approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-informed care, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and strengths-based perspectives. Sharena is ultimately passionate in supporting individuals to reach their greatest potential by managing their mental health and redeveloping a positive sense of worth, acceptance, and identity.