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Jessie A.

Hi everyone, my name is Jessie Angelo. I was raised in Connecticut and stayed there for college as well. After graduating undergrad I took a leap of faith and moved out to Denver, CO. I loved it, but I was tired of being cold. I moved to Charlotte in 2018 and that was it for me. I finished my master’s in social work through Fordham University where I interned with Agape Hospice in Rock Hill, SC. During my graduate program I worked with kids as a behavior technician.

Once I completed my program I landed a job with Catholic Charities through their new VA grant program, which allowed me to work with veterans who were experiencing homelessness. It was an amazing job, but I was ready for a change. Most recently I worked at Sharon Towers in Charlotte, working primarily on care plan management for geriatrics who live in assisted living or health care. Although I loved my residents and the work I did, I knew it was time for me to jump back into the realm of children, particularly children with special needs. Working as a behavior technician during graduate school was one of my favorite jobs and it made me the social worker I am today. My lifelong goal is to one day learn and master animal therapy, which would allow me to incorporate it into my everyday therapeutic plans of care.

Aside from my work and school experience I enjoy my time to decompress. I have two dogs of my own. I spend a lot of time pretending to know how to train dogs when in reality I spend most of that time spoiling them and telling them they are perfect. 

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Mallory S.

Mallory grew up in the Troutman area and moved back to the area recently from Raleigh. She graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a bachelor’s degree in studio art and a minor in art therapy. She received her master’s in art therapy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2015 and has been practicing art therapy with various populations in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Durham since then with the NC Art Therapy Institute. Mallory is married to her high school sweetheart and has a daughter and two dachshund dogs. Her therapeutic approach is multi-modal, strength based and emphasizes the healing power of art. She loves painting, traveling, and being outdoors.

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Rachel M.

Rachel has been working with children and their families since graduating from Appalachian State University in 2015. She has a passion for empowering families to grow together. Rachel loves working will all kids and specializes in treating behavioral disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, social skill building and assisting parents respond to these behaviors effectively. Rachel has experience working with children and families in the hospital, school, and in home therapy settings. Rachel believes that growth comes from understanding, encouragement, and supporting the whole child. On weekends Rachel can be found visiting the mountains or snuggling her two dogs, Watson and Mazie. 

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Stephanie V.

Hi there new friends! My name is Stephanie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker In our counseling department. I really enjoy playing, learning about feelings, behaviors, and how our brain works! I love to explore and go on adventures! I have lots of favorite things like pizza, cloudy days, movies, and my pups. What are some of your favorite things?  

Have questions? Ask me! 

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Jacob

Bio coming soon!

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Megan Q.

Bio coming soon!