Meet Our Team of Reputable Mental Health Clinicians

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

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Carol Gibbs, M.D.

Dr. Gibbs is a board certified psychiatrist. She received her BS degree in Zoology from Duke University and completed her medical degree and residency in psychiatry from UNC School of Medicine. She has been practicing psychiatry since 1999 and has a special passion for geriatric medicine and individuals within the SPMI (severe persistent mental illness) population. Dr. Gibbs is married with 2 adult sons and loves watching college football and spending time with family and friends.

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​Karen P., DrPH, MPH, PA

Karen has been a Physician Assistant, practicing since 2002. She graduated from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education in New York City with a Bachelors degree in Physician Assistant studies and has acquired a Masters in Public Health. In 2009 Karen moved to North Carolina and immediately started working in the field of psychiatry. Karen is enthusiastic about working in this rewarding field because providing quality patient care is her number one priority.

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Candice K., FNP-BC

Candice is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University where she earned Nursing and Nurse Practitioner degrees with high honors.

She has worked in the field of medicine and nursing for over 20 years. For the past 14 years she has worked in rural Family medicine with a focus on mental health and chronic disease in small communities.

She is a dedicated mother and wife to her three children, Josh, Jackson and Abby; as well as her husband Andy. They enjoy outdoor activities, travel, and church activities.

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Lisa B., DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Lisa Barnes is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).  Lisa holds the graduate degrees of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing Education from Gardner-Webb University and a Post Master PMHNP Certificate from Washburn University. 

Lisa has been a board certified PMHNP since 2019 and enjoys her current PMHNP practice  with the geriatric population immensely.  Lisa has also valued her nursing experience that has included all ages across the lifespan. Lisa has been a nurse for over 22 years and has practiced as a medical surgical nurse, dialysis nurse, child health nurse, school nurse, psychiatric nurse, and has also been a nursing educator since 2013.  Lisa’s  currently teaches at the graduate level as a Regional Clinical Faculty member in a PMHNP program. Lisa’s experience as a nurse, nurse educator, and nurse practitioner in rural North Carolina has made her passionate about the need to promote mental health and advanced practice nursing.  Lisa’s optimistic nature also causes her to be passionate about promoting wellness with both her patients and her students.  In her leisure time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dog where she enjoys the outdoors and any activity around water.

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Jessica B., FNP-BC

Jessica graduated from College of the Albemarle with an associates degree in Nursing in 2010 and immediately went to work at the local Emergency Department.  She worked for 10 years in the Emergency Department as an RN and helped to care for many patients in the small community.  Her driving interest to further her career resulted in her pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Appalachian State University and then pursing her Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons University in 2019.  Jessica is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.  She worked at a busy Urgent Care in her hometown for 2 years as a Nurse Practitioner.  Her experiences in the Emergency Department and Urgent Care highlighted the growing issues that all ages faced in obtaining psychiatric help in rural communities and has driven her interest in helping these populations to receive better care.

She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 26 years, who is a retired Navy Senior Chief, and has two sons and two daughters whom she adores.  She enjoys spending time with her family, riding horses, gardening, travel, reading and going to the beach.

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Delisa O., PA-C

Delisa received her Bachelor of Science degree from the Presbyterian College in 2004 with a concentration in Psychology. She received her Masters of Physician Assistant Science from Saint Francis University in 2008. Delisa is certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Certifying Commission of Physician Assistants. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. Delisa is married and has a beautiful daughter and two dogs. She enjoys working out and spending time with her friends and family.

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Pam G., FNP-C

Pam is a graduate of Frontier Nursing University, 2019, earning a master’s degree as Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her bachelors at Lee’s McRae in 2016 and her RN at Orange County Community college (SUNY) in 2001. LPN at Ulster County Vo-tech, 1993

She has worked in the field of medicine and nursing for over 20 years. She began her journey as a CNA and then LPN in a skilled nursing facility. As an RN, her years were emersed in Emergency Medicine ‘experiencing a little bit of everything’, achieving clinical advancement project in community behavioral health collaborative. In 2020 she worked as an FNP in a behavioral health urgent care providing medication management to the community in Hickory NC and for foster families in Gastonia NC. Pam built medical services and expanded behavioral health service to reach the local population.

She has been married since 1993 to her spouse and best friend, Mark. They share one adult daughter, who is studying nursing. Pam and Mark enjoy camping, backpacking sections of the Appalachian Trial, hiking local NC mountain and exploring different scenic locations around the US.

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Darrina M., MSN, AGNP-C

Darrina received her Bachelor of Science degree from N.C. Agricultural & Technical State University in 2008 with a concentration in Biology. She has worked as a Registered Nurse for several years in Medical-Respiratory Progressive Care and Cardio-thoracic Surgery ICU. She received her Master of Nursing Science (MSN) from East Carolina University in 2015. Darrina is certified as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has passion for geriatric medicine and chronic diseases. Darrina enjoys singing, cooking, and spending time with family.

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Timnecia R., MSN, FNP-BC

Timnecia is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She received a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from East Carolina University. She went on to receive an Associate Degree in Nursing from Nash Community College. She furthered her nursing education by receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston Salem State University. Timnecia graduated from South University with a Master of Nursing Science specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in psychiatry for over 10 years.

Timnecia has two beautiful and exuberant children. She enjoys cooking, shopping, traveling, music of all kinds, and spending time with family and friends.

Timnecia is excited to be a part of the SHAE Partners team. She believes in order to provide personalized care there must be a level of trust and understanding between the provider and the patient. Only then, is it possible to provide personalized care that meets the goals and needs of all that are involved.

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Nicole D., FNP-BC

Nicole is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Miami, working in a children’s hospital for 10 years. She later obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from Barry University, also in South Florida, before making the move to North Carolina. She has worked in psychiatry for the past 6 years. Nicole believes strongly in personalized mental health care, prioritizing needs, and addressing the root of the problems at hand, so true healing can occur.

Nicole is married with two children, two dogs, two cats, and a turtle. She has a true love of reading a book quietly, by herself, whenever she is afforded the chance.

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Kina C., PMHNP-BC

Kina received both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2016 and a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a concentration in Nurse Administration in 2018 from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She worked as a Registered Nurse for a number of years in the ICU, emergency department, nurse management and nursing administration before transitioning primarily to behavioral health. She earned her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate in 2023 from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri and is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She has a passion for mental health and is dedicated to providing the best care possible to those in need of behavioral health services. Kina enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

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David B., M.D., Medical Director

PSYCHOTHERAPY

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Shaniqua W., LCSW

Shaniqua is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Family Studies at East Carolina University in 2014. She participated in the Joint Master of Social Work program at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and graduated in 2016. She has experience working with a diverse population including, children, young adults, adults and the geriatric population. Additionally, she has experience working with veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs providing services including facilitating substance use and depression groups, completing substance use intake assessments and providing individual therapy. She has extensive experience providing crisis intervention services in settings such as the emergency department in the hospital, an acute psychiatric hospital, and an outpatient behavioral health agency. Her most recent experience has been providing therapeutic services at an acute psychiatric hospital on a dual diagnosis unit. Shaniqua is passionate about providing therapy to individuals/families/couples to enhance their quality of life and to meet their goals. It is important for her to have a strong therapeutic rapport with her clientele and her clients are comfortable with confiding in her.

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Lindsey B., LCSW

Lindsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received both her Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees at East Carolina University. Prior to joining the team at SHAE Partners, Lindsey worked with the aging population in various capacities including home and community-based services, long-term care facilities and hospice. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her family and traveling with her husband. 

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Brandy W., LCSW

Brandy Wilson, LCSW, received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Mars Hill College, her Master’s of Recreation Therapy from University of Tennessee at Knoxville and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Over her 16 year career, Brandy has worked with a diverse population of children, young adults, adults and the geriatric population.  Early in her career, Brandy worked with children and adults with developmental disabilities thru the Autism Society of NC, Breakthrough of Knoxville and Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga, TN.  Brandy moved back to NC in 2010 and helped start up a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for children, ages 6-12 with complex trauma. After furthering her education, Brandy worked at a private psychiatric hospital doing intake assessments and crisis calls.  Brandy also has experience doing outpatient therapy with children focusing on helping children and families with chronic health conditions navigate through their diagnoses and lifestyle changes. 

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Yevonnie L., LCSW

Yevonnie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Master of Social Work degree at Howard University in 2003. Throughout her career as a therapist, she’s worked with individuals within the areas of trauma, crisis intervention, severe and persistent mental illness, Christian counseling and geriatric mental health. She enjoys journeying with her patients as they recognize, nurture and harness their strengths to overcome challenges in their lives. Yevonnie also appreciates creative expression and the mind, body and spirit connection, and integrates these approaches into her practice.

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Polly C., LCSW

Polly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. She graduated from the Joint Master's Program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University in 2013. She has been working in mental health and care management programs in various community roles for fifteen years. She has experience working with adults in both inpatient and outpatient community settings. She also volunteers with her local Native American Organization. 

Polly has experience in helping adults with severe and persistent mental illness, anxiety, depression, family conflict, stress, grief & loss, motivation, and self-esteem, as well as navigating health concerns. Polly works with her clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

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Angel R., LCSW

Angel is a seasoned licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who recently moved to NC from Louisville, KY.  She has expertise in geriatric issues, trauma resolution, grief and loss and mood disorders.  She spent the last 20 years in a Louisville program designed to serve the needs of the severely mentally ill community.  She has also worked in several psychiatric hospitals and has managed her own private practice.  She earned a BS in Education at the University of Tennessee.  She later attended the University of Louisville, where she received her MSSW degree.

Angel adopted twins in 2000 and raised them as a single mother.  They recently turned 25.  For fun, she enjoys reading, crafting, fishing, hiking, and spending time at her tiny lakefront cabin in Shelbyville, KY.  She lives on 8 acres in Mebane, NC with her partner and 3 dogs.

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Kimberly C., LCSW

Kimberly is a fully licensed clinical social worker residing in Wilmington, North Carolina, with a MSW from the University of South Carolina and a BA in psychology from William Peace University. With a diverse array of educational, career, and life experiences, Kimberly utilizes a combination of psychodynamic therapies to support individuals in a whole-person, strength-based approach, fostering insight and action. Her goal is to guide clients towards more adaptive habits that lead to meaningful and fulfilling lives. In her leisure time, Kimberly enjoys crime documentaries, competitive slow-pitch softball, and home projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Patrice B., LCMHC

Patrice B., LCMHC, earned her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and her Master of Science in Family Relations and Child Development from Oklahoma State University. With over 25 years of experience, Patrice has dedicated her career to providing therapy and support to individuals across diverse populations, including children, adults, and families.

Patrice specializes in therapeutic assessments, behavior planning, and person-centered interventions. She has extensive experience helping clients navigate challenges related to mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities. Whether providing individual therapy or facilitating group sessions, Patrice prioritizes creating a supportive and compassionate environment to foster healing and personal growth.

Patrice is passionate about helping clients uncover their strengths and achieve meaningful progress in their mental health journey.  She is married with 3 children.  She enjoys supporting her children’s passions, and spending time with friends and family.

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Audra W., LCSW

Audra is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for serving the mental health needs of diverse populations. Graduating from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), Audra brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice.

With specialized training in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Audra has honed her skills in addressing the unique challenges faced by older adults and individuals with disabilities. Her expertise extends to grief therapy, where she offers compassionate support to those navigating loss and bereavement.

Audra's professional journey includes a pivotal role as a supervisor for psychiatric services at Holly Hill Hospital, where she provided leadership and guidance in delivering quality care to patients in need. She views her work in mental health as more than just a career; it's her calling—a testament to her unwavering dedication to helping others find healing and resilience.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Audra finds solace and rejuvenation in nature. In her free time, you can often find her kayaking along serene rivers, tending to her garden oasis, or embarking on invigorating hikes amidst picturesque landscapes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Autumn W., LCSW

Autumn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist who received her Master of Social Work degree at Winthrop University. Prior to joining the team at SHAE Partners, Autumn worked with the aging population in various capacities including home and community-based services, and acute inpatient hospitalization on the Senior Behavioral Unit. Autumn has a passion for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). She primarily operates using a Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P) approach in which individual behaviors, thoughts, and feelings are used in conjunction to improve client quality of life. She has extensive experience providing crisis intervention services in settings such as the emergency department in the hospital, an acute psychiatric hospital, and an outpatient behavioral health agency. She is passionate about the treatment patients receive and has spent the last 7 years of her career developing and overseeing SPMI community-based treatment teams. In her free time, Autumn enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.  

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Iasia W., LCSW

 Iasia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the mental health field for over 12 years. She started her journey out as the Clinical Director of two Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities. She gained experience supporting clients through a variety of behavioral and psychiatric treatments. She continued her Journey as a Licensed Professional conducting clinical intake assessments and developing customized treatment plans and effectively supporting and counseling clients.

Furthermore, Iasia served as a Military Family Life Counselor where she utilized superior organizational and interpersonal abilities to provide optimal solutions and support in difficult and highly stressful situations to the military population and their families. Iasia’s passionate for helping others, along with her comprehensive education and trainings in clinical social work gave her the ability to quickly connect with individuals and establish trusting relationships, which in return has significantly made a difference in so many people live.

A strong advocate for the geriatric population, Iasia is just two semesters away from achieving her Doctorate's Degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. She continues to involve herself in continued enhanced trainings to ensure high quality service to her clients.

Iasia recently was elected as a commissioner for her town and has made so many positive changes within her community in just this short period of time. On Iasia’s spare time she enjoys creating recipes/cooking, going to the gym, going to the beach and spending time with her family.

MEDICAL SCRIBES

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Mackenzie R., Medical Scribe Coordinator

Mackenzie is a medical scribe for SHAE Partners. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Neuroscience at East Carolina University. She enjoys reading and writing in her free time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Danica C., Medical Scribe

Danica completed her bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2020. Prior to working with SHAE she has been working as a medical scribe for an osteopathic clinic in Virginia. Danica loves a cuddle weather and spending time with her family, she is also a pet lover with four dogs and one cat. In her free time she loves to cook at watch movies.

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Hannah C., Medical Scribe

After high school, Hannah began working as a lab technician for pain management then worked her way up to medical assistant/medical scribe for about a year through on the job training before starting with SHAE Partners. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her 2 cats. 

 

 

 

 

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Kyla O., Medical Scribe

Kyla is a medical scribe for SHAE Partners. She completed bachelor's degree in nursing and a Registered Nurse in the Philippines. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her family, friends and her fur babies.

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Gina B., Quality Assurance Assistant

Gina graduated from University of Wisconsin Madison with a BA in Psychology.  Her most recent job was a medical scribe at an Ophthalmology office, and before that was a mental health case worker both community based and in long term care facilities for over 10 years. Gina has one daughter and enjoys photography, spending time with family and being outdoors.
 
 
 
 
 
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Tammy T., Medical Scribe

Tammy is a medical scribe for SHAE Partners. She has over 20 years of experience in medical office / administration work. Prior to working at SHAE, she spent 4 years working with people in her community trying to recover from drug / alcohol addiction. In Tammy's spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at church,  fishing and reading a good book.

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Lorenza S., Medical Scribe

Lorenza is a licensed pharmacist located in the Philippines. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Southwestern University in 2019. She enjoys listening to music, traveling, and trying various cuisines.

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Nicole D., Medical Scribe

Nicole is a Medical Scribe at SHAE Partners. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rizal Technological University (2022). In her free time, Nicole enjoys traveling, streaming, and playing online games with friends.  

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Isaiah L., Medical Scribe

Isaiah is a medical scribe for SHAE Partners. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from The College of William and Mary. In Isaiah's free time, he enjoys playing football and spending time with family and friends.

ADMINISTRATION TEAM

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Amanda S., Practice Administrator

Amanda completed her Bachelor’s degree in Communications at the University of Arizona in 2004. After graduating, Amanda worked in strategic planning for a large telecommunications company in California, until moving back to North Carolina in 2010. Since being back in the North Carolina area, Amanda has worked in the medical field for the past ten years. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her husband, two sons,  family and friends.

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Holly C., Administrative Assistant

Holly is an Administrative Assistant for SHAE Partners. Prior to joining SHAE Holly spent the last few years working as a medical scribe in ophthalmology and over a decade in Long term care. In her free time Holly enjoys spending time with her family, baking, being outdoors, and reading. 

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Katie D., LCSW- Chief Compliance Officer

Katie is a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her MSW from East Carolina University. For her undergraduate degree, she graduated Summa Cumme Laude with a BS in Human Services from Montreat College where was on the varsity soccer team and a scholar-athlete. Katie has been working in the human services industry since her time as an undergraduate. Prior to her joining the team at SHAE, her experience included working with medically compromised children and adults, at risk youth, geriatric populations, acutely psychotic individuals, and individuals struggling with substance abuse. Katie has worked in settings ranging from a children’s hospital in Uganda to a wilderness camp in the mountains, programs working with sex trafficking victims to an acute psychiatric hospital setting. Katie is passionate about people and works to ensure that each client she meets receives the care and respect they deserve. With each client, Katie works to build trust, reflect strengths, and join alongside these individuals to meet their goals and create positive changes in their lives.

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Serene M., Chief Operating Officer

Serene joined SHAE Partners in February 2018. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Strayer University and  Master’s in Healthcare Administration from the University of North Carolina-Pembroke. Serene has worked in customer service and the medical field for over a decade combined before joining SHAE. In her spare time, Serene enjoys spending time with her husband & children, watching movies and catching up with friends.

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Terrence L., CLU, CFP

Terrence is the Business Development Partner for SHAE Partners. He is responsible for fiscal management and planning, internal controls, and long range planning. Terrence graduated with a BA in Economics from Duke University. Prior to joining SHAE Partners, Terrence spent many years in the financial services industry. In his free time, Terrence enjoys spending time with his gorgeous wife and two sons.