Mount Holly, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Geraldine Oyoo is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She specializes in helping individuals, families, and couples navigate significant challenges, including grief, women's issues, and parenting concerns, across various age groups from preteens to adults. With experience in schools, private practice, and integrated behavioral health care settings, Geraldine employs a warm, interactive, and empathic approach in her therapeutic practice. She believes in meeting clients where they are and has a commitment to trauma-informed care. Geraldine utilizes mindfulness-based techniques, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to empower her clients in their journeys. She is a firm believer that everyone holds the solutions to their life’s challenges, and she collaborates closely with her clients to discover the remedies that align with their personal goals. Geraldine is passionate about fostering empowerment and is excited to support clients as they take steps towards healing and achieving wellbeing.

Barbara Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes that connection is fundamental in the therapeutic journey. Known for her genuine and approachable demeanor, she connects effortlessly with both youth and adults. With a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from Winthrop University, along with a Certificate in Management, Barbara employs a range of creative and effective therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered counseling, solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing. Her aim is to empower clients by emphasizing their strengths and passions as they work towards their therapeutic goals. Barbara has extensive experience, working with individuals, couples, and families, as well as youth, including those in special education contexts. Additionally, as a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT), she incorporates drama therapy techniques into sessions, always respecting client preferences. She also offers unique Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) with her beloved lab/basset hound mix, Bailey, whose comforting presence can help reduce anxiety and promote social interaction among clients of all ages. Barbara is eager to support clients on their paths to feeling better and looks forward to creating a positive impact in their lives.

Dr. Dara Cobb Lewis understands that life can be challenging, especially during times that feel tougher than usual. She recognizes that many individuals hesitate to begin counseling, finding it difficult to take that pivotal first step. However, she believes that being stuck or remaining in dysfunctional situations is far more challenging. Dr. Lewis encourages prospective clients that today is a great opportunity to embark on a new journey towards a brighter future. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Lewis has worked diligently with individuals, couples, and families, seamlessly merging behavioral sciences with spirituality to foster a deeper sense of well-being. In her practice, she focuses on building upon her clients' strengths to guide them toward healing and wholeness. Dr. Lewis is dedicated to collaborating with her clients, helping them identify essential next steps as they navigate their unique paths toward a better life.