Our Philosophy

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Meet Our Staff

Mya Patterson, Intern

Pronouns: She/Her Are you looking for someone who is committed to walking alongside you on your journey to offer support, guidance, and insights as you explore your emotions, gain clarity, and work towards your goals? With Mya Patterson, you can expect a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space where you are heard, understood, and respected. She […]

Dixie Gill, Intern

Hello! My name is Dixie Gill, and I am an intern here at Waves for the Summer and Fall 2023 semesters. I am passionate about meeting my clients where they are in their lives and walking alongside them in their journey to well-being! Regardless of what brings you to counseling, I strive to help clients […]

Patricia (Tricia) Israel, M.Ed., M.A., APC

Tricia has a passion for working with those who are in crisis and who have experienced trauma. Tricia also loves incorporating play therapy into sessions as well as narrative therapy. Telling one’s story is most impactful and she loves to provide that space for her clients. Qualifications: Tricia Israel graduated from Liberty University with an […]

Susan Turnipseed, LPC

Susan believes that human relationships are the heart and soul of life and searches for the beauty and positive traits in every client. As an Empath, she is quite familiar with challenges with emotional boundaries, clearing, and grounding. Susan is a natural encourager, exudes empathy, and strives to bring out the best in you. Qualifications: […]

Mary-Beth Archer, LMSW (she/her)

You have entered a season of parenthood you weren’t prepared for. Maybe you and your child are dealing with the fallout of a painful separation or divorce, the unexpected loss of a family member or close friend, or your child experienced the unthinkable and was hurt by someone you trusted. You want the best for […]

Nikki Witte, MSW

You want to be the best parent you can be; and you have thought or wondered how best to support your child’s emotional well-being. Being mentally healthy during childhood includes reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills ; learning how to cope when there are problems. Mentally healthy children are more likely […]

Jacob Gunter, APC

Pronouns: he/him Therapy is not for crazy people; it’s for courageous people. Sometimes it can be hard to admit that we are struggling in our everyday life. Small issues we face may eventually become issues that affect our entire life. Sadness turns to depression, stress turns to anxiety, and frustration turns into anger. We don’t […]

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