Meet Our Team
Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care with a wealth of expertise in mental health and innovative treatment approaches. Below you will learn more about their backgrounds, specialties, and how they contribute to our mission of transformative and innovative care.
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Ashli Gregory is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider with over 12 years of experience in mental health care. Her career has encompassed a broad spectrum of treatment environments, from intensive in-home services for youth and families to residential and correctional settings, including specialized sex offender rehabilitation, where she obtained her certification.As a lead clinician for adult services in a community services board, Ashli developed extensive expertise in managing diverse mental health needs. She now focuses on outpatient care, bringing a wealth of experience and specialized skills to address a wide range of diagnoses and therapeutic needs.
Ashli primarily employs therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Additionally, she integrates techniques from Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. Her approach combines assertiveness with empathy, fostering a therapeutic environment built on rapport and respect, and skills approaches to target presenting issues.
Outside of her professional role, Ashli is an animal enthusiast and strives to bring peace and positivity to those she encounters.
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Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a decade of expertise in mental health. Emily’s first seven years of experience were specializing in acute and residential mental health settings. Passionate about a holistic approach, Emily tailors treatment to each client, acknowledging the profound impact of life experiences on the body. Her specialties encompass trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and major life transitions.
Originally from England, Emily has called Virginia home for over two decades, where she earned her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Drawing on diverse therapeutic modalities such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, rational emotive therapy, ego-psychology, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, Emily emphasizes understanding how emotions manifest in the body to foster personal growth.
Emily is dedicated to collaboratively working towards clients goals, crafting individualized treatment plans personalized to their unique needs. Her sessions are characterized by honesty and guidance, aimed at empowering clients to achieve their fullest potential.
When she's not engaged in therapy, Emily enriches the next generation as a community-embedded professor in the Master of Social Work program at VCU.
In her downtime, she finds solace in snuggling with her dogs, delving into a good book accompanied by a hot cup of tea, and engaging in analytical board games. Emily is also an avid traveler, with Scotland holding a special place in her heart as her current favorite destination.
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Ryan McCoull is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, and EMDRIA Certified Therapist with over 13 years of experience in addressing diverse mental health needs. His extensive background spans various roles and levels of care, including serving sexually abusive youth in residential services and time spent in clinical and administrative roles in acute mental health care settings.
In his capacity as a Residential Services Program Director and Clinical Director, Ryan developed and implemented innovative therapeutic programs tailored to the needs of at-risk youth. As the Director of Child and Family Services at a community services board, he spearheaded initiatives to enhance support for the LGBTQ+ community throughout southern Virginia and facilitated the integration of mental health services into school systems across three counties.
Currently focused on outpatient care, Ryan is dedicated to returning to his passion for direct client care while leveraging his extensive experience across the continuum of mental health care. His therapeutic approach is primarily grounded in EMDR techniques, somatic therapy, polyvagal theory, cognitive behavioral and additional interventions utilized to provide balance and appropriate progression through the treatment process. Ryan emphasizes the importance of the client-clinician connection and is committed to partnering with clients on their journey toward growth and healing.
Outside of his professional life, Ryan is an avid dog lover, a food enthusiast, and a proponent of finding growth opportunities in all aspects of life.
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Warner brings a wealth of experience in working with both children and adults, offering a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy. With expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy, she has helped individuals navigate a range of challenges, including behavioral disorders, personality disorders, and mood disorders.
Specializing in relationship dynamics, Warner is passionate about supporting couples through marital counseling and helping individuals address family-related concerns. She also has extensive experience in substance use treatment, having worked in both residential and outpatient settings, where she has provided crucial support for those in recovery.
Known for her warm, empathetic presence, Warner creates a safe and nurturing environment where clients can feel heard and understood. Her true passion lies in strengthening relationships and promoting emotional well-being, particularly within couples and families.
Currently, Warner is expanding her expertise by pursuing certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an innovative clinically based technique to help clients heal from trauma and emotional distress. Whether you're seeking support for personal growth, relationship issues, or overcoming past challenges, Warner is dedicated to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and transformation.
In her personal time, Warner enjoys time with her family, being outside with her two dogs, and losing herself in a good book. She finds her creativity in the kitchen experimenting with different cultural dishes she’s tasted in her travels.