If after hours and/or in crisis:
Call 911
To find crisis service in your NC county: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/mental-health-substance-abuse/crisis-services
If you are needing to speak to someone when in crisis call or text 988 or chat at www.988lifeline.org for a trained crisis counselor 24/7. To reach a Spanish-speaking crisis counselors, call or text 988 and press option 2, text “AYUDA” to 988, or chat online at 988lineadevida.org.“
Masoud Hejazi, MD, DFAPA
PSYCHIATRIST- MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Masoud Hejazi will be retiring from PCC.
Masoud Hejazi, psychiatrist, has been our Medical Director since 1989. Dr. Hejazi is Board Certified in Adult, Adolescent, and Child Psychiatry. He is also Board Certified in Addictionology and supervises our two nurse practitioners who are qualified to prescribe medication.
Robyn, R. Bridges, NP, BC, PA
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Robyn has transferred to Saved Health.
3703 West Market St., Ste. A
Greensboro, NC 27403
336.673.5097
Robyn R. Bridges has been with the PCC since 2003. She is a National Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with a Primary Focus in Psychiatry, Adult and Geriatric Health. She sees patients over the age of thirteen with a variety of needs.
Her services include:
Valerie Lavoie, BSN, AGNP
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Valerie Lavoie has transferred to Behavior Care, PLLC
3817 Lawndale Dr. Ste. E2, Greensboro, NC 27455
336.355.7872
www.behaviorcarenc.com
Valerie Lavoie is a certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with expertise in providing exceptional quality care in multiple medical disciplines. She is a certified Substance Use Disorder provider. She works with patients with substance use disorder (including Suboxone, Vivitrol, Zubsolv, and Subutex) as well as other psychiatric disorders (depression, ADHD, women’s issues, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and chronic mental illness). Valerie is trilingual with fluency in English, French and Spanish.
Her services include:
Larae McLean
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Larae has transferred to Saved Health.
3703 West Market St., Ste. A
Greensboro, NC 27403
336.673.5097
Larae has been with Presbyterian Counseling Center since 2023. Larae is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina, and graduate of the Joint Masters of Social Work program with UNCG and NCA&T. She has experience with all ages and is trained in The Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH). MATCH is an evidence-based counseling program for children, teenagers age 6-15, and their families. Currently, Larae focus is young adult to older adulthood with emphasis on anxiety, depression, and changes of life. Spirituality is incorporated into the therapeutic process when desired by the client.
Byron Zelenak, LMFT
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Byron has transferred to Behavior Care, PLLC
3817 Lawndale Dr. Ste. E2, Greensboro, NC 27455
336.355.7872
www.behaviorcarenc.com
Byron has been with PCC since 2015. He is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Byron specializes in working with patients of all ages as individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing problems relate to a variety of personal, professional and relational issues.
His services include:
Douglas S. McLeroy, D. Min.
Pastoral Counselor
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Doug will be retiring from PCC.
Dr. Douglas S. McLeroy (Doug) is a Licensed Pastoral Counselor trained both in theology and psychotherapy. He earned graduate degrees in Pastoral Care and Counseling. He is a Clinical Fellow in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional in the International Association of Trauma Professionals. He served thirty years as an army chaplain and nearly fifteen years as a pastor.
His services include:
Cynthia McSwain, LCMHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Cynthia has transferred to Little Seed Counseling (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and Firefly Counseling NC (Monday, Thursday, Friday).
www.littleseedcounseling.com
In-person and tele-therapy
336.405.8583
info@littleseedcounseling.com
www.fireflycounselingnc.com
Tele-therapy only
During sessions with Cynthia (she/her/hers), clients have options to utilize art, Mindfulness skills, and talking to learn coping skills and further their mental health. Her evidence-based approach focuses on collaborative work that equips clients in creating balance in their life. She enjoys building framework with clients to come out of survival mode and move towards thriving by advancing in the power of choice, skills, and stability. She believes therapy is a safe space to celebrate, heal, and nurture your authentic, healthy self.
Her services include:
Paula Booth Evans, MSW, LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Paula has transferred to Behavior Care, PLLC
3817 Lawndale Dr. Ste. E2, Greensboro, NC 27455
336.355.7872
www.behaviorcarenc.com
Paula is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina, and graduate of the Joint Masters of Social Work program with UNCG and NCA&T. She has experience with all ages and is currently focusing on teenagers to older adulthood. Paula believes in meeting clients where they are and working together to help clients achieve their desired goals. She values and enjoys integrating spiritual beliefs into the therapeutic process when desired by the client.
Her services include:
Carol Gilbert
SCHEDULE COORDINATOR & MEDICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
We appreciate Carol’s years of devotion and care to PCC and our clients. Thank you Carol!
Carol has been with PCC since 2007. She answers phone calls and makes appointments for our patients. Carol works with patients and their providers to assure appointments, medication needs, and patients questions are taken care of in a timely manner.
To make or change an appointment, or if you need assistance from Carol, call 336-288-1484 ext 100
Marge McCarty
MEDICAL INSURANCE CLAIMS SPECIALIST
We value and thank Marge for her years of dedication to PCC and our clients.
Marge has been with PCC since spring of 2020. She works closely with patients and insurance companies checking eligibility and ensuring claims are paid according to the insurance benefit guidelines.
To contact Marge, call 336-288-1484 ext 111
mmccarty.pcc@gmail.com
Cathy Gibson
MEDICAL INSURANCE CLAIMS SPECIALIST
We are grateful for Cathy’s hard work and service to PCC and our clients.
Cathy works closely with patients and insurance companies checking eligibility and ensuring claims are paid according to the insurance benefit guidelines.
To contact Cathy, call 336-288-1484 ext 111
cgibson.pcc@gmail.com