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 three nurse practitioners who are qualified to prescribe medication.

To make an appointment with Dr Hejazi, call 336-288-1484 ***

*** For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or Visit your nearest EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Robyn R. Bridges has been with the Presbyterian Counseling Center 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:

• Depression
• ADHD
• Women’s issues
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Chronic mental illness

To make an appointment with Robyn, call 336-288-1484 ***

*** For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or Visit your nearest EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

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 is accepting new patients for substance use disorder for our substance abuse patients (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:

• Depression
• ADHD
• Women’s issues
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Chronic mental illness
• Follow up care Substance Use Disorder
• PMAD  (Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder)

To make an appointment with Valerie, call 336-288-1484 ***

*** For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or Visit your nearest EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Byron has been with Presbyterian Counseling Center 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:

• Relationships & Family
• Pre-marital & Marriage counseling
• Depression, anxiety, and anger
• Life transition issues (death, divorce, & career changes)
• Personal development and self-care
• Mindfulness and Health
• Integration of Spirituality in counseling as desired

To make an appointment with Byron, call 336-288-1484 ***

*** For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or Visit your nearest EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

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:

• Helping people with traumatic experiences and overwhelming stress
• Life threatening illnesses,
• Marriage and family issues
• Moral Injury
• Spirituality
• Transitions
• Acceptance and Commitment
• Values Clarification

To make an appointment with Doug, call 336-288-1484 ***

*** For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or Visit your nearest EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Kayla, a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, joined our staff in early 2018.  She provides counseling for individuals, couples and families of all ages.  Kayla is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT). Kayla believes in helping clients find freedom in the acceptance of themselves and their bodies to live a fuller life. She believes in integrating spiritual beliefs into the emotional healing process when valued by the client.

Her services include:

• Substance Use Disorders, Addictions and Eating Disorders
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, OCD, Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorders
• Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders
• ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Life transitions, grief and loss
• Relationship issues, Divorce and Separation
• Living with Medical Issues and Chronic Pain
• Stress and Anger Management

To make an appointment with Kayla, call 336-288-1484***

*** For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or Visit your nearest EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

David is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Additions Specialist, and certified Clinical Supervisor, with over twenty-five years of experience in a broad range of counseling settings. In private practice since 1997, David embraces a holistic perspective in assisting individuals and families from a wide variety of backgrounds and faiths in dealing with their emotional, spiritual and relational struggles, helping them to break free from the obstacles that have kept them from living productive and satisfying lives.

David works with families, couples, and individuals, from preteen years through older adulthood.

His Services include:

• Substance Use and Addiction Issues
• Relational Challenges
• Spiritual Direction
• Trauma Resolution
• Stress Management and Reduction
• Grief and Loss
• Chronic Mental Health Issues

To make an appointment with David Pate, call 336-288-1484***

***For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or visit your nearest Emergency Department

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:

• Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar Disorders
• Living with Medical Challenges
• Navigating Life Transitions
• Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder
• Coping with Separation and Divorce
• Stress and Anger Management/Reduction
• Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Grief and Loss

To make an appointment with Paula, call 336-288-1484***

***For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or visit your nearest Emergency Department

David is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years experience in behavioral health services. He has an extensive work history in community mental health treatment as well as experience in a hospital setting. David focuses on individual, group and couples counseling for adults.

His Services include:

• Relationship issues
• SPMI (severe and persistent mental illness). particularly Schizophrenia
• Depression
• Bipolar illness
• Grief and Loss
• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

To make an appointment with David, call 336-288-1484***

***For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or visit your nearest Emergency Department

Lindsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, who joined Presbyterian Counseling Center in 2019. Lindsey provides individual counseling for adults and adolescents. She has specialized training and experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-focused modalities. Lindsey works with clients from a place of creativity and compassion to support the use of skills for effective coping with life’s changes and challenges.

Her Services include:

• Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders
• Life Transitions (divorce, job changes, aging, grief, relocation)
• Relationship challenges
• Attachment
• Trauma and PTSD
• Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation
• Self Acceptance
• Identity Concerns
• Substance Use Disorders
• Living with Chronic Pain
• Self Esteem

To make an appointment with Lindsey, call 336-288-1484***

***For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or visit your nearest Emergency Department

Carol has been with Presbyterian Counseling Center since June 2017. She over sees most operations of the center. Carol supports our staff and patients, offering problem solving and solutions involving conflicts and financial issues.

To contact Carol, call 336-288-1484 ext 107

Jane has been with Presbyterian Counseling Center since 2001. She is our Insurance Specialist and Medical Billing/Claims Specialist.  Jane works with both the patients and the insurance companies to ensure that the patients know their benefits and that all parties follow the guidelines set up by the insurance companies.

To contact Jane, call 336-288-1484 ext 106

Carol has been with Presbyterian Counseling Center since 2007. She answers most phone calls and makes appointments for our patients. Carol works with both patients and their providers to assure appointments, medication needs, and patients questions are taken care of in a timely manner.

To make / change an appointment or if you need assistance from Carol, call 336-288-1484  ext 100

Renea has been with Presbyterian Counseling Center since 2010. She greets our patients at our front window, assuring they are checked in for their appointment. Renea is our records and collections specialist.

To contact Renea, call 336-288-1484 ext 114