
LYNN Z. DUFFY, LCSW
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As Executive Director, Lynn provides the clinical supervision for all psychotherapy staff and collaborates with all medical staff. She oversees marketing to the community and collaborates with the Board of Directors regarding finances and fundraising.
Lynn has been a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. She believes in a holistic approach to care, including the mind, body and spirit. Lynn’s focus has been primarily working with adults. She has provided counseling for individuals, couples and families.
Her services include:
Coping with Life Transitions
Domestic Conflict
Issues with Advanced Illnesses
Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Holistic Practices
Grief and Loss
To Make an appointment with Lynn, call 336-288-1484***
*** For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or Visit your nearest EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Masoud Hejazi, MD, DFAPA
PSYCHIATRIST- MEDICAL DIRECTOR
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.
*** For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or Visit your nearest EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Robyn, R. Bridges, NP, BC, PA
NURSE PRACTITIONER
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, BSN, AGNP
NURSE PRACTITIONER
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 Zelenak, LMFT
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
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

Douglas S. McLeroy, D. Min.
Pastoral Counselor
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
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

David C. Pate, LCMHC, LCAS
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
David is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health 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 Booth Evans, MSW, LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
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

Lindsey Nowacki, LCSW, LCAS
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
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

Victoria L. Winstead, PhD, LMFT
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Dr. Winstead is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of North Carolina, with over 20 years’ experience in the field of mental health services. She sees children over the age of five through older adults using individual, couple, and family constellations.
Her Services include:
- Play Therapy
- Medical issues related to illness
- Trauma issues related to childhood, military career, first responders
- Depression/ anxiety issues
- Grief and loss/ pregnancy issues
- Relational concerns for couples
- Adolescent, teen, and young adult issues
To make an appointment with Dr. Winstead, call 336-288-1484. ***
*** For all EMERGENCIES, Dial 911 or Visit your nearest Emergency Department.

Carol Lee
PRACTICE MANAGER
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
clee.pcc@gmail.com

Jane Sweet
MEDICAL BILLING / INSURANCE & CLAIMS SPECIALIST
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 Gilbert
SCHEDULE COORDINATOR & MEDICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
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 Smith
RECEPTIONIST/RECORDS SPECIALIST
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

Marge McCarty
MEDICAL INSURANCE CLAIMS SPECIALIST
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

Nancy Luppino
MEDICAL BILLING & PAYMENT SPECIALIST
Nancy is the newest member of our team. She is a medical billing and insurance specialist. She works with billing and processing insurance claims. Nancy and Marge work as a team in the research of benefit guidelines.
To contact Nancy, call 336-288-1484 ext 116
nluppino.pcc@gmail.com
- If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, or if you need emergency help, please call 911, or go to the nearest Emergency Room.