Our Team
Brianna Toomes, LMFT (she/her)
Executive Director
Bree’s counseling style is pretty laid back with an approach to be supportive and caring while providing with a good sense of humor. Bree likes to focus on identifying clients’ strengths and helping overcome obstacles. She is here to help clients sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
When Bree is not being a therapist or a supervisor, she is enjoying time rowing with a team, being with her family, or playing with the dogs.
Bree has practiced in Rockingham County for several years; she previously served as Director of Enhanced Services and Regional Clinical Director at a local mental health agency.
Bree is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and provides supervision to provisionally licensed LMFTA and LCMHCA clinicians in NC, FL, and VA.
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. LMFT licenses in NC, FL, and VA
Shanea Smith, LMFT (she/her)
Contract Outpatient Therapist
Shay adopts an empowering, client-centered approach deeply rooted in empathy for all human experiences. She is genuinely excited about welcoming and collaborating with new clients to facilitate profound transformations in their lives.
Her preferred therapeutic model is Socioculturally-Attuned Narrative Therapy, which underscores her commitment to fostering a collaborative, transparent, and non-judgmental environment. She enjoys a collaborative, transparent, and non-judgmental approach in order to create a safe place for clients as well as assist them in achieving their goals. Shay is enthused to meet and work with new clients in order to create meaningful change within their lives through Irenic Therapy.
She has provided therapeutic services within medical, military and traditional settings. She provides therapy to children, adolescents, adults, families and groups. Shay has counseled clients as well as families in the areas of anxiety, depression, body image, self-esteem, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, and behavioral concerns.
Outside of her role as a therapist, Shay finds joy in spending quality time with her beloved pets, reading comics, and getting tattoos.
Master of Science in Marriage and Family, LMFT License in NC
Eli Neal, LCMHC-A (he/him)
Contract Outpatient Therapist
When entering into Eli’s therapeutic space, you can him to make therapy feel comfortable, by providing a safe space that’s filled with empathy, honesty, a little tough love as needed and humor to get you through whatever brought you to therapy. While rooted in a CBT approach, Eli can adjust his approach to fit you best to maximize therapeutic progress. Eli has experience with teenage humans, all the way to older humans, including couples and families, covering a wide variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, TBIs and more.
Prior to private practice, Eli has experience with EAP therapeutic services and working within a TBI clinic on a military installation.
Outside of the therapeutic space, Eli enjoys spending time with his family, including his 3 dogs, reading and video games.
Master of Arts in Psychology, Counseling Concentration. LCMHC-A in NC
Ashleigh Mack, LMFTA (she/her)
Contract Outpatient Therapist for Florida & Administrator
Ashleigh’s go to choice in therapy is narrative and intergenerational. In your first session, you can expect to explore what brought you in and what narrative you are currently in. General themes may include looking at family history and childhood trauma. This helps her understand your background a bit more and how she can best serve you.
Ashleigh has volunteered in nonprofit organizations that have provided resources for youth. She also has experience with couples, families, and individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma, spiritual abuse, pregnancy, postpartum, life transitions, relationship conflict, and behavioral concerns.
When Ashleigh is not in the office she enjoys getting outdoors to the beach and being with her family. Ashleigh also enjoys binge watching anything on Apple TV. When she’s feeling stoic, she finds journaling and meditation to be relaxing.
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Registered FL MFT Intern.
Cassie Faircloth, MA, NCC, LCMHC-A (she/her)
Contract Outpatient Therapist
Cassie’s counseling approach is characterized by a combination of honesty, empathy, and compassion, complemented by a subtle touch of humor. She employs an eclectic counseling methodology that encompasses various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy.
Cassie’s commitment to an individualistic approach underscores her recognition that no single therapeutic model can be universally applied to every individual’s unique set of challenges and needs. Her dedication lies in tailoring her approach to best align with the specific issues and requirements of each client.
With prior experience working extensively with children, families, and individuals facing a diverse array of issues such as depression, anxiety, complex trauma/PTSD, and borderline personality disorder, Cassie is well-equipped to assist you in discovering purpose in your life, managing life’s stressors, and realizing your therapeutic objectives.
In her leisure time, Cassie derives enjoyment from spending quality moments with her two canine companions and close friends. Additionally, she relishes day trips and attending performances featuring Drag Queens.
She looks forward to the opportunity to provide you with the support you need on your therapeutic journey.
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. LCMHCA licensed in NC.
Marissa Salvitti (she/her)
Intern Outpatient Therapist
Marissa approaches all clients with empathy and compassion while helping them explore the connection between past and present events to identify potential solutions to problems, find balance in their lives, and move toward becoming their ideal selves. Shas has extensive experience working as a certified peer support specialist supporting individuals and groups of adults in crisis management, psychoeducation, and therapeutic interventions with such issues as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, family issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and life transitions. She recognizes that each client’s needs are unique and draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Adlerian therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness to develop individualized approaches with a creative flair. As an intern, Marissa is still developing her personal style, and she strives to bring her authentic self to every session to create a warm, welcoming environment for every client.
Marissa is completing her Master of Arts in Counseling from Wake Forest University. She is also a practicing North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist and Qualified Professional at a behavioral health and walk-in crisis center. In her limited free time, she enjoys researching her genealogy, reading fiction, ink therapy, traveling, and enjoying nature.
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Institutions and Human Behavior North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification