Peaceful Places, Inc. provides professional counseling services in the states of North Carolina and Georgia.
Specializing In:
- Depression/Anxiety
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Life transitions
- Effects of Past or Current Emotional or Physical Abuse
- Relationships
- & more
Insurance and Rates
Accepted Insurances:
- United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, North Carolina Medicaid
Meet The Team
Ashley J. Hooker, LCMHC- QS
Founder/Owner
Ashley obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Pfeiffer University in 2010. She graduated from Bellevue University with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling. Ashley has nine years of professional counseling experience and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of North Carolina and Georgia. She is a certified Trauma Focused CBT therapist and specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and families. She utilizes an existential theoretical orientation which includes Cognitive Behavioral and Person Centered Therapy. Ashley believes in the importance of personal growth and empowerment through an individual, personalized therapeutic counseling experience.
Corinna Young, LCMHC-A
Navigating life as can be exhilarating and exhausting. I love working with clients to help them to overcome challenges, grow, and most importantly healing. I find joy in being able to provide a safe, warm, and welcoming space for clients to unpack what is weighing them down and to be open to what is ahead. Clients are the experts of their lives and as their therapist I am here to be an extra set of eyes and ears to help reframe and explore different perspectives, thought processes, and behaviors. I take a hybrid approach to the methods I use (i.e. CBT, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered) as each client has tailored needs.
If you’re ready to grow, evolve, and heal then I’m here to take the journey with you.
If you’re ready to grow, evolve, and heal then I’m here to take the journey with you.
Mackenzie Leach, LCSW-A
Mackenzie earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree from East Carolina University and Master of Social Work degree from Edinboro University. Mackenzie has experience working with children, families, and adults to help promote self-sufficiency and work toward achieving their goals. Mackenzie prides herself in being able to provide a space of peace and safety for individuals to challenge unhelpful thoughts and feelings and replace them with a renewed mindset. Mackenzie believes that everyone can benefit from therapy and that there are no limits to self-growth. Mackenzie will meet you where you are and allow you to explore your strengths and achieve what matters most to you.
Nyeema Chisolm, LCSW-A
Nyeema earned her Masters in Social Work from New York University. She has experience working with clients of all ages, from infancy to adulthood conducting individual, family and parent sessions. Nyeema prides herself on being a therapist who meets her clients were they are. She specializes in those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, social skills deficits, trauma, life changes, and parenting.
Nyeema's objective as a therapist is to provide a safe space to promote healing, empowerment and growth so that individuals can achieve their goals. She believes in approaching her work with empathy and compassion to build strong relationships with her clients so they feel comfortable to explore their past, present and future.
Nyeema's objective as a therapist is to provide a safe space to promote healing, empowerment and growth so that individuals can achieve their goals. She believes in approaching her work with empathy and compassion to build strong relationships with her clients so they feel comfortable to explore their past, present and future.
Chesley Holston, LCSW-A |
Chesley Holston is from Concord, NC. She graduated from UNCC with a bachelor’s in psychology, and from the University of Kentucky with her masters in Social Work. Chesley loves all things art and music related and loves to bring those to the therapeutic space.
"We will lean into your strengths and build a positive therapeutic relationship at a pace that you deem appropriate. I look forward to getting to know you and working through the hurdles of life, together." ~Chesley |
Cassie Carter, CADC, LCSW-A, LCAS-A
Cassie earned her Masters degree in Criminal justice and Social Work from East Carolina University. Cassie has experience with children, families, adults, and adults with co-occurring disorders. She strives to be a therapist that her clients are able to develop a therapeutic relationship with, processes feelings and emotions, and achieve their goals. Cassie prides herself on being an outlet and a safe space for clients to express their thoughts. She utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person Centered therapy to assist clients with gaining self control, self awareness, and improving personal growth. Cassie has experience with individuals and families navigating through their challenges in life. She believes that creating a supportive environment where clients can address their mental health (past, present, and future) needs without judgement, improves their overall success in therapy.
Allena McLaurin, Intern
Allena graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2018. She is currently enrolled in the master’s program at North Carolina Central University, where she will receive her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She applies holistic approaches to therapy, integrating new age philosophy and other tools to connect with clients and create a personalized treatment plan.
~I'm only a guide to help you discover your greatest self; you are the expert of your life.
~I'm only a guide to help you discover your greatest self; you are the expert of your life.
