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The Team

Therapy in Wilmington, North Carolina
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Stefanie Roback
LCSW, LCAS

Founder 

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Breaking the need to be perfect and embracing what is out of our control.

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  • ​Disordered Eating & Body Image Concerns

  • Anxiety, Stress + OCD

  • Self-Esteem & Identity Issues

  • Clinical Supervision + Mentorship

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not currently accepting new clients

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Taylor Manfredi 
LCSW

Lead Clinician

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“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become” 
-CS Jung

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  • Teens (16+), college students, young adults + adults

  • Anxiety and Mood Disorders 

  • ADHD management 

  • Burnout + chronic stress 

  • EMDR for trauma and attachment based issues 

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Monica Flores De Valgaz
LCMHCA, NCC

 

Cultivating compassion and clarifying values

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  • College student life 

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Self-esteem & Identity Issues

  • Disordered Eating & Body Image Concerns

  • Stress Management 

  • EMDR Trained

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Rachael Hodge
LPA, LCAS

Anna Salino-Hugg
LCSW

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  • Adults and Young Adults

  • Stress Management

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Depression

  • Self-Esteem

  • Substance Use and Recovery

  • CBT

Reclaim your life

Supporting balance and personal growth.

  •  Ages 16+, young adults, adults

  • Couples - Gottman Method Couples Therapy

  • Insomnia and sleep-related issues

  • Depression and Mood Disorders

  • Anxiety Disorders and stress

  •  Life transitions and goals

read below for more detailed information about each therapist

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Stef
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Stefanie Roback MSSW, LCSW, LCAS

Founder

specialties

 

Breaking the need to be perfect and embracing what is out of our control.

 

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  • Disordered Eating & Body Image Concerns

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Self-Esteem & Identity Issues

  • Substance Use Concerns

  • Clinical Supervision for LCSW-A's

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Stefanie earned her Clinical Master’s of Science in Social Work degree from Columbia University in New York City. 

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Stef loves to work with young adults and adults who struggle with the need to control or who feel stuck in the perfection cycle. Stef brings a calm, down to earth energy with a touch of humor. She really enjoys working with those struggling with food & body image concerns, social anxiety & other stress and anxiety. 

910-408-2302

Taylor

Taylor Manfredi MSW, LCSW

licensed clinical social worker

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become” 
-CS Jung
specialties

 

Providing support during life transitions & stressors

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  • Teens (16+), college students, young adults + adults

  • Anxiety and Mood Disorders 

  • ADHD management 

  • Burnout + chronic stress 

  • EMDR for trauma and attachment based issues 

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Taylor enjoys working with teens (16+) and adults who feel stuck in their lives, perhaps due to negative beliefs about themselves and the world around them or patterns of behavior that are no longer serving them. Taylor offers an empathetic, collaborative, and personable approach to sessions and welcomes humor and laughter along the way. She specializes in treating anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, attachment based issues, and the effects of trauma and stressful life events.

910-218-2634

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Monica
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Monica Flores De Valgaz, M.A, LCMHCA, NCC

specialties

 

Cultivating compassion and clarifying values
 

  • Adolescents, young adults, adults

  • College student life 

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Self-esteem & Identity Issues

  • Disordered Eating & Body Image Concerns

  • Stress Management 

  • EMDR Trained

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Monica enjoys working with adolescents and young adults who are hoping to live a more authentic life. In session, Monica pairs compassion and empathy with humor to create a safe and supportive environment for personal growth. She enjoys working with individuals struggling with various life transitions, anxiety, and self-esteem issues.

(910)941-0161

Rachael
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Rachael Hodge LPA, LCAS

specialties

 

Supporting balance and personal growth.

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  • Adults and Young Adults (18+)

  • Stress Management

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Depression

  • Self-Esteem

  • Substance Use and Recovery

  • CBT

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Rachael enjoys working with adults and young adults who have high aspirations but find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or struggling with motivation. Rachael’s calm and non-judgmental nature makes her easy to talk to, even when things get tough. She enjoys working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance use, and stress. 

910 889-1520

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Anna Salino-Hugg LCSW

licensed clinical social worker 

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Evening Appointments Available

specialties

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Reclaim your life

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  •  Ages 16+, young adults, adults

  • Couples - Gottman Method Couples Therapy

  • Insomnia and sleep-related issues

  • Depression and Mood Disorders

  • Anxiety Disorders and stress

  •  Life transitions and goals

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Anna enjoys helping people pursue personal goals and develop healthy coping skills. She cares about helping people reclaim their lives despite stressors and other difficult circumstances. Anna specializes in working with adults who may be struggling with depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, insomnia, stressors, and other life challenges. Anna is particularly interested in social connection and relationships, as well as the link between physical health and mental health. Anna strives to help people develop a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

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Arise's Administrative Team

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Lauren Butler MSW, LCSW-A

Billing Specialist for Arise

specialties

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Lauren helps our clients navigate utilizing their insurance and securing care within their current financial situation. 

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