Meet The Team
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Stefanie Roback LCSW, LCAS
owner + 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
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Anxiety Disorders
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Self-Esteem & Identity Issues
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Clinical Supervision + Mentorship
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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
info@arisecounselingandtherapy.com
Taylor Manfredi MSW, LCSW
clinical director
specialties
Providing support during life transitions & stressors
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College students, young adults + adults
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Anxiety and Mood Disorders
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ADHD management
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Burnout + chronic stress
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EMDR for trauma and attachment based issues
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Taylor enjoys working with young adults 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
taylor@arisecounselingandtherapy.com
Mackenzie Pereira LCMHC-A
specialties
Guiding you to find inner peace when the world around you feels full of chaos
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Teens (14+), college students & young adults
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Stress & Life transitions
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Anxiety
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ADHD
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Self-esteem and identity
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Body image
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Emotional regulation
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Mackenzie is passionate about supporting teens, college students and young adults, and especially enjoys working with young adults as they begin to figure out who they are while transitioning into a more independent individual. She strives to bring a bright, empathetic energy to sessions to help clients let go of old thought patterns and find confidence in practicing new ones, specifically focused on anxiety, self-esteem and emotional regulation, and ADHD. Mackenzie encourages clients to give themselves grace and compassion as they begin to discover and value themselves as an always worthy, ever-growing, ever-changing human.
Margaret Kotz LCMHC-A
specialties
“Progress, not perfection”​
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Young Adults (18+), Adults/New Moms
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Grief
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Anxiety Disorders
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Depression
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Educators
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Partners of First Responders
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As a spouse to a first responder and a former educator, Margaret brings a compassionate approach by providing an environment where her clients are seen, heard, and validated. She specializes in grief, anxiety and depression, working with educators, and working with partners of first responders. Her goal is to walk through life’s challenges with her clients so that they feel supported and accepted along the way.
margaret@arisecounselingandtherapy.com
910-375-1886
Rachael Hodge LPA, LCAS
specialties
Supporting balance and personal growth.
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Adults and Young Adults (18+)
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Stress Management
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Anxiety Disorders
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Depression
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Self-Esteem
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Substance Use and Recovery
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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.
rachael@arisecounselingandtherapy.com
910 889-1520
Yolandi Rause LCMHC
specialties
The mission is to make someone feel less alone, less ashamed, and more motivated to be authentic.
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Females ages 14+
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EMDR Trained, Mood disorders, and Anxiety
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With a focus in: sexual Trauma, family Trauma, toxic relationship patterns, religious trauma
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Physical: Chronic, Hormonal, and prenatal Health support
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Spiritual: Offers grounded Christian Biblical support for those who want to explore, heal, or grow in their faith.
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Yolandi is fiercely committed to the health of females. She hopes to help the next generation of women reach a new level of wellness by genuinely listening to them. Yolandi is compassionate yet dedicated to understanding the complexities of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing in her clients lives. She creates a space dedicated to unpacking and understanding each individual's story in order to foster authentic and sustainable living.
yolandi@arisecounselingandtherapy.com
910-809-4992
Anna Salino-Hugg LCSW
specialties
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Reclaim your life
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Ages 16+, young adults, adults
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Couples - Gottman Method Couples Therapy
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Insomnia and sleep-related issues
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Depression and Mood Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders and stress
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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.
anna@arisecounselingandtherapy.com
910-427-1687
Shaina Frank LCMHC
specialties​
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​“Let go of who you think you should be in order to be who you are.” Brené Brown
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Adults and College Students
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High Functioning Anxiety
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Perfectionism
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Burnout
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Loved Ones of Individuals with Chronic/Terminal Illness
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Grief
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Depression
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Shaina is passionate about working with today’s modern adults and college students struggling with the stress of modern life, especially those grappling with anxiety, depression, or grief. Shaina brings a naturally warm demeanor, a quick wit, and a collaborative spirit. She fearlessly helps her clients tackle challenges with a balanced mix of compassion and directness - never shying away from the inevitable messiness involved in being human.
shaina@arisecounselingandtherapy.com
910-216-9899
Lauren Butler MSW, LCSW
Billing Specialist
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Lauren helps our clients navigate utilizing their insurance and securing care within their current financial situation.
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