STAFF
JOANN DAVIS FREY, OWNER & CREATOR
JoAnn is the owner of Natural Resilience, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Registered Nurse. She is devoted to meeting each client where they are, striving to consistently provide a setting of understanding, encouragement, and hope. As a practitioner of integrative mental health, her counseling philosophy is one that addresses mind, body and spirit. Her education and clinical experiences have allowed her the opportunity to work with a variety of populations, within a number of practice settings. JoAnn views each person as the true expert in their life. She focuses on the inherent strengths and abilities of the individual as a means to help them identify solutions and achieve desired outcomes. Her collaborative approach works toward a greater understanding of self, overall wellness and progression toward a more satisfying life.
ANNA HRAFNSDOTTIR, M.Sc, MSW, LICSW, CTT
Anna is a licensed independent clinical social worker and certified trauma therapist(ITR, EMDR). Her therapeutic approach with clients is strength-based and person-centered.
Anna has considerable experience providing individual and group therapy to all ages in various setting such as within hospitals, residential clinics and in private practice. Anna specialized in treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but also works with clients suffering from dissociative identity disorder (DID), anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as other life problems.
Anna strives to create an environment to help find deeper awareness and compassion towards their inner self, with the aim of empowering her clients to improve their outlook on life and the future.
TAMARA MILLER, M.Ed, LCSW
Tamara is a Licensed Professional Counselor in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Tamara earned her Master’s Degree from Ohio University in 2004. Since graduating, her practice has focused on counseling Adults, Adolescents, Children and Families.
Tamara has had a breadth of experience with helping people overcome various hurdles in their lives and to reach their goals for a more fulfilling life. Tamara specializes in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Grief, Relationship Concerns, and has extensive experience treating Trauma. She believes each person who comes to therapy is the expert on their own lives. Tamara takes the role of advocate to help clients gain insight into the areas they desire to see change or healing. Partnering with clients through the use of traditional, integrative and creative techniques, Tamara assists people in finding tools to utilize in the change process. She has a warm and caring personality and strives to create an environment of safety in which people can be vulnerable in order exhibit the courage to find healing and lasting change.
SHARON LEWIS, LCSW
Sharon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker. She graduated from West Virginia University with her Masters in Social Work in 2006. Sharon works with her clients to meet them where they are and support them on their own unique path of self exploration and discovery. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to work with each individual. Sharon has had the opportunity to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, PTSD, depression, relationships and grief. Her clients can expect to be heard and encouraged with genuine empathy and faith in improving life experiences.
KYLYNN WILLIAMS, MA, NCC, LPC
Kylynn is a nationally certified counselor and a licensed professional counselor in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Kylynn graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2014 with her Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree and has had numerous experiences working with children, adolescents, and adults in various mental health and drug and alcohol treatment settings. Kylynn has also completed training in trauma-focused CBT for children and adolescents. Kylynn uses an integrative approach to support, educate, and motivate clients on their journey of personal growth and development to meet each individual’s goals in a non-judgmental way. Kylynn believes that every person has the abilities and strengths to improve their lives and increase their overall well-being. Kylynn strives to support clients in their development and integration of these skills and qualities into their daily lives and achieve their best self.
GLORIA MAHIN, LPC, ALPS, REAT, AADC, NCC
Gloria is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about the stories that give meaning to our lives. Her approach to counseling integrates Narrative Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she is trained in the Matrix Model of addiction intervention. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health settings in multiple locations throughout the United States since 2004. Her clients include children, adults, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, attention deficit, oppositional defiance, addiction, and issues with cultural and gender identity. Gloria offers tools, insights, and creative inspiration to empower her clients to meet the challenges on the journey of life. She sees her role as a dedicated ally, an authentic witness, and an unfailing believer in each individual’s capacity for healing and growth.
MELISSA GARCIA WEBB, MSW, LICSW
Melissa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the state of West Virginia. She completed her Master's Degree in Social Work at West Virginia University in 2015. Melissa has since spent her career working with adolescents, adults from all walks of life and their families.
Melissa utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused, Client Centered, Trauma Focused CBT and mindfulness approaches to help clients achieve balance, fulfillment and relief. She believes in the inherent strengths of others and encourages clients to connect to their own unique strengths. Melissa also believes that trust and compassion are the foundation for the therapeutic relationship and she strives to create a safe and supportive environment.
Melissa is particularly experienced in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, life stress, life transitions and self-esteem in adolescents and adults.
MEGAN SICKLES, MSW, LICSW
Megan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of West Virginia and Ohio. Megan utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and interpersonal skill building in her practice as a clinical therapist.
Megan’s approach to therapy is one that emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, honesty, and rapport. Megan has experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults as they navigate life’s transitions, challenges, and ambiguity. Megan has experience working with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, mood disorders, and interpersonal challenges. Megan’s clients have told her that they value her honesty, light-hearted personality, and genuine spirit.
SUSAN MCCOURT, OFFICE MANAGER
Susan is your first point of contact. As office manager she demonstrates the oversight of all aspects of patient care and smooth running of the office. Her responsibilities include but not limited to scheduling, patient communication, checking insurance benefits and taking care of insurance problems, accounts receivable and working with patients to understand their insurance benefits and financial obligation. She is very understanding of patients needs and tries to match them with the best suited therapist.