Meet Our Holly Springs Team

is a licensed psychologist and Health Services Provider in North Carolina. He earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and a bachelor's and master's degree in psychology from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Dr. Denney provides therapy to adults and teenagers for a wide range of issues and concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and others. As an adoptive father, he is sensitive to the unique issues involved in the adoption experience and has a special interest in helping clients address adoption-related concerns. He offers Christian and spiritually integrated therapy upon a client's request. He also performs psychological evaluations including personality evaluation, adult ADHD evaluations, Veteran's Administration compensation and pension evaluations and pre-surgical psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery candidates.

is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. Hannah's bachelor degree is from the University of Mount Olive where she graduated with honors in Clinical Psychology and then went on to earn her Master's degree from Campbell University in Mental Health Counseling. Hannah has worked with One-Eighty Counseling for over three years in an administrative role, while completing both her undergraduate and graduate internships with the practice.

Hannah's passion is working with adolescents and adults in the areas of mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, separation and divorce concerns, anger management, ADHD, women's issues, self-esteem, life transitional dynamics, and work stress. She also thoroughly enjoys working with adolescents and young adults on transitions to high school or college.

Shalandra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCASA). She completed her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy at Capella University, a CACREP and COAMFTE accredited program.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Shalandra has experience serving diverse populations of various socioeconomic statuses, backgrounds and cultures. She has worked in various clinical settings including non-profit agencies, community-based mental health and hospital settings. Shalandra provides assessment and treatment for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, self-esteem, mood disorders, life transitions and substance use disorders. She has specialized training in marital and family therapy and is also a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator. Shalandra provides pre-marital counseling and couples counseling where she works with couples to navigate the challenges and triumphs that may impact relationships.  Shalandra has a passion for working with young adults, women and families impacted by divorce and separation and individuals navigating the challenges of single parenting, dating and relationships.

Gayla is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate. She earned her master’s degree from Webster University and is a doctoral student working on her PhD in General Psychology from Walden University. 

Gayla uses a holistic approach to help guide clients on a path to achieve lasting recovery from addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mental health struggles. Using evidenced based therapeutic approaches of Motivational Interviewing and Reality Therapy, she is dedicated and compassionate in meeting individual client needs. Gayla’s genuine and empathetic approach allows her clients to reach their highest potential.

Encompassing six years of experience in the therapeutic setting, Gayla treats adults, children, adolescents, and couples. She also has extensive knowledge and experience working with military veterans, PTSD, Combat PTSD, Moral Injury and TBI. Her other specialties are anger management, trauma, grief and loss, relapse prevention, and personality disorders.

Gayla is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Treatment (SAIOP) and providing DWI classes.

Beth Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Eagala Certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist.  She received both her Master’s Degree in Social Work and her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Beth has been working in the mental health field for over 18 years and has found her passion in assisting those who are experiencing crisis in their lives.  Knowing that each person holds their own solutions lying within themselves is a key component to Beth’s core beliefs and therapeutic intervention style.  She enjoys working with individuals, families, and couples, focusing primarily on age teens through adults.

Beth’s areas of expertise include depression, oppositional behavior, post-traumatic stress, behavior modification, positive parenting, self-esteem, anger management, issues involving cognitive distortions, anxiety, couples counseling, crisis, and grief and loss.  Beth also has a passion for working with individuals who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault and those within the LGBTQ population.  Additionally, she deeply enjoys working with those currently serving in the military, veterans and their spouses/children, addressing struggles involving deployment, post combat trauma and PTSD, and moral injury.  She utilizes numerous treatment modalities within her practice including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy and Equine Assisted Psycho-therapy.  Her treatment approach is eclectic ensuring that each client is provided with the best modality to fit their individual needs.

Is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from North Carolina State University, and prior to her graduate studies worked as an educator with Wake County Public School System.

Amanda has worked in community mental health for the past three years, and has a strong passion for supporting adults, children, adolescents, and families to healing. Amanda has experience working with a variety of populations, and is dedicated to prioritizing the needs and goals of her clients in their therapeutic work. She specializes in mindfulness, anxiety, mood, attention, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, life changes and relationship issues. Within a family context, she utilizes the framework of the family system to support changing behaviors and identifying growth. Amanda believes that first and foremost, a non-judgmental, warm approach is necessary to meet clients seeking therapy wherever they are in their journey.

Maria Rau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Master’s degree in social work from Boston University and her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kansas State University.

Maria has worked with nonprofit organizations for the past 5 years and has enjoyed assisting individuals of many different backgrounds. Maria has experience working with currently and formerly incarcerated men and women and their families, military service members and their families, couples, women’s issues, and children. Maria works with various challenges including anxiety, depression, past trauma, couples work, anger management, stress management, and identity. Through her work with the forensic population and the military, Maria has a special interest in treating “moral injury” and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).

Maria is trained in Motivational Interviewing, PREPARE/ENRICH couples counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma Treatment and Interventions. Maria enjoys creating a trusting therapeutic relationship and uses an eclectic, person-centered approach to assist individuals in reaching their goals. Having an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere is very important to Maria and she strives to offer a safe space for you to process and explore the challenges and triumphs life brings.

Annalisa’s expertise includes working with individuals, couples, and families.  She helps people ranging in age from adolescent through senior years. She has a special interest in supporting teens struggling with challenges such as self-esteem, academic stress, self-harm, body image, peer pressure, bullying, and blended families.

She helps clients through a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, life transitions, family and other relationship dynamics, LGBTQ+ challenges, workplace/cultural change, effective communication, conflict resolution, and grief/loss.

She provides an environment of safety, privacy, and acceptance where a person can express their concerns and share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.  She approaches therapy with a belief that you are a unique individual, deserving of a meaningful, fulfilling, and harmonious life based on your needs, wants, and talents.  You will work as a team so that you can acquire the insight and the tools that will empower you to achieve your goals.

Annalisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor and earned her B.S. in Psychology from Campbell University and her M.A. in Counseling from Webster University.  She is certified in Bariatric evaluations and has completed numerous advanced trainings in the treatment of mental health disorders.  She is fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Debbie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from William Peace University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and earned her Master of Social Work from the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles.  Debbie has worked in various public mental health agencies assisting clients in maneuvering through challenges associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, mood swings, and interpersonal conflicts. 

Debbie is foundationally trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and uses each of its four components (Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Distress Tolerance) in her work with clients.  She received both foundational and advanced DBT training through Behavioral Tech, a company owned and operated by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., the founder of DBT.   Debbie assists clients in learning and implementing effective coping and life strategies that enable and empower them to manage painful emotions and deal with problematic behaviors.  Debbie also implements a person-centered approach to tailor treatment for each client while utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving, Cognitive Restructuring, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.