Allisa is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University. Allisa is currently an intern at One-Eighty Counseling. Before that, she graduated with Honors from UNC Pembroke where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Special Education. She has taught 6th grade for the last four years. Alisa’s previous experience in the mental health field includes working at a community mental health agency during her practicum where she worked with adults who had severe substance abuse disorders and/or mental health disorders. This was an eye-opening experience for Allisa, while she was able to gain hands-on experience, she also found a renewed passion for the field of mental health counseling.

Allisa strongly values the therapeutic relationship and believes it is the foundation for invaluable therapeutic work to occur. Allisa uses an integrated approach best to meet the needs of each of her clients. She has a strong foundation in a person-centered approach and believes it is best practice to offer clients unconditional empathy and positive regard. Allisa utilizes a person-centered and holistic framework to combine a variety of modalities to meet the client’s needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy, and attachment therapy. Allisa has an interest in working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, loneliness, communication and family issues, substance use/addictions, and/or life transitions.

Jason is an intern at One-Eighty Counseling, currently completing his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University, where he is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, the international counseling honor society. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State University and master’s degrees in Business Administration and Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, Jason is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) with over 20 years of experience in finance, management, and analytics.

Drawing from over 22 years of marriage and his experience as a father of two college-aged children, Jason brings personal insight into family dynamics and long-term relationships. His personal journey with chronic pain inspired a career transition into counseling, fueling his passion for helping clients facing difficult challenges.

Jason values the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. He employs an integrative, client-centered approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. For couples and families, he incorporates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) principles and the Gottman Method to enhance relational dynamics and communication. For individuals, he utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and existential therapy to address a range of mental health concerns. Jason is dedicated to providing a supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, work toward healing, and develop strategies to navigate life’s challenges.

Lisa is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern. Lisa graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Minor in Sociology. She is completing her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. Lisa was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success through Capella University.

Lisa has worked with the IDD, Mental Health, and TBI community for the last 9 years. She is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist in the state of North Carolina. Lisa has 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and athletes. Lisa also has personal experience with members of the military and first responders. Lisa has an interest in working with individuals, couples, and families with anxiety, trauma, grief, PTSD (first responder, military, civilian), pre-marital, parenting, infidelity recovery, relationship distress, and parent-adult child relationships. Lisa is person-centered. She believes that the client is the expert of their own life and through collaboration, a solution can be found to every problem. Lisa is patient and empathetic to the individualism of each client. Lisa utilizes various treatment approaches including, but not limited to, Solution Focused Therapy to bring out the strengths of her clients, Gottman therapy to increase intimacy, respect, and affection between couples, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to help combat negative thoughts.

Lisa has wanted to become a Marriage and Family Therapist from a very young age. She has always believed keeping healthy families together was important. She is passionate about helping people heal and helping families stay together. Lisa also offers Faith based therapy upon request.

Andrae is an aspiring therapist in training while pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Work with an LCSW from Walden University. Andrae obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in human science from North Carolina Central University. Andrae feels that mental health is a fundamental aspect of health and well-being that affects how individuals, couples, and families think and feel throughout different stages of life. Through teamwork and structured and attainable goal setting, reaching a better quality of life is inevitable. Andrae has had the opportunity to work in the social work field by directing a supportive housing program for individuals diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness.

Andrae’s passion for mental health, fueled by personal therapeutic experiences, has led him to study social work. Through these experiences, he has developed the ability to empathize with and understand adverse issues and occurrences in individuals, couples, and families. By recognizing values and beliefs, Andrae feels that a better way of life can be built and maintained.