Internships

Katie is an intern at One-Eighty Counseling, currently completing her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University with a specialization in Trauma. She has a bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University (SMU) with a major in English and minors in Philosophy and Journalism. She has also completed coursework for a master’s degree in Medieval Studies from SMU. Katie is guided by a deep commitment to contributing to the well-being of others. Katie is a board member of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and she is also a member of the Suicide Prevention Institute at UNC, Chapel Hill. Previously, Katie served on the board for the North Carolina Association for Marriage and Family Therapy as a student representative. She is an initiated member of Delta Kappa, the honor society for marriage and family therapy.

At the heart of Katie’s work is the belief that humans are wired for connection. People long to feel seen, valued, and securely attached to those who matter most. Ultimately, her goal as a therapist is to help individuals, couples, and families develop deeper self-understanding, strengthen relational connections, and increase their capacity to respond thoughtfully to life’s challenges. The therapeutic relationship is foundational in her approach. Katie strives to create a space characterized by warmth, attunement, authenticity, and emotional safety. She uses several therapeutic modalities depending on her client’s needs. Her primary modalities are Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). Katie’s theoretical approach to therapy is grounded in a systemic and relational framework that views individuals within the context of their relationships, families, and broader sociocultural environments. She believes that problems do not exist in isolation within a single person, but rather emerge through interactional patterns, generational influences, and social structures. Katie provides therapy services to individual adults, couples, and families. Her clinical interests are centered around relationship issues, depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, trauma, grief, loss, addiction, communication issues, and/or life transitions.

Katie has been married for ten years and shares two pugs with her husband. When she is not working you can find her serving on the advisory board for her sorority, Chi Omega, at UNC, Chapel Hill, entertaining friends & family, or reading a book in her favorite room, the library.

Raymond, an Intern at One-Eighty Counseling, is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University. He holds two degrees from Harding University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and a Bachelor of Ministry. During his clinical training, Raymond provides counseling services to individuals, couples, and families while working under supervision.

Raymond’s background includes two decades of service as a retired veteran from the Army. During his military tenure, he served as a Senior Human Resource Supervisor, primarily responsible for managing and supporting soldiers and leaders from various locations across the United States and Europe. He also took part in two deployments.

Raymond’s clinical interests include strengthening family relationships, improving communication, navigating life transitions, and supporting individuals and families as they work through emotional and relational challenges. His clinical approach is grounded in Collaborative Therapy and Narrative Therapy, emphasizing a respectful partnership between therapist and client and honoring clients as the experts of their own life experiences. Through a collaborative process, Raymond works alongside clients to explore concerns, identify strengths, and develop meaningful goals. Using a narrative approach, he helps individuals, couples, and families examine the stories they tell about themselves, separate problems from personal identity, and create new, empowering narratives that support growth and healing. He is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to pursue meaningful growth and healing.

Raymond provides counseling services to families, couples, veterans, and children ages 8 and up. He is married and has been married for six years, and he is the parent of a three-year-old child, experiences that inform his understanding of family life, parenting, and relational dynamics.

Ashley Siddle is a counseling intern currently completing her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Liberty University. Under the supervision of Michael Garner, LMFT, DCC, Ashley provides counseling services to individuals and couples navigating through transitional phases/adjustments, conflict resolution, stress or mood disorders, and life balance.

Drawing from a person-centered, experiential, and systems approach, Ashley creates a comfortable, safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can work from the inside out towards individual and familial growth, and increased functionality. She is especially passionate about supporting BIPOC, the LGBTQ+ community, children, and couples and families coping with relationship dysfunction.

With a background in Biology and Health Science, Ashley brings genuineness, warmth, respect, and a holistic collaborative approach to each session. Outside of counseling, Ashley enjoys watching a good movie/tv show, reading, and cooking, which helps her maintain balance in her own life and an active presence in her work.

Elizabeth is a Clinical Counseling intern currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling at Lindsey Wilson University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Elon University. Elizabeth specializes in working with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, attachment concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions, with a particular interest in fostering healthy relationships and personal growth.

Elizabeth’s counseling approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in a person-centered philosophy. She understands that beginning counseling can feel overwhelming and is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Her work is informed by evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and is tailored to each client’s unique needs, values, and goals.

Elizabeth believes that with the right support, individuals can build resilience, develop effective coping skills, and experience meaningful healing and growth.

Dana is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern at One-Eighty Counseling’s Clayton, North Carolina location and a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Capella University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University and is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). She currently works under the supervision of Jordan DeWitt, LCMHC. After graduation, she plans to pursue licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA).

Dana believes healing begins when people feel truly seen, heard, and respected. Her approach is grounded in Reality Therapy and trauma-informed care, with a focus on helping clients better understand their needs, strengthen relationships, and create positive, lasting change. She works with clients to explore how their needs for connection, stability, freedom, confidence, and enjoyment are showing up in their lives and whether their current choices are helping them move toward their goals.

Her work is shaped by a deep understanding of trauma, relationship dynamics, and the challenges that can arise throughout different stages of life. She brings empathy, compassion, and a grounded, nonjudgmental presence to the counseling relationship, recognizing the vulnerability and courage it takes to seek support. Dana strives to create a space where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to recognize their strengths, reclaim their sense of self, and move forward with greater confidence.

Dana helps clients gain insight, identify practical steps forward, and build on the strengths they already possess. She is committed to providing counseling that is culturally responsive, affirming, and grounded in safety, trust, and genuine connection.