Our Team
Sheree Spencer, LMFT
Clinical Director & Founder
Sheree is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a deep commitment to supporting children, adults, and families through every stage of their healing journey. She brings over a decade of experience in the mental health field, combining evidence-based practices with a warm, collaborative approach to care.
Sheree established the group practice to serve as a safe and inclusive space where individuals and families can feel seen, heard, and supported. Her clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, with a focus on helping clients navigate life transitions, relational challenges, parenting stress, and emotional wellness.
She also leads Teaching, Love & Care Community Services, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering parents and caregivers in underserved communities through training, resources, and wellness programs.
Sheree is passionate about building community partnerships and multidisciplinary teams, including High Fidelity Wraparound services and collaborative care with clinics and providers; centered on holistic support for youth and families.
Sophire Nelson, LCSW
Clinician
Sophire Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, emotional blockages, trauma, and negative self-image. She enjoys working with clients who are dedicated to living more mindful, empowered, and fulfilling lives.
A North Carolina native, Sophire takes a holistic approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based practices such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, breath-work, somatic experiencing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotional Freedom Technique (also known as Tapping). She is also certified in the Safe and Sound Protocol, a listening-based intervention designed to help regulate the nervous system and reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress.
Sophire creates a warm, supportive space where clients can explore the root causes of their symptoms and reconnect with their inner strength. She believes that healing involves both insight and action, and she equips clients with practical tools—such as CBT, meditation, and relaxation strategies—to support emotional balance and everyday well-being. Sophire values psychoeducation as a core part of the therapeutic process. She helps clients understand how their brain and body respond to stress and trauma, believing that this knowledge fosters a deeper sense of control, safety, and self-compassion.
Her goal is to walk alongside clients as they shift from a place of chaos to one of clarity and peace—releasing what no longer serves them and stepping fully into their potential.
Teadora Seidorf, LCSW-A
Clinican
Teadora is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with a strong commitment to supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and the journey toward holistic wellness. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, she approaches therapy with empathy, authenticity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique experience.
Teadora believes in meeting clients exactly where they are. Her work is rooted in the understanding that many coping patterns—while no longer serving us—were once essential for survival. Through a trauma-informed lens, she helps clients gently explore these internal dynamics and build new pathways toward healing and growth.
Her therapeutic approach integrates mindfulness-based practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a strong foundation of trust and rapport. Teadora creates a supportive space for individuals to process their emotions, reconnect with their values, and develop practical tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Her work is guided by the belief that healing isn’t about erasing pain—it’s about honoring it, learning from it, and using it to shape a more grounded, empowered future.
Kayla Fenty, LCSW
Clinican
Kayla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. With a warm and compassionate approach, she integrates evidence-based modalities—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—to help clients build emotional resilience, regulate their emotions, and reshape unhelpful thought patterns.
Kayla believes that healing happens in relationship, and her goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. She honors the unique strengths each client brings and works alongside them to explore their experiences, deepen self-awareness, and develop tools for meaningful change.
As a trauma-informed clinician, Kayla supports clients in understanding how their past may be influencing their present—while empowering them to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Outside of her clinical work, Kayla enjoys cozying up with a good book, hiking local trails, and spending time with her two cats—who she lovingly admits might be the real bosses of the house. A Marvel fan and story enthusiast, she brings curiosity and creativity into her work, helping clients reconnect with their own story from a place of strength and self-compassion.
Paula Thacker, LCSW-A
Paula Thacker is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate with a deep passion for helping others navigate life’s challenges. She earned both her Bachelor’s in Behavioral & Social Science and her Master’s in Social Work from North Carolina Central University.
Paula supports adolescents, adults, and older adults through a client-centered, integrative approach that incorporates CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and expressive modalities like art and play therapy. She believes in meeting clients where they are and tailoring care to each individual’s unique needs.
Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, self-esteem concerns, and domestic violence. Paula is known for creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.
With a strong foundation in empathy and trust-building, Paula is committed to helping clients heal, find clarity, and take meaningful steps forward.
Clinician
Christina Gonzalez
Christina Gonzalez serves as a Care Manager with a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals and families navigating mental health challenges. Her passion for this work began early in life, growing up alongside her younger autistic sibling. As a respite provider for her sister, Christina gained firsthand insight into the unique needs of neurodiverse individuals and the powerful impact that personalized, compassionate care can have on overall well-being.
Her professional journey began as a psychiatric technician supporting individuals in acute psychiatric care. During that time, Christina witnessed the transformative effects of holistic, person-centered support and deepened her commitment to making mental health services more accessible, responsive, and healing-focused.
Christina is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, driven by her desire to more deeply understand human behavior, mental health systems, and evidence-based interventions. This academic path directly supports her goal of becoming a Behavioral Healthcare Manager—equipping her with the skills to design, oversee, and refine care plans that are both clinically sound and empathetically driven.
With a foundation grounded in both lived experience and professional dedication, Christina is passionate about creating environments where individuals—whether patients, families, or professionals—feel supported, understood, and empowered to thrive.
Care Manager/Office Manager
Care First Medical Billing Services
Bradlie Carpenter is the founder of Care First Medical Billing Services, where she leads with a passion for helping providers succeed in the business side of private practice. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges clinicians face when launching and maintaining their practices, Bradlie offers personalized, detail-oriented support that allows providers to focus on what matters most—caring for their clients.
Bradlie and her team specialize in full-service Revenue Cycle Management, as well as individual services such as credentialing, consulting, and training. By intentionally working with a limited number of clients, she ensures that every provider receives the dedicated attention and tailored solutions they deserve.
Her collaborative, transparent approach has made Care First an essential partner for practices seeking reliable and knowledgeable billing support. Bradlie’s commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and integrity helps providers feel confident, informed, and empowered in navigating the operational side of mental health care.
To learn more about her services, visit: www.carefirstmedicalbillingservices.com
Billing & Credentialing
Lawrence Black, M.Ed., EP-C, CHES
Lawrence Black is a seasoned health and wellness professional with over 20 years of experience in case management, community health, and program development across clinical, military, and community settings. He currently serves as the Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist for the North Carolina Army National Guard, where he coordinates services, builds community partnerships, and supports service members and their families through education and resource navigation.
Lawrence holds a Master of Education in Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Clemson University. He is a Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM), a Certified Health Education Specialist (NCHEC), and certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
A proud veteran of both the United States Air Force and South Carolina Air National Guard, Lawrence brings a deep understanding of military culture and a lifelong dedication to service. His career has included roles with Humana Cares, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and various wellness initiatives supporting individuals across the lifespan.
Known for his empathy, leadership, and collaborative spirit, Lawrence has received multiple accolades—including six Atrium Health Values in Action awards—and continues to be a passionate advocate for holistic, equitable care.
