Meet the Team

Contact us to schedule a counseling session with our experienced team.

Sarah Robles, M.A., LAPC

Under supervision of Della Hightower, LPC, CPCS

Areas of Specialty: Anxiety, Depression, Chemical Dependency, Relationship & Family Dynamics, Religious Trauma; Individual, Couples, and Group Counseling

Sarah utilizes a trauma-informed, holistic approach and is passionate about providing a supportive environment where clients feel seen and safe in their process to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and thrive. She draws from evidence-based models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in order to address each client’s particular needs and help them to move toward health and wellness. 

Trained in: TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety, Celebrating Families 

Kristin Avery, M.S.W., LMSW

Under supervision of Della Hightower, LPC, CPCS.

Areas of Specialty: Children, Families, Group and Individual Therapy - Foster and Adoptive Families - Parenting - Women’s Issues

Kristin utilizes a trauma-informed approach and is passionate about the power of connection, play and expressive arts while meeting the complex needs of vulnerable children through the TRBI© principles.

Kristin is a TBRI Practitioner© Making Sense of Your Worth Facilitator© Building Freedom Within Facilitator© Parenting for Positive Self-Worth Facilitator©
Trained in: Theraplay© Level I, Beginning Sandtray Therapy for Children and Adults, Crisis Prevention Institute 3rd Edition Trianing - Verbal Intervention

Kayla Drewett, M.A., Master's Level Therapist 

Under supervision of Della Hightower, LPC, CPCS.

Kayla is a graduate of Liberty University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel heard, valued, and empowered in their healing journey.
Kayla specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults, and offers both individual and group therapy. Her approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from evidence-based modalities to meet the unique needs of each person she works with.
She is particularly dedicated to helping clients build emotional awareness, improve relationships, and navigate challenges such as anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns. Kayla is currently under supervision as she completes her clinical supervision and is committed to providing compassionate and ethical care to every client she serves.

Melissa Chestnut, Master's Level Intern 

Melissa is a Liberty University student working on her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

Melissa specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults, and offers both individual and group therapy. Her approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from evidence-based modalities to meet the unique needs of each person she works with.

She is particularly dedicated to helping clients build emotional awareness, improve relationships, and navigate challenges such as anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns. Melissa is currently under supervision as an intern as she completes her master's degree  and is committed to providing compassionate and ethical care to every client she serves with a biblical worldview.