Buffy Andrews has lived in the Wilmington, NC community for the past 12 years. She has worked in community based mental health, private practice, currently owns/operates the Made Well Center, and also founded the non profit Wellness Without Walls.

Buffy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Natural Health Practitioner. She is trained in EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based treatments, has 200hr Yoga Training, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, has studied under Bessel Van Der Kolk’s trauma trainings, anxiety reduction, and Gottman Method Couples & Relationship Counseling.

Buffy loves working with adults in leadership positions, healthcare/non profit workers, and career newbies who’ve experienced trauma, anxiety, are struggling with burnout, or need a little extra support to heal so they can maintain the solid work they are doing.

“I believe we are made well, and I believe we’ve been given the right tools and skills, we just sometimes need a little community, need a little education & encouragement, and need a little practical help to get back to this original state of paradise.”

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Originally a North Carolina native, Melissa has recently been enjoying east coast life since returning from living out West for several years. Melissa attended Lee University where she earned her Bachelors in Psychology with a concentration in Child and Family Studies, then received her Masters of Clinical Social Work from Florida State University. Melissa has worked with children with Autism and related disorders as an ABA therapist, worked as the clinical assistant of a residential treatment facility for adolescent girls, has been a case manager for families of children with behavioral and emotional needs, and has also worked in crisis response. Melissa has a heart for people and simply wants to meet others where they are so that together, they can walk towards healing and wholeness. She is warm and discerning, and she values empowering others to grow, learn, and live authentically. Melissa enjoys working with people of all ages and stages including children, adults and couples. She especially desires to help those who are looking to heal from trauma, adjust in times of transition, gain coping skills, or create a more functional life for themselves. Melissa is focused on utilizing the best therapeutic approach according to the specific needs of each individual she sees.

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With an unwavering commitment to holistic well-being and a heart dedicated to service, Laura Graham is thrilled to embark on a new chapter as an associate licensed therapist at the Made Well Center. Equipped with a rich educational background, including a Bachelors in Counseling, a Masters in Clinical Social Work, and HATHA yoga certification, Laura is ready to bring her wealth of experience and commitment to trauma-informed practices to this exceptional team.

Laura has lived in Wilmington for eight years but previously resided in Montana, where she was an intensive in-home therapist and spear-headed a mental health program at a local middle school. Laura has served clients of various ages and stages of life and has supported them with comprehensive care and a spectrum of modalities, including trauma-focused, strength-based, solution-focused, mindfulness-based, CBT, and DBT. Her experience with these varying approaches reflect her ability to tailor interventions to each person’s unique needs. Laura’s ultimate goal is to help others overcome their trauma and rediscover who they were before enduring it.

Her approach is to meet clients where they are in their journeys. Her empathetic nature shines as she creates a safe space for clients to uncover and address challenges head-on. Laura is passionate about working with blended families and adolescents or young adults in transitory stages of life. She has experience helping individuals recover from self-esteem issues, abuse, and relationship challenges.

Healing is not a one-size-fits-all process, so Laura will leverage her holistic background to help design the interventions that will resonate with vou and allow you to collaborate and walk alongside each other in the therapeutic journey. By integrating the mind, body, and spirit and exploring the connections between physical and mental well-being, Laura desires to help you love yourself and find grace as your heart begins to heal.

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A Wilmington native, Hannah is passionate about seeing the community she loves thrive. She attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she received her Bachelor’s in Social Work, and her Master’s in Clinical Social Work.

Hannah Parham has worked with survivors of sex and labor trafficking as a clinically focused Case Manager and Director of aftercare programs to foster a safe place for healing and empowerment. She has also done extensive outreach work to the unsheltered population in the community, offering critical support to those who are often overlooked.

She is passionate about meeting clients where they are, building relationships, and empowerment through education of the mind, body, and soul connection. Hannah believes therapeutic interventions should be collaborative and built with a discerning spirit based on the unique needs of each client, and believes it is an honor and a privilege to be entrusted with people’s stories.

Hannah enjoys working with teens and adults. She is especially well-versed in helping individuals who have experienced trauma. Her greatest joy is to walk alongside individuals as they do the work to heal and discover who they were created to be. Hannah has great deal of experience helping clients with personality and mood disorders, along with anxiety and depression. Her time in practice has also given her many opportunities to work with those who are recovering from substance abuse, utilizing a holistic approach to aid people in their sobriety.

Ms. Parham knew from a young age that she had a deep desire to spend her life genuinely loving others. Hannah’s desire is to create a safe space where clients can forage a different path, learn new skills, and find inner healing. She aims to help clients discover healthy perceptions of themselves and break free of the things that hold them back from living a life where they feel whole and secure.

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Carrie was raised on the plains of Kansas. After being sick for so many years, she overcame her chronic health issues by addressing nutrition, lifestyle choices and more! She then went back to school to study holistic health, nutrition & wellness.

Carrie is a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach & Wellness Practitioner. She has been in private practice for 6+ years, teaching people how to nourish their bodies using real food and upgrade their health through diet and lifestyle changes. Her special focus in her practice is gut health. Carrie is passionate about root cause healing and helping individuals find true freedom and relief from unpleasant digestive symptoms, food overwhelm and more!

Carrie believes there is always hope for healing and truly enjoys the privilege of walking alongside people on their health journey!

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Lindsay is a North Carolina native and recently settled down in the Wilmington area. Lindsay graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology of Family Life and Intimate Relationships. After graduating college, she went on to work as an Early Intervention Specialist while going back for her master’s degree in counseling. Lindsay is in the final stages of finishing her master’s degree in the Clinical Mental Health and Counseling program at Liberty University. She is excited about getting one step closer to becoming licensed and helping individuals overcome their daily battles. Lindsay is passionate about helping individuals of all ages. She loves working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, body image, self-esteem, and OCD behaviors. She values the importance of health and wellness and believes that it is an important contributor towards mental healing. Lindsay also practices faith-based counseling and approaches. Lindsay is also a certified SYMBIS facilitator. SYMBIS (Saving Your marriage before it starts) is to help seriously dating, engaged, and newlywed couples better prepare for the lifelong commitment of marriage. Book with Lindsay today, as she is able to see individuals for a reduced rate for services at $25/session. Email cit@madewellcenter.org to get started.

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Brittany moved to Wilmington, NC from Boston, MA in 2011. She received her Masters of Social Work from Simmons University and has been working as a clinician in various settings since graduating in 2006.

Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Therapist) who specializes in treating trauma, familial issues, parenting skills work, mood disorders, and anxiety/depression. Some of Brittany’s specialties include doing work with somatic/sensorimotor trauma processing, EMDR, and incorporating mindfulness practices into therapy. Brittany is committed to making sure no one is invisible and sees mental health treatment as a way of strengthening the broken places until people feel WHOLE again.

She also has many talents including dance through her studies of Ballet and Modern dance in Purchase, NY. Sometimes she likes to include body work into the therapy practice as well. She loves working with adults, particularly parents, as well as adolescents, young children and their families to help heal relationships.

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Stephanie Tucker has lived in North Carolina for the last 2 years and recently relocated to Wilmington, NC. Stephanie graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, where she worked in the field of child welfare for 4 years offering support to low-income families in need. Stephanie went on to attend and graduate from The University of Louisville with a Master’s in Social Work. Since graduating with her Master’s in 2020, Stephanie has worked as an inpatient assessment clinician for an acute psychiatric hospital and as a clinician at a non-profit child/adolescent residential group home.

Stephanie received her certification as a Clinical Traumatologist from the Traumatology Institute in 2022 and is currently working towards certification as a Guided Meditation/Mindfulness Teacher through the School of Positive Transformation. Stephanie has worked with individuals ranging from 4 years old to 60 years old. Stephanie loves working with individuals who have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Stephanie enjoys traditional “talk-therapy,” but loves incorporating meditation, mindfulness techniques, and art into sessions. Stephanie will ensure that each client feels heard, validated, respected, and empowered. Stephanie values the importance of self-empowerment and self-awareness, as this helps pave the way to health, healing, and hope.

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Laura was born and raised in southeastern North Carolina, and has lived in various areas of NC. Laura graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelors in Psychology and studied Childhood Development. She then received her Masters in Social Work from UNCW.

Laura has worked as an Autism Support Professional for the Autism Society of NC. She has worked for Coastal Horizons Center as a Family Resource Partner, School-based Mental Health Therapist in Columbus County Schools, and as an outpatient Child and Family Therapist.

Laura believes in taking a collaborative, relational approach to the therapeutic process. She focuses on creating a connected and judgment free environment. She enjoys working with people at various stages of life and especially enjoys working with adults navigating life transitions.

She is passionate about anxiety management, supporting relational healing, and helping people to live in accordance with their values. Laura loves supporting people to build their self worth and to find balance between self compassion and accountability. Laura operates under the view that we are all the experts of our own lives, but we can learn and grow from each other’s perspectives. She finds joy through creating art and by learning (from trial & error) in her garden. She hopes to create an atmosphere that promotes care and healing. Be sure to reach out today if you are interested in working with someone like Laura.

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Kasi is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who loves working with tweens, teens, parents, families, couples, and individuals. Kasi values coming alongside people to build a therapeutic relationship of trust, compassion, and understanding. She has extensive experience providing trauma responsive treatment working with survivors of trauma and disorders such as ADHD, ODD, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, as well as experience with antenatal and postpartum depression/anxiety/OCD. Kasi takes a strengths based non-judgmental approach and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy as her main modality. Kasi holds a BA in Psychology from UNCW and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from NCSU in 2011 (Go Pack!). Kasi started her career as a children’s counselor at InterAct’s residential domestic violence shelter serving children and woman survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She then spent 11 years serving youth on juvenile probation and their families as a Functional Family Therapist, Therapist Supervisor, Program Manager, and Executive Director for AMI Kids NC Family Services. Kasi is compassionate, personable, and highly skilled to be able to walk alongside you in any struggle you may be facing. She also offers a biblical counseling approach for clients who desire this.

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