Staff Directory

AERIEL MATTHEWS

Aeriel began her journey in higher education when she earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology at Winston-Salem State University in 2014. She then earned a graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University in 2019 and, in 2024, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health at North Carolina Agricultural &Technical State University. After almost nine years of working as a medical laboratory technologist, she will practice as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (#A20747).

Aeriel enjoys working with adolescents and adults and has some experience working with children, families, anger management, oppositional defiant disorder, trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorder. She utilizes an integrative approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), incorporating aspects of reality/choice therapy, play therapy, and rational emotional behavior therapy (REBT). These tools help uncover how our feelings inform our beliefs, which in turn influence our actions. A solution-oriented framework can achieve goals and bring resolve and healing.

She prides herself on providing safe spaces for women and girls to share, learn, and grow to embrace their identity through Christ. She believes every story is unique, and the approach should also be. Aeriel loves incorporating scripture, Biblical resources, and prayer in her work as they support the changes necessary to live a bold, brilliant life.

• Admin@RPCounseling.org
• 336-542-2060 ext. 109

ANJANIE MOSCATELLO

• Avery@RPCounseling.org
• (336) 542-2060 ext. 113

AVERY ROBBINS

NOTE: Avery is not currently accepting new clients.

Avery Robbins earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Social Studies and Religious Studies from Liberty University in Virginia. She went on to acquire her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She now practices as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (#A19391).

Avery recognizes that we all have places of pain and disruption in our lives, and she desires to cultivate a space where clients can feel seen and heard while taking steps towards healing. Avery believes it is an honor to walk alongside her clients. She embraces a holistic approach recognizing the importance of the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual components of each person. She utilizes an integrative approach that incorporates Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, and EMDR. In conjunction with her theoretical orientation, she believes that reflecting on one’s own experiences assists individuals in recognizing patterns and deeply held beliefs. Avery has experience working with individuals in areas including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, trauma, abuse, spiritual concerns, and stressors pertaining to collegiate athletics.

Avery sees spiritual integration as a significant part of the therapy process. She approaches counseling through a Christ-centered lens but respects each person’s spiritual beliefs and will incorporate integration at each client’s level of comfort. Avery is a native of Greensboro and enjoys spending time with her husband Cooper and their puppy Mabel.

• Bettie@RPCounseling.org
• 336-542-2060 ext. 111

BETTIE NEAL

Bettie Neal earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian/Pastoral Counseling from Carolina University (fka John Wesley University) in 2020.  She obtained a Master of Arts from Liberty University in 2024. As a licensed Cosmetologist for twenty-one years, she has aided women in her occupational practice, the local church, and various community settings, facing existential crises related to loss, divorce, illness, career shifts, societal barriers, motherhood, and empty-nest syndrome. She has worked with adolescent women transitioning into self-discovery and independence, relationships, biological changes, and the recognition of one’s purpose. Bettie has also aided senior women facing end of life challenges such as grief and loss, separation anxiety, impairments to mobility, meaning and purpose, social isolation and loneliness, and facing one’s own mortality. Bettie’s diverse experiences ignited a passion that inspired her to pursue counseling as her professional vocation.

As a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (#A21693), she is passionate about the call to come alongside women to help with strength building, resilience, and coping skills tailored for individual orientation. She employs an eclectic approach drawing mostly from person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution focused brief therapy. Bettie believes the Holy Spirit is the ultimate Counselor and considers it a privilege to come alongside the work He has already begun in each client’s life. Serving as a vessel, she will meet clients where they are, honoring their comfort level and preferences. For those who desire it, Bettie thoughtfully integrates Scripture, prayer, and other Christian disciplines into the therapeutic process to support healing, growth, and restoration.

In her spare time, Bettie enjoys reading and writing, long walks in the park, beach therapy, painting, and refurbishing furniture.

• Carissa@RPCounseling.org
• 336-542-2060 ext. 106

CARISSA BROWN

Originally from Florida, Carissa has found her calling in North Carolina, where she practices as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) (License no. S9147) with a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. With over a decade of counseling experience, Carissa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.

Carissa provides counseling to women and girls ages 12 and up, with an approach that emphasizes a holistic perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She incorporates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing into her practice, tailoring treatment plans to each client’s unique needs. Carissa is also trained in EMDR, a therapeutic intervention that helps people process traumatic memories and other distressing experiences. Carissa integrates spiritual principles into therapy when clients are comfortable with this, ensuring clients feel supported and understood on their healing journey.

Outside of her professional life, Carissa enjoys traveling, learning new things, and baking for friends & family.

• Cindy@RPCounseling.org
• 336-542-2060 ext. 102

CINDY MONDELLO

In August 1997, Cindy Mondello drove into Greensboro, North Carolina, eight months sober and 1,000 miles from her home state of Louisiana. She had no idea where the path ahead would lead, but she knew she’d been given a new lease on life.

In high school, Cindy fell into the grips of addiction, anxiety, and feelings of emptiness. For years she tried to mask the symptoms and maintain a false image of perfection, neglecting to seek help when she needed it the most.

After muddling through her messy life for nearly 15 years, things began to change. In December 1996, during a very dark night of wrestling with her soul, God reached down and took hold of her heart. Beginning that night and for several years thereafter, God restored her life through the help of individual Christian counseling, in-depth Bible study, and a caring and supportive community. Her primary goal was to find a better life for herself. Never did she expect that, through her journey, thousands of other women might also experience transformation.

Cindy’s dream – Restoration Place Counseling – became a reality in 2005 after she finished a Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

While Cindy served as the sole provider of counseling services for the first five years of operation, she transitioned fully into the role of Executive Director in 2013, taking on the responsibilities of administration and fundraising. When she’s not leading her staff of 15 employees, meeting with donors, or planning fashion shows, you can find Cindy running, hiking, country two-stepping, or playing with her Blue Mitted Ragdoll cat, Beatrice. In other words, she’s living fully and with joy in the new life she was given all those years ago.

• Debbie@RPCounseling.org
• (336) 542-2060 ext. 114

DEBBIE CHILDERS

Debbie earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Secondary Education from Duke University.  She earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Counseling and an Education Specialty (Ed.S.) in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  Although she spent many years teaching and tutoring teenage students in Greensboro, she resumed counseling in 2023.  She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (#18597) in the state of North Carolina.

Debbie has a passion for helping teens and adults become the confident and capable individuals God has created them to be. She works from a Biblical worldview, but is willing to work with clients who have a different spiritual orientation.  Debbie believes in creating a safe, supportive place in which clients can work through life’s disruptions and emerge with healthy coping skills and greater resilience.  She enjoys working with teenagers who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and self-worth struggles.  She also works with adults facing loss, relational conflict and adjustment difficulties.  Special areas of emphasis include infertility, grief and loss, and refugee trauma and adjustment.

Debbie believes that  individual growth happens in the context of relationships.  Part of healthy development is learning how to set boundaries and nurture healthy attachments.  She draws on Emotionally Based Therapy to help clients cultivate emotional awareness and strengthen bonds of attachment in order to optimize a person’s confidence, satisfaction and resilience in all life circumstances.   She also uses a variety of counseling approaches that include but are not limited to art therapy, play therapy, role play exercises, cognitive restructuring and behavior goal-setting.

• Liz@RPCounseling.org
• 336-542-2060 ext. 119

ELIZABETH (LIZ) NEWTON

Liz Newton earned a Bachelors Degree in Bible Theology and Christian Counseling from John Wesley College in High Point, NC, and a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (#10585) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialists (#22551) in North Carolina. Liz is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of North Carolina (LPCANC).

Liz has experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with depression, anxiety, bipolar, marital issues, substance use, and adjustment to various life experiences, as well as personality disorders. Liz takes an eclectic approach to counseling, which often includes, but is not limited to cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and solution-focused brief therapy; as well as offering counseling from a biblical worldview. Liz is trained in the use of Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and in DBT skills; however, her approach in therapy will depend on the unique needs of her clients and their personal goals for therapy.

• Kelly@RPCounseling.org
• 336-542-2060 ext. 103

KELLY DAVIS

• Lawrie@RPCounseling.org
• 336-542-2060 ext. 108

LAWRIE BEARDSLEY

Lawrie Beardsley is currently pursuing a Master’s of Arts in Christian Counseling at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary working toward licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. Before beginning her counseling education, she practiced as a physical therapist at Moses Cone Health System since 1990, where she worked with individuals facing neurological, orthopedic, trauma, and chronic pain issues in both hospital and outpatient settings. In that role, she walked alongside patients during some of the most vulnerable times in their lives, bearing witness to their resilience and capacity for healing, even when they doubted it themselves.

Her counseling journey has also been deeply shaped by personal experiences of loss, including the passing of both of her parents and an adult child. These profound losses have given her both personal and professional insight into the difficult road of death-related grief and mourning. She believes healing and growth happen best in a relationship built on trust, and she works collaboratively with clients to set meaningful goals and move forward with purpose. Lawrie is especially drawn to supporting those facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relational conflict, religious trauma, and major life transitions. She also has a special interest in healthcare/first responder vicarious trauma. Believing that all people are made in the Image of God, Lawrie remains inspired by the bravery of clients as they seek growth, healing, and renewed strength, and she is grateful for the privilege of walking with them as they rediscover their own resilience.

Lawrie has been married to her husband, Jim, for 36 years. Together they enjoy spending time with their family, especially their beloved grandchildren. In her spare time, she can be found lifting weights, traveling, hiking, and savoring a really good cup of coffee. Her personal and professional life are grounded in faith, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the gift of relationships.

• Patti@RPCounseling.org
• 336-542-2060 ext. 107

PATTI BURKHEAD

Patti earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Secondary Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Pastoral Counseling with a cognate in Life Coaching from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. After completing almost thirty years of service to families through education, she is now a biblical counselor and a certified Christian Health Mentor.

Patti has a heart for helping women understand their identity in Christ. She counsels from a biblical worldview and takes a holistic, solution-focused approach in coming alongside women encountering pain in their emotional, physical, and spiritual lives. She has experience in working with women and couples facing various life challenges including identity, faith, grief, overwhelm, stress, and life transitions. Her passion is bringing the light and hope of Christ into the lives of those who are struggling.

In addition to counseling clients, Patti serves as Director of Christian Counseling and Soul Care. Her primary responsibilities include training and equipping counselors in the integration of faith principles and practices, meeting with staff to provide soul care and support, and writing curriculum for/leading support groups.

In her free time, Patti enjoys spending time with her family and friends, country two-stepping with her husband, reading, writing, and visiting the beach and the mountains as often as possible.

STACY WAREHAM

Stacy earned a Bachelor of Social Work from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She went on to acquire her Masters in Social Work through the Joint Master of Social Work Program co-organized by NCA&T and UNCG. She now practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (License #P018725).

Stacy has a heart for those who have walked broken paths or who often feel they are on the outside looking in. Her passion lies in creating a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental space for healing and treating each person as a unique individual worthy of dignity and respect. Stacy works with those experiencing general anxiety, relationship issues, broken family systems, and trauma. Two special areas of interest are grief associated with infertility and adoption, as well as those living with or who support someone with developmental issues. Stacy uses a variety of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, as well as role play exercises.

Stacy believes in the restorative power of redemption provided by a merciful God but respects individual preferences and will see people of other faith practices.

Stacy is married and has twin sons. In her free time Stacy loves to garden, read, attend Bible study, travel, and spend time with family.

• stephanie@rpcounseling.org
• (336) 542-2060

STEPHANIE CAUDLE

Stephanie earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During her time in college, Stephanie worked as Director of Marketing and Training at Chick Fil-A in Chapel Hill and most recently worked as a Provider Relationship Account Consultant for Healthy Blue NC. She recently returned to school to pursue her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and aspires to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker post-graduation.

Stephanie is gifted in both oral and written communication. She is highly organized, driven, detail-oriented, technologically proficient and manages her time with thoughtful intentionality. She will assist RPC’s Founder/CEO in a variety of roles, from administrative support to event coordination to marketing. When she’s not keeping things on track at work, you’ll find her taking long walks with her husband and rescue dog, reading, dancing, and adding plants to her ever-growing in-home jungle!

• Tamra@RPCounseling.org
• (336) 542-2060 ext. 104

TAMRA FORSMAN

Tamra Forsman serves as the Billing Specialist Extraordinaire at RPC. She has a background in office management for healthcare facilities as well as crisis centers. She understands the complications and the “language” of insurance. She is responsible for all aspects of insurance and billing at RPC.

Tamra uses her in-depth knowledge to help clients understand and navigate the complications of insurance plans so they can focus on their own health and healing.

Tamra has a degree in Psychology from Southwestern University and is the very proud mother of three kids. She and her husband (Todd) spent many years in full-time church ministry and now both feel that counseling is the place where God and their passions have led them. Tamra loves her family, music, her dog, and learning about anything related to human behavior. Tamra has seen the impact that counseling can make in the lives of people and wholeheartedly believes in the mission of RPC.

• Victoria@RPCounseling.org
• 336-542-2060

VICTORIA LUKAWSKI

Note: Victoria is currently not accepting new clients.

Victoria received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling in the state of North Carolina (License 18365). Victoria acknowledges that coming to counseling takes a lot of courage and therefore desires to provide a welcoming, safe, nonjudgmental, and comfortable environment for all clients.

Victoria has a heart for working with women who feel lost, broken, unloved, and confused with their life circumstances. She believes in providing a space for clients where they feel seen, heard, understood, encouraged and where hope can be instilled. Victoria works with clients who have a variety of presenting concerns, including anxiety, spiritual/faith concerns, relationships issues, life adjustments, self-esteem, family of origin, boundaries, and guilt/shame. She utilizes a collaborative holistic approach to healing as she believes it provides the most beneficial long-term outcomes. Some specific theories she uses are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy, Mindfulness, and Strengths Focused interventions. She is a SYMBIS (Save Your Marriage Before It Starts) certified pre-marital counselor.

As a Christian Counselor, Victoria conducts her counseling from a Biblical perspective acknowledging that Christ is the one who provides true and lasting healing. She desires to be a calm and immovable anchor for clients while helping them realize that they are overcomers and fully redeemed by Jesus Christ.

In her free time, Victoria enjoys baking, playing tennis, traveling to new places, spending time with her husband Jeff, and reading.