Joe Farrell

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Hampton & Telehealth

Joe (he/him) owns and works as an outpatient therapist at Peninsula Child & Family Services. He holds an active state license to practice clinical social work in Virginia and served as Vice Chair for the Virginia Society for Clinical Social Work's tidewater chapter. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University and then attained his master's degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Joe worked at Hampton Roads' busiest group practice where he spent time serving clients as an outpatient therapist. Additionally, Joe has recently done on-call emergent mental health evaluations and abuse calls for Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters' emergency room in Norfolk, where he was trusted by the hospital to make complex decisions affecting Hampton Roads' children & families who, at times, found themselves in his consult at their most desperate moment.
Joe now works exclusively at Peninsula Child & Family Services where he oversees clinical and administrative operations while managing his own caseload of clients.

Lauren Willoughby

**Social Worker Supervisee Hampton & Telehealth**
Lauren earned her Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art degree with a minor in psychology from Old Dominion University. She went on to receive her Master of Social Work degree with a clinical concentration from Norfolk State University. She is currently working conjointly with Joseph Farrell, LCSW as a supervisee in social work where she will be overseen directly by him while providing care to clients seeking outpatient treatment at PCFS.
Lauren has experience working with The Department of Social Services for the child protective services unit and the on-going unit. She has years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing a variety of behavioral and mental health issues, on an individual level. She often incorporates art and play therapy into her work but utilizes other treatment modalities as needed. Lauren is very thorough in her clinical work and is very passionate about making a difference. She is able to provide the best care for each of her clients by frequently educating herself, learning alternative treatment modalities, and applying effective interventions.

Amanda Zuccaro

**Licensed Professional Counselor Hampton, Norfolk & Telehealth**
Amanda attained her masters in counseling from Rosalind Franklind University in the Chicago area and soon thereafter began working as a licensed psychotherapist treating primarily children with mood and eating disorders. She has been working in the field of mental health for many years and in various capacities, though feels as if outpatient counseling is where she does her best work. Amanda recently moved to Virginia and PCFS is lucky to benefit from her services! Amanda has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and parents who have difficulty achieving victory over their anxiety and/or eating disorders. She has coached parents on how to support their child during the process and teach them how to return stability to their home. If you are a parent in need of education, support, or coaching to assist your child manage their anxiety, disordered eating, or behavior issues, she can help. If you’re a child who struggles with mood or behaviors, she can help!

Rebeca Garcia

**Licensed Professional Counselor Hampton & Telehealth**
Rebeca holds a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling and forensic psychology from Marymount University and is a fully licensed mental health provider in the state of Virginia. She has years of experiencing providing mental health services in a variety of settings and levels of care, including outpatient therapy and intensive in-home counseling.

Rebeca focuses her clinical work on treating trauma in both children and adults. She utilizes trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as other play therapy modalities, such as therapeutic sandtray, to treat trauma in children. She is trained in EMDR for PTSD in adults and adolescents. She has experience in working with children and families dealing with major life adjustments, anxiety and depression, and oppositional behaviors.

Ciera Canaday

Clinical Director, LCSW Hampton & Telehealth

Ciera graduated from the University of Mary Washington with her bachelors in psychology as well as Virginia Commonwealth University with a masters degree in clinical social work. Ciera holds an active state license to practice clinical social work in the state of Virginia.

Ciera has experience providing therapeutic services to clients in both individual and group settings, and has worked at both hospital and outpatient therapy locales. Ciera is particularly passionate about utilizing CBT and solution-focused therapy to help serve adolescents, young adults & adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or behavioral issues. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in the community with friends and her two rescue dogs or reading a good book at home.

Alicia Borre

**Developmental Psychologist, PhD Hampton**
Alicia is an applied developmental psychologist with experience in the development of prevention and intervention programs with underserved families. She has worked in various capacities, including as part of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate efforts in order to provide permanent homes for children in orphanages and foster care. She earned her masters degree in applied developmental psychology from George Mason University, and her doctorate in developmental psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Alicia is not part of the clinical team, and instead manages the tasks associated with business and practice administration. Her knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to program development are integral to the overall health of the practice, and she’s a great contact as a liason for clients and other community healthcare professionals.

Samantha Osit

**Office Manager**

Sam was born and raised in Norfolk, VA and recently moved to the Richmond area. Sustained by her passion for service and people, Sam has worked in offices across Hampton Roads and volunteered for several non-profit organizations in the region over the last 15 years. Sam values her relationships with clients and community and is a lover of all animals and music. In her off time, she enjoys art, getting outdoors and spending time with her husband and family.

Yuri Gooding

**Licensed Professional Counselor Telehealth**
Yuri brings two masters degrees to the practice - one in addiction counseling and another in professional counseling - as well as a license to practice clinical counseling in the state of Virginia. Yuri has an extensive history providing community based mental health services to the peninsula, serving clients as a clinical supervisor of in-home services as well as by directly servicing clients with severe mental health in their homes.

Yuri also has specialized training and clinical experience providing substance abuse counseling services, which he in part gained through graduate school and in part gained through clinical work in the field. Yuri is passionate about providing client-centered care and works particularly well with family systems and adolescents.

Shenay Wharton

**Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Telehealth**
Shenay graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University having earned a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with an emphasis in Alcohol and Drug Education and Rehabilitation Programming. She later attained a Master’s degree in Education from Salisbury State University with emphasis in community counseling.

Shenay is dually credentialed as a mental health and substance use disorder provider. She has been licensed as a professional counselor since 1998 and has worked in community mental health for over thirty years. Shenay has experience in treating children, adolescents, adults and families. She also enjoys providing gender specific treatment groups to women and adolescents impacted by substance use disorders as well as their families.

Shenay has had several specialty trainings and interests including but not limited to Cannabis Youth Treatment/Motivational Enhancement Treatment (MET/CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Foster Care and Adoption Competency, Seeking Safety and Transitional Age Youth.

She is a member of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (NAADAC) and the Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals (VAAP).

Whitley Richards

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Art Therapist
Norfolk
Whitley completed her graduate degree in Art Therapy and Counseling at Eastern Virginia Medical School. She started her practicing journey at Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center, where she gained the love of working with the adolescent populations struggling with anxiety, depression, oppositional/defiant behaviors, suicidal issues, and Borderline Personality traits. She works with a cognitive behavioral and person-centered approach, and enjoys individual, group and family work.
Whitley uses Art Therapy and EMDR as tools to assist in sessions. The creative process is her true passion, and she attempts to incorporate Art Therapy as much as possible to assist with rapport building, emotional processing, self-expression, and coping skill building.

Casey McDaniel

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Art Therapist
Norfolk & Telehealth

Casey (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist working toward her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist certification under the supervision of Caroyln Reed Hersh, MA, LPC, CEDS-S. Casey has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the University of Vermont double majoring in Studio Art and Psychology and a Master’s of Science degree from the Eastern Virginia Medical School majoring in Art Therapy and Counseling. Casey is an active member of iaedp, has completed training from the National Eating Disorder Association as a Body Project Facilitator, and received additional training in trauma-informed care.
Casey has served various populations, including children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families in inpatient, outpatient, and community based settings, as well as, completing psychosocial assessments and providing crisis intervention in the community. She has served as a supervising clinician for intensive in-home and mental health skill building services. Casey also facilitates Art Therapy Groups at a local Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center. She uses an integrated approach working with people, but heavily relies on CBT/DBT, Gestalt, and existential approaches.
In her free time, Casey serves her community as a volunteer for the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps, co-facilitates a support group for adults with various eating disorders, spends time outdoors hiking in the mountains, and spends time at home making art.

Margaret Cook

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Telehealth

Margaret obtained both her Bachelor's and Master's of Science in Nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has worked in the field of psychiatry since 2011. She began her nursing career in acute inpatient child psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children, where she worked for over five years, and from there worked as a registered nurse at Tucker Pavilion in Richmond, serving a diverse psychiatric patient population.

Margaret has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2017. During this time, she has served individuals across the lifespan with diverse psychiatric needs, including mood disorders, thought disorders, eating disorders, geropsychiatry and neurocognitive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and substance use disorders. Margaret has a strengths-based, individualized approach to psychiatric treatment that affirms neurodiversity rather than pathologizes it. She believes that medications are most effective when used in conjunction with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.

Leah Gerber

Resident in Counseling
Telehealth

Leah earned her Master of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University in 2020. Leah is working under the supervision of Amanda Zuccaro, LPC as a resident in counseling and will be overseen directly by Zuccaro while providing care to clients seeking outpatient treatment at PCFS.

Leah has served various populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and families of varying cultures and backgrounds. She has worked as a school counselor providing social-emotional learning and solution-focused interventions and also has experience facilitating groups in an academic setting. Leah found an interest in Ecotherapy while working for a nonprofit dedicated to promoting nature play for health and happiness.

Leah has experience supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, issues with identity or self-esteem, interpersonal challenges, and difficulty through transition(s). Leah has a holistic view of wellness and uses a Person-Centered approach integrated with CBT, Gestalt, and mindfulness. Leah’s goal is to assist individuals with emotional processing while cultivating self-awareness and self-efficacy. In her free time, Leah enjoys fostering animals for the Norfolk SPCA, connecting with friends and family, and spending time outdoors with her dog.

Jennifer Sloan

Resident in Counseling
Hampton, Norfolk & Telehealth

Jennifer earned her Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Memphis and is currently working toward licensure as a License Professional Counselor. She has worked with children, adolescents, and their families in a number of settings, including as a professional school counselor. While caring for clients seeking treatment at PCFS, Jennifer will work under the supervision of Amanda Zuccaro, LPC.

Jennifer has experience working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, trauma/post-traumatic stress, relationship issues, and strained family dynamics. Jennifer has a collaborative approach. She engages clients through a validating and supportive relationship and incorporates various approaches drawing from cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, strengths based, and family systems. Jenifer’s goal is to help her clients grow in insight and skills to address their unique situation.

In her free time, Jennifer works with the YWCA of Hampton Roads, providing crisis advocacy services to individuals experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence. She enjoys being active in the community and spending time with family and friends.

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