Brandie Carlton:
Brandie Carlton, MSW, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist and owner of Positive Growth. Brandie received an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social work from Virginia Commonwealth University.
I work with women of all ages who are experiencing difficulty with self-doubt, shame, and problems with low self-esteem. My focus is on providing you with a safe, comfortable space to reduce difficult feelings and improve self-care. I specialize in shame and self work, which includes self-esteem, self-image, and self-concept, to name a few. We will work together to identify strengths, challenge negative thought patterns, and increase a sense of self.
My practice is diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and age. We like to help people create and strengthen resiliency and develop a better life during difficult situations. If you become one of our clients, we will be committed to your privacy, well-being, and growth.
Mica Claiborne
Ms. Mica Claiborne, LCSW, is a highly skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of dedicated experience serving diverse populations in the mental health field. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Virginia State University and her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Norfolk State University. Ms. Claiborne specializes in various areas, including grief, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, personality disorders, and ADHD. Her primary goal is to empower clients to cultivate healthy behavioral patterns that enable them to forge meaningful relationships and build resilience, ultimately guiding them toward becoming the individuals they aspire to be. Ms. Claiborne employs an array of therapeutic modalities, such as Family Systems Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. In her free time, Ms. Claiborne enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and spending quality moments with her pet cat.
Kaitlyn Cline
Kaitlyn, MSW, Supervisee in Social Work received her Bachelors degree in Social Work at James Madison University and her Masters in Clinical Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. Kaitlyn has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, families, and groups. She utilizes many different therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person and Strengths-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness. Kaitlyn’s goal is to support client’s in empowering themselves to make positive changes in their lives. Kaitlyn is passionate about working with young girls, women, and the LGBTQ+ community and those with depression, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys building Lego, listening to music, and cuddling with her cat.
Ben McClure
Ben is an LCSW and has worked in the mental health field for 5 years, earning their Master’s in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin in 2021. They specialize in talk therapy using techniques from DBT, CBT, mindfulness, emotion-focused family therapy, internal family systems, and motivational interviewing. Ben has experience working with adults, adolescents, young children, families, and couples who are seeking support for a variety of mental health needs. Ben identifies as gay and non-binary, and has experience supporting fellow members of the LGBTQ+ community through psychoeducation, connection to community resources, identity formation, and providing support and information for their families. Ben also offers kink-informed care for individuals, couples, and families that practice polyamory or ethical non-monogamy (ENM). In terms of pathology, Ben
supports clients with needs associated with depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, personality disorders, ADHD, and autism. In their free time, Ben enjoys music, road trips, reality TV, and long walks.
Abby Maxwell
Abby, MSW, Supervisee in Social Work, received her bachelor's degree in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Richmond and her Master's in Clinical Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. Abby has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, groups, and the LGBTQIA* community. Abby employs many therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. Abby has experience supporting clients who have needs associated with depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, grief, gender dysphoria, and trauma. Abby's goal is to support clients in empowering themselves so that they can create the lasting lifestyle changes that they are seeking. In her free time, Abby enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and spending time outside.
Mike McLane
Mike is our office manager dedicated to ensuring you have an exceptional experience throughout.