DGE Psychological Services: Meet Our Dedicated Team!

Our Team

This is our staff, together we strive to create a relaxing and safe place for our clients.

Veronica King (Clinical Psychologist)

Dr. King earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She completed her doctoral internship at Rikers Island Correctional Facility in New York City and a postdoctoral fellowship at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Upstate, NY. Dr. King has a double master's in psychology as well. She has more than 17 years of clinical experience providing mental health services to ages 3 to 103.

Dr. King believes that understanding the past, present and planning for the future can encourage growth and emotional stability in her patients. Dr. King also believes ultimately you have the answers within you!

Kahlia Burruss (Mental Health Counselor-P)

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Bariatric Evaluation, LGBTQIA+, Stress Management, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Mood Disorders, OCD, Autism, ADHD, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Domestic Violence, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues, Anger Management, Chronic Pain, and Life Coaching

Theoretical Approaches: Solution-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Holistic Approach, Strength-Based Approach, and Person-Centered Approach

Charlene Letang (Mental Health Counselor-P)

Specialties: Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder, Couples, and Relationship Counseling

Theoretical Approaches: Social Exchange Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Holistic Therapy

Charlene Samuels (Licensed Master Social Worker) & (Doctoral Candidate in Psychology)

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Women's Issues, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Substance Use, Domestic Violence, Families, Addiction, Sex Therapy, Postpartum Depression, Career Counseling, and Group Therapy (PTSD & Anxiety)

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered Approach

Tierra James (Licensed Master Social Worker) & (Doctoral Candidate in Psychology)

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Self-Harm, PTSD, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Domestic Violence, Sex Therapy, Trauma, Substance Use and Life Coaching

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindful Therapy, Art Therapy, Person-Centered Approach and Psychodynamic Therapy

Shaday Turner (Mental Health Counselor-P)

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Stress, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Domestic Violence, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues, and Multicultural Issues

Theoretical Approaches: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Holistic Approach, Strength-Based Approach, Person-Centered Approach and Psychoeducational Groups

Brittany Brown (Licensed Master Social Worker)

Specialties: Addiction and Substance Use, Anxiety, Depression, Women’s Issues, Life Coaching, ADHD, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Grief and Loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Family issues, School Issues, Career Stress, Adjustment Challenges, and Self-esteem

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Approach, Trauma-Focused, Person-Centered Approach, Emotionally-Focused, Compassion-Focused, and Mindfulness-Based

Zariah Robinson (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist- A)

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Couples, Family Conflict, Attachment Concerns, Relationship Issues, Premarital Counseling, Co-Parenting, Blended Families, Self-esteem, Life Transitions, Divorce/Separation, Infidelity, Stress Management, Postpartum Support, School Issues, Workplace Issues, Burnout, and Grief and Loss

Theoretical Approaches: Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive

Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused

Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care

Maureen bio pic_edited_edited_edited.jpg

Maureen Moreau (Mental Health Counselor-P) & (Doctoral Candidate in Behavior Analysis)

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Identity Issues, Family Problems and Anger Management

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Strength-Based Approach, Behavior Analytic Frameworks, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy

MaKedra Ivy (Licensed Master Social Worker)

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Anger Management, Post

Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Stress Management

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-

Focused Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Client-Centered Approach

Regina Gullette (Substance Abuse Professional)

Dr. Regina Gullette obtained her Ph.D. from Capella University. She is licensed as an Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with a Clinical Supervisor endorsement (LICDC-CS) and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Dr. Gullette extended her services to public health initiatives and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services, where she offers crisis management and counseling. Dr. Gullette's therapeutic approach is to support clients on their path to healing, recovery and well-being.

Shantal Childers (Substance Abuse Professional)

Shantal Childers has experience working in outpatient, court-mandated, and medication-assisted facilities, as well as in residential settings. Mrs. Childers also holds an International Certification as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor with IC&RC and is also a Certified Life Coach. Mrs. Childers goal and missions is to empower people.

Shanika Smith (Substance Abuse Professional & Mental Health Professional)

Shanika Smith is a client educator, Mental Health Professional, and a Certified Recovery Coach. Shanika specializes in trauma- informed care, prevention, and addiction recovery. Mrs. Smith also holds a National Addiction Counseling Certification and provides Certified Substance Abuse Supervision (CSAC). Shanika’s goal is to build an individualized bridge of healing to support those on a journey to recovery.