RISE UP! You find a new piece of yourself in every experience. Each day with each choice, you are either reaffirming who you are or introducing a new part of who you 've become. Growth, joy, and love are things you must choose to welcome in your life. The spirit of your future depends on you ability to stay open, moldable, and honest
(Rob Hill)
DR. Valera, CEO, PhD, MA, LCMHC, CTF-CBT, CSOTP, CCMHC, NCC
Clinician: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor- Associate
Mr. Speller Has been working in the school setting for the school year 2020-21 for the Forsyth School district. Valera Counseling Services welcome's Mr. Ricky Speller. He has joined us to be part of our team of clinicians who are dedicated to make a difference in children, adolescents, and families life to improve their quality of life. He is taking new clients at this time. Mr. Speller holds a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor in the field of counseling. He is well skilled counselor and works to help clients to reach their full potential. He is very skill working with kids and adolescents. He also work as a probation officer for many 5 years for the State of North Carolina.
A word from Mr. Speller: Hi! I am Ricky Speller. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate. I have my undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC and Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona. I am originally from the 252 area of North Carolina but spent a great deal of my adult life in Raleigh, NC before moving to Greensboro, NC in 2018. I offer individual, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, group therapy and family therapy with Valera Counseling Service.
Before coming to Valera Counseling Services PLLC, our counselor worked at House Call Counseling where she assisted in the diagnostic, interventions, and treatment of clients while analyzing behavioral treatment patterns in adolescents. Now working in our counseling services, Ms. Myers works with adults, children, and adolescents with many different mental health disorders such as anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Ms. Myers is very friendly, caring, and nurturing. She engages with clients from multicultural backgrounds, helping them reach their goals and ensuring that these individuals know they are in a safe space. At our office she does applies all her counseling skills and education knowledge to best services the underserved population. She has a great personality and connect with adolescent very easy helping them to overcome their challenges. In addition, Ms. Myers delivers Mental Health Services at Griffith Elementary School and Carter G. Woodson School. She maintain a great therapeutic relationship with students, parents, and school officials.
Ms. Kimberly Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate at Valera Counseling Services PLLC. Ms. Brown came to work for Valera Counseling Services PLLC to share her wisdom and skills with her clients. She is focused on ensuring clients get quality services and empowering them to achieve their goal. She has experience working with many children, adolescents, and adults of various mental and physical health challenges. Ms. Brown is very caring, nurturing, and direct. She worked with behavioral and emotional distress adolescent in intensive in-home services. She services Two school in the Forsyths School Distress with Valera Counseling Services, PLLC. Also, she has experience working with different mental health disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children and adolescents who come from multicultural backgrounds. Her evidence practice focused on CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Center Approach and other therapeutic approaches. She attended Winston-Salem State University where she received a B.A. degree in History in 2001 and in Social Welfare in 2006.
Later on, she attended NC A&T State University and joined the master’s program in social work, where she graduated in 2014. Accumulating over 1100 person to person contact hours during her internship, developing several important skills such as counseling, emotional intelligence, analytical thinking, compassion, and cultural competence. Hosanna House, Youth Opportunity, and Daymark Recovery were influential businesses that helped guide Ms. Brown to strengthen her skills while completing her internships. She had the opportunity to apply her learned skills at many outstanding facilities such as Monarch, Triump LLC, and Horizons Residential Care Center. By continuously working hard and enhancing her skills. Day to day, she endlessly works to ensure her clients receive the best care they could possibly see. She applies her many skills such as empathy and active listening so that her clients know they are being heard and are understood. She works with them to find the best solutions to their possible problems and never gives up on reaching her client’s goals.
Ms. Leigha Helms-Myers is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate at Valera Counseling Services PLLC. She obtained a B.S. degree in Developmental Psychology from Salem College in 2021. Afterwards, she attended Liberty University receiving her M.A. degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023. Starting in 2020, she obtained her Registered Behavior Technician certification which she continues to renew. Her certification helps her utilize applied behavior analysis treatment to help individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Ms. Myers also completed over 200+ interpersonal internship hours at Learning Discoveries and Mood Treatment Center. During her time with Learning Discoveries, she completed a study regarding dietary and nutrition choices in children with autism spectrum disorder. At the Mood Treatment Center, Ms. Myers strengthened her counseling skills while conducting play therapy for both children and adolescence. Her evidence-based treatment approaches and techniques are grounded on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Approaches. In addition, her internships and theoretical approaches helped Ms. Myers to develop and enhance her communication, attentive, analytical thinking, and emotional intelligence skills when working with children, adults, and adolescents.
Mrs. Beverly Booker, LCMHC-A, is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate at Valera Counseling Service PLLC. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Salem College in Winston Salem, NC, in 2009. Committed to deepening her expertise, Beverly pursued her graduate studies at Walden University, where she gained hands-on experience through an internship at Hosanna House of Transition Inc. in Winston Salem, NC, in 2022. During her internship, she worked closely with individuals facing complex challenges, including substance abuse disorders, sexual disorders, developmental delays, and homelessness. Through individual counseling sessions and group therapy, she provided essential support to help residents navigate their difficulties and work towards stability and personal growth.
Beverly's therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in the belief that individuals possess the strength to overcome adversity and create meaningful change in their lives. She emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance, built on mutual respect, empathy, and compassion, to empower her clients. Recognizing the transformative impact of creative expression, she effectively utilizes Art Therapy to engage individuals in the healing process. Ms. Booker is open to take clients of all age in different cultures and diversity. She also opened to service clients virtually, but perforce face-to-face services. Beverly is passionate about advocating for her clients, guiding them toward self-discovery, and equipping them with the tools necessary to reach their full potential. Through her work, she remains committed to fostering resilience, self-awareness, and long-term well-being for those she serves.