Apogee Behavioral Medicine - Greensboro
Group Practice
445 Dolley Madison Road, Suite 100, Greensboro, NC 27410
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Our Team
Maybe your teen is pulling away, your family is going through a difficult transition, or you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Life can feel heavy sometimes – but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with teens, adults, and families who are navigating life challenges whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or major life transitions. I truly believe there that every person has the potential to heal, grow and thrive when given the right support and care. My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered, always tailored to your unique needs.
Maybe your teen is pulling away, your family is going through a difficult transition, or you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Life can feel heavy sometimes – but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with teens, adults, and families who are navigating life challenges whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or major life transitions. I truly believe there that every person has the potential to heal, grow and thrive when given the right support and care. My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered, always tailored to your unique needs.
Hello, I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing depressive and anxiety symptoms that cause degrees of dysfunction in daily living at home, school, in the workplace, or in interpersonal relationships. I am a therapist who is non-judgmental and has your best interest at heart. I can help you understand and overcome your emotional state by way of processing, goal setting, and effective coping skills. I believe in listening and providing validation when needed. I also believe in encouraging each individual to discover their own solutions through therapeutic guidance and support. Let's begin your journey toward emotional freedom
Hello, I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing depressive and anxiety symptoms that cause degrees of dysfunction in daily living at home, school, in the workplace, or in interpersonal relationships. I am a therapist who is non-judgmental and has your best interest at heart. I can help you understand and overcome your emotional state by way of processing, goal setting, and effective coping skills. I believe in listening and providing validation when needed. I also believe in encouraging each individual to discover their own solutions through therapeutic guidance and support. Let's begin your journey toward emotional freedom
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults (age 6-25) and currently working on a broader range of clients, supporting individuals up to age 50. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behavioral challenges, life transitions, and relationship difficulties, tailoring my approach to meet each person's developmental and individual needs.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults (age 6-25) and currently working on a broader range of clients, supporting individuals up to age 50. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behavioral challenges, life transitions, and relationship difficulties, tailoring my approach to meet each person's developmental and individual needs.
I am Ashton Gilbert, MSW, LCSWA, a therapist working with children, adolescents, and adults. My ideal client experiences emotional, behavioral, or psychological challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, or difficulty with coping and regulation. They seek evidence-based, supportive therapy to improve functioning, develop coping skills, enhance emotional regulation, and achieve greater stability, insight, and overall well-being.
I am Ashton Gilbert, MSW, LCSWA, a therapist working with children, adolescents, and adults. My ideal client experiences emotional, behavioral, or psychological challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, or difficulty with coping and regulation. They seek evidence-based, supportive therapy to improve functioning, develop coping skills, enhance emotional regulation, and achieve greater stability, insight, and overall well-being.
My client's often see me because they feel stuck. The things that usually work aren't working the same and they are wanting to try something new - a different approach. We often work on discovering and exploring you and identifying your authentic self. This becomes a space to share with safety in mind and without judgement. We work through learning new skills, exploring the parts of our life that are contributing to the stress in our life, and learning that we don't have to be too hard on ourselves.
My client's often see me because they feel stuck. The things that usually work aren't working the same and they are wanting to try something new - a different approach. We often work on discovering and exploring you and identifying your authentic self. This becomes a space to share with safety in mind and without judgement. We work through learning new skills, exploring the parts of our life that are contributing to the stress in our life, and learning that we don't have to be too hard on ourselves.
My ideal client is just someone is who willing to put forth the effort to make the changes and be present during the journey. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, or even just trying to navigate transitions throughout their lives.
My ideal client is just someone is who willing to put forth the effort to make the changes and be present during the journey. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, or even just trying to navigate transitions throughout their lives.
An ideal client for me is someone who wants to work towards change but may need some gentle guidance. There is no one right way to journey through life, and I strongly believe that human connection and empathy help people learn to understand themselves and their needs better. I don't like to consider mental health challenges "issues" or "illnesses," but instead, a way of being that shapes how we interact with the world and people around us. Ideally, clients will want to learn how to reach larger goals to be their best self and prioritize their needs and feelings by learning healthy coping mechanisms and communication styles.
An ideal client for me is someone who wants to work towards change but may need some gentle guidance. There is no one right way to journey through life, and I strongly believe that human connection and empathy help people learn to understand themselves and their needs better. I don't like to consider mental health challenges "issues" or "illnesses," but instead, a way of being that shapes how we interact with the world and people around us. Ideally, clients will want to learn how to reach larger goals to be their best self and prioritize their needs and feelings by learning healthy coping mechanisms and communication styles.
Elischa Dessalines is a board-certified PMHNP who has dedicated her career to helping children, adolescents, and young adults feel seen, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey. With extensive experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, she has worked across a variety of behavioral health settings, including specialized inpatient units and behavioral emergency care. Elischa has a particular passion for supporting college students and young adults as they navigate academic pressures, relationships, and the transitions of early adulthood.
Elischa Dessalines is a board-certified PMHNP who has dedicated her career to helping children, adolescents, and young adults feel seen, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey. With extensive experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, she has worked across a variety of behavioral health settings, including specialized inpatient units and behavioral emergency care. Elischa has a particular passion for supporting college students and young adults as they navigate academic pressures, relationships, and the transitions of early adulthood.
My ideal client is willing to "do the work" outside of session, within their means or abilities, and is open to change to gain improvement in behaviors and thought processes. Someone who can't seem to pinpoint how to navigate toward self-improvement and has a willingness to discuss a plan for getting better. A person who has the ability to collaborate and fully participate in treatment. If a person is not sure of their goals, I can support a person in exploring ideal outcomes to determine goals for therapy.
My ideal client is willing to "do the work" outside of session, within their means or abilities, and is open to change to gain improvement in behaviors and thought processes. Someone who can't seem to pinpoint how to navigate toward self-improvement and has a willingness to discuss a plan for getting better. A person who has the ability to collaborate and fully participate in treatment. If a person is not sure of their goals, I can support a person in exploring ideal outcomes to determine goals for therapy.
I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults who are navigating/coping with a wide variety of issues, including coping with grief and loss, anxiety or depression, low self-esteem, relationship/interpersonal concerns, trauma, ADHD, or identity concerns. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or your current circumstances, are dealing with burnout, or have felt trapped by loneliness and isolation, I would be honored to provide a safe space to help and support you as you process these difficult stressors.
I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults who are navigating/coping with a wide variety of issues, including coping with grief and loss, anxiety or depression, low self-esteem, relationship/interpersonal concerns, trauma, ADHD, or identity concerns. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or your current circumstances, are dealing with burnout, or have felt trapped by loneliness and isolation, I would be honored to provide a safe space to help and support you as you process these difficult stressors.
My ideal client is a teenager or young adult feeling overwhelmed by pressure to perform and please others before themselves. This person may struggle internally with their anxiety being rooted in burnout, perfectionism, and people pleasing. They possibly feel responsible for others emotions and worry constantly about making the "right" choice, or feel guilty if attempting to put themselves first. They struggle with identifying and maintaining boundaries with others. They want to challenge their own perspective and manage expectations they have for others to create relief and understanding from their point of view.
My ideal client is a teenager or young adult feeling overwhelmed by pressure to perform and please others before themselves. This person may struggle internally with their anxiety being rooted in burnout, perfectionism, and people pleasing. They possibly feel responsible for others emotions and worry constantly about making the "right" choice, or feel guilty if attempting to put themselves first. They struggle with identifying and maintaining boundaries with others. They want to challenge their own perspective and manage expectations they have for others to create relief and understanding from their point of view.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Specialist with a master’s degree from the joint program at UNCG and A&T. My clinical background spans individual counseling, crisis centers, mobile crisis teams, and community mental health. I use cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, dialectical-behavioral, and internal family systems therapies to tailor my approach to each client’s needs, addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, gender identity/sexual orientation struggles, mood disorders, relationship issues, and addiction.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Specialist with a master’s degree from the joint program at UNCG and A&T. My clinical background spans individual counseling, crisis centers, mobile crisis teams, and community mental health. I use cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, dialectical-behavioral, and internal family systems therapies to tailor my approach to each client’s needs, addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, gender identity/sexual orientation struggles, mood disorders, relationship issues, and addiction.
Margaret (“Megan”) Trawick is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant with 9 years of experience as a provider and 5 years of experience treating patients with mental health and substance use disorders. With her work in addiction medicine and general psychiatry, she understands the importance of recovery friendly medicine and educating patients about the disease of addiction. Megan also treats patients with a variety of behavioral health challenges to include anxiety, panic, insomnia, depression, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and ADHD.
Margaret (“Megan”) Trawick is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant with 9 years of experience as a provider and 5 years of experience treating patients with mental health and substance use disorders. With her work in addiction medicine and general psychiatry, she understands the importance of recovery friendly medicine and educating patients about the disease of addiction. Megan also treats patients with a variety of behavioral health challenges to include anxiety, panic, insomnia, depression, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and ADHD.
Traci Whitworth is a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical addiction specialist. She obtained a Master of Social Work degree from East Carolina University in 2013. Since completing training, she has served in various clinical roles including outpatient therapy, emergency services, and residential treatment.
Traci Whitworth is a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical addiction specialist. She obtained a Master of Social Work degree from East Carolina University in 2013. Since completing training, she has served in various clinical roles including outpatient therapy, emergency services, and residential treatment.
Taylor Ellis, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated mental health professional based at the Apogee Behavioral Medicine office in Greensboro, NC. With a robust background in psychiatric care and an unwavering commitment to his patients, Taylor brings experience and compassion to his role. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing with honors from UNC Chapel Hill, where he was distinguished as a Behavioral Health Integration Scholar. Before pursuing advanced practice, Taylor gained extensive experience working in a variety of psychiatric and intensive care units, honing his skills in managing complex medical and mental health conditions.
Taylor Ellis, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated mental health professional based at the Apogee Behavioral Medicine office in Greensboro, NC. With a robust background in psychiatric care and an unwavering commitment to his patients, Taylor brings experience and compassion to his role. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing with honors from UNC Chapel Hill, where he was distinguished as a Behavioral Health Integration Scholar. Before pursuing advanced practice, Taylor gained extensive experience working in a variety of psychiatric and intensive care units, honing his skills in managing complex medical and mental health conditions.
Dr. Jessica Edwards was born in Huntsville, Alabama and is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Huntsville. She obtained her medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. She completed her psychiatry residency at Wake Forest School of Medicine and its affiliated North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Dr. Edwards has over 25 years' experience in psychiatry and addiction medicine, being one of the first 500 physicians to receive certification by the American Society of Addiction Medicine in 1997, and later board certified in addiction medicine in 2017.
Dr. Jessica Edwards was born in Huntsville, Alabama and is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Huntsville. She obtained her medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. She completed her psychiatry residency at Wake Forest School of Medicine and its affiliated North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Dr. Edwards has over 25 years' experience in psychiatry and addiction medicine, being one of the first 500 physicians to receive certification by the American Society of Addiction Medicine in 1997, and later board certified in addiction medicine in 2017.
Hello! I’m Rayana Swanson, LCMHC-A, NCC. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University. My experience includes roles as a College Advisor and a Direct Support Professional for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I gained most of my clinical experience at a children’s center, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide top-notch care. I’m passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and relational challenges.
Hello! I’m Rayana Swanson, LCMHC-A, NCC. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University. My experience includes roles as a College Advisor and a Direct Support Professional for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I gained most of my clinical experience at a children’s center, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide top-notch care. I’m passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and relational challenges.
My name is Barbara Goodman and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I am also a mother of five, ages 22, 20, 18, and 10 year old twins. All of my children have ADHD and three of them also are autistic. I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and adults, single moms, mothers of multiples, parents of intellectually advanced children, and parents of children on the spectrum . I earned my BSN in 1997 and my MSN in 2022. I provide medication management, CBT, and solution focused therapy . I see kids ages 5 and up. I provide fidgets and dye free lollipops for my clients.
My name is Barbara Goodman and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I am also a mother of five, ages 22, 20, 18, and 10 year old twins. All of my children have ADHD and three of them also are autistic. I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and adults, single moms, mothers of multiples, parents of intellectually advanced children, and parents of children on the spectrum . I earned my BSN in 1997 and my MSN in 2022. I provide medication management, CBT, and solution focused therapy . I see kids ages 5 and up. I provide fidgets and dye free lollipops for my clients.
My perfect patient is a child, adolescent, or young adult with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, or bipolar disorder. I would love if they had a strong family/friend support group that is supportive and involved in treatment. This perfect patient would be open to pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Their goals would be to improve mood, focus, and self confidence to be the best and most successful version of themself!
My perfect patient is a child, adolescent, or young adult with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, or bipolar disorder. I would love if they had a strong family/friend support group that is supportive and involved in treatment. This perfect patient would be open to pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Their goals would be to improve mood, focus, and self confidence to be the best and most successful version of themself!
I have worked in healthcare for over 20 years and am dual-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. During my time as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I recognized the growing need for mental health professionals and decided to further my education to better serve this population. I graduated from the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and enjoy caring for patients of all ages with diverse mental health needs.
I have worked in healthcare for over 20 years and am dual-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. During my time as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I recognized the growing need for mental health professionals and decided to further my education to better serve this population. I graduated from the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and enjoy caring for patients of all ages with diverse mental health needs.