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Tonia Locklear BSW MSW LCSW
As a Fayetteville, NC native and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I recognized and value the trust my clients place in me. I strive every day to provide quality and exceptional service. I truly care for all my clients and work diligently to help them find the answers they seek. Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to study social work and mental health.
I transitioned from crisis intervention into counseling because I really enjoy talking with people about their interpersonal relationships. Also, I feel like I have a knack for helping. When I started Soul Expressions, I wanted to do something different. I wanted my practice to reflect my unique skills and insights with an emphasis on evidence-based treatments as well as holistic services. Creating a unique social environment that explores culture, art and wellness reflecting the heart and soul of the city.
I enjoy working with clients who are committed to making changes in their life. I take pleasure in providing my clients with tools and techniques so that they can reach their potential and ultimately stop coming to therapy. I know your time and money is valuable, so I try to be as structured, and goal oriented as possible. I enjoy hearing how well my clients are doing and seeing their progress in treatment. I am so glad you are here. On behalf of Soul Expressions Counseling…welcome. This is where the healing begins!
My Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
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Who We Are
Kara McKay
LCSWA
Received her BSW from Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC and received her MSW degree from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the last several years she has provided her services at the children, adults, and family level. She is committed to restoring the family dynamic by empowering individuals and families. Her career in social work includes working in the hospital and providing services in the community as a case manager and preventive services, working with individuals with developmental disabilities, and the geriatric population. She has worked collaboratively with community agencies, and the Department of Social Services on an array of concerns not limited to mental health, abuse, and poverty. Her goal at this time is to ensure the safety and all-around well-being of those she services.
Janna Williams
LCSWA
Janna Williams, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA My career path to social work was not by choice; however, it was by design. I am currently pursuing licensure in clinical social work and as a clinical addictions’ specialist. I have 24 years case management experience with individuals involved in the judicial system. I have extensive training in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention. In addition to court experience, it was the six years with the Department of Social Services where I discovered social work and found my passion for helping families. After almost 30 years in state government, I am semi-retired and onto my second career as a crisis intervention professional and therapist. As part of my many years in case management, I have a knowledge base of resources for substance use treatment as well as behavioral and mental health treatment. I enjoy meeting and talking with people not only to learn about them, but also help them learn more about themselves. The end goal is to help individuals be the best possible version of themselves that they can be. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Alexis Blanton
ADMINISTRATIVE, ASSISTANT
Alexis is currently finishing her BSW at Campbellsville University and going on to get her MSW in the Spring. She plans to specialize in Trauma Therapy in hopes of helping others heal and find inner peace. Alexis had a childhood full of her own personal trauma and was able to overcome it with the help of an amazing therapist. As a child her therapist told her three things that she holds close to her heart and believes others could use for their own empowerment. They are “Though I Fall, Still I Rise”, “Fear Is a Liar”, and “Like A Phoenix I Will Rise from The Ashes”. She believes that overcoming past trauma as well as current obstacles that hold you back is the most important step towards a happy life. She also believes that healing starts with the thoughts that you feed your mind. Alexis has a passion for helping others and looks forward to a future of aiding clients in creating the happiness they deserve.
IlanaAbraham
MASTERS LEVEL SOCIAL WORKER
Lana attained her BA in Psychology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She is currently finishing up her MSW at Grand Canyon University. She has a deep passion for helping young adults and adults navigate the complexities of trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and family dynamics. Her background includes experience in group therapy, treatment homes, ABA, and private practice, all of Lana attained her BA in Psychology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She is currently finishing up her MSW at Grand Canyon University. She has a deep passion for helping young adults and adults navigate the complexities of trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and family dynamics. Her background includes experience in group therapy, treatment homes, ABA, and private practice, all of which enrich her approach to therapy. By fostering resilience, she aims to empower clients to navigate difficulties and emerge stronger, helping them build the skills they need to thrive in the face of adversity. As an intern, she is embracing every opportunity to learn and grow, eagerly looking forward to a future where she can continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves.
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