about us
Christie Martin, MSW, LCSW
Christie Martin is the proud founder and CEO of my therapy place, PLLC. She has a Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and a degree in Sociology from North Carolina State University. She is licensed with the North Carolina Board of Clinical Social Workers. Christie has more than 11 years of practice post-master's degree and over 20 years of experience in social work, teaching, and coaching positions. She has experience in providing outpatient therapy, Intensive In Home, Day Treatment, and School Social work. Christie is a nationally rostered clinician in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) with the North Carolina Child Treatment Program (NC CTP).
Christie prides herself on being down to earth and personable with kids, teenagers, and their families. She enjoys getting on the floor and having fun with the little ones, and also enjoys meeting teenagers where they are at in their lives and focusing on their needs and goals. Christie provides a judgment-free environment where families feel comfortable growing and learning.
SYDNEY DAWSON LCMHC
Sydney Dawson grew up outside of Winston Salem, NC and moved back to the triad after living in Lynchburg, VA for ten years. During this time, she pursued her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and graduated with honors in 2017. Sydney is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a National Certified Counselor. She has a background in working with military and civilian children and adolescents in a variety of settings, including crisis response, boarding school, Intensive In-Home, school-based therapy, and now in outpatient therapy. Sydney enjoys using a variety of interventions and techniques in order to connect with children, adolescents, and families in ways that make sense to them. She has a laid back and friendly style, and she particularly enjoys using art, play, and exercise when applicable. Sydney believes that clients know themselves best and will ultimately thrive and find joy when they utilize their strengths as they cope with life’s obstacles.
DUSTIN GANTOS, lcmhc
Dustin Gantos is an Alamance County native from Gibsonville, NC. He studied Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as earning his Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at South University in High Point. Dustin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with specialties in intensive trauma work (EMDR and TF-CBT) as well as interests in treatment of anxiety, integrative mental health, and trauma in relationships. Dustin’s therapeutic orientation is primarily cognitive behavioral therapy, however, he implores many techniques and interventions from a variety of treatment modalities. He has experience working with children of all ages as well as adults and excels at working with parent/child dynamics using family therapy.
Dustin’s approach to therapy can be a mixture between keeping therapy light with the use of humor necessary directness. He is an advocate for helping clients to help themselves through empowerment and encouraging routine self-care. He is very energetic and willing to get up and move with his clients.
JENNIFER WEYANT, lcmhcA
Jennifer Weyant grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. She lived in Virginia for 15 years before relocating to North Carolina and settling in Kernersville. She studied Psychology at Liberty University and later received her Master of Education in School Counseling. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. Jennifer has experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds and enjoys working with adolescents as they face the challenges of life and work towards becoming their best version of themselves. Jennifer’s primary orientation is Cognitive Behavior Therapy while also promoting Person Centered and Solution Focused modalities.
Jennifer enjoys working alongside her clients to help them learn to advocate for themselves. She believes that not everyone has been given equal opportunities but with help they can reach their full potential. She believes that each individual person possesses personal strengths and does not believe that what a person goes through needs to define who they are. Jennifer is also passionate about connecting and strengthening family ties and building support systems for each individual.
Bethany mannion, ma, lcmhca
Bethany Mannion graduated from Liberty University in 2021 with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is licensed under the North Carolina Board as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. Her undergraduate degree is in Psychology from Liberty University in 2013 and is credentialed as a National Certified Counselor. Bethany has years of experience within the behavioral health field, providing community support with children and families in Day Treatment Facilities, with students’ academic challenges, and individual and group counseling with children, adolescents, and families within an acute inpatient treatment facility. She has experience working with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, ADHD, and trauma.
She’s friendly and down to earth and believes that every individual has a unique story and purpose to life which deserves to be heard and treasured, and that you are not defined by what you go through. Bethany is excited to walk alongside you in this journey improved wellness!
Victoria fleury, MSW, LCSW
Victoria Fleury moved to Greensboro, North Carolina in 2019 after receiving her Masters in Social Work from Boston College. She has a background working with children and adolescents of color in a variety of settings including school based, intensive in home and now outpatient services. Victoria also has experience working with immigrant families and domestic violence survivors.
Victoria’s therapeutic approach is trauma informed, client centered through a social justice lens. Her personal life experiences, clinical knowledge, and work as a social worker advocating for individuals enable her to be the support her clients need. Her therapy involves helping clients see that the solutions they seek are inside of them. She believes in opening up herself to provide a safe, unbiased space for kids to be their true, authentic self. She uses a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma or Conduct Problems. (MATCH).
sidnee williams, msw, lcswa
Sidnee Williams is from Fayetteville, North Carolina and now calls Greensboro her home. She studied English Secondary Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and later received her Master of Social Work with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate. Her interests are working with children and families of diverse backgrounds utilizing mindfulness, emotion regulation, and challenging of irrational thoughts. These techniques have been proven to be helpful with multiple diagnosis, and serves as the ability to increase quality of life.
Sidnee’s experience in education helped her to acknowledge the need for advocacy extending beyond what could be accomplished within the limitations of the classroom. She has developed a succeeding passion championing mental health for all, especially those in marginalized communities, and is a liaison for resources to aid in the success of the clients she serves. Most would say that Sidnee is genuine and kind. She believes that every individual possesses the ability to make the changes that they desire for themselves; all it takes is a little effort!