Dr Kimberly Outlaw

Dr. Outlaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate in North Carolina providing individual therapy to ages 12-59, focusing on young adults, adolescents, young parents, and adults. She has over 10 years of experience in outpatient therapy, medical settings, and community mental health. Through these experiences, she has worked with many populations from various walks of life. Everyone’s journey is unique. What works for one person might not necessarily work for you. Dr. Outlaw can help you begin the process to improve your emotional health no matter where you are in life. Dr. Outlaw also specializes in working with youth, and collegiate athletes. She is committed to empowering her clients with the tools, training, and knowledge they need to perform optimally day in and day out. Through the use of evidence-based strategies, she is able to help her clients with a variety of performance skills ranging from mindset and motivation to improving focus and concentration, handling performance errors, imagery, developing confidence and mental toughness.

Connie Nelson, LCSW

Connie considers herself semi-retired. She continues to work on a part-time basis because she loves working with people. Over the past fifty years, she has been a clinician, program manager, clinic director, and supervisor for master’s level staff who are working toward licensure. She has also been an adjunct field instructor at several schools of social work. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1969.

Connie’s clients include children, adolescents, families and adults. She has extensive training in treating childhood trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) which includes EMDR and TF-CBT, both evidence-based treatment modalities. Connie has worked in community mental health settings, school social work, nursing homes, acute care hospitals, inpatient psychiatric facilities, child and family agencies, community health, mental health advocacy organizations, and private practice. She utilizes a variety of techniques and skills drawn from recognized therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, DBT, Psychoeducation, Play Therapy, behavior modification, and mindfulness and relaxation.

Connie believes in working in partnership with clients to utilize their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals. She also realizes how important it is to identify all aspects of an individual’s life that impact their well-being including their physical health, support systems (family, friends, etc.), work or school environment, and faith/spirituality in this process. 

Sherrine Oates, LCSW-A

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when facing life’s challenges alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), Sherrine strives to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healing journey. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate childhood trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and other emotional or behavioral concerns while developing healthy coping skills and greater emotional resilience.

Sherrine’s therapeutic approach is compassionate, person-centered, and tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and experiences. She believes therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process and works collaboratively with clients to build trust, identify strengths, and create meaningful goals for growth and healing. She is committed to helping clients gain insight, improve emotional well-being, and develop practical tools they can use in everyday life.

Sherrine provides therapy services to individuals ages 7 and older through older adulthood, offering support across various stages of life. Whether someone is experiencing trauma, stress, emotional struggles, life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth, she is dedicated to walking alongside them with empathy, encouragement, and professionalism.

Asia Morrison, PMHNP

Asia Morrison is a Goldsboro native board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She has worked in the mental health field since 2018 including inpatient settings gaining experience over a variety of ages and conditions. She graduated from East Carolina University with her BSN in December 2017 then started her career as a registered nurse in the mental health field. Seeing firsthand the mental health crisis that transpired around the COVID-19 pandemic in Wayne County pushed her to return to school to further her education. She received both her MSN from Walden University and ANCC PMHNP Certification in 2023. She is excited to be able to make a positive contribution to the community’s mental health where she was raised in a military family. Asia loves to support each client in establishing individualized goals and empowering each client to move towards those goals at their own comfortable pace. 

Wendy Bovell, LCSW

Wendy Bovell, LCSW, has worked in the field of mental health for 30 years, including 22 years as a private practitioner. She has dedicated her life and career to helping individuals live more fulfilling lives by supporting their psychological well-being. Her extensive experience spans inpatient settings, community mental health programs, and private practice. Wendy is honored to assist others in improving their psychological health and overall quality of life.

Xaria Hudson, LCSW-A, LCAS-A

Xaria Hudson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS-A) originally from Goldsboro, NC. She is thrilled to be back in her hometown, serving the community she knows and loves. Xaria earned her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Walden University.

Since 2021, she has worked in the mental health field, beginning her career supporting children and later transitioning into substance abuse and mental health therapy. Xaria’s passion lies in helping individuals navigate their mental health journey, and she specializes in using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to empower her clients.

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and exploring her creative side through various hobbies. Xaria is dedicated to supporting those in need and is excited to continue making a positive impact in her community.

Shaquithia McKinney, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides outpatient medication management and psychiatric care for clients across their lifespan. She serves young adults through geriatric populations in the outpatient clinic and community-based settings. Her clinical background includes inpatient psychiatry, community psychiatry, and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), where she has worked closely with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness.

Ms. McKinney takes a collaborative and patient-centered approach to treatment, believing that individuals should fully understand their diagnoses, medications, and available treatment options. She prioritizes clear communication and patient education so that individuals feel comfortable asking questions and actively participating in their care. Her clinical practice includes comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, thoughtful medication selection and adjustment, and ongoing monitoring of treatment effectiveness and potential side effects.

Her goal is to help patients achieve stability, improve daily functioning, and build confidence in managing their mental health. Ms. McKinney develops individualized treatment plans designed to support not only symptom improvement but also meaningful quality-of-life outcomes, including stronger relationships, housing stability, and greater independence.

Tyris Broadhurst, LCSW-A, ACT Team Therapist

Tyris Broadhurst is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and ACT Team Therapist at ClientFirst. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, work through past trauma, and recognize their strengths. Her desire to help others began at a young age, with a particular interest in supporting women who have experienced difficult life circumstances. She created The Woman in the Mirror, a women’s support group focused on healing, self-reflection, and working through trauma.

Tyris began her career at ClientFirst as an Employment Specialist before transitioning into her role as a therapist. She believes in meeting people where they are, building trust, and creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Her approach is down-to-earth, compassionate, and authentic, reflecting her belief that meaningful change begins with genuine connection.

Outside of work, Tyris enjoys attending church, traveling, relaxing, and spending quality time with family and friends. Her goal is to help every person she works with feel valued, supported, and reminded that their past does not define their future.

Stephen Marshall, LCMHC-A, LCAS, Mental Health and Addictions Therapist

Stephen Marshall is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in North Carolina. He earned his master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from East Carolina University.

Stephen uses evidence-based therapy approaches to help adults build a greater sense of stability and security. He helps clients reduce harmful self-judgment, work toward their goals, and distinguish their personal values from expectations imposed by others.

Stephen treats co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, helping clients understand how these challenges intersect. He works collaboratively with individuals to recognize thought patterns that may no longer serve them, better understand their needs, and find effective ways to meet those needs. His goal is to help clients strengthen their ability to make meaningful choices while building self-esteem and self-compassion.