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Johannah Robinette

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MAEdS, LCMHC, NCC

Meet Johannah

MA/Ed.S, LCMHC, NCC

As a native of Iredell County, it is my privilege to offer counseling to individuals and families who live here and in surrounding areas. My past training and experience has included working with adults of all ages, as well as children and teens. I particularly enjoyed working with teens in an alternative school setting. I have also been provided the opportunity to counsel individuals who are struggling with domestic violence issues, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, low self-esteem, and intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Throughout this journey in answering the call to become a counselor, I have come to align with the theoretical perspective that treatment meant to ease emotional, mental, or physical discomfort is not fully effective until we acknowledge the spiritual aspect of our difficulty, which leads me to integrate Faith-based therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Nature-Based Therapy. I truly enjoy helping others reach their full potential by gaining courage and confidence while learning ways to overcome the obstacles life can bring.

Meet Hannah

LCMHC

Hi, I’m Hannah Bodes, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping individuals better understand how trauma may be impacting their daily lives, relationships, and overall well-being. Many people carry the effects of difficult experiences without fully recognizing how those experiences continue to shape their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where we can explore those patterns together and work toward healing. My approach is person-centered and integrative, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs, strengths, and goals.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy that can help process traumatic experiences and reduce their lasting impact. In our first few sessions, you can expect me to spend time getting to know you and gathering foundational information about your life, experiences, and what brings you to therapy. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is important to me, and I believe meaningful change begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. Experiencing the power of a strong therapeutic relationship firsthand inspired me to help others find healing, growth, and hope in their own journeys.

Hannah Bodes

LCMHC

Jessica Hammer

MA, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, NCC

Jessica Hammer

MA, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, NCC

I am a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in religious studies and graduate of Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with clients using person-centered, solution focused brief therapy, and faith-based therapy integrated with cognitive behavior therapy to help individuals recognize their strengths and abilities to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and improve relationships. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples who have emotional, addiction, or behavioral challenges. As a clinician, I assist families in strengthening their relationships, developing secure attachments, improving coping skills and self esteem to enhance all areas of their lives. My aim is to help individuals learn how to relate to others in a healthy way and offer compassionate care for the emotionally wounded. Regardless of the season of life you are in, I am here to help.

Meet Laura

LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA), licensed in 2022, with a passion for supporting individuals through life’s most challenging and meaningful moments. I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work from East Carolina University in 2013 and my Master’s in Social Work from University of New England in 2015.
My professional background includes work as a hospice social worker, in a children’s home setting, providing school-based therapy, and in private practice. These diverse experiences have allowed me to support clients across the lifespan with a variety of needs and life circumstances.
I strive to meet clients where they are, offering a non-judgmental and safe space to explore emotions and share experiences openly. I am passionate about walking alongside individuals as they navigate grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Using a person-centered approach, I focus on helping clients discover their strengths, deepen self-understanding, and move toward meaningful growth and healing.
My niches are:
Managing stress
Self Esteem
Anxiety & Depression (including pregnancy and postpartum)
Life transitions
Ages 5 and up

Laura Davis

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate

Angela Mauldin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Meet Angela

LCSW

Do you often find it difficult to make decisions or resolve issues that weigh you down? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of anxiety, struggling to cope with grief, or perhaps stressed out by relationships? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to helping people learn how to find the pathways that lead to healthier relationships and build effective strategies to overcome struggles. My experience has been working with adults of all ages, children and teens. I have worked in various settings providing counseling for anxiety, grief, self-esteem, parenting and relationship issues. I believe that counseling should provide a safe and welcoming space where collaboration leads clients to identify and reach their goals. I work from a systemic, strengths-based approach that includes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solutions-focused perspectives. In my spare time, I love hiking, running, reading, and traveling with my family.

Why the Garden ?

The Therapeutic Aspect of Garden Counseling.

Nature heals, soothes, and restores.

Nature helps us cope with pain. Because we are genetically programmed to find trees, plants, water, and other nature elements engrossing, we are absorbed by nature scenes and distracted from our pain and discomfort.

Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature has been proven to reduce anger, fear, and stress and also increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical well-being by reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. According to some scientists, it may even reduce mortality.

Depression

Counseling

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-

Stress Management

Individual Therapy

Stress Symptoms: Effects on Your Body and Behavior Symptoms of stress may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is to blame for that nagging headache, your frequent insomnia or your decreased productivity at work. But stress may actually be the culprit

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Counseling the hearts of Iredell

Serving Northern Iredell County, Wilkes County, and Yadkin County and the surrounding areas. Cities of Statesville, Union Grove, Harmony, North Wilksboro, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, are just a few of the areas we serve, but no matter your location we’d love to get to know you.

Call for your Appointment 704-928-7360