Meet The Staff

Suzette J. Aiken, Owner/Founder

LCMHC, Qualified Supervisor

Suzette creates a warm and welcoming space where Clients experience hope for change, in the midst of tough seasons of life.

Her unique approach to therapy delivers a blend of treatment modalities, with a core principal of emphasizing strengths and resiliency.  Each individual's experience is based on their needs presented at the onset of treatment and those discovered during the therapy process. Suzette's training techniques and skillset are prominently based in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and trauma informed practices.

Whether processing past traumas, talking through current challenges, managing stressors, and/or tolerating life transitions, Suzette pours into her Clients empowerment to withstand life circumstances and encouragement to boldly embrace their identity, purpose, and passions.

Keyana Gause

LCSW

As a dedicated social worker, Keyana is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to her Client's unique needs. Whether struggling with stress, burnout, life transitions, or personal growth, she provide a supportive space where you can explore your concerns and develop practical coping strategies.

Keyana's professional experience in community engagement & mentorship makes her an integral part of our College and Career Coaching service program.

Norina Asante-Kellam

LCMHC

Norina Asante-Kellam, LCMHC, is a heart-centered therapist who blends clinical expertise with a holistic, transpersonal approach to healing. She specializes in working with children and families, creating nurturing spaces where emotional growth, self-expression, and resilience can thrive. With a background in transpersonal psychology, Norina supports clients in reconnecting with their inner wisdom, while honoring each person’s unique path toward healing and wholeness.

B. Dowdy

LCMHC, LCAS-A

Born and raised in North Carolina, she began her mental health journey early, first earning an Associate’s degree before completing a Bachelor’s in Psychology at Fayetteville State University and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at North Carolina A&T. She is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with additional training in Marriage and Family Therapy.

She has worked with diverse populations through play therapy, addiction recovery, anger management, and dual-diagnosis groups. She now primarily supports women ages 16 and older as they navigate identity development, relationships, and trauma.

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys participating in racing events, reading, cooking, baking, and spending meaningful time with loved ones.

Togor Gado

LCSWA

Togor believes that healing is not just an individual process but a communal and ecological one. Their undergraduate studies in biochemistry provided a foundation in understanding the body’s complexity, which later evolved into a fascination with how our brains and minds are shaped by the relationships we have with others—ultimately leading them to obtain an MSW from Winthrop University.

Their clinical approach is trauma-informed, blending person-centered care with community advocacy. They take an integrative and culturally responsive approach, drawing from a range of strength-based modalities, while incorporating mindfulness and the wisdom of nature to honor each person’s unique lived experiences and support them in building mind- and heart-centered coping strategies.

Destiny Riddick-Mullen

BA

Destiny Riddick-Mullen, BA is a dedicated Master of Social Work student with a strong foundation in social work, case management, and community engagement. With a career centered on empowering individuals and families, Destiny brings a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to every role she holds. She brings a passion for supporting individuals through life transitions, helping clients build coping skills & skills in stress management, and working with children/families.  During her time interning at YLH, Destiny will work under close supervision to ensure quality care.  We are happy to do our part in preparing caring and impactful professionals.

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You deserve a life filled with peace, growth, and balance.

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