Dr. Gabriele Jones
Training and Credentials
Dr. Gabriele Jones is a Clinical Psychologist, licensed in the State of North Carolina. She has been practicing in North Carolina since 2001, and in Wilmington since 2019. Dr. Jones earned her Master's Degree in Psychology from James Madison University and earned her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi. She trained in child, adolescent, and adult areas of Clinical Psychology in her pre-doctoral internship at Tulane University Medical School, and furthered her training in a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology at UNC School of Medicine. In 2007, Dr. Jones also underwent training in EMDR therapy, which is used to help treat individuals dealing with various forms of trauma. Dr. Jones is a member of the American Psychological Association, the North Carolina Psychological Association, Cape Fear Psychological Association, and the EMDR International Association.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Dr. Jones's practice focuses on the evaluation, assessment, and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Jones provides behavioral assessments and therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, psychological and psychoeducational assessments, and EMDR therapy. Dr. Jones performs assessments for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders, Giftedness, and Early Kindergarten Admission. She also conducts personality and diagnostic testing as part of consultative work with pediatricians, therapists, and psychiatrists. Having accurate diagnoses can significantly help guide treatment planning and medication decisions.
Dr. Jones conducts psychological evaluations that are very comprehensive, and typically include an intelligence test, academic testing, a thorough clinical interview, emotional/behavioral/personality assessments, and various self-report and/or parent/teacher report rating scales. Dr. Jones believes thorough feedback sessions (e.g., with parents) are an essential part of the assessment process.
Dr. Jones is also passionate about her work with Veterans. She conducts Compensation and Pension evaluations for veterans, and also works with veterans and their families on many therapeutic issues.
In terms of therapy, Dr. Jones believes that people seek help for many different reasons. Her therapeutic approach is primarily client-centered, meaning she believes that individuals have an innate ability to heal and to achieve personal growth. Emphasis is placed on the relationship in therapy, and on encouraging individuals to recognize that they can help themselves, and can change maladaptive thinking patterns. Cognitive-Behavioral techniques are used to help clients recognize irrational core beliefs and to develop healthier ways of thinking and conceptualizing the world around them. Dr. Jones strongly believes concepts of Positive Psychology should also be utilized throughout the therapeutic process to help individuals recognize their strengths, and to help them learn strategies to have hopeful and optimistic outlooks on life. Dr. Jones uses therapy to help people with many different kinds of problems including depression, anxiety, phobias, ADHD, PTSD, adjustment disorders, and grief. Dr. Jones believes that individuals who commit to therapy display great strength and discourages the viewpoint that seeking psychological help is stigmatizing. "Everyone should have a good therapist." In 2007 Dr. Jones took the exciting step of becoming trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a form of psychotherapy somewhat different from traditional "talk" therapy. EMDR's effectiveness, particularly for PTSD, is supported by a broad base of research. The therapy includes mild bilateral stimulation of the brain that can help dissipate negative thoughts and feelings associated with past traumatic experiences. This encourages "adaptive information processing" which helps the brain to reprocess negative events and maladaptive core beliefs. EMDR is a complex, integrative approach to therapy and Dr. Jones uses it to treat individuals of all ages with specific phobias, generalized anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, and even worries about future events (e.g. plane trips, scheduled surgeries, speeches, tests). Dr. Jones also uses EMDR to enhance the performance of athletes and business executives.
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Humana, Humana Medicare, Medicare, Multiplan, Magellan, MedCost, Tricare, UHC, UMR
Kimberly Giddo, M.Ed., Ed.S., LCMHC, NCC
Kimberly Giddo, M.Ed., Ed.S., LPC, NCC is a licensed professional counselor who received a master’s degree from the University of Florida. She works with adults and children of all ages and sees individuals, couples and families. She specializes in working with depression, cognitive processing therapy, anxiety disorders, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, grief/loss, substance use disorders and relationship/family problems. She also has experience working with domestic violence, behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities, mood disorders and psychotic disorders. Kimberly’s goal is to provide a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable addressing their struggles and working toward improving their life satisfaction. Kimberly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and strength-based approaches to help clients change unhelpful thinking patterns and to assist them in reaching their personal goals.
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Evernorth, Humana, Medicare, Multiplan, Magellan, Tricare, UHC, UMR
Erin Watlington, MA, LCMHC-S
Erin Watlington, M.A, M.DIV, LCMHCS is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor who received her master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She also received her Master of Divinity in Christian Counseling from Southeastern Theological Seminary. Erin is experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults in community based services, as well as residential services and school based environments. Erin utilizes therapeutic approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Erin integrates techniques such as behavioral modification, art therapy skills, interactive play therapy, mindfulness, social skills and parenting skills. Erin is skilled in integrating Christian Counseling techniques into session for who are interested in faith based therapy.
Erin is experienced in working with those who are struggling with issues related to trauma, anxiety, self harm, depression, life adjustments, self esteem and behavioral issues. Erin strives to create a comfortable and non judgmental atmosphere in which clients can process through their difficulties. Erin believes in meeting clients where they are and then deciding which approach is best for the individual.
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Evernorth, Humana, Medicare, Multiplan, Magellan, Tricare, UHC, UMR
Andrea Gillespie, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Andrea Gillespie, MA, LCMHC, LCAS is dually licensed as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist who received her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster University, South Carolina. Andrea completed undergraduate studies at West Chester University, Pennsylvania. Andrea has experience working with adolescents, teens, adults, and families. She has a passion for working with those struggling with addiction (both substance use and ineffective behaviors), family members of those struggling with addiction, Adult Children of Alcoholics and those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and self-esteem issues.
Andrea believes in providing a holistic, trauma informed, strengths-based approach working in collaboration with clients to help individuals and families balance acceptance of life circumstances while working towards desired changes. Andrea utilizes therapeutic techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with motivational interviewing and mindfulness practices. It is common for people to feel overwhelmed, helpless, and even at times hopeless, leading to a sense of being "stuck". Andrea strives to meet each person where they are and establish a comfortable, trusting, non-judgmental environment so they can explore paths to working through difficult situations and foster a greater sense of meaning, personal growth, and control over their lives. Andrea's approach focuses on treating the person as a whole and recognizes the uniqueness and impact of the client's lived experience.
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Evernorth, Humana, Magellan, Medcost, Medicare, Multiplan, Tricare, UHC, UMR
Jessica Cramer, MSW, LCSW
Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated with her master’s degree in social work from Appalachian State University in 2021. She has worked in schools, in a residential group home and in community based work focusing on families. Jessica has worked with toddlers, children, teenagers and adults in various settings. She has worked with children and adolescents diagnosed with anxiety, depression ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is familiar with play therapy and often uses those techniques with her younger clientele to treat trauma and various behavioral issues. Jessica has also worked with couples struggling to connect with one another and parents needing a little guidance on how to communicate boundaries and structure with their children. Jessica believes in working holistically with her clients often using art therapy, journaling, mindfulness and somatic expression with her clients. She uses a strengths-based, client-centered techniques because she knows that her clients are the experts of their own experiences. It is common to feel stuck, low or at a loss as to what to do in your life to feel better. Jessica strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space to help you do just that.
Insurances Accepted: BCBS, Aetna
Madeline Hess, MSW, LCSW-A
Insurances Accepted: BCBS, Aetna
Olivia Hess, MSW, LCSW-A
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
Olivia Hess is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, who obtained her Masters of Social Work from University of North Carolina Wilmington. Olivia has experience working with children and adolescents ranging from ages 5-18 in a community based and outpatient setting. She believes in providing a safe, empathetic space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. She is knowledgeable in various therapeutic modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused. She is dedicated to client's growth by facilitating positive change by developing treatment plans to meet each client's individual needs. She helps clients work on anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment, grief, gender identity, emotional regulation and anger management. Olivia enjoys incorporating play and art therapy into sessions and often uses those techniques with younger clientele to explore anxiety, grief, and depression symptoms
Insurances accepted: BCBS, Aetna
Kathleen Gibson, LCMHC
Licesned Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Kathleen Gibson, LCMHC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist who earned her master’s degree from Northwestern University in Illinois, and her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Mary Washington in Virginia. She currently works with both individuals and couples. She specializes in working with adults diagnosed with ADHD and those in high stress demanding careers, with a special interest in First Responders and Service Members. Kathleen has diverse experience working in intensive outpatient (IOP), supporting IOP day programs in community mental health and outpatient services in private practice. Kathleen has experience treating a variety of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and aiding those navigating life’s transitions. Kathleen’s counseling approach is based on strength, resiliency, and meeting her clients where they are. Her therapeutic approach has an eclectic framework integrating techniques from Motivational Interviewing (MI), to assess motivation to change and address any resistance towards change; and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - to assess how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all intertwined. Additionally, her foundational approach to therapy is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She aims to address the foundation and formation of psychological processes, uncovering their root, and reducing symptom intensity with her clients. She believes that your answers are within you, and through the exploration of relationships, emotions, and experience, you can create a plan to discover what you need to live a meaningful and purpose filled life.
Insurances accepted: BCBS, Aetna
Mary M. Godin, MA, LPA, LCMHC
Clinical Director and Founder of Anchor Psychological & Counseling Services, PLLC
Mary M. Godin, MA, LPA, LCMHC, is a seasoned clinical psychologist with over 23 years of experience in outpatient mental health. She is the clinical director and founder of Anchor Psychological & Counseling Services, PLLC, where she is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care.
Mary specializes in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, autistic spectrum disorders. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, employing evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and cognitive interpersonal therapy. Her goal is to create a trusting and nonjudgmental environment where clients can thrive and overcome life's challenges.
With extensive experience working with active-duty military personnel and their families, Mary addresses concerns related to deployments, PTSD, and adjustment disorders. She is also a clinician for the North Carolina Child Treatment Program, utilizing trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) to help children heal from trauma. Additionally, she is a certified provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for adults with PTSD.
Mary enjoys supporting professional adults in their career growth and personal development. She earned her master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a dually licensed Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she is also certified as a health service provider.
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Beacon, Cigna, Evernorth, Humana, Military One Source, Medicare, Multiplan, Magellan, Tricare, UHC, UMR