CareNet Counseling East is a compassionate, spiritually-integrated and community-based care organization affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. As one of six regions in the CareNet Counseling family, our two clinics are committed to improving the mental health of our region and the counties we serve, including: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Franklin, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Vance, Warren, Washington, Wayne and Wilson counties.
CareNet provides health and hope for those facing personal struggles, the loss of a love one, career concerns and much more. We want to help you on your journey toward a more abundant life. We deliver specialized, spiritually-integrated care, education, training and consultations for a variety of mental health issues through the compassionate presence of professionally trained, state licensed and certified professionals.
We are supported in our mission by a highly-engaged board of prominent religious, business and professional leaders with one driving goal – making sure everyone in our community has access to our counseling services and educational programs regardless of their ability to pay.
Our Team
Janie Taylor, PhD, LMFT
Regional Manager (Greenville and Winterville)
Janie Taylor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Approved Clinical Supervisor. She is a graduate of East Carolina University where she earned a Ph.D. in medical family therapy and a Master of Science in marriage and family therapy. She also graduated from Liberty University with a Master of Arts in counseling.
Grounded in systems theory, Ms. Taylor addresses issues from a relational systemic perspective through the incorporation of a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach, often by means of an experiential technique. She works with all populations but specializes in providing couple and family therapy, premarital counseling, Prepare/Enrich, family of origin issues, as well as psychotherapy with families experiencing a medical illness, trauma and disability. She also feels great compassion for those involved in ministry and caregiving. She has worked extensively with youth and young adult groups in a variety of settings, including churches, camps, residential group homes, university classrooms and national presentations. She is skilled in collaborative work with larger systems.
Ms. Taylor has presented nationally on stress, family of origin issues, grief and loss, as well as innovative therapeutic techniques and opportunities for therapists in medical education. She has done research in the areas of spirituality and parental coping with the loss of an adult child, as well as various aspects of spiritual care provision within medical settings. Her areas of interest include spirituality, wholeness and balance, forgiveness, cultural competence, stress and caregiving, especially among those in ministry. She strives to bring healing to that which is broken. She enjoys life, delights in laughter and seeks to radiate joy wherever she is.
Seth Burdette, MS, LCSW, LCAS
(Greenville)
Seth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist who has been serving individuals and families in Eastern North Carolina for over 10 years. He completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from East Carolina University. Seth enjoys working with individuals, couples and families to identify and address concerns associated with mental health and substance use. His clinical experience includes working with individuals, couples and families using an individualized approach including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, all through the lens of a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to counseling. Seth enjoys working with children (ages 5 and up), adults, couples and families.
Steve Cherry, MA, LCMHC
(Greenville)
Steve is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and is a graduate of Liberty University, where he earned a Master of Arts in 2013 after completing his undergraduate studies in psychology at East Carolina University in 1985. He comes into practice with a broad background in human services, management and ministry. He has been involved in both behavioral health and servant ministry for over 30 years prior to coming to CareNet Counseling East. Throughout his personal and professional career, Steve has developed a patient demeanor in interacting with others and believes that counseling should be conveyed in that same manner. His clinical journey has afforded him valuable experiences in counseling individuals facing a variety of behavioral, emotional and substance-use issues. While he has a genuine concern to support others through some of life’s basic and everyday challenges, particular areas of interest for him are helping with stress management, premarital, marital, anxiety, depression and men’s issues. Steve is committed to values that begin with a healthy sense of self and a commitment to faith and family. He believes that changed lives, longings and discoveries come within the context of a trusting and supportive working relationship. As such, his counseling approach is based upon redecision therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and a biblical worldview. Steve’s conviction is that life is meant to be more than just nominal; rather, it should be seen as unique and special, and lived by such design.
Michelle Dameron, LCMHCA
(Greenville)
Michelle Dameron is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She received her Master of Arts in Christian Counseling in 2020 from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. After graduate school, Michelle joined CareNet Counseling and completed a 2-year spiritually-integrated psychotherapy residency program at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She received her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University in Psychology in 2004. Between degrees, she spent 12 years as a campus minister serving the students at East Carolina University. She enjoys working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. She typically works with individual adult clients of all ages. Her areas of experience include anxiety, depression, chronic illness, life transitions, childhood sexual abuse, grief, trauma, and spiritual matters. Her philosophy for counseling begins with the belief that we are intricately created beings with purpose. We are all designed for paths of growth and meaningful connections. She views counseling from an integrated approach which includes addressing physical, emotional, social, and (if desired) spiritual needs. In counseling, she employs a variety of theoretical approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing techniques.
Angelia “Angie” Gibson
Administrative Support (Greenville)
Before joining CareNet Counseling East, Angie worked as the Accounts Manager at Heart Rhythm Associates, medical practice which specialized in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology for 23 years. Joining the CNCE team offers her the opportunity to focus on “heart” matters differently.
A member of Rose of Sharon Church in Bear Grass, Angie has worked in youth ministry, serving in particular with teens and in Bible School. She is also on the Sounds of Praise Team. Married, Angie has three daughters and four grandchildren. She enjoys camping with friends and family, and has “a servant’s heart.”
Jacklyn “Jackie” Hammond, MS, LCSWA
(Winterville)
Jackie graduated from Western New Mexico University in May 2024 with a Masters in Social Work. She began as an intern at CareNet in 2022 and is currently a resident in the CareNet spiritually-integrated psychotherapy residency program.
Jackie’s clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, and young adults with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustments, as well as emotional and behavioral difficulties. Jackie utilizes a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens and often incorporates aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based approaches, social-emotional learning, mindfulness, and play therapy for children.
Anita Harrison, BSN, RN, LMFT
(Greenville)
Anita graduated from East Carolina University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and worked for 31 years as an RN at Vidant Medical Center. She retired in December of 2015 and graduated from the Marriage and Family Therapy program at East Carolina University in May 2016. She completed the spiritually-integrated psychotherapy residency program at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and works with clients at CareNet Counseling East as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). Her work as an inpatient pediatric nurse and later as a nurse case manager with the Medicaid population created an interest in the systemic nature of families. She views individuals and families through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens. She attempts to incorporate all areas of a person’s being into the therapeutic process. She works with all populations but is especially interested in work with couples, individuals navigating life-stage transitions, premarital couples utilizing Prepare and Enrich, in addition to psychotherapy with families and individuals experiencing parenting difficulties, illness, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She also has a desire to support those involved in ministry. Anita utilizes values and spiritually-integrated approaches to assist clients in moving towards wholeness in their life.
Michael Hubbard, MSW
(Greenville)
Michael Hubbard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. He currently serves CNCE as a Resident Behavioral Counselor. He completed his Bachelor of Social Work degree from East Carolina University in 2024. He continued his education at ECU and earned his Master of Social Work degree in 2025.
Michael enjoys working with young men (ages 14+) as well as adults of all ages. He has experience working with anxiety, anger management, depression, and interpersonal problems. He adopts a person-centered approach to therapy which places the client at the core of the therapeutic focus. Michael believes that individuals hold the keys to their own lives and serve as the drivers of the therapeutic relationship. He works from a place of genuine compassion so that the client may experience him- or herself on a deeper level. Michael utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to assist clients in identifying and changing unwanted thought patterns.
Ellen Lowe, MA, LCMHCA
(Winterville)
Ellen Lowe is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She received her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University in Special Education.
Ellen is currently a resident with the CareNet spiritually-integrated psychotherapy residency program. Her area of interests includes women dealing with postpartum, sexual trauma, infertility, and relationship issues; as well as anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. Ellen utilizes evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy rooted in empathy, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Her heart is to meet individuals right where they are in their healing process and walk with them through their therapeutic journey. She believes that clients have the ability to achieve wholeness and navigate life’s challenges with resilience.
Esther You-Kyung Metzger, MEd, DMin, LCMHC, NCC, MAC, SAP
(Greenville)
Esther is a graduate of Vanderbilt University where she earned a Master of Education in 2004. She has also earned a Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary in 1998, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1996 and a Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University in 1993. She is also ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Esther is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and pastoral counselor. She completed her pastoral counseling residency at the Pastoral Institute in Columbus, Georgia and served as a pediatric hospital chaplain at the University of Chicago Hospitals.
Drawing upon an array of theoretical approaches like person-centered, existential and cognitive-behavioral, she enables individuals to address issues from a holistic perspective, incorporating physiological, spiritual, cultural and family of origin issues. Offering counseling to adults, adolescents, couples and families, she specializes in treating mood disorders; substance abuse issues; individuals struggling with identity; grief and loss; self-care; and women’s issues. During the past twelve years, Esther has also worked extensively with adults dealing with substance abuse and is certified as a Master’s Addiction Counselor (MAC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors. She is also certified as a Substance Abuse Professional. As a pastoral counselor, she seeks to integrate values and models of reality informed by faith into the growth and healing process.
Kelly Phillips, MS, LMFT
(Greenville)
Kelly Phillips is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a graduate of East Carolina University where she earned a Master’s of Science in 2005 after completing her undergraduate degree in 2000. She has been serving individuals and families in Eastern North Carolina for over 25 years.
Kelly enjoys working with children, individuals, and families from diverse backgrounds and views therapy from a holistic approach incorporating physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Kelly draws from a variety of theoretical approaches including person centered, solution focused, cognitive-behavioral, sensorimotor, and client-centered play therapy. Her areas of experience include anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief, trauma, life transitions, stress management, and parenting support.
Maggie Rains, LCSW
(Greenville and Winterville)
Maggie graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in May 2021 with a Master’s in Social Work from their accelerated Social Work Degree Program. She received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Liberty University in 2020. Maggie is currently a resident with the Carenet spiritually-integrated psychotherapy residency program. She works with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, spirituality, and stage of life adjustments. Maggie is especially interested in working with women, specifically those who have experienced various kinds of sexual and relationship traumas. She utilizes a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens and works to incorporate all of the person into the therapeutic process, working with the individual’s strengths, values, and existing resources as important aspects of therapy. She believes in the importance of connecting with all parts of the self to experience wholeness as an individual. Maggie’s approach incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, aspects of dialectical behavioral therapy, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches. Her heart in the therapeutic process it to be with individuals in the healing process with all the various aspects that journey entails as they move towards wholeness.
Tom Riley, MDiv, MS, LCMHCA
(Greenville and Rocky Mount)
Tom is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). He earned his
degree in mental health counseling from North Carolina Central University. He also has a Master’s in Divinity from Duke University. He has worked as a minister in a church, taught in community college and served as a chaplain in the US Navy reserve. All of these experiences led to him to becoming a counselor at CareNet Counseling East. Tom began at CareNet as an intern in 2019 and work in the Greenville and Rocky Mount offices. He works with adults of ages with interests in treating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, and divorce. As an adoptive parent, Tom has insight into the dynamics of blended and biracial families. Tom’s approaches integrates the client’s sense of spirituality into the counseling process. Counseling techniques include mindfulness, emotional regulation techniques, cognitive reframing, and narrative therapy. Tom believes each of us has the capacity find wellness. Counseling is a place to discover the tools to get there. Tom lives in Wilson, and loves minor league baseball and working in his yard.
Ellen Walston, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
(Greenville)
Ellen Walston is a clinical social worker that provides counseling services to adults, children, individuals, couples and families at CareNet East in Greenville. She specializes in grief, caregiver stress, end of life care, geriatrics, critical incident stress debriefing, coping with chronic illnesses, family stressors, stress management, substance abuse and effective parenting. Ellen is a knowledgeable group facilitator and international presenter. She was an oncology social worker for the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center at Pitt County Memorial Hospital for 14 years. Ellen has been an active member of the Association of Oncology Social Work and has served as Past-President of the Social Work Oncology Group of North Carolina. She is currently the child safety coordinator for the Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.
Ryan Watlington, MA, LMFT
(Greenville)
Ryan Watlington is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). He has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. Ryan also holds a Master of Arts in Theology from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Catawba College.
Ryan works with a variety of clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, divorce, addiction, grief, trauma, adoption/foster, marital issues, infidelity, premarital, parenting, spirituality, and stage of life adjustments. He is certified in Prepare/Enrich for premarital and marital enrichment. He has a passion for helping people identify and move the barriers that are getting in the way of them living into who they were created to be and experiencing life the way it was meant to be. Many of the barriers that are getting in our way involve emotions around unmet needs. Ryan takes an emotionally focused narrative approach to therapy, helping clients to identify pains in their lives and working through them to live into the best version of themselves they can be.
Betsy Young, MS, LCMHC
(Greenville)
A licensed clinical mental health counselor, Betsy graduated from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA, in May 2017 with a dual degree, M.Div. and M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She graduated with a B.A. from Mercer University in Macon, GA, in 1996. She is an ordained Baptist minister, having served on church staff at Second Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR, for fifteen years, both as a youth minister and minister of spiritual formation. She completed her internship at the Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders, leading therapy groups and working with individuals struggling with diagnoses including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and OCD. She graduated from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center’s residency program in spiritually-integrated psychotherapy. Betsy works with adults and adolescents at CNCE. Her areas of interest include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief and loss, stage of life transitions, and self-care. In her practice, Betsy integrates mindfulness, person-centered, sensorimotor, and spiritually-integrated approaches. Betsy serves clients in our Greenville location.
Adrianne Hardy
Administrative Support II (Greenville)
Adrianne is a graduate of Martin Community College where she received her AAS in accounting. She leads the CNCE admin team, and is often the first voice and face people see when engaging with the office.
Locations
Greenville
108 Oakmont Drive
Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: 252-355-2801
Rocky Mount
Lakeside Baptist Church
1501 Sunset Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Winterville
Building 3
Reimage Church Property
3950 Victory Lane
Winterville, NC 28590
New Client Forms
New Client Forms – ONLINE
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Programs & Workshops
Throughout the year, we host and co-host a variety of highly informative presentations and talks on various topics in mental health. Contact us to request availability and fees for workshops tailored to your needs.
Topics include:
Donate
At CareNet we know everyone should be able to get the mental health care they need that’s why we’re inviting you to support our mission and help make it happen.
Remember, it’s because of donations from organizations, service clubs, corporations, foundations and individuals like you, that we’re able to provide these critical counseling services for the communities we serve here in the Eastern Region.
Please join us by giving the gift of mental health and help us help the children, teens and adults who need us most. Every gift makes a difference.
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GIVING BY MAIL
Please mail your donation to the address below with your check made payable to:
CareNet Counseling Center
108 Oakmont Drive
Greenville, NC 27858
SPONSOR US
Sponsors are critical to our mission and the continued success of our fundraising events. If your company or organization wishes to sponsor us, please contact us at Janie.Taylor@Advocatehealth.org.
THE CARENET GIVING TREE
CareNet clinicians and Staff strive to help individuals move from a hopeless endurance to living. Securing a leaf on CareNet Counseling Eastern Region’s Giving Tree allows you to thank, honor, recognize, and/or memorialize the person(s) of your choice. You can say, “Thank you!”, “You are appreciated,” or memorialize someone by making a minimum gift (per leaf) of $100 to us. Your tax-deductible gift also helps to assure hurting individuals find hope and healing.
Checks should be made payable to CareNet Counseling Eastern Region.
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VOLUNTEER – An Invitation to Give Your Time & Talent
We always need volunteers to serve on our board and committees, as well as help at the center and at events. If you are interested in volunteering please contact, Center Director, Janie Taylor jjtaylor@wakehealth.edu at or 252-355-2801.
Our Board
Board Officers
Dr. Scott Conner, President
Gary Foote, Vice President
Susan Snellings, Secretary
Tara Pish, Treasurer
Board of Directors
Rev. Andrew Shue
Karen Hines
Lanie Shive
Jennifer Congleton
Tony Godwin
Dr. Jody Wright
Dr. Janie Taylor
