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About Charley Correll, MA, LPC, LCMHC, Supervisor Founder of Living Waters Therapeutic Alliance
Welcome to Living Waters Therapy, where hope flows and healing begins. I'm Charley Correll, the proud founder of this endeavor, driven by a deep commitment to increase access to mental health care for veterans and their families. With a mission focused on assisting those grappling with PTSD, MST, and Mood Disorders, my goal is to be a guiding light on the path to well-being.
Having been active duty for 22 years, I am a retired Navy Veteran who intimately understands the unique challenges faced by veterans and their families. Inspired by my Star Wars fandom, where Mandolorians found renewal in the Living Waters, I see counseling as a source of positive transformation. I believe that, just like the Mandolorians emerging whole, anyone entering counseling with us can emerge changed for the better.
My educational journey led me to graduate from Liberty University with a master's degree in Professional Counseling, additionally I and EMDR trained equipping me with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate and effective support. Join me at Living Waters Therapy, where every step is a journey toward newfound strength and resilience.
About Tania Stolfa, MA, LPC, Clinical Supervisor
With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring a depth of clinical insight, practical wisdom, and a passion for nurturing new professionals in their journey toward licensure. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), I provide a supportive, collaborative, and growth-focused supervision experience tailored to the unique needs and goals of each resident.
My clinical background spans diverse settings—including outpatient mental health, schools, community-based programs, and private practice—working with children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I offer a trauma-informed and client-centered lens, integrating various evidence-based modalities to support ethical and effective practice.
Supervision with me is structured to foster both professional competence and personal confidence. Together, we’ll explore case conceptualization, clinical skills, ethics, self-awareness, and the art of building a sustainable and fulfilling career. Whether you're early in your residency or navigating the final steps toward licensure, I aim to create a space where you feel empowered, challenged, and deeply supported.
I currently offer both individual and group supervision, with flexible telehealth options available. Owner operator of SamVita Counseling https://samvitacounseling.com
About Courtney Elhardt, MA, LPC
Courtney has mental health and counseling experience addressing a wide range of challenges faced by those in foster care as well as their families. My education includes a Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology as well as a second Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Courtney has worked with this population both in the US and overseas and additionally have fostered infants through adolescents myself. My experience ranges from working with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) to managing PTSD, psychotic symptoms, anger issues, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), sexual abuse, depression, substance use, self-harm, anxiety disorders, and various other forms of trauma, Courtney is equipped to provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy. My approach is rooted in empathy, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based interventions tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. In addition to other modalities, she is able to offer EMDR as appropriate to address trauma. Courtney strives to create a supportive environment where foster children can heal, grow, and thrive all while collaborating as appropriate with caseworkers, foster families, and biological families etc. Courtney welcomes the opportunity to work with foster children referred to me for therapy, committed to empowering them on their journey towards healing, resilience, and well-being. Courtney can also be reached at her private business at https://elhardtfamilywellness.com
About Stacey Pena, MSW, LCSW Supervisee
Stacey Pena, MSW, LCSW Supervisee, is a compassionate clinician with Living Waters Therapeutic Alliances dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan. She earned her Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America in 2021 and has been serving diverse populations since 2017 in community, school, and clinical settings.
Stacey has experience working with children with autism, adults involved in the criminal justice system, and clients in both individual and group therapy. Her therapeutic approach is strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed. Stacey integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients build practical skills, increase self-awareness, and move toward meaningful change.
As a military spouse, she is especially passionate about supporting military members, veterans, and their families. Stacey is committed to creating a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, empowered, and supported in their growth.
About Deonna Stinson, MSed, LPC Resident
Dee Stinson is a Resident in Counseling who specializes in working with adults, including active military service members and veterans. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based care within a safe and supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and respected. Dee has experience providing counseling across inpatient, outpatient, and community healthcare settings. She works alongside clients to support them in navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and major life transitions, including those connected to military service and reintegration.
Her approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and tailored to each individual’s unique experiences and goals. Dee integrates evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training to help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions, build coping skills, and develop greater emotional balance. She also incorporates Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), recognizing the importance of connection and relationships in healing and growth. Dee believes therapy is a collaborative process and works to empower clients to build insight, resilience, and lasting change.
In addition to her clinical work, Dee is a PhD candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Old Dominion University, with a focus on whole-person care and client experiences.
About Laura Strode, LPC Intern
Healing from trauma takes courage. I work with teens and adults navigating the lasting effects of trauma, domestic violence, and religious harm. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, hypervigilant, disconnected, or unsure of who they are outside of survival mode. Therapy offers a space to process those experiences safely and begin rebuilding stability, clarity, and a stronger sense of self.
I am currently earning my graduate degree in counseling from Capella University and practice as an LPC-Intern under clinical supervision. I bring over 15 years of experience in behavioral health, including care management and skills training, which has given me extensive experience supporting individuals through complex mental health, trauma, and life stressors. My approach is trauma-informed, structured, and grounded in evidence-based care.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an effective treatment for reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories. I also integrate cognitive and relational strategies to help clients identify patterns, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, sustainable change.
I am especially passionate about supporting individuals healing from domestic violence and spiritual or religious trauma. Leaving harmful systems often brings complex emotions alongside relief. In our work together, your experiences will be met with belief, steadiness, and respect for your autonomy.
About Alex Harris, LPC Intern
Hi, my name is Alex Harris. I am currently pursuing my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. I will graduate in March of 2026. I am currently practicing as an LPC-Intern under clinical supervision. I focus on helping adults navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and the profound impact these challenges can have on the body. I strongly believe in using a holistic approach with evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Person-Centered Therapy, combined with somatic therapy techniques.
I am very passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies. With a deep understanding of how psychological distress manifests physically, I like to focus on the connection between mind and body in the healing process. My goal is to empower clients to break free from the grips of negative thought patterns, emotional dysregulation, and trauma responses, allowing for long-lasting recovery and emotional resilience.
I am committed to creating an authentic and empathetic therapeutic alliance with clients, one where the client feels safe and comfortable enough to share any and every problem, big or small. It’s not the size of the problem but how it affects us that matters. I recognize the unique experiences and strengths each person brings to the therapeutic process. Through the use of tailored therapeutic interventions, we will work together to achieve personal growth, emotional balance, and lasting well-being.
About Stacy Pruitt, LPC Intern
Stacy is a Counseling Intern who works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions such as divorce. She is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel truly heard, understood, and valued. Her approach is warm, relational, and holistic—attending to emotional, cognitive, relational, and spiritual aspects of healing.
Stacy integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and skills-based strategies drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). With children, she incorporates developmentally appropriate and play-informed techniques to help them process emotions and build healthy coping skills. In her work with couples, she focuses on strengthening communication, increasing emotional awareness, and fostering meaningful connection.
For clients who desire it, Stacy thoughtfully integrates Christian faith into the counseling process, honoring each individual’s beliefs and values. She believes healing occurs within safe, authentic relationships and works collaboratively with clients to build insight, resilience, and lasting change.
Stacy provides counseling services under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
About Tara Elsenpeter, MSSW, Supervisee in Social Work
Tara is a supervisee in Social Work. She graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with her Master of Science in Social Work. She has worked with adolescents, adults, and persons with a military affiliation. She has experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, self-esteem issues, trauma, behavioral management, life transitions, and substance use issues. She has worked in various settings (detoxification and residential facilities, PHP, and IOP) with clients who were facing adversities in life due to their substance usage.
She utilizes evidence-based modalities such as CBT-MI, DBT, ACT, EMDR and other modalities to address problematic behaviors, trauma symptoms, and other mental health concerns based on the needs of each client. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Louisiana State University and has a passion for incorporating art into her therapeutic sessions.
As a U.S. Navy Veteran, she understands and enjoys the unique challenges and strengths of working with Veterans and service members who are reintegrating to civilian life. She is passionate about giving back to this community and the First Responders community.
In her own words: “It can be difficult for one to navigate today’s ever-changing world. I am empathetic to the trials that can arise throughout a person’s life. I offer a safe space where together we can explore the challenges that brought you to therapy and help you to gain useful skills to face them.”
About Johanna Scruggs, LPC Resident
Hello, my name is Johanna and I am a Resident in Counseling who earned my Master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology. As a therapist, I am rooted in the foundations of genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I am devoted to fostering a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients and providing a warm, optimistic environment where they can feel safe to work toward positive changes in their lives. In therapy, I hold a stance of cultural humility and consider my clients holistically, believing that many aspects of a person can play a role in their mental health. I work collaboratively with clients to develop and achieve therapeutic goals, applying evidence-based approaches that best fit my clients and the challenges my clients face.
I have gained experience with a variety of therapeutic orientations, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Additionally, I am trained in trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT).
I work with clients from childhood through adulthood with a variety of backgrounds. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as stress, life transitions, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, the demands of military/military spouse life, as well as the unique hardships of motherhood.
About Tuesdai Johnson, LPC Resident
Tuesdai is a registered art therapist and licensed resident in counseling. As an Art Therapist, Tuesdai has made it her mission to bring awareness to the holistic healing effects of the mental health profession of Art therapy. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mississippi State University, and a Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling from Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Tuesdai has worked as an art therapist and resident in counseling for 8 years assisting adolescents and adults with challenges to include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, and trauma. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities to include CBT, person centered therapy, solution focused therapy, and integrative therapy while assisting clients on their mental wellness and health journeys.
About Melissa Schueckler, LPC Resident
Melissa is a Resident in Counseling working towards licensure as an LPC. She has been in the counseling field for almost 10 years and has worked with adolescents and adults struggling with substance use and co-occuring mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and the hardships faced by active duty service members and their families. She is nationally certified as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) and certified in VA as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC). Melissa received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from South University and received a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has experience with a wide-range of therapeutic modalities that include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), and family systems. Melissa is trained in EMDR therapy and is looking to pursue her certification in equine-assisted psychotherapy.
About Jennifer Carpenter, LPC Resident
I specialize in military, veterans, and military-related clients, however I love helping anybody who needs help. I enjoy using treatment methods like CBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness strategies for people who struggle with anxiety, depression, Bipolar, ADHD, PTSD/trauma, crisis reactions, and other mood related disorders. I use a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to each of my clients.
I graduated from William and Mary with my Masters in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I love working with military, veterans, and their families because of their unique sense of life. I am also a veteran. I was an active duty corpsman in the US Navy. I would love to help you cope with day-to-day struggles and overall well being for the present and future.
About Mackenzie Burns, LPC Intern
Hi, I’m Mackenzie and I am a counseling intern pursuing my LPC. I am also a U.S. Navy veteran currently finishing my final semester at Old Dominion University, where I’m earning my M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My time in the military deeply shaped who I am and inspired my passion for working with service members, veterans, and their families—especially during transitional or distressing moments.
I understand the unique challenges that can come with military life, separation, identity shifts, and reintegration. My goal is to offer a space where you feel understood and supported without having to explain the culture or context behind your experiences.
I view counseling as a collaborative process of integrating all parts of yourself—your strengths, struggles, values, and lived experiences—to uncover what is most authentic to you and to help you lead from that place.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training, and trauma-focused narrative work. At the same time, I see therapy as an art informed by science. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach. As a collectivist, I consider the broader systems, relationships, and cultural influences that shape who you are, and I tailor our work together to meet your unique needs.
Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to walk alongside you.
About Val Mellard, LPC Intern
My name is Val (they/them/their’s) and I am a master’s student at Old Dominion University for Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am passionate about guiding and empowering others to see their potential for positive change in their lives.
On top of a person-centered and trauma informed approach that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness, I enjoy using treatment interventions like CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and Reality Therapy for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mood related disorders. I have a soft spot for the impact of emotional resilience and wish to foster it in others as well.
I am happy to work with anyone seeking help but have a soft spot for members of the LGBTQ+ community, adolescents, and those from a multicultural background. Above all, if you're taking the step to come to counseling, I hope to welcome you at the door.
About Bryan Fry, LPC Intern
I speacailize working with those in crisis, adolescents, and LGBT+ individuals, however I love helping anybody who needs help. I enjoy using treatment methods like CBT, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness strategies for people who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD/trauma, crisis reactions, and other mood-related disorders. I use a trauma-informed approach to each of my clients.
Set to graduate from Old Dominion University with my master's in clinical mental health counseling
I love working with the military, veterans, and their families because of their unique sense of life. I am a son of a veteran and grew up surrounded by military culture and active duty soldiers. I would love to help you cope with day-to-day struggles and overall well being for the present and future.
About Amy Lucas, LPC Resident
I am a second-year Resident in Counseling currently working towards licensure as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Liberty University. As an experienced and compassionate mental health professional, I am passionate about providing inclusive, affirming, and effective mental health support for individuals and couples.
My approach to therapy is grounded in collaboration, empathy, and respect and incorporates different trauma informed practices and counseling modalities. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and goals. Together, we’ll identify the strategies and tools that work best for your unique needs and create a path forward toward healing and personal growth. I’m here to provide you with support and guidance as you navigate a range of emotional, psychological, and relational challenges.
My specialities and focus areas include military and first responder mental health, attachment and relationship dynamics, non-monogamous relationship therapy, family conflict and transitions, LGBTQ+, and non-christian based marriage and premarital counseling.I bring a diverse counseling background in community mental health, outpatient counseling and crisis intervention. I pride myself on being an advocate for mental health and providing care that is as diverse and unique as the individuals I serve.