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Our Story
As leaders in mental health service, our team accepts the challenge of serving our community and is committed to remaining change agents in the communities we serve.
Our story began with a dream that has grown into a power team with like minded individuals who's mission, vision, and purpose align with
"Transforming the Community, One Life at a Time!"
"We Accept the Challenge"
The Executive Team
Monica Boddie, MSW-LCSW-C
Founder & CEO
Fun Fact: I am the office champion of musical chairs.
Barbara Smith, LCPC-S; LCAD
Assistant Director/
Clinical Therapist
Fun Fact: You can catch Mrs. Smith dancing in the “Therapeutic Dance Hall” at any time!
Dr. MARIA PEKO-RIOS, M.D.
Psychiatrist/
Clinic & Partial Hospitalization
Specialties: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatry
Fun Fact: My fun fact is that I have visited or lived in over 40 countries.
Renée P. Stokes, MS, MSW, CPRP
Assistant Director 2
Fun Fact: I am a Jeopardy fanatic; in fact, in college, I was on Jeopardy (as an audience participant, not a contestant).
Anderline Noutai - CRNP-PMHNP-BC
Medical Director/
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fun Fact: I love Dancing, love to travel and love African Food
Cyrus Nusum
Marketing/Outreach & Operations Director
What I love most about my position: I love being a change agent. Being able to change the mindset of our clients and how they are committed to changing their own lives brings me joy.
Fun Fact: I used to be an actress and model and even landed a role in a movie with George Clooney.
Arneisha T. Woods, LCPC
OMHC Clinical Director
Fun Fact: I love the beach and the water, but I can't swim!
The ManagmentTeam
Dennis Wilson
Administrator Supervisor/Transportation
What you love most about your position: I enjoy being able to help guide client through the beginning process of the agency. Listening to clients explain how they enjoy coming back into the office after the pandemic.
Fun Fact: I love the atmosphere of this job. Watching clients enjoy all the great programming activities throughout the week.
Kellie Rice
Supervisor of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program
What I love most about my position: Kellie reports being passionate about creating bonding sessions for mommies and daddies, teaching them how to manage and navigate through the everyday stressors of emotional, behavioral & social challenges children face.
Fun Fact: I enjoy DIY projects and creating fun memories with my 6-year-old daughter.
Nicole Towler
Supported Employment Manager
What do I love about my position? The one thing I love about my job is, I teach my clients to think about having a career path not just think about having a job.
Fun Fact: I love doing DIY's projects.
Meriajah Jackson
Lead Psychiatric Coordinator and Client Service Coordinator
What I love most about my position: I love that I have the ability to be creative in reaching my clients.
Fun Fact: I love to craft and decorate.
Meet The Provider's
Breauna Carter, LMSW
Mental Health Therapist
Therapy specialties: ex. Adjustment disorders, Anxiety, Anger Issues, Stress Management
Therapy approach: ex. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Behavior Therapy.
Fun Fact: I am a graduate of The Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. GO BULLDOGS!
Kathy M. Hill, LCPC, NCC, CSC-AD
Mental Health Therapist
Therapy specialties: Substance Use Disorders. Relationship Issues
Therapy approach: CBT treatment usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns.
Fun Fact: I love horseback riding.
Melanie Harrigan, LMSW
Mental Health Therapist
Therapy specialties: : Working with children, mindfulness-based CBT, and DBT
Fun Fact: My favorite thing to do is travel the world and enjoy time with family and friends.
June Ottley, CRNP-PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Therapy specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Psychosis
Fun Fact: I love Caribbean music, culture, and travel.
Nia House, LMSW (she/her)
Mental Health Therapist
Therapy specialties: Substance use, interpersonal relationships, anxiety, and depression.
Therapy approach: DBT, person centered therapy, CBT, strength-based therapy, and mindfulness based cognitive therapy.
Fun Fact: I enjoy reading and love pens.
Victorine Chi, CRNP-PMH
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Therapy specialties: Substance use, interpersonal relationships, anxiety, and depression.
Therapy approach: DBT, person centered therapy, CBT, strength-based therapy, and mindfulness based cognitive therapy.
Fun Fact: I think medicine and behavioral treatments leads to excellent outcome..
Julie Kraus, LCPC-S
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Board Certified Supervisor
Therapy specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Misuse, Grief/Loss, Trauma
Therapy approach: Person-Centered, Strengths Based, Eclectic
Fun Fact: If I had a farm, I would rescue all of the dogs and cats who need homes.
India Beatrice Jackson, LGPC
Mental Health Therapist
Therapy specialties: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, Crisis/Trauma Therapy, Substance Abuse Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Child Therapy
Fun Fact: I am a plant based/vegan cook and have operated a plant-based meal prep service in the DMV.
Meet The Outreach Team
Aaron Parker
Community Engagement Coordinator/PRP Specialist
What I love most about my position: Helping individuals reach their goals, watching them develop, and hope they're able to "Pay It Forward"!
Fun Fact: I have a twin sister and I can play Fur Elise by Beethoven on the piano.
Meet The Substance Use Team
Loretta Smith, ADT
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
What I love most about my position: I love seeing the growth and acceptance of positive change in our clients and showing them a new way of life without using any mind-altering chemical.
Fun Fact: I enjoy swimming, attending plays, bowling, listening to jazz, spending time with my grandkids.
Pamela Brown, CAC-AD
Lead Substance Use Disorder Counselor
What I love most about my position: I have and love the opportunity to help others see their full potential.
Fun Fact: I love Nostalgia TV.
Meet The Health Home Team
Dasean Griffin
Health Home Specialist
What you love most about your position: "Being able to educate people on the many ways one can live a healthier lifestyle."
Fun Fact: "I grew up watching the Food Network channel"
Meet The Kidz Corner Manager &
Media Photographer
Madison Boddie
Editorial Photographer/Children's Corner Manager
What you love most about your position: Using my expertise to showcase Transformation Health through my photography and making a difference in children's lives.
Fun Fact: "I've been a photographer since I was in a highchair."
Meet The AdministrationTeam
To include: Office Manager's, Billing Specialist, and Media Team Member.
Meet The Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Team
CAREERS AT TRANSFORMATION HEALTH
At Transformation Health, LLC we strive for excellence and we start with our amazing staff. Our staff are qualified individuals who share a common goal to serve the community. Why don't you: