Our Team
Tina Marie Cooke, MA, LPC, LCMHC, LCADC/Clinical Operations
Therapy for Young Adults, Adults, and Couples in North Carolina and New Jersey
Offers in person and virtual therapy appointments.
Life doesn’t always follow the path we expected. Sometimes the question isn’t just how to get through a difficult season, but what you want the next one to look like.
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, relationship challenges, and the many transitions that come with different stages of life. I particularly enjoy working with adults facing career changes, retirement, evolving marriages and relationships, changing relationships with adult children, and questions about purpose, identity, and what they want for the next chapter of life.
My approach is grounded in empathy, thoughtfulness, creativity, and collaboration. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship begins with feeling heard and understood. Together, we can look at where you feel stuck, recognize patterns that may no longer be working for you, and identify realistic ways to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered therapy, trauma-informed care, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused strategies, tailoring our work to your individual needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health. I work with young adults ages 16 and older and adults and earned my master’s degree in counseling from Montclair State University.
My career has also included behavioral health leadership roles as a CEO, Program Director, and clinical operations leader. That experience gives me a unique understanding of professional stress, career transitions, leadership challenges, and balancing personal well-being with demanding responsibilities.
In addition to therapy, I provide clinical supervision for LCMHC Associates and professional life coaching focused on stress management, career development, organization, leadership growth, and self-confidence.
Marybeth Gaiani, M.Ed., LCMHCA
Therapy for Individuals and Couples in Wilmington NC
Offers in person and virtual therapy appointments.
Sometimes the hardest things to talk about are the things affecting us the most.
I believe people are often carrying far more than what is visible on the surface. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, betrayal, intimacy concerns, family conflict, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe enough to talk about the things that may be difficult to put into words.
I have a particular passion for helping clients navigate intimacy concerns, emotional disconnection, differences in desire, compulsive sexual behaviors, and rebuilding trust after betrayal. I also work with anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, grief, self-esteem, and challenging relationship and family dynamics.
Before becoming a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, I worked in Human Resources and executive search, focusing on employee relations, communication, and interpersonal dynamics. I also completed graduate coursework in Industrial Organizational Psychology and served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children impacted by abuse and neglect. These experiences strengthened my understanding of trauma, attachment, relationships, and how our experiences shape emotional well-being.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight oriented. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based therapy, Gottman-informed couples therapy, trauma-informed care, and Cognitive Processing Therapy based on your individual needs.
I believe therapy is about more than reducing symptoms. Together, we can work toward greater understanding, healthier relationships, meaningful change, and stronger connections with yourself and the people who matter to you.
Anthony Hansley, MSW, LCSW
Therapy for Adults in Wilmington NC
Offers in person and virtual therapy appointments.
You don’t have to have the right words to start therapy.
Sometimes we get used to carrying things on our own, pushing through, or believing we should be able to figure things out without asking for help. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, stress, and other challenges that can leave you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about how to move forward.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and goal focused. I believe therapy should feel approachable and meaningful, not intimidating or overly clinical. You do not need to come into therapy knowing exactly what you need or even how to explain what you are experiencing. We can figure that out together.
I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical tools you can use in everyday life.
Together, we can work on strengthening coping skills, increasing emotional insight, and building resilience so you can navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard and respected, while recognizing that asking for support can sometimes be an important first step toward meaningful change.
Jayme Sampler, MA, LCMHC
Therapy for Teens and Young Adults in Wilmington NC
Offers in person and virtual therapy appointments.
Sometimes finding yourself means getting curious about all the pieces that make you, you.
Growing up and figuring out who you are can be exciting, confusing, messy, and sometimes all of those things at once. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with teens and young adults ages 12 to 35 navigating eating disorders, ADHD, identity development, and the emotional challenges that often accompany adolescence and young adulthood.
My approach to counseling is warm, inclusive, creative, and strengths based. I meet you where you are without judgment and believe therapy should provide space to explore who you are, what matters to you, and how your experiences have shaped you. I draw from Adlerian, feminist, and multicultural approaches, recognizing how family, culture, identity, and societal expectations can influence mental health.
I also incorporate expressive arts therapy, behavioral activation, and trauma-informed care. Sometimes words are difficult to find, and creativity, movement, and other experiential approaches can offer different ways to explore and express what you are experiencing.
I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Appalachian State University and later made Wilmington home, drawn to the ocean as a reminder that we are all connected to something bigger. That grounding perspective influences the calm and supportive environment I strive to create in therapy.
Outside of the therapy space, I am a devoted dog and cat mom, proud aunt, avid reader, and Enneagram 8 who values authenticity, creativity, and connection.
Jill Toncer, MS, LCMHC
Therapy for Young Adults and Adults in Wilmington NC
Offers in person and virtual therapy appointments.
You’ve made it through a lot. Therapy can help you decide what you want to carry forward and what you’re ready to leave behind.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with adults and older adults, helping clients navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and the transitions that can come with different seasons of life. I also have experience supporting Veterans and understand that some experiences can be difficult to put into words or leave behind.
My approach is holistic, warm, and client centered. I believe each person is complex, resilient, and shaped by their unique experiences. Meaningful change begins with a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship, and I strive to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and understood.
I use solution-focused and strengths-based approaches to help you recognize your strengths, build insight, and develop practical tools for everyday life. Our work may include managing stress, strengthening emotional regulation, improving self-worth, and developing healthier ways of responding to difficult experiences.
I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a trauma-focused approach that can help clients process distressing experiences and reduce the emotional impact of difficult memories. ART may be incorporated when appropriate based on your individual needs and treatment goals.
I believe therapy should feel supportive and empowering, not intimidating. Whether you are working through something from your past, adjusting to changes in the present, or considering what you want for the next chapter of your life, I will meet you where you are and support you as you move forward with greater confidence and resilience.
Nicole Burley, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Therapy for Young Adults and Adults in Wilmington NC
Offers in person and virtual therapy appointments.
Are you a human being with complex emotions? Perfect. You’re exactly who therapy is for.
I offer a genuine, personable approach to therapy, with a dash of humor, to create a comfortable and welcoming space where we can explore behaviors and thought patterns that may no longer be serving you. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, recovery, co-occurring mental health concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
My goal is to help you move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. I believe meaningful change is possible, and I would be honored to walk alongside you in that process.
My approach is person-centered and nonjudgmental, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all model for healing. I use an eclectic counseling style, incorporating evidence-based techniques and interventions based on your individual needs, goals, and experiences. For clients struggling with substance use, I provide a supportive space to explore patterns, motivation for change, recovery goals, and the connection between substance use and emotional well-being.
Asking for help is often one of the hardest parts of starting therapy. If you have read this far, you have already taken an important step. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, understood, and supported as we determine the path forward together.
Traci Klasing, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Therapy for Adults and Professionals in North Carolina and Missouri
Offers in person and virtual therapy appointments.
I’m glad you’re here. Therapy isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about having a supportive place to explore the questions.
I have more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field as both a clinician and educator, teaching counseling and psychology coursework while supporting clients through many different seasons of life. I am licensed in Missouri and North Carolina and am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor.
I believe counseling is a collaborative process, and I often describe my approach with the motto, “follow, don’t lead.” Therapy is not about being told what to do. It is about working together to understand what you need, where you may feel stuck, and how to move forward in a way that feels authentic and empowering.
My areas of focus include career transitions and professional stress, parenting support, anxiety and depression, relationship concerns, women’s issues, and bariatric evaluations. My background in counseling theory allows me to draw from different therapeutic approaches and tailor our work to your individual needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
In addition to therapy, I provide clinical supervision for LCMHC Associates and enjoy supporting developing clinicians as they strengthen their skills, confidence, and professional identity.
Most importantly, I want you to feel comfortable, respected, and supported in our work together. I would welcome the opportunity to see if we are a good fit as a team.
Debra Young, M.Ed., LCMHC, CCHt, RYT500
Therapy for Adults in North Carolina and Colorado
Offers in-person and virtual therapy appointments.
Currently accepting Aetna, Ambetter, Medcost, United Health Care/Optum, Tri-Care and BCBS. At this time Hypnotherapy is private pay only.
Just breathe. You’ve come to the right place.
Life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply stuck. I believe therapy can offer a place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin finding a path forward.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with more than 25 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is warm, compassionate, and holistic, recognizing the connection between our thoughts, emotions, bodies, and responses to stress.
As a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT500), I bring additional mind-body training to my clinical work. Depending on your needs and comfort level, I may incorporate clinical hypnotherapy, mindfulness, breathwork, relaxation techniques, and other mind-body strategies.
I am also trained in HeartMath techniques, which can help you better understand and manage your physiological and emotional responses to stress while developing practical skills for emotional regulation and resilience.
I believe therapy should be collaborative and individualized. Together, we can explore what you are experiencing, identify patterns that may no longer be serving you, and develop strategies that feel realistic and sustainable in everyday life.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, a significant life transition, ongoing stress, or simply wanting to feel more grounded and connected to yourself, I provide a supportive space to build on your strengths and move toward meaningful change.
Jessica Meyer, MSW, LCSW
Therapy for Teens, College Students, and Adults in Wilmington NC
Offers in person and virtual therapy appointments.
Therapy can be meaningful without feeling heavy all the time.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy should be a place where you can take a breath, be yourself, and work through life’s challenges without judgment.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, ADHD, and other periods of uncertainty or change. I particularly enjoy working with young adults and adults navigating different stages of life, and I believe aging is a privilege, even if our knees sometimes disagree.
My approach is warm, supportive, collaborative, and person-centered. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I meet you where you are. I adapt therapy to your individual needs, whether that means having space to process, receiving more direction, or developing practical strategies. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when helpful, but I believe therapy should extend beyond worksheets and techniques.
I also have six years of inpatient experience working with severe and persistent mental illness. This background has given me a strong understanding of more complex mental health concerns, including personality disorders, bipolar disorders, and ADHD.
In addition to providing individual therapy, I offer clinical supervision to social workers working toward LCSW licensure. I enjoy helping developing clinicians strengthen their clinical skills, build confidence, and develop their own professional identity through collaborative guidance, feedback, and support.
Most importantly, I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported, with room for meaningful growth, honest conversations, and a little humor along the way. Life can be heavy enough. Therapy does not always have to be.
Victoria Compton, Clinical Mental Health Intern
Counseling for Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults in Wilmington, NC
Victoria provides counseling services as a UNCP Clinical Mental Health Graduate Counseling Student Intern under clinical supervision. Reduced-fee, self-pay appointments are available in person.
Sometimes feeling better begins with having a space where you can simply be yourself.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Graduate Counseling Student Intern at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, completing my supervised practicum at Sea Glass Counseling Collaborative. I provide counseling services under clinical supervision, with reduced-fee, self-pay appointments available in person.
I believe counseling begins with feeling genuinely heard, understood, and accepted. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your emotions, relationships, experiences, and personal strengths.
My developing counseling approach is grounded primarily in Person-Centered and Gestalt therapies, with an emphasis on authenticity, connection, self-awareness, and being present in the moment. I am also interested in Adlerian and Jungian approaches to play therapy and enjoy incorporating creative approaches when appropriate.
Together, we can explore challenges, build healthy coping strategies, strengthen self-awareness, and recognize the strengths you already bring with you.
Outside of counseling, I enjoy spending time with my dog, caring for my growing collection of plants, and finding opportunities to slow down and enjoy the present moment.
Victoria is a UNCP Clinical Mental Health Graduate Counseling Student Intern providing counseling services under clinical supervision. Reduced-fee, self-pay appointments are available.
Asli Schoone, MS, LCMHC Not accepting Clients at this time.
Therapy for Children, Teens, Adults, and Couples in Wilmington NC
Offers in person and virtual therapy appointments.
Currently accepting MedCost, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ambetter Optum, Tri-Care, and Aetna only.
You are not just scheduling a therapy session. You are beginning a new chapter.
If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns that feel impossible to break, you are not alone. Whether you are navigating trauma, OCD, an eating disorder, or relationship challenges, therapy can offer a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.
My role is to help you reconnect with the strength that already exists within you, even if it feels buried by pain, fear, burnout, or long periods of survival mode. Together, we will make sense of what you are experiencing, clarify what you need, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control again.
My approach to therapy is trauma informed, collaborative, and deeply relational. I draw from evidence-based practices while also believing that therapy should feel human, not clinical or impersonal. I will meet you with honesty, compassion, and authenticity, and I will tailor our work to fit your story rather than forcing you into a one size fits all approach.
With a background in crisis response, victim advocacy, and law enforcement, I understand how disempowering it can feel to live in a constant state of survival. I have also seen how powerful it can be when someone begins to reconnect with their own resilience and sense of agency.
