Welcome, Please note that Dr. Sherra’ Watkins and Ms. Tori Thomas are NOT accepting new clients at this time!

Counseling / Mental Health / Substance Use

Psychotherapy opens the door to allow a safe space to explore your inner thoughts, feelings and actions in a place that does not carry the burden of judgement. We provide this from a social justice and equity lens. Available for: Individual, Couples, and Family. All sessions are virtual.


Coaching

Sister WELLS offers comprehensive coaching services for our clients at every stage of their life. Unlike counseling/therapy services which focuses on resolving psychological problems, coaching focuses on the present and the future while supporting the client to achieve a specific personal or professional goal. Types of Coaching Services we offer: Wellness, Spiritual and Career/Personal Developm... Read More

Sister WELLS offers comprehensive coaching services for our clients at every stage of their life. Unlike counseling/therapy services which focuses on resolving psychological problems, coaching focuses on the present and the future while supporting the client to achieve a specific personal or professional goal. Types of Coaching Services we offer: Wellness, Spiritual and Career/Personal Development.

Are you looking for a breakthrough? Do you wish you had a restart button? Have you been misunderstood by people? Do you believe in mind, body and soul connection? Now, imagine having the feeling of being well balanced, empowered and adequate. I am here to assist you with your healing process, while giving you the tools you need to move forward from your past and into your future. With my expertise, I can help you remove the roadblock in your life that is preventing you from living.

I believe that people can see the light at the end of the tunnel but find it difficult to navigate through the clutter to get to the light. I love helping people find their purpose and rekindle their love for living. I offer a safe, friendly, non-judgement environment. Everything is confidential, which allows the client to freely share their thoughts and feelings. My psychotherapy approach while working with you will include Solution Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Illness Management and Recovery, Seeking Safety, Problem Solving and Task-Centered. All clients will be treated with respect, dignity, appreciation and value. We will work as a team to re-establish the confidence, joy and happiness in your life.

I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, behavioral, relationships, self-esteem, coping skills, stress, peer relationships and mental health issues. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and Behavioral Specialist. Together, we can press your restart button.

Populations: Ages 18+

Therapy/Research Interests: - Young Adults & Adults - African American Mental Health - Mental Health Issues: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD Trauma

Hobbies: Journaling, Singing, Play Writing, and Acting

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Jacqueline Y. Brown – affectionately known as Coach Jay – is a long-time resident of Charlotte, NC, but was raised in Manhattan, NY. She is a follower of Christ, a wife, a mother, and a student of life. A graduate of the State University of New York College at Buffalo, Coach Jay holds a Dual Bachelors’ Degrees in Psychology and Sociology (1998, 2001), has completed Masters’ Level Coursework in Sociopsychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2003), is a Certified Mediator through the City of Charlotte’s Dispute Settlement Program (2008), a Certified Records Analyst (ICRA 2018), and received her Professional Coaching Certification from the – Internationally recognized and International Coach Federation Certified – Catalyst Coach Academy (2020).

In 2018, she began providing Spirit-Based Life Coaching services to individuals and small groups. Coach Jay believes that God in His infinite wisdom created each and every one of us with the internal tools needed to live a whole and fulfilled life. The journey that is life is designed to challenge us to identify, awaken, solidify, and engage those tools. Coaching Clients should expect Coach Jay’s coaching style to reflect this belief, while respecting the spiritual precepts of each client.

Her wholeness approach operates under the assumption that each of us is more than the sum of our parts (body, soul, and spirit), our experiences, our choices, and our beliefs. We are each whole beings, all of whom have had experiences that have made us feel broken, but they did not break us. There is so much to learn from the “parts” and so much to gain from using them to create balance and wholeness in our lives.

Coach Jay’s coaching specialty areas include: - Relational (family and professional) - LGBTQIA+ (advocacy, acceptance, and reconciliation) - Maturation (emotional, physical, and relational) - Grief (death, dying, and acceptance) - Spiritual Wholeness

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I am NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS at this time!

Sherrá Watkins (she/her/hers), grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is a Clinical Psychotherapist and serves as the CEO and Co-founder of Sister WELLS, PLLC. A leader in the mental health and substance use field, her passion is to transform systems that perpetuate decreased access and utilization of counseling services to BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color).

Watkins’ research focuses on decreasing the stigma of mental health and substance use disorders, chronic pain and chronic diseases among African Americans, and the intersection of racism and racial bias within chronic pain and substance use treatment.

Dr. Watkins earned four degrees from East Carolina University, a Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Counseling & Administration, a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling & Substance Abuse Counseling, a Master of Arts in Education in Health Education, and Bachelor of Science in School Health Education. She is also the CEO and co-owner of Sister WELLS, Counseling, Coaching & Consulting, PLLC and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Watkins currently resides in Sint Maarten with her husband and two boys.

I am NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS at this time! Sherrá Watkins (she/her/hers), grew up in Winston-S... Read More

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