Meet Our Staff
A dedicated clinician, social worker, and advocate, Tonia Deese is passionate about helping you achieve complete wellness—being healthy in your mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Your work with Tonia will start with finding your strengths and building upon these strengths to meet your goals.
Tonia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Tonia is the owner of Full Circle Wellness and provides counseling to teenagers, adults, and families full time. She is licensed to do so in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Massachusetts. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and a Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist.
She specializes in working with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, inter-generational trauma, body image and self-esteem. Tonia enjoys providing Christian counseling for those who are interested, as faith has been an important part of her own healing process.
Tonia is also a writer, curriculum developer and trainer. She provided continuing education courses nationwide, for over a decade, as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work.
Tonia is a member of the Waccamaw Siouan tribe, who taught her the importance of taking care of the four parts of the circle (mind, body, spirit, heart). In her free time, she loves running, going to powwows, spending time with family, and teaching group fitness classes.
Tonia is also a Revelation Fitness Instructor and a Live Well Health Coach.
She is available to provide training and consultation to organizations and churches upon request.
Danielle Lopes is an experienced operations and administrative professional who has built her career through hard work, adaptability, and a commitment to learning. With a background in healthcare and executive support, she has managed the daily operations of busy offices, coordinated staff, streamlined processes, and supported C-level leaders with discretion and reliability. Danielle is recognized for her ability to stay organized in fast-paced environments while creating a sense of stability and support for the people around her.
Passionate about mental health and overall wellness, Danielle brings a thoughtful and people-first approach to her work. She believes that strong operations and compassionate leadership go hand in hand, and she takes pride in being someone who others can depend on.
Outside of her professional life, Danielle is a proud mother and an active Tribal member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. She finds balance and inspiration through her faith, music, and exploring new places. These passions, along with her strong sense of community, continue to shape the way she shows up both at work and in life.
