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, and Virginia. 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.

Hannah is a dedicated social worker and clinician, committed to empowering clients to recognize their autonomy and become catalysts for change in their own lives. She is passionate about providing culturally sensitive and spiritually integrated counseling services to individuals and families. Hannah’s approach is holistic and tailored, focusing on fostering healing, growth, and empowerment through customized intervention and treatment strategies. As you work with her, you will experience her dedication to promoting mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Ms. Barr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) with a Bachelor of Social Work from Mars Hill University. She earned her Master of Social Work as an Advanced Standing Student from North Carolina State University. During her MSW studies, she was a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Behavioral Health Scholar, where she received extensive training in behavioral health, including motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-focused treatment, and personality disorders.

She provides counseling services to children, teens, and families and specializes in working with individuals experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, autism, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Hannah is passionate about supporting middle, high school, and collegiate students in navigating the unique challenges that student athletes face. She is also open to incorporating biblical principles into sessions, for those who are interested, as faith has been vital to her own growth.

She is passionate about basketball, attending church, and having fun with her family. She has been playing basketball since she was four years old and continued throughout her undergraduate years.

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.