Kimberly Krueger, MSW, LCSW
Program Director; Therapist
Kimberly B. Krueger, MSW, LCSW is the Program Director for Southlake Counseling and Southlake Center for Self Discovery. She has dedicated nearly 20 years to helping people of all ages overcome their life challenges with compassion, professional guidance, and caring support. Kimberly gently guides individuals through the process of change by working with beliefs, emotions, body, and spirit.
Kimberly received her Bachelors degree in 1989 from North Carolina State University. She then received her Masters of Social Work Degree with a specialization in mental health from East Carolina University. Kimberly is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Social Work, is an intensively-trained Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) specialist, a certified Imago therapist, Internal Family Systems therapist and a Level II certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist. Kimberly has trained with the leading experts in her field and many of her certifications have been received from the program founders themselves. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, International Academy of Eating Disorder Professionals, The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, the National Eating Disorder Association, The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and The Equine Asssisted Growth and Learning Association
Kimberly’s ceaseless passion for her work first arose from her own personal recovery journey through an eight year battle with anorexia and bulimia, depression and anxiety. The hard work her recovery required was continually fueled by her determination to triumph over her eating disorder and turn around to help and support others. Post-recovery, she assembled a skilled and compassionate team of professionals who came on board bearing not only impressive credentials but also their own personal recovery experiences.
Today, Kimberly and her team make Southlake Center come to life in the lives of those who are suffering and need to know that recovery help, hope, and support is affordable and accessible.
Kimberly’s specialty areas include eating disorders, body image disturbance, self injury, trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. In addition to serving as Program Director, Kimberly leads a number of groups and also maintains a very busy private practice that serves both individuals and families. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her two teen children and three dogs, and enjoying her favorite hobby—riding horses.
Erin Clark, MSW, LCSW
Therapist
Erin works with children, adolescents and adults on a variety of issues including relationship struggles,, parenting skills and life transitions. Erin has experience working with families on issues related to behavior management, adoption, fostering and infertility concerns.
Erin received her Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Boston University where she completed an internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Erin comes to the Southlake team experienced in working with individuals, families, and groups in hospital and agency settings. Erin is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Mental Health Professional Group, and National Association of Social Workers.
Erin works from a strengths perspective in partnering with her clients to help them achieve the emotional well being they desire.
Debbie Parrott, MSW, LCSW, RYT200
Clinical Practice Manager; Therapist; Therapeutic Yoga Teacher
Debbie Parrott, MSW, LCSW, RYT, obtained her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Wingate College, and her Master of Social Work from UNC-Charlotte. For her work in graduate studies, she was awarded membership in both the Phi Alpha and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. She focused her graduate research on mental health, exploring such issues as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and eating disorders.
Debbie believes in the healing power of relationships, and enjoys working with clients to develop healthier connections within themselves, with friends and family members, and with the society in which they live. Having suffered the effects of traumatic events in her own life, Debbie takes a particular interest in helping clients learn more effective coping skills to manage their distress, including the use of therapeutic yoga. She is able to connect compassionately with even the most resistant adolescents. Debbie is also experienced in guiding individuals and families through relationship challenges, grieving difficulties, and issues related to substance abuse, trauma, and other life stressors.
Debbie is licensed as a clinical social worker by the N.C. Certification and Licensure Board, is an Internal Family Systems therapist, and is intensively trained as a Dialectical Behavior Therapist. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance®, and completed her 200+ hour teacher training in Baptiste Yoga at the Yoga One Institute of Yoga. Debbie is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
In her time away from work, Debbie practices yoga, runs, and rides her bicycle. She is also an avid reader, and enjoys attending live sporting events, especially Panthers football and ACC basketball. Debbie is a proud mom of two incredible sons.
Dodi Wicks, RD, LDN, CNSC
Dietitian
Dodi Wicks obtained her Bachelors in Science Degree in Dietetics & Nutrition from Florida International University. She is well versed in all areas of nutrition, and more specifically in nutrition support in adult acute care settings, and in nutrition counseling for those with disordered eating in inpatient and outpatient settings for pediatric and adult populations. Dodi holds a Board Certification in Nutrition Support and Certificate in Adult Weight Management.
Her aspiration for working with individuals with disordered eating has brought her to the Southlake team. In addition, she works at a large greater Charlotte area tertiary care hospital, applying evidenced-based practices to provide vital care for better treatment outcomes.
Dodi enjoys living a healthy lifestyle and showing others how to do the same.
Eileen Chiaro, MSW, P-LCSW
Therapist
Eileen received her Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Indiana University, and her Master of Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In graduate school, Eileen worked with undergraduate students dealing with substance abuse issues and focused her final project on best treatment practice for Eating Disorders, while completing her internship at Southlake Counseling. Since completing her MSW, Eileen has gained experience providing therapy for children, adolescent and adults with mental health barriers and behavioral issues in community, agency and in-home settings.
Eileen believes in the potential to heal and gain strength from the challenges life brings with ample and appropriate therapeutic support. Eileen takes a non-judgmental, empathetic and empowering approach when working with individuals, families and groups. Eileen has worked with an array of mental health diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, and has a particular passion for helping those struggling with eating disorders. Eileen has been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and incorporates this into individual and family sessions, as well as leading DBT groups.
Eileen is a member of the National Association of Social Work for North Carolina, and volunteers with United Family Services as a Rape-Crisis Advocate. In her free time, Eileen enjoys cooking, reading, exercising, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Allyson Mastor, PA-C, MS
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Allyson Mastor, PA-C, MS, earned her Master of Clinical Medical Science and Physician Assistant Certificate from Barry University in Miami, Florida, where she graduated with Dean’s List Honors. Allyson’s undergraduate degree in Health and Society is from the University of Rochester, New York, also with Dean’s List Honors.
Allyson has always had a passion for helping women, which fueled her desire to become a psychiatric physician assistant focusing on women’s wellness. Allyson treats female patients ages 18 and over, who are challenged by eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, ADD, OCD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. Allyson also sees patients who are struggling with grief, career transitions, stress, or relationship issues.
In private practice since 2005, Allyson is licensed by the NC Board of Medicine to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients, including prescribing their medications, under the supervision of a physician. Allyson treats her patients with a compassionate, experienced, hard-working approach, and she is determined to make a positive impact on their lives. Allyson is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the NC Academy of Physician Assistants, and the NC Medical Society.
