Dr. Sonyia Richardson, MSW, LCSW, Owner
Dr. Richardson possesses a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (UNC Charlotte), a Master's in Social Work degree (UNC Chapel Hill), and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Urban Education (UNC Charlotte). She has over 20 years of experience as a social worker. She is licensed as a clinical social worker in North Carolina (LCSW). Her specialty is working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, plans, and attempts. Additionally, she offers specialized services focused on healing and addressing issues specific to African American individuals, families, and communities. She is a Co-Owner and therapist at Another Level Counseling and Consultation and author of Experiencing Greater: An Intimate Journey with God.
Her favorite quote is, “Lives fall apart when they need to be rebuilt.” - Iylana Vanzant
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Training and Certifications: CAMS Trained, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, DBT Informed Practices, Motivational Interview, Veteran & Military Informed Best Practices, LCSW Supervisor (Completed certification training), Systems of Care
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Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Private Pay
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Triva Caple, Owner
Triva Caple joined ALCC in 2007 and has over 20 years of experience within the Healthcare Administration field. She is a military veteran and has extensive skills in medical billing, accounting, office management, and process management. Triva can lead others in demanding circumstances and remain calm in stressful situations. She believes we are all capable at any age of reinventing ourselves if we have the passion and desire. This belief guides her work as a Co-Owner and Office Manager of Another Level Counseling and Consultation
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Her favorite quote is "Broken crayons still color" - Shelley Hitz
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Triva Caple is a mother of two children; a college graduate and a teenager. She enjoys spending time with her family and treasures those moments.
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Vernell Copeland, MEd, Human Resources Coordinator
Vernell Copeland is a retired educator from the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System with over 34 years of experience. She received an M.Ed. degree from UNC Charlotte and a certificate in Human Resources. She received a BA degree in Education from Johnson C. Smith University. Mrs. Copeland has over ten years of experience working at Another Level Counseling and Consutlation as the Human Resource Coordinator. She is dedicated to making sure all staff has the required credentials and certifications to provide qualified and professional mental health services to clients. She believes that taking people to the next level requires empathy, quality, and compliance.
Her favorite quote is, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" - Phillippians 4:13
Nikki Fleming, MSW, LCSW
Nikki Fleming holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology (UNC Charlotte), a Master
of Social Work Degree (University of South Carolina), and is currently pursuing her
Doctor of Social Work Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (Tulane University School of
Social Work) She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina and is
also a Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW). Her specialties include couples
counseling and intervention, working with individuals who have experienced trauma,
assisting individuals prone to anxiety, and supporting individuals during highly stressful
or crisis-related events. She focuses on increasing coping, problem-solving, and
conflict-resolution skills and helps clients gain perceptive insights into ongoing
behavior and response patterns as an intentional tool for identifying and addressing
those patterns. Nikki is a clinician at Another Level Counseling and Consultation.
Her favorite quote is:
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. – Aristotle
Training and Certifications: Deconstructing Anxiety Certification; Financial Social
Work Certification
Insurance Accepted: Private Pay Only; On-Demand Counseling Available