Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Charlotte

Executive Director

Justin Malone, LMFT

Justin Malone is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a leader who
is passionate about supporting the development and growth of clinicians, ensuring they
have the tools and guidance to provide high-quality care to their clients. He is an
eternal optimist who remains positive and solution-focused in any situation. Justin’s
leadership style is caring, authentic, collaborative, and committed. His main talent, and
the most fulfilling aspect of leadership, is identifying and empowering the strengths of
others.
Justin has worked with children and families across multiple levels of care including
outpatient, high-intensity community-based therapy, and psychiatric residential care.
Previous leadership experience includes managing multiple Intensive-In Home teams, a
Family Centered Treatment program, and an Outpatient program. Justin is a strong
proponent of evidence-based practices that have proven outcomes, to ensure that
clinicians are providing clinical care with integrity and excellence. As a leader, Justin
strives to provide individualized support and coaching, as well as creating and
maintaining a culture of transparency, collaboration, engagement, and positivity.
Outside of work, Justin is a New England sports fanatic and loves spending time with
his wife and two young daughters.

Senior Office Coordinator

Dayana Vincent

Dayana was born in Cap-Haitien, Haiti and raised in Charlotte, NC. She obtained a Master of Health Administration degree from the University of Scranton and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health from East Carolina University, where she graduated magna cum laude. Dayana has worked in various capacities in the areas of social services, healthcare administration, and health operations and quality management. She is determined to improve health equity by providing culturally competent care and addressing health disparities that adversely affect specific populations. In her spare time, Dayana volunteers with Matthews Free Medical Clinic and the American Red Cross. She also enjoys hiking, yoga and traveling.

Board-Certified Psychiatrist Attending

Dr. Katie Chambers

Katie Chambers, M.D., is honored to serve patients at Pasadena Villa.  Originally from South Carolina, she wanted to stay in the area and treat individuals in the community in which she had been a part of throughout her life.  She completed her medical school education at the University of South Carolina (a Gamecock from the “other” Carolina).  She continued to complete her General Psychiatry Residency training, Child & Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatry fellowship at PRISMA Health in Columbia, S.C.  She has worked in a variety of settings from inpatient to outpatient and with children to adults.  Her goal is to approach patient care with empathy and compassion while providing treatment recommendations based on validated approaches considered standard of care within the psychiatric specialty.

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Jamison Lord, DNP, MSN, PNC, PMHNP-BC

Jamison comes to Pasadena Villa with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field and over 26 years of experience in the medical field. She has worked in various levels of care including inpatient and outpatient settings. Jamison is a distinguished mental health professional, holding credentials as both a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).

Through her work she helps individuals struggling with persistent mental health concerns live fulfilling and independent lives. Jamie Lord also works as an instructor for Duke’s School of Nursing in the MSN Program and the Durham’s Veterans Affair in the VA Nursing Academic Partnership for Graduate Education Program (VANAP-GE).

Psychotherapist

Nicolla Martin, LCSW-A

Psychotherapist

Ruthie Schultz, LCMHC, LCAS-A.

Ruthie received a B.A. in literary studies with a minor in psychology from Roanoke College and an M.A in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and currently works as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate. She practices from a holistic approach, believing that our overall health stems from finding harmony in our minds, bodies, and spirits. Ruthie integrates a range of evidence-based approaches, utilizing techniques from person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. She has experience with group, individual, family and couples’ therapy with adults and adolescents managing a variety of concerns including substance use, depression, anxiety, life-transitions, and self-esteem. In her free time, she likes to spend time outdoors, try new coffee shops, practice yoga, and watch movies.

Psychotherapist

Ellen Wilson, LMFT

Ellen Wilson is a native of Charlotte, N.C. She earned a B.S. degree in Psychology from Davidson College and an M.A. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pfeiffer University. Ellen has experience working with a wide variety of concerns, including trauma, attachment injuries, stress, self-esteem, parenting and relationship challenges, family conflict, grief, anxiety and depression. Ellen is professionally rostered in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, MATCH-ADTC, and Prepare and Enrich. Ellen uses research-based, client-centered strategies and techniques to help clients achieve real, measurable and lasting change. Ellen strives to help clients work through emotional wounds and destructive coping strategies so they can discover themselves, live with integrity, find balance in their lives and connect with others in a healthy manner.

Psychotherapist

Gabrielle Milando, LCMHC, LCAS-A

Gabrielle is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Counseling from Wake Forest University. Gabrielle practices from an integrative approach and utilizes a range of evidence-based approaches, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, attachment theory, and person-centered therapy. She has experience providing group, individual, and family therapy to adolescents and adults with a variety of concerns, including substance use, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem.

Psychotherapist

Hannah Grady, LCSW, MSW

Office Coordinator

Michelle Thomas

Michelle has a passion in therapeutic and rehabilitation services as a of means creating a better lifestyle. Michelle obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Juvenile Justice from the University of North Carolina Central University. Michelle began her work at a therapeutic facility for Juveniles. Working with the state and county for years pushed Michelle into furthering her education in Psychology and she hopes to obtain a Master’s degree in the field. Michelle hopes to be apart of the cultural revolution and acceptance of therapeutic services.

Psychotherapist

Felicia Taylor, MA, LPC, LCMHC

Felicia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Social Sciences from Winthrop University, a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and an advanced graduate certificate in Autism Education from Liberty University.  Felicia has worked in mental/behavioral health for 12 years in various settings, including residential treatment, in the home, in the school, in outpatient clinics, in acute hospitalization, and in the community serving young children, adolescents, and older adults who struggle with various mental illnesses including but not limited to anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, ADHD, grief, and substance abuse.  Felicia is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those she serves.