Hello, my name is Melissa Jimenez. I am a loving and dedicated mother to an active preschooler who resides in New York.  I have always been well balanced and an outlet for those in need. Patience and understanding are both two of my most powerful gifts when interacting with others. This led me to begin a career path in counseling at Long Island University (LIU), where I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 2014. Soon after, I remained at LIU to attend graduate school, where I also received my Master of Education Degree in School Counseling in 2018.

Over the course of my career, I have acquired 5 years of administrative experience with Northwell Health Hospitals, as well as over 10 years of customer service skills. I have a profound ability and proven track record in streamlining processes, maximizing efficiency, and fostering professional relationships within organizations. Therefore, my passion is to contribute, support, and make a difference.

Ultimately, I look forward to gaining a better perspective on situations and opportunities as it relates to real-life experiences in counseling. I am eager to venture into this new journey!

Deidre C. Morgan is a Social Worker with 13 years of experience working with young children and adolescents ranging from infants to 18 years of age. She has worked in diverse settings, including Wake County Public School System, Early Intervention Programs, and government-funded early childcare programs. Deidre graduated from North Carolina Central University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Consumer Science with a concentration in Child Development and Family Relations. She also holds two master’s degrees, A Master of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Child and Adolescent Development and a Master’s in Social Work. She currently works as a Social Worker for C.J Boyd Christian Counseling Services, PLLC and as a Mental Health and Wellness Manager for a local Early Head Start Program. In addition to these achievements, she is well trained in Conscience Discipline, Zero to Three DC0-5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood. She is also certified in Mental Health First Aide. Her passion for children and families has led her to volunteer at Wake County St. Monica Teen Center and the Boys and Girls Club of Wake County. After years of working with children, Deidre’s favorite quote easily became, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men” by Frederick Douglas. This prompted her to see children’s well-being through the lens of the Systems Approach, which means building up a child’s environment to encourage positive influence and cultivate socioemotionally sound individuals.