Asheville area

Cynthia L. (Cindy) Arnold, MA, NCC, LCMHC – Therapist

Cindy is a TASK Therapist in Asheville. She obtained a Master’s degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College in December 2016, and was licensed in April 2017, at which time she started working for an agency as an Outpatient Therapist. Cindy joined CHA in December 2019, as a TASK Therapist as a fully licensed LCMHC. Cindy also has a MDiv. (Master of Divinity), 1997, from Candler School of Theology, Emory University. She is an Ordained Elder in the UMC and served local congregations for 20 years. Cindy maintains her role as Elder in the UMC and her current appointment is as a TASK Therapist. Cindy has a passion for genealogy and scrapbooking.

Steve White, LMFT – Senior Clinician

Steve White, LMFT, is the Senior Clinician for the TASK program in the Western Region. He graduated from Southeastern College in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and went on to get his Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1992 from Reformed Theological Seminary. Steve provides supervision and support to all of the TASK Therapists and Case Managers in the western region as well as overseeing how the program is run and creating partnerships with local stakeholders. Steve has been employed by Children’s Hope Alliance since 1999 and has served in various roles leading up to him becoming the TASK Senior Clinician for the Western Region in 2014. Steve is well versed in numerous treatment strategies and interventions including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strategic and Family Therapy. Steve believes that the most effective ways for change to occur is within the context of the family and creating strong relationships with children and families is the most effective way to promote that change. When Steve isn’t spending time with his family, you can find him either in the woods hunting, working on a woodworking project, or construction project.

Burlington area

Annette Moffet, QP – Case Manager

Annette Moffet comes to us from AMHC in Aroostook County, Maine where she worked as a children’s behavioral health case manager.  Annette has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a focus in juveniles. She hopes to complete an internship so she can become licensed as a therapist. Annette has extensive experience working with children who have ADHD, autism, ODD, and DMDD. Annette believes her greatest strength is her ability to connect with the families she works with. She can provide a feeling of comfort and trust with each family she has worked with and hopes to continue this through her work with Children’s Hope Alliance. Annette believes in being consistent, responsible, honest, and reliable at work and in life. Her interest is fitness, shooting her compound bow, spending time with her family, cooking, and reading.

Charlotte area

Timeria Barber, MSW, LCSWA – Therapist

Timeria Barber graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. She earned a Master’s of Social Work degree in 2021 from Winthrop University, also in SC. Timeria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Associate in the neighboring state of North Carolina. She has over a decade of experience working with diverse populations. She discovered her passion for helping people to have hope through voluntarism at Atrium Health hospitals and non-profit organizations. Her training and certifications include: Question Persuade Refer Institute-Suicide Prevention, What is Prevention-Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, and Trauma Focused-CBT. At Children’s Hope Alliance, Timeria works on the TASK team as a therapist. She provides children and their families with the fundamentals needed to allow for healing and growth. Timeria takes pride in helping individuals, groups, and families overcome adversities and maintain mental wellness. In her leisure time, she enjoys trying new things like candle making and indoor skydiving. She lives by the Golden Rule which is to “treat others the way you want to be treated.”

Lexington area

Joshua May, LCSW-A – Therapist

Joshua May is an LCSW-A with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (2017) and a Master’s in Social Work (2020) both from Appalachian State University. In both degrees, Joshua took courses that focused on the impact of family systems on individuals and their behaviors. His treatment approach focuses on hands-on interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, Solutions focus therapy, and person centered treatment. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog and playing Dungeons and Dragons.

Dylan Spake, BSW, AP – Case Manager

Dylan Spake is the Case Manager for Lexington TASK. Dylan is a pretty quick learner and very dedicated to those on her caseload which helps to make her an effective case manager. Dylan graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with her Bachelors in Social Work in May of 2021. She currently attending a Masters of Social Work program through the University of Denver. At UNCG, Dylan graduated Summa Cum Laude in the top 10% of her class. She was also admitted to the Master’s Program she currently attends under Advanced Standing. As a social worker, Dylan really believe in the social work core values, ethics, and principles. She specifically really enjoys the principles of social justice, dignity and worth of the person, and the importance of human relationships. Her belief in these principles before becoming a social worker is what brought her to wanting to become a social worker. As an individual she values respect, honesty, and compassion. In her spare time, Dylan enjoys spending time with her husband and children, as well as working with children in her community as a summer league swim coach. She has about 100 kids each summer that she coaches. When she is not coaching her kids, she keeps up with them during the off season making sure they know she is always there to support them. 

Statesville area

Kristen Lovelace, LCMHCA – Therapist

Kristen Lovelace graduated Appalachian State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and holds a Master’s degree from Liberty University in Professional Counseling. Kristen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and holds a certification as a National Certified Counselor. In addition, Kristen is also certified in EAGALA, a modality of equine assisted therapy and serves as a Guardian Ad Litem in her home community, supporting children in foster care.

Kristen has worked for CHA since 2013 and has almost 9 years of mental health experience, working with kids and adolescents. Kristen has a passion for serving at risk youth and individuals who have experienced trauma. Kristen aims to build a strong rapport with her clients while assisting them in developing healthy coping strategies that build self-confidence and elicit positive change.

Claudia Pollex, AP – Case Manager

Claudia Pollex graduated from North Carolina State University in 2021 with honors, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Communication (Interpersonal, Organizational, and Rhetorical Concentration) and a bachelor’s degree in General Psychology. While in school, Claudia served as Mental Health Ambassador with the NCSU Counseling Center, and helped to break the stigma surrounding mental illness on campus. Claudia also took part in a mentorship program in Johnston County schools where she assisted youth with skill building and preparing for their future. Claudia is very passionate about helping individuals understand and care for their mental health, along with learning how to process and cope with trauma. In her free time, Claudia enjoys getting outside in nature and enjoying all that North Carolina has to offer.

Sylva area

Stephanie Williams, MSW, LSCWA – Program Manager

Stephanie Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) providing therapeutic services to clients and families served in the TASK program and addressing programmatic activities. Stephanie earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Advanced Clinical Practice from Walden University. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Western Carolina University. Prior to joining the CHA team in 2018, Stephanie worked with clients in various settings, including adult care homes, client homes and group homes, schools, and crisis settings.  Stephanie has prior experience working  with developmental disabilities and individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Stephanie provides supportive skill building interventions and techniques using a strengths based approach in order to build resilience in children and families. Currently, Stephanie is addressing programmatic needs and oversees implementation and delivery of the TASK Model. As the TASK program manager, Stephanie navigates community relationships, participates in marketing efforts, and ensures that resourcing for the program is optimal. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys spending time traveling and going on adventures with her children.

Wilkesboro area