MHA Therapists and Staff
Dr. Carrie Hartwell | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Clinical Supervisor | PhD, MA
A licensed clinician specializing in trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, adjustment to life transitions and stressors, and interpersonal relationships. As a clinician, Dr. Hartwell's primary interests include working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced trauma (including veterans, survivors of interpersonal violence, and others) or other challenging life events, with particular emphasis on identifying and strengthening factors which promote positive adaptation and healing. She has over 27 years of experience as a mental health practitioner in the U.S. and abroad, serving in clinical, administrative, and academic roles. For the last 20 years, Dr. Hartwell has been in private practice in Richmond, Virginia, providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy to diverse clientele including adolescents and adults, the LGBTQ+ community, traumatic brain injury survivors, refugees/migrants, and others, while also providing consultations to social service organizations and teaching in both community and academic settings. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches and works collaboratively with clients to create individualized goals and treatment plans.
In her free time, Dr. Hartwell enjoys theater/dance, sailing, reading, and hanging out with her teen and her pug.
Kene Menakaya, MSW | Supervisee in Social Work
A pre-licensed therapist with over four years experience. A
caring and dedicated individual with extensive knowledge
working with adults and children undergoing crisis, family
violence, abuse assessment, advocacy, and support services
geared towards recovery.
He loves traveling, animals, and spending time with family.
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Roschell Small, LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Clinical Supervisor
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), my mission is to support the healing, development, and growth of individuals by walking alongside their journey through the therapeutic process and providing the necessary support and solutions to challenges they may be facing. I believe that through a strengths and solution focused perspective, I can assist individuals to navigate challenging times in their life by assisting them to discover tools and strategies for healthier outcomes. I provide a safe and welcoming environment where individuals can freely explore the range of their thoughts, feelings, and emotions with me in a
manner that helps them to relax, release, and reset.
I specialize in providing counseling services to both children and adults with a special interest in older adults along with those who may be experiencing end of life challenges. I enjoy helping clients to unpack sensitive information that may be overwhelming to them in a safe way. I believe that having a trusting and supportive client-therapist relationship is important for clients I work with to feel safe and comfortable sharing their stories and personal challenges. Together, we will then work to reduce those challenges and maximize better outcomes. Healing, development, and growth are possible at all stages of life. In my free time I like to spend time with family and friends, read new books, catch up on TV shows, and sing. I am currently teaching myself how to play the guitar and believe that laughter is truly therapeutic for the soul.
Chelsi Dyer | Co-Founder of MHA | Business Office Director
With 5 years in Healthcare Administration, Chelsi is motivated to help our clients get the services they need.
When she is not working, she enjoys being outside in nature, traveling, and playing with her dogs.
Jamel Goodlet | Co-Founder of MHA | Care Services Director
With over a decade of experience as an Entrepreneur, Jamel excels at bringing people together to meet the needs of the community.
When he is not working, he loves spending time with his family and to relax, he plays classical piano.