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.
Miles Kenny, MSW | Supervisee in Social Work
A pre-licensed therapist with over four years experience working with individuals with IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities) alongside mental illness diagnoses.
He loves animals, spending time with friends and family, creating art, and being in nature.
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.