Meet the Team

  • Kelly Smith, MSW,LCSW, LISW-CP, LCASA

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Kelly Lachelle Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, psychotherapist, and CEO of A Place 4 Me. With over 22 years of experience in the mental health field, she earned her degree from the University of South Carolina and is licensed to practice in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Throughout her career, Kelly has provided compassionate, high-quality care to individuals and families across diverse settings, building a reputation for clinical excellence and integrity.

    Kelly is deeply committed to evidence-based treatment and achieving meaningful, lasting outcomes for her clients. As a leader, she is passionate about developing and guiding her staff to deliver exceptional care, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and results. Her mission is to ensure that every client receives effective, personalized support that promotes healing, stability, and long-term success.

  • Trelonnie Owens, LCASA

    Chief Operating Officer (COO)

    Chief Operating Officer

    Trelonnie Owens is a dedicated and experienced mental health professional with a strong academic background and over 10 years of practical experience in the field. After graduating from Wake Forest University with a degree in Speech Communications and excelling as a basketball player, Trelonnie pursued a Master's degree in Addiction Counseling at Grand Canyon University. Combining his academic excellence, personal drive, and professional expertise, Trelonnie is a compassionate therapist who is committed to helping individuals struggling with addiction achieve healing, growth, and recovery through evidence-based approaches.

  • Constance Holmes, LCSW

    THERAPIST/ CST SUPERVISOR

  • Hannah Johnson

    CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

  • Barkarri Johnson, QP

    COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM

  • Dedric Jones

    RESIDENTIAL DIRECTOR

  • Marion Reddick

    CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

  • Karethia Butler, QP

    Intensive In-Home QP

  • Gregory Bailey

    CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

  • Tyrone McCauley

    CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

  • Tyvyn Brown

    CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

  • Jean Zajdel, LCMHC

    OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

  • George Mitchell, QP

    COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM

  • Kurante Best, QMHP

    CST QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL

  • Imania Johnson, LCSWA

    CST TEAM LEAD/THERAPIST

  • Marcus Owens, MBA

    LEAD DATA ANALYSIS

  • Dezette Johnson

    OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

  • Arthur Stevens, LCSWA

    CST TEAM LEAD/THERAPIST

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  • Heather Hilton

    ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT

  • Bobby Mickerson, QMHP

    CST PROGRAM MANAGER

  • Amanda Patterson, LCMCH, LCAS

    THERAPIST/CST TEAM LEAD

  • Chantel Cureton, LCSWA

    OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

  • Genesis Chong, CPSS

    PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

  • Travis Dixon, LCMHCA

    IIH TEAM LEAD/THERAPIST

  • Treva Humphries, CPSS

    PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

  • Jamila Moore, LCSWA

    CST THERAPIST

  • Trasandra Morris, CPSS

    PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

  • Paris Craig, CPSS

    PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

  • Renate Fairley, QP, CPSS

    Lead Intake Coordinator

  • Ashley Hoover, Therapist, LCAS-A

    CST SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST

  • Decora Cooper, LCAS-A

    CST SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST

  • Julius Morning, LCSW-A

    OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

  • Terriana Allen, LCSWA

    IIH TEAM LEAD/THERAPIST

  • Ashley Jenkins, QMHP

    CST QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL

  • Eric Knight, QP

    PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

  • Mitchell Peele, LCSWA

    OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

  • Jeremy Smith, PSS

    PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST PROGRAM

  • Marquest Moore, LCASA

    CST SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST