Meet Megan A. Ellis, LPC-S, LSATP
Megan has been practicing mental and behavioral health counseling for over 15 years. With her primary focus and expertise in outpatient clinical care, she brings experience, creativity, and energy to the clients and organizations she serves.
She is fully licensed by the Virginia state board to practice counseling as well as to supervise counselor trainees. She also holds the Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner credential and is an active member of the Virginia Counselors Association.
Megan has extensive experience providing crisis and counseling services in both private and community mental health centers. She has also enjoyed the fully integrated approach of working as a behavioral health consultant within local federally qualified health centers.
Areas of interest include: evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders, depression and post-partum, trauma, stress related disorders, substance use, bipolar, OCD, relationship issues, marriage and family problems, parental coaching, spirituality issues, grief and loss, adolescent behavioral disorders, self-harm and cutting, as well as other common developmental concerns across the lifespan.
She spends time volunteering her professional services in a variety of settings, and writing small grants to support local projects promoting mental health awareness. When she's not working, you can find Megan watching a basketball game or music performance at her children's school, reading historical fiction, or enjoying the great outdoors!
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out!" -Dr. Theodore "Seuss" Geisel
Meet Tanya Pizzullo, LCSW, RPT
Tanya has a diverse background providing mental health treatment to both children and adults. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker able to provide outpatient counseling, as well as supervise counselor trainees. She is also one of only a small number of local licensed clinician's to hold the Registered Play Therapist credential.
Tanya has extensive experience providing counseling services in both private and community mental health centers with over 15 years experience in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, as well as attachment and trauma issues. She has provided counseling to children, adolescents, and adults; and has extensive experience working with children and families within the school setting.
Tanya has most recently completed specialized training in parent-child interaction therapy, or PCIT. She has a unique combination of both warmth, creativity, and honesty that helps her clients feel comfortable, challenged, and at ease.
"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation"
-Plato
Tanya has extensive experience providing counseling services in both private and community mental health centers with over 15 years experience in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, as well as attachment and trauma issues. She has provided counseling to children, adolescents, and adults; and has extensive experience working with children and families within the school setting.
Tanya has most recently completed specialized training in parent-child interaction therapy, or PCIT. She has a unique combination of both warmth, creativity, and honesty that helps her clients feel comfortable, challenged, and at ease.
"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation"
-Plato
Meet Cary-Grace James, MSW, LCSW Supervisee
Cary-Grace began her career serving others through the Social Work program at James Madison University. She spent her first three years in the field working with children and teens in community settings in which the primary focus was on helping her clients build social, emotional, and life skills. Cary-Grace completed her Masters degree in Social Work at Radford University. Most recently she has provided counseling and play therapy services to children, families, and adults. She has a passion for working with children who have experienced trauma, as well as seeing individuals, children, and families work towards restoration and healing.
Cary-Grace plans to continue her residency working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and other mental health concerns.
Cary-Grace values therapeutic relationships that center on safety, trust, and guidance, while giving the client space for a deeper understanding of themselves and their environment. She hopes to equip her clients with tools they find helpful to their own well-being and direct them towards living well.
In her free time, Cary-Grace enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends, as her community and relationships are some of her favorite parts of life!
Cary-Grace plans to continue her residency working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and other mental health concerns.
Cary-Grace values therapeutic relationships that center on safety, trust, and guidance, while giving the client space for a deeper understanding of themselves and their environment. She hopes to equip her clients with tools they find helpful to their own well-being and direct them towards living well.
In her free time, Cary-Grace enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends, as her community and relationships are some of her favorite parts of life!
Meet Ritter Minnix, MA, LMFT Resident
Ritter graduated from Liberty University, and is currently under the supervision of Martha Furman, LMFT and Megan Ellis, LPC-S, LSATP. Ritter is a Roanoke, Virginia native who loves his hometown and the people who live, work, and go to school here! He has completed all of his coursework towards a master's in counseling, and is eager to show you or your family member the compassion and care that you are looking for.
Ritter is specializing in working with young men, teens, and boys experiencing a wide array of mental and emotional health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and relationship issues. He has a particular interest in working with families in need of grace based interventions and strategies. He is able to offer competitive rates, and would love to talk to you more about how he might help you, your child, or your family!
Meet Marla Lenviel, M.Ed., NCC, LPC Resident
Marla has spent fourteen years working with children, adolescents, and families in our local schools, serving many of those years as a school counselor. She received her Master’s degree in school counseling from University of Lynchburg, where she also completed an Advanced Counseling Certificate towards her clinical residency. Marla is also a National Board Certified Counselor, and has specialized training in trauma-informed practices.
She has a passion for working with children, adolescents, and families. She is well equipped to work with children on school issues (such as ADHD, oppositional defiance, and anxiety), to assist with family dynamics, and to focus on all aspects of clinical counseling and issues. She has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, and other mental health struggles.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”- Maya Angelou
She has a passion for working with children, adolescents, and families. She is well equipped to work with children on school issues (such as ADHD, oppositional defiance, and anxiety), to assist with family dynamics, and to focus on all aspects of clinical counseling and issues. She has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, and other mental health struggles.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”- Maya Angelou
Meet Bailey Porter, MA, NCC, LPC Resident
Bailey is committed to providing compassionate care to individuals and families. Specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, she is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a leading treatment for trauma recovery. As a member of the Virginia Community Response Network (VCRN), Bailey also has advanced training in disaster response and is ready to serve those impacted by trauma across the state.
Bailey holds the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential, reflecting her dedication to maintaining the highest standards of care. She continuously advances her expertise through training in Gottman Level 1 Relationship Counseling, SYMBIS Premarital Counseling, Mental Health Coaching, Youth Mental Health Coaching, Nurturing Parenting, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, EMDR, ASSYST, Psychological First Aid, and Compassion Fatigue Education.
In addition to in-person counseling in Roanoke, VA, Bailey offers convenient telehealth services to clients throughout Virginia, ensuring accessibility to quality mental health care no matter where you are.
Bailey is a member of the Virginia Counselor’s Association (VCA), the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA).
She provides support for those dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, bipolar disorder, and family dynamics. Bailey is dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and transitions with empathy and expertise, whether in person or through telehealth.
“May you always be the one who notices the little things that make the light pour through, and
may they always remind you: There is more to life and there is more to you.”
-Morgan Harper Nichols
Bailey holds the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential, reflecting her dedication to maintaining the highest standards of care. She continuously advances her expertise through training in Gottman Level 1 Relationship Counseling, SYMBIS Premarital Counseling, Mental Health Coaching, Youth Mental Health Coaching, Nurturing Parenting, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, EMDR, ASSYST, Psychological First Aid, and Compassion Fatigue Education.
In addition to in-person counseling in Roanoke, VA, Bailey offers convenient telehealth services to clients throughout Virginia, ensuring accessibility to quality mental health care no matter where you are.
Bailey is a member of the Virginia Counselor’s Association (VCA), the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA).
She provides support for those dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, bipolar disorder, and family dynamics. Bailey is dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and transitions with empathy and expertise, whether in person or through telehealth.
“May you always be the one who notices the little things that make the light pour through, and
may they always remind you: There is more to life and there is more to you.”
-Morgan Harper Nichols
