
Meet Our Associates
All of our associates support our clients and all the diversity with which they identify. This is fundamental to our mission, our values, and all our relationships, both professionally and personally.

Clare A. Stadlen
MSSW, LCSW, CEDS-C
FOUNDER/OWNER
Clare (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & IAEDP approved CEDS Consultant (CEDS-C), and the owner of CAS Counseling Psychotherapy Associates.

Eliza Russ
MSW, MBA, LCSW, CEDS-C
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Eliza (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & IAEDP approved CEDS Consultant (CEDS-C), and the executive director of CAS Counseling Psychotherapy Associates.

Christine Pavey
MSW, LCSW, CEDS-C
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Christine (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & IAEDP approved CEDS Consultant (CEDS-C), with experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to people struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD.

Jenna Ferguson
MSW, LCSW, CEDS
PSYCHOTHERAPIST, SUPERVISOR
Jenna (she/her) has experience working with folks struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ issues. She has worked with individuals and groups in a variety of settings and across various levels of care. Jenna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. Jenna sees all her clients virtually.

Taylor Johnson
MSW, LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST, SUPERVISOR
Taylor (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience providing care to a variety of communities including individual, family and group therapy with eating disorders, life transitions, self esteem work, anxiety, and religious and spiritual exploration. Taylor sees clients in RTP and virtually.

Trisha Gund
MSW, LCSW, CEDS-C
PSYCHOTHERAPIST, SUPERVISOR
Trisha (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant. Trisha has experience treating a variety of mental health issues at the inpatient, residential, and outpatient levels of care. Trisha enjoys providing individual, family, and group therapy and a passion for working with people struggling with trauma, personality disorders, addiction, and eating disorders.

Hailey Blair
MS, LCMHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST, FELLOWSHIP COORDINATOR
Hailey (she/her) enjoys working with a variety of age ranges and helping those struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, trauma, and ADHD. Hailey is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), a graduate of CAS’ Fellowship Training Program, and the 2025-26 Fellowship Coordinator.

John Mahoney
MS, LCMHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
John (he/him) has experience helping adults, children and teens recover from eating disorders, mood disorders, OCD, and relationship challenges. While he enjoys his work with all genders, John especially loves helping male clients discover the ease and comfort of talking with a therapist. John is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). John sees clients in Durham and virtually.

Skylar McGhee
MS, LMHCHA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Skylar (she/her) has experience working with tweens, teens and adults experiencing eating disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, life transitions, and OCD. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). Skylar sees clients in Winston-Salem and virtually.

Josie Campbell
MSW, LCSWA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Josie (she/her) has experience providing individual therapy to teens, college students and adults struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, and family of origin issues. Josie is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) and a graduate of CAS’ Fellowship Training Program. Josie sees clients in Durham and virtually.

Kate Mayfour
MSW, LCSWA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Kate (she/they) has experience working with individuals of all ages dealing with eating disorders, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma-related challenges. Kate is passionate about working with neurodivergent, queer and trans folks, and older adults. Kate loves doing therapy with couples (couples counseling), and specializes in work with queer and neurodivergent couples. Kate is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) and a graduate of CAS’ Fellowship Training Program. Kate sees clients in Durham and virtually.

Sydney Mohnasky
MSW, LCSWA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Sydney (she/her) works with children of all ages, teens and adults who struggle with eating disorders, anxiety, depression and trauma. She also enjoys couples and family work and has advanced training/specialization in perinatal mood disorders. Sydney is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) and a graduate of CAS’ Fellowship Training Program. Sydney sees clients in Durham and virtually.

Maria Diaz
MSW, LCSWA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Maria (she/her) has experience providing care to people of all ages struggling with eating disorders, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, life transitions, homelessness and substance abuse. Maria is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) and a graduate of CAS’ Fellowship Training Program. María es hablante nativa de español y ofrece terapia en inglés y español, en Durham y de forma virtual. Maria sees clients in Durham and virtually.

Maggie Mahaffey
MS, LCMHCA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Maggie (she/her) has experience providing counseling to children, teens, and adults with eating disorders, trauma, dissociation, and a wide range of mental health challenges. Maggie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate and a graduate of CAS’ Psychotherapy Training Fellowship. Maggie sees clients in Durham and virtually.
Margaret Dodd
MSW, LCSWA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Margaret (she/her) has experience working with kids, teens, and adults who are struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, sexual identity issues, and trauma. Margaret is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) and graduate of CAS’ Training Fellowship Program. Margaret sees clients in Durham and virtually.

Jordyn Kathmann
MSW, LCSWA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Jordyn (she/her) has a background working with tweens, teens and adults experiencing the impacts of traumatic experiences, anxiety and depression, body dissatisfaction and disordered eating. She has a passion for working with LGBTQ+ identifying individuals, as well as young women and girls. Jordyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) and a graduate of CAS’ Fellowship Training Program. Jordyn sees clients in Durham and virtually.

Gabriela (‘Gabi’) Dwyer
MSW, LCSWA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST, FELLOW
Gabi (she/her) enjoys working with children, teens and adults of all ages. Her work has focused on the treatment of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, substance use, PTSD, neurodivergence, and domestic violence. Gabi also has a passion for working with queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) navigating gender identity and sexual orientation exploration. Gabi is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) and a Therapist in CAS’ Psychotherapy Fellowship Program. She sees clients in Durham, RTP, and virtually.

Nicole Plummer
MSW, MEd, LCSWA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST, FELLOW
Nicole (she, they) works with children and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, perinatal mood disorders, neurodiversity, and LGBTQIA+ issues. Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) and a Therapist in CAS’ Psychotherapy Fellowship Program. Nicole sees clients in Raleigh and virtually.

Madeline (‘Maddy’) Van Husen
MSW, MPH, LCSWA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST, FELLOW
Maddy (she/her) has experience working with children, teens, and adults. Her research and clinical work have focused on grief, anxiety, eating disorders, childhood illness, family and caregiver support, pediatric and palliative care, and global mental health. She is passionate about life transitions and the connection between food and interpersonal relationships. Maddy is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) and a Therapist in CAS’ Psychotherapy Fellowship Program. Maddy sees clients in Durham and virtually.

Emily Spain
MS, LCMHCA
PSYCHOTHERAPIST, FELLOW
Emily (she/they/he) has experience and enjoys working with adolescents and adults of all ages experiencing disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Emily is also passionate about working with Queer, trans, and gender-diverse adolescents and adults. Emily is a pre-Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) and a Therapist in CAS’ Psychotherapy Fellowship Program. Emily sees clients in Durham, RTP, and virtually.