Meet the Team
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Is a clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology
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B.S. in psychology from UNC Charlotte
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Radford University
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Licensed Psychological Associate in the state of North Carolina
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Over 25 years' experience in the school and private settings
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Extensive experience providing evaluation services to children, adolescents and young adults with attention, behavioral, emotional, and academic difficulties
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Trained and experienced in Transdisciplinary Play Based Assessments
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Experienced in the assessment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Carol Winesette, M.A., LPA
Licensed Psychological Associate, Owner


Becky DuBose, MA,SSP
School Psychologist
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SSP in School Psychology from Winthrop University
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M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University
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Level II Licensed School Psychologist
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Sixteen years of experience in the school setting including PreK to High School
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Experience providing a wide range of services to children and families including psycho-educational evaluations, counseling, and consultation
Chelsea Blue Menard
Licensed Psychological Associate,
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Level II, Licensed School Psychologist
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15 years of experience across the public school system, research setting at UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and outpatient clinical setting. Services include conducting comprehensive psychoeducational, autism, and early childhood evaluations utilizing the TPBA.
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Strong background in MTSS implementation, intervention planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support diverse learners.

Lisa Litchfield, M.A.
School Psychologist
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B.A. in Psychology, minor in Sociology from Washington & Jefferson College
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M.A. in School Psychology from Western Carolina University
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Level II Licensed School Psychologist
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Eleven years’ experience in the school setting
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Experience providing evaluation services to children, adolescents and young adults with academic, attention, behavioral and emotional difficulties


Dawne Foster
Educational Diagnostician
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B.A. East Carolina University
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M.A. East Carolina University Reading Education
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Over 20 years experience in education
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Experienced in MTSS implementation
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Experience in working with and writing and implementing accommodations for students with special needs
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Multiple Teacher of the Year Winner CMS and UCPS Schools
Melissa Simons
Educational Consultant
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B.A. UNC-Charlotte
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Certified Reading Specialist
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Over 20 years experience in education
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Experience teaching preschool through 6th grade
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Experience in MTSS implementation and working with children with special needs; writing and implementing accommodations
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Multiple Teacher of the Year Winner CMS and UCPS Schools
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BREAK THE MOLD Winner CMS Schools
