Meet Your Counselors
Patricia (Pam) Andrews is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional School Counselor, National Certified Counselor. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Andrews earned a Master of Arts degree in Agency Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling along with Addictions Counseling. She later added an advanced license in school counseling. Andrews completed her graduate programs at Appalachian State University. Mrs. Andrews has worked in the professional counseling field since 1987. She worked for New River Behavioral Healthcare for approximately 25 years in a variety of roles including clinical and administrative duties. Andrews is a Qualified Mental Health Professional, Qualified Substance Abuse Professional, and Qualified Developmental Disability Professional. She has worked with all three disability populations and all ages across the continuum engaging in a wide spectrum of clinical diagnoses. Andrews utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach with her clients incorporating a variety of treatment modalities. Andrews’ treatment may encompass any of the following approaches: Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Parent Work, Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Systems Theory. Andrews has been trained in and practiced Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing, provided crisis response services, and has been engaged in clinical supervision for more than 30 years.
Amanda Taylor Edwards is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 8 years experience of working with mental health populations from all age groups, including extensive treatment with children and adolescents. She earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Appalachian State University in May 2010. She then earned her Clinical Social Work licensure in January 2013. Amanda enters her therapeutic relationships with a person-centered; strengths based treatment approach and tailors your work together based on your own individual needs and personality. Her approach to counseling involves helping you to identify strengths within yourself and to assist you with developing self-awareness. She embraces a strength-based perspective and takes a wholistic approach to treatment, borrowing from many different theory-based modalities with the aim of exploring your own unique biopsychosocial influences. Techniques that she utilizes may include psycho education, relaxation, reframing of negative thoughts, dialogue, role-play, mindfulness, positive decision-making, and/or writing/art exercises. Amanda will work with you to help you establish realistic and attainable goals that you both will continue to monitor together and can be modified throughout the therapy process as your needs change. Amanda has experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialiectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT),
Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Behavior Modification and more.
Randy Johnson has been practicing therapy as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor for over 20 years and has been working in the behavioral healthcare field for over 28 years. He has provided the services of case management, therapy, crisis intervention, program director, community support, etc. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Gardner-Webb University, Master of Divinity Degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of Arts Degree from Appalachian State University. Johnson has provided individual and group counseling for children, adolescents, and adults for various issues such as mood disorders, behavioral problems, domestic violence, etc. He has also worked with couples in resolving discord in relationships. He works most frequently from a Psychodynamic model while incorporating elements of CBT, Reality Therapy, Play Therapy, and Gestalt approaches. Johnson's skills also include knowledge in Spiritual Direction, Native American spirituality, and Dream Interpretation.
Lauren Johnson is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) working under the supervision of Sandra Walker as she completes the requirements for full licensure. She earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in August 2025 and brings two years of experience through her practicum and internship work.
Lauren believes therapy is not one size fits all and is most effective when it honors each person’s individual journey. She takes a person centered, strength-based approach and works collaboratively with clients to help them better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and move toward their goals. While she has primarily worked with children and adolescents, she has experience with all age groups.
Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions and adjustments, self esteem, and personal growth. Lauren draws from a multitude of approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring her work to meet clients where they are and foster growth.
Sandra Walker joins Capstone Wellness Center with over 40 years experience in the mental health system.
She is presently a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor--Supervisor Level. She has experience with all 3 disability groups. Sandra has extensive training in Motivational Interviewing. She has an interest in working with members of the IDD and Asperger's community.
She also has experience with critical incident work, interpersonal violence, grief, trauma and depression. She is also competent with recovery and recovery maintenance. Sandra Walker looks forward to continued work with her community. She has a military background and is very comfortable serving those folks.
