Ariana Athanase, MSW, CSW
Ariana Athanase is a Certified Social Worker (CSW) with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of the Virgin Islands. She is dedicated to supporting individuals through compassionate, evidence-based care. With a background in public health, research, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy, Ariana […]
Nicole Peters, LPC, ADHD CCSP
Nicole Peters is a Licensed Professional Counselor and an ADHD-CCSP (Certified Clinical Service Provider). She has worked in the mental health field/social welfare agencies and was a director of a behavioral health agency working with a variety of populations including infants, children, adolescent parents, and their families. Nicole has previous experience with outpatient mental health, […]
Richelle Wiltshire, M.S., MCFC Licensed Counselor, Group & Intern Coordinator
Richelle Wiltshire has a M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Walden University. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and also serves as the group and intern coordinator.
Sophia Joseph Parrilla, PhD, Psychologist, Clinical Director
Dr. Parrilla is a licensed psychologist. She has worked in the mental health field/ social welfare agencies with a variety of populations including adolescent parents, infants, and their families, abuse and neglect cases, high risk adolescents with externalizing and externalizing behaviors, victims and offenders of domestic violence, and the elderly. She has previous experience with […]
Gloria Mendez, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. Mendez is a licensed psychologist in the Virgin Islands. She is a member and former president of the Association of Virgin Islands Psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Mendez is originally from Puerto Rico, but has made St. Croix her home for the past 40 years. She is fully bilingual […]
Arlene Garcia, Ed.D., LCSW
Dr. Arlene Garcia is a licensed clinical social worker and possesses a doctoral degree in educational leadership from the University of Hartford. She is the Interim Director of the Master of Social Work Program at the University of the Virgin Islands. Prior to this academic appointment, she served as a clinical social worker, program manager, […]
Christopher Ray, MSW
Chris has recently graduated with his Masters in Social Work and moved to the St. Croix with his wife and cats. He aspires to be the best social worker he can through providing an accepting and warm environment that provides the landscape for people to process and organize their thoughts and emotions into goal-directed behavior. […]
Sheryl Serano-Griffith, LCSW
Sheryl Serano-Griffith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She specializes in individual (depression and anxiety), marriage, and family therapy. She implements a strengths approach to build skills and develop habits that promote health and independence. Sheryl is excited about serving our community in this capacity.
Michele Warren, MSW, St. Thomas Clinic Director, HIPAA Compliance Officer
Michele is a certified social worker, graduating from the University of Maryland with her Masters degree in Social Work. She has over 30 years of experience working with individuals, groups, and families across the life span with a variety of mental health and substance abuse related issues. In addition, Michele has many years of experience […]
Anna M. Clarke, DSW, CSW, CAIP
Dr. Anna M. Clarke is a Certified Social Worker (CSW) with a Doctor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from Walden University. Her professional career spans thirty years, on the island of St. Croix, at various government and non-profit agencies as a social worker, administrator, service coordinator, and therapist. Dr. Clarke has extensive […]