Alex (she/her) is a counselor with Trauma Recovery Collective who enjoys yoga, reading way too many books at once, and exclusively Pillsbury chocolate chip cookies at the end of a long day. As a cis White woman, she is hoping to use my privilege to create community spaces where people can connect, and maybe even heal a little, whether that's in individual counseling, a support group, or a yoga class. She works with an amazingly supportive and diverse team at TRC, and is honored to be able to represent them as she gets to know the gorgeous community that is Queerolina.

Dr. Amy E. Duffy, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC, CCTP (she/her), is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, educator, and Founder of Trauma Recovery Collective PLLC. With more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field, she specializes in trauma recovery, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and complex trauma, with a focus on the intersection of neuroscience, the nervous system, and the mind-body connection.
Amy is deeply committed to advancing equitable, trauma-informed systems of care. Her work is grounded in feminist, anti-racist, and multicultural frameworks, and she is passionate about expanding access to culturally responsive mental health services while addressing the social and systemic factors that influence well-being. As an educator, clinical supervisor, and advocate, she works to empower both individuals and professionals to foster resilience, healing, and meaningful change.
Outside of her professional work, Amy enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, exploring nature, and spending time with her family and friends.

Learn more about Amy, Alex, and Trauma Recovery Collective in episode 76 of the Queer Vision Pod and in Vol 2 #8 of the magazine.

Mercedes is an eclectic therapist. She uses diverse modalities and holistic wellness and incorporates holistic wellness and coping skills into sessions to address the whole mind, body, and spirit.

We had the joy of sitting down with Mercedes in Episode 42 of the Queer Vision podcast (you can also find her article in Vol 1 #12 of the magazine). Listen to this episode so you can learn how to be more mindful and hear more about her practice.

You can also read articles she wrote in Vol 2 #2 and Vol 2 #4 of the magazine!

To support Mercedes, check out her therapy website below.

Mary-Carmen Wiser (she/her) is a mindfulness educator, somatic facilitator, and founder of Create Space Mindfully in Wake Forest, NC. Raised in the Mormon church and diagnosed with ADHD later in life, she knows firsthand what it’s like to mask, overperform, and feel disconnected from her own needs. Her journey into contemplative practice and a Master’s degree in Mindfulness Studies helped her unlearn those patterns and reclaim her authenticity.

Today, she blends neuroscience, body work, and lived experience to support neurodivergent folks, queer communities, and anyone who grew up in systems that asked them to stay small. Through intimate workshops and one-on-one support, she helps people attune to themselves, soften self-criticism, and remember that presence—not performance—is where their power lives.

Learn more about Mary-Carmen in episode 51 of the Queer Vision Pod and in Vol 2 #3 of the magazine.

Jemm Eubanks (they/she) and Adrian Williams (he/him) are the heart behind One Day at a Time NC, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQIA+ wellness, harm reduction, and recovery in rural North Carolina.

Jemm, a Reverend, Certified Peer Support Specialist, and Guardian ad Litem, founded ODDATNC from a belief that healing begins in community. Their work centers compassion, autonomy, and grace, helping people rediscover themselves one day at a time.

Adrian, a Public Health Leader, Strategic Advisor , brings lived experience, empathy, and much more to this duo and team. His work focuses on inclusion, and creating spaces where queer families feel supported and seen.

Together, they’re building something rare: a community where healing isn’t measured by perfection, but by connection. Whether through outreach events, peer support, or late-night talks by a bonfire, Jemm and Adrian remind folks that everyone deserves to be met with dignity, care, and hope.

Read more about them in Vol 2 #1 of the Queer Vision Mag. You can also learn more about them in an interview on the Queer Vision Pod Episode 47 and in Vol 2#2 of the magazine.

Chelsea is a queer-focused therapist who has amazing insight into what is happening in the world and how to live through it.

She runs Horizons Marriage and Family Therapy, does a lot of out-of-the-office advocacy for our community, and is a mom to 3 neurodivergent kiddos!

Listen to Queer Vision Episode 37 for an extremely insightful interview with a lot of amazing advice. You can also read a portion of the interview in Vol 1 #11 of the magazine.

“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse Professional with 35 years of experience in the field. I graduated from UNCG/A&T Joint Social Work Program in 1991 with my BSW and after working in Hospice and Home Care for several years returned to school and obtained my MSW in 1996 from the University of South Carolina –Columbia, School of Social Work.

I obtained my LCSW in 2004 and my LCAS in 2018. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have several years experience working with Complex Trauma. I provide clinical supervision for licensed social workers, counselors and substance abuse professionals. I have worked in multiple settings including schools, home health care, hospice, hospitals, community mental health centers and private agencies. I have worked in both rural and urban areas doing in home and clinic based services with both adults and children.

I feel that due to my background and experience I can assist persons from varying backgrounds with a multitude of issues through their journey to recovery and stabilization from mental health and substance use. I am a straight Ally in the LGBTQ community and have worked with individuals in their journey to find themselves and their voice to be able to be their full self and express themselves in their own individual way. In addition to my clinical and administrative experience I have provided training to students, lay persons and peers on the local, state and national levels.

I have trained both on administrative and clinical topics addressing the needs of children and adults. I am married and have two children. My youngest child is queer and we have navigated their journey for the last 6 years and all the ups and downs that have gone with it. This journey has given me a unique perspective on what it is like to be queer in our society as my child has had to navigate exreme acceptance and rejuction at multiple turns in their journey. I have lived in North Carolina all my life but have travelled extensively in the United States and Internationally.”

To learn more about Melanie, check out episode 80 of the Queer Vision Pod and Vol 2 #9 of the magazine. If you’re looking for help, visit Therapeautic.care