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      • Megan Workman
      • Ta Nisha Williams
      • Alec Rothschild
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Abide Inclusive Therapy

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  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Our Clinicians
    • Yolanda Robinson, Owner
    • Brittany Kirk
    • Autumn Riedel
    • Dave Shelton
    • Nole Lafferty
    • Alex VanDyke
    • Megan Workman
    • Ta Nisha Williams
    • Alec Rothschild
    • Arielle Greenwald
    • Rebecca Branistareanu
    • Loui Lindsay
    • Chiodera Drayton-Smith
    • Joe Acevedo
    • George Goldston
    • Emily Owens
    • Marissa Hall
    • Adam Bodenhamer
    • Maryana Newton
    • Kathy Sullivan
  • Our Services
    • Therapy Services
    • Coaching Services
    • Group Offerings
    • For Clinicians
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Chiodera Drayton-Smith, LCSW-A

What to Expect in Therapy With Me

 My job is to support you or your loved one. When we work together, we work together as a team. More than anything, I aim to provide a place of safety and comfort for all of my clients. Expect for me to hear you, validate you, and challenge you to grow. I will celebrate your highs and sit with you in your lows. You can expect that our sessions are a place where you can unmask, be yourself, and find support free from judgement.  

What Makes Me Different

 I’m not going to pretend I have all the answers. I bring a lot of life, education, and professional experiences to the table, more than I could put into a brief bio. But at the end of the day, I’m a person who wants to help people. The thing that makes me different is that I do bring a lot to the table, and yet I will always respect you as the expert in your life. I am eager to learn from you as we navigate life together. All sexual and gender orientations and relationship types are welcome and safe in my care. I consider it a privilege to work with you. 

Nuts and Bolts

 I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing an array of life’s challenges, primarily trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and navigating ADHD and autism. My most utilized modalities are always person-centered and trauma-informed, tailored to suit the needs of the individual. I typically integrate cognitive behavioral therapy psychodynamic, internal family systems, dialectical behavioral therapy, narrative-focused, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy modalities into my practice. 

My Education and Certifications

 

Masters in Social Work- University of Georgia School of Social Work

Juris Doctor - University of Georgia School of Law

Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Associate, State of North Carolina

Certificate in Sports Social Work - University of Michigan

Availability

I currently have a waitlist for new clients. I see clients in-person in Raleigh, NC and via telehealth (NC). 


To schedule with Chiodera, click below and select "Chiodera Drayton-Smith" at the bottom of the page. 

Contact Us

Abide Inclusive Therapy

1509 Haywood Road, Suite C, Hendersonville, NC 28791 | 5306 Six Fork Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609 | Therapy in NC, VA, SC, ME and MD

yolanda@abideinclusive.org 828-273-1625

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