Our Team

At Tar Heel Human Services, our team is here for you. Dedicated, compassionate, and highly trained, our staff is committed to providing exceptional care and support to every individual and family we serve. From our front office team, who greet you with a warm smile, to our licensed clinicians, counselors, and case managers who walk beside you on your journey, each member of our organization shares one goal: helping people achieve lasting wellness and a better quality of life. 

Our professional staff brings together years of experience across a wide range of behavioral health and human service fields, including mental health support, family services, abuse recovery, developmental support, and individual therapy. We take pride in offering person-centered services, meaning our team listens first, values your unique story, and creates a plan that fits your needs and goals. Collaboration and respect are at the foundation of every relationship we build—within our team and with the individuals we serve. 

Whether you’re seeking guidance for yourself or a loved one, you can trust that the staff at Tar Heel Human Services will meet you with kindness, understanding, and expertise. We believe in creating an environment where every person feels supported, heard, and empowered to take the next steps toward a brighter future. You’re not just receiving care—you’re gaining a team of professionals who truly care about you.

Administrative Staff

Catie Hightower

Office Manager

Jackie Wilson

Front Office Support Staff

Ilene Byrd

Front Desk Staff

Therapists

Robert "Bobby" Jones, LCMHC, LCASA

Therapist

Michele Graffam, MSW, LCSW

Therapist

Michael "Hutch" Jones, LPA-HSP

Therapist

Rufus Scott Brown, MSW, LCSW-A

Therapist

Kristie Cavanaugh, MSW, LCSW

Therapist

Sylvia Goodnight, LCMHC

Therapist

Brittany Hunter, MSW, LCSW-A, LCASA

Therapist

Christa Mobley, MSW, LCSW

Therapist

Krista Shaw, MSW, LCSW

Therapist

Amber Tuck, MSW, LCSW

Therapist

Abbreviation Key

LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW-A: Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Associate

LMFT: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

LPC: Licensed Professional Counselor

LMHC: Licensed Mental Health Counselor 

LCAS: Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist 

LCAS-A: Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist-Associate 

LCMHC: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor 

LPA: Licensed Psychological Associate 

HSP: Health Service Provider