April Harris Britt
Email ahb@ahbpsych.com
Phone 919-401-8090 ext. 1001
April Harris-Britt, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Durham since 2003. She received her doctorate from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to providing child, adolescent, adult, and family therapy, Dr. Harris-Britt conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations, forensic evaluations, comprehensive child custody evaluations, civil guardian ad litem evaluations, and parental competency evaluations. Specific areas of expertise include trauma and violence, adoption and attachment, medically fragile children, divorce transitions, ADHD and learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and multicultural issues.
Dr. Harris-Britt utilizes a systems approach to wellness that incorporates developmental, psychological, and social strengths in assessment and treatment. She is trained in many evidence-based models, including Trauma-focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR. Dr. Harris-Britt is often contacted by families, attorneys, and the courts to provide intensive intervention services for families engaged in high-conflict custody disputes, including coparenting and reunification therapy. She provides services as a Parent Coordinator.
Dr. Harris-Britt is licensed in the states of NC and VA. She maintains a faculty appointment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Fielding Graduate University, where she is actively engaged in teaching and research. Some of her work has been featured on CNN, in Newsweek, on local television and radio news programs, and in the New York Times Bestseller, NurtureShock. She is currently a member of the Board for the Center for Cooperative Parenting and the Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interests (BAPPI) for the American Psychological Association (APA).
Robin H. Exum-Calhoun, Ph.D.
Email rexc@ahbpsych.com
Phone 919-401-8090 ext. 1002
Robin H. Exum-Calhoun, Ph.D. received her BA degree from Dartmouth College and she earned both her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from New York University. She has always had an interest in working with families. Her clinical training included work with children, adolescents, adults and family therapy along with psychological assessment.
Dr. Exum-Calhoun’s mission is to improve the lives of the families with whom she works. Truly embracing the notion that “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” she seeks to work with all members of the “Village” who might be involved in supporting members of a family. She utilizes a variety of techniques to improve individual functioning and strengthen family relations. Treatment modalities such as cognitive behavior therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution focused therapy and EMDR are used to help clients cope with a variety of clinical syndromes including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, disorders often experienced by children, and family problems. She also works with couples seeking to strengthen their relationships recognizing that the couple is the foundation of the family unit. Dr. Exum-Calhoun’s clinical interests include: child and adolescent development, parenting, the transition from adolescence to young adulthood, women’s issues and the intersection of spiritually and clinical practice. Dr. Exum-Calhoun is a Christian and also incorporates spirituality into her psychological practice for individuals interested in treatment of this nature.
Dr. Exum-Calhoun uses her experience working in the School Psychology field to advise and advocate for parents seeking to improve their children’s educational experience. She provides psychoeducational assessment to help parents gain a better understanding of their child’s educational and emotional needs.
Dr. Exum-Calhoun’s professional work has also included teaching psychology at the undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral levels at several universities including New York University, The College of Saint Elizabeth, and Saint Augustine’s College. She is currently a faculty member in the School of Undergraduate Studies at Capella University.
Akua Jackson, PhD
Email ajackson@ahbpsych.com
Phone 919-401-8090
Akua Jackson, Phis a licensed psychologist. She received her BA degree in Psychology from UNC Chapel Hill and her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. Her education and training focused on forensic psychology and parent-child relationships. She has experience providing child, adolescent, adult, and family therapy. Dr. Jackson has worked with individuals with a variety of diagnoses including individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and cultural issues. She also conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations and forensic evaluations. She is passionate about helping others and utilizes an evidence-based approach that is customized to fit each client’s particular needs.
Geoffrey Zeger, ACSW, LCSW
Email gzeger@ahbpsych.com
Geoffrey Zeger, ACSW, LCSW, provides counseling and psychotherapy to children, adults, couples and families. He received his Masters of Social Work from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work. Licensed since 1992, Geoff has worked with a wide range of clients with a variety of presenting needs. His focus is working with children (attention difficulties, self-harm, acting out, teenage and childhood depression and anxiety, and incorporating step-parents into families). Geoff's prior experience includes work with juvenile sex offenders, Willie M. children, Director of a Crisis Team, work with a mental health team at Ground Zero (9-11), and out-of-state work with soldiers returning from Iraq.
Keshawna Solomon, MA, LPA
Email ksolomon@ahbpsych.com
Phone 919-401-8090 ext. 1007
Keshawna Solomon, MA, LPA is a Licensed Psychological Associate. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and African American studies. She completed her Master's in Psychology with a Clinical Concentration, from North Carolina Central University. She has 7 years of experience working with adults who have Autism through Division TEACCH at UNC-Chapel Hill. Ms. Solomon conducts psychological evaluations, psycho-educational testing, developmental assessments, and consultations with schools. She also provides therapy to young children and adolescents, largely utilizing play therapy techniques. Her areas of clinical interest include trauma, anger management, and family systems. Her research interests include racial socialization, parental involvement, achievement motivation, and how these issues are related to academic outcomes in minority children. She is an active member of the American Psychological Association and the North Carolina Psychological Association.
Jessie Johnson, MS, CRC, LPC
Email gjohnson@ahbpsych.com
Phone 919-401-8090 ext. 1030
Jessie Johnson, MS, CRC, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with emotional and behavioral concerns. She also conducts psychological evaluations and psycho-educational testing for both children and adults. She graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and earned a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During her graduate clinical practicum and internship experiences, Ms. Johnson provided outpatient therapy at NC Neuropsychiatry and at New Leaf Behavioral Health. She has also received Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training while working with autistic children, and training in Reality Therapy while leading therapeutic activities at a residential treatment center for adolescents. Ms. Johnson believes that counseling is a collaborative process of change, and utilizes evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and interactive play therapy to help her clients achieve their goals. Her areas of clinical interests include depression, anxiety, trauma, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disabilities. She is also interested in parenting issues, attachment, and postpartum depression, and has developed an educational website for counseling professionals to facilitate awareness and identification of issues related to postpartum depression. She is an active member of the American Counseling Association.
Kira Royal, MA
Email kroyal@ahbpsych.com
Phone 919-401-8090 ext. 3002
Kira Royal, MA obtained her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then completed her Master's in Psychology with a Clinical Concentration, from North Carolina Central University. Currently, she is an applicant with the North Carolina Psychology Board to obtain her License as a Psychological Associate. Mrs. Royal conducts individual therapy, psycho-educational testing, clinical assessments, and psychological evaluations. Her professional interests include individual and group counseling relating to trauma and family systems. Her research interests include parental involvement, social support, parental stress, and how these factors impact child behavioral outcomes for minority children. She is an active member of the American Psychological Association and the North Carolina Psychological Association.
Norita Harris, BS
Email norita@ahbpsych.com
Phone 919-401-8090
Norita Harris holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Mount Olive College and is a Certified Life Coach. She provides a safe and positive environment for supervised visitation and exchange services to families struggling with mental health concerns, substance abuse, high-conflict custody issues, and a history domestic violence. Norita provides discreet facility based visitations, community visitations, and virtual or electronically-facilitated visitations (e.g., Skype; Facetime). Norita has been an active member of the Supervised Visitation Network since 2015.