Our Team

Jen Mossefin, LCSW, LCAS, CCS-I
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist and CIT (she/her)

Not Accepting New Clients

I have a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from UNC- Chapel Hill with a special focus on adult mental health and substance abuse. Supporting clients as they work through trauma and learn how to show up with fierce self-compassion and care for themselves is at the core of my practice. I have experience working with Substance Use Disorders, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Phobias and Mood Disorders. I am currently focusing my work more on supporting developing clinicians as they work toward full licensure, or credentialing as an EMDR therapist.

I work with individuals across the gender and sexuality spectrum, and am happy to provide letters for gender affirming medical care, free of charge. I believe that we are all connected, and that each person is capable of resolving the harms of the past, and building a loving life, with compassion and integrity despite where they may have started. No one is broken, and as long as you are still alive, there is hope.

I pull from integrated approach, using mindfulness, specifically Mindful Self-Compassion, working with the body/mind connection, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I particularly enjoy working with other therapists, and have strong compassion and wonder at the resilience and hope that are possible for each of us.

Macie Bateman, LCSW, LCAS
EMDR Trained
(she/they/he)

Accepting Online Clients

My name is Macie Bateman (she/they/he); I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I work with adults and older teens seeking assistance with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, substance abuse and misuse, life transitions, and identity development and change. I also welcome clients who are simply seeking growth, greater self-understanding, or a deeper sense of meaning and well-being in their lives; therapy does not always have to be about fixing a problem.

My approach to therapy is rooted in embracing that we are all, at the deepest level, whole and complete; containing within us wisdom, love, compassion, and the capacity for connection. In my practice, I emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship, promoting a warm and attuned environment where clients feel understood and welcomed.

I utilize an integrative approach drawing from various schools of thought, including EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, and Attachment Theory, as well as concepts from contemporary psychodynamic therapies, including ACT, DBT and mindfulness-based therapies.

Additionally, I have training and background in working with individuals who have experienced non-ordinary states of consciousness, whether through psychedelics, meditation, or other causes, and welcome clients who are seeking to integrate such experiences, whether positive, confusing, or difficult. If you feel my therapeutic approach seems like a good fit for your needs, feel free to reach out to schedule a consultation! I look forward to working with you!
To schedule a consultation with Macie, please email Contact@TrailheadPsychotherapyNC.com to set up a free 15 minute consultation.

Chandra Yoder Aikawa, MSW, LCSWA EMDR Trained
End of Life Doula
(she/ her)

Accepting New Clients

I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University, with a concentration in clinical practice with children and families. My background and interests include work in domestic violence, family court issues, complex trauma, issues related to aging, grief and loss, medical social work, postpartum support, and support around the end of life. I’m interested in supporting parents in the transition to parenthood, as well as in the other transitions and challenges that occur throughout the life span of parenting. I’m also trained as an end of life doula for both people and companion animals, and am particularly interested in providing support in processing grief around pet loss.

I am EMDR trained, and my therapeutic approach is informed by a strengths-based perspective, a person-centered philosophy, and a continued striving for awareness of intersectional, environmental and systemic factors that come into play. I believe that therapy is a partnership, and I take a warm, nonjudgmental, supportive and collaborative approach to working together.
To schedule a consultation with Chandra, please email Contact@TrailheadPsychotherapyNC.com

Jami Regan, M.A., LCMHC
EMDR Trained
(she/ her)

Waitlist for New Clients

I believe the question is not, “What’s wrong with you?”, but rather, “What happened to you?” Perhaps you have been wounded by someone significant, or there was an event that divided your life into a “before” and “after”. It can be quite adaptive to create strategies to avoid feeling the pain that is within us. But, these strategies can also take us further away from ourselves; they can limit and inhibit us. We can find ourselves entrenched in unhelpful behaviors, unpleasant narratives, unfulfilling relationships and an overall feeling of overwhelm or discontent.

My foundation is laid in acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) and internal family systems (IFS). I utilize EMDR and somatic/mindfulness techniques when we need to get beyond words, and into the places where pain is more deeply entrenched.

I believe that everyone is doing the best they can, and want you to feel welcome to show up exactly as, and where, you are. Together we will work to build self-awareness and insight, self-compassion, connection to self and others, and connection to the present and possible future. Wherever you are is the right place to begin your journey towards healing.
To schedule an appointment with Jami, please reach out via Contact@TrailheadPsychotherapyNC.com to set up a free 15 minute consultation.

Allyse Buck, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
EMDR Informed
(she/they)

Accepting New Clients

Hi! I’m a dually licensed Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A), and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate (LCAS-A). I believe in using a strengths-based approach with clients to help build a sense of self-efficacy and self-worth. I have experience helping families, and individuals ages 12 and up, process and build skills to cope with eating disorders, anxiety and trauma.

While I enjoy working with people of varying ages and backgrounds, I have specific interest in working through issues of grief, OCD, disordered eating, and exploring gender. I am formally trained in EMDR, and ESFT (Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy). My therapeutic practice is grounded in the client-led spirit of Motivational Interviewing. I am CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Informed.

While working with me, we will collaborate to challenge any unhelpful thinking patterns or internalized negative beliefs, while learning to acknowledge and appreciate the “middle grounds” in life. We can work together to focus on the areas in life we can control, and learn to cope with the things we can’t!

To schedule a consultation with Allyse, please reach out via Contact@TrailheadPsychotherapyNC.com to set up a free 15 minute consultation.

Esteban Barillas, MSW, LCSWA
(he/ him)

Accepting Clients

¡Hola a todos! Mi nombre es Esteban Barillas. Soy un terapeuta bilingüe que ofrece terapia en español e inglés y disfruto trabajar con todos, jóvenes y adultos. Mis modalidades terapéuticas se basan en la aceptación y atención plena para motivar el cambio a través de la TTC, la TDC y la entrevista motivacional.  Uno de mis principales objetivos es empoderar a mis clientes mediante la colaboración, el desafío y a defensa de sus necesidades.

Hey, everyone! My name is Esteban Barillas! I am a bilingual clinician offering therapy in both Spanish and English, and I enjoy working with the migrant population, and have experience working with people of all ages . My therapy modalities are surrounded by acceptance and mindfulness. I work to help motivate clients toward the change they want to make change through CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. A main goal of mine is to empower my clients through collaboration, challenging, and advocacy for their needs.
If you’d like to set up a free 15-minute consultation to see if Esteban could be a good fit for you or your teenager, email Contact@TrailheadPsychotherapyNC.com

Lacy Pomales, Administrator
(she/her)

When you reach out to us, the first person you'll likely talk to is Lacy! She keeps the front of the house in order, ensuring everything runs smoothly from the start. You may receive emails and phone calls from Lacy as she assists with insurance, billing, and scheduling needs.

Lacy is an essential part of our team, bringing strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset to her role as administrative assistant. She is dedicated to ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently while supporting both clients and providers. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading and trying new things with her husband and son.

You can reach out directly to her at Contact@TrailheadPsychotherapyNC.com


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Elwood (he/ him)
Branch Manager

Elwood is fully licensed in tail wags and tiny whines of excitement. He provides a good solid lean if you give him some pets, but his specialty is holding hands. Elwood sees client's out of Jen's office Wednesday-Friday. He is always excited to see who is coming to Trailhead.