Dr. Wanda Brown-Ramseur, Ed.D, specializing in Psychology of Counseling, operates as a Trauma and Addiction Professional within the private practice setting of STEPS TOWARD SUCCESS, PLLC, situated in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Brown- Ramseur boasts a comprehensive background across diverse Human Service disciplines, showcasing profound proficiency in the realms of the addictive process and intergenerational unresolved trauma issues. Her focal area of expertise revolves around comprehending the traumatic impact on development and addressing the impediments to envisioning a balanced and prosperous future for children. Having resided in Washington DC and Austin, Texas, Dr. Brown-Ramseur has returned to North Carolina, engaging in the application of transdisciplinary competencies pivotal for effective professional practice. These competencies encompass a nuanced grasp of Addiction, Treatment of Knowledge, Application to Practice, and Professional Readiness.
Dr. Wanda adopts a broad-spectrum understanding of Human Development, surpassing the constraints of singular specialties. Demonstrating unwavering commitment to the mental health profession, she extends therapeutic options for Post-Traumatic Stress, Depression, Trauma Reactive Behaviors, Attachment Disorders, Substance Abuse/Addiction Disorder, Complex, and Secondary Trauma. Employing cutting-edge methodologies, Dr. Brown-Ramseur integrates EMDR as a comprehensive psychotherapeutic approach, alongside Alpha-Stim cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) for addressing depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
Her therapeutic program encompasses preventative services, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, while introducing innovative approaches such as Trauma Refocus Camps tailored for adolescents and their families. Beyond individualized therapy, Dr. Brown-Ramseur extends her professional contributions by offering Clinical Supervision, Continuing Education Units seminars, Professional Development Coaching, and Test Preparation assistance for counselors pursuing certification or licensure. Her multifaceted professional portfolio reflects a commitment to advancing mental health practices and fostering the growth of counseling professionals.
Dr.Anne Wheele
r, PhD is a neurodevelopmental psychologist and senior research analyst at RTI International, where she conducts multiple research projects focused on the development of tools and strategies to improve outcomes for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, especially those with rare monogenetic/neurogenetic conditions. She is the Follow-Up core lead for Early Check and works on efforts to identify and improve outcome measures used to determine change in clinical trials for rare conditions like Angelman syndrome; and leads activities to reduce the age of diagnosis and provide targeted early intervention and support services for children diagnosed in infancy.
Dr. Wheeler is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry and School Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a practicing licensed psychologist at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities where she provides developmental and behavioral consultation for individuals with Angelman and Dup15q syndromes. She has been involved in clinical service provision and research focused on developmental and familial outcomes for children with genetic diagnoses for over 20 years.