Meet Our Team

The team at Hope Harbor

At Hope Harbor, our dedicated and compassionate team is the heart and soul of our mission. We are a community of licensed therapists, counselors, and mental health experts who share a common goal: to support your journey to well-being. Get to know the people who are committed to guiding you towards a brighter, more hopeful future. Each member of our team brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and specialties, all aimed at providing you with the care and support you need. Meet the faces behind Hope Harbor, and discover the strength of our community!

Meet Our Team

Don Morrison - LCSW

 My name is Donald R. Morrison, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 16 years of experience working in the mental health field.  I received my Bachelors in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), and I later obtained my Masters in Social Work (MSW) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC-C).  (And on some days, you may be able to meet our Unofficial Office Mascot, Lola!!!  She is a Shiz-Tzu who loves everybody, especially if you give her treats!) 

   Throughout my career, I have worked as a psychotherapist in numerous mental health hospital settings, outpatient programs and school-based services.  I most recently ended a 10-year stint as an adjunct professor in the MSW program at UNC-Charlotte, where I taught courses on psychopathology, family practice, group work and crisis intervention.  I am also certified in clinical supervision by NASW-NC, and I provide clinical oversight for provisionally licensed clinicians.

   My specialties in the field of mental health include working with children, teens and adults living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, OCD, PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, difficulties with life transitions, relationship problems, LGBTQIA+ issues and struggles with self-esteem.  I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist who focuses on exploring and challenging your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a healthy, action-oriented manner.  I also utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach to treatment, as I totally believe that you are already AWESOME, and that YOU are the expert on what is going on with YOU!!

Jenny Greene - LCSW

 My name is Jenny Greene, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been working with children since 1994.   I worked for Mecklenburg County Early Intervention Services from 1994-2008, providing service coordination as well as specializing in educational services, helping to enhance the development in children from ages 0-3. 

   I became a stay-at-home Mom until receiving my master’s in social work and becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. I worked for an agency providing Behavioral Mental Heath Services for children between the ages of 4-17. 

   Due to the pandemic, I chose to open a private practice to continue to do in-person therapy with children. Telehealth therapy is appropriate for older children, and that is available within my practice (based on insurance coverage and health needs).  However, I believe that younger children need face to face interactions to help them reach their fullest potential and get the most out of their therapeutic interventions.  

Virgil “Buzz” Foster - LCSW

Are you stuck? The ability to grow is the primary indicator of a happy and healthy person. Anxiety and depression are signs you are stuck. Therapy with me is going to be about building a trusting and supportive relationship that will help facilitate a change in thinking, behavior or environment – to quickly get you growing again. I look forward to learning about you and the challenges you’re facing. I’ll bring my education and experience to our sessions with the goal of helping you flourish in your life.
 
My primary treatment modality is positive psychology; narrative therapy is my primary method. Narrative therapy helps my clients identify their strengths, talents and values and, in the process, compose a new life story that breaks through self-limiting ideas about what is possible.
 
I’ve also had significant experience working with clients suffering from Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD). I graduated from Davidson College and received my Masters degree from University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I currently accept new Medicare clients at this time as well

Brittany Steele - LCSWA

Does navigating the world’s numerous challenges have you feeling lost?  Does everyday life feel heavy and sometimes too much to bear?  Are there times when you feel as if things are too dark and overwhelming?  Then let me help YOU find YOUR light!  
 
Together, we will dig through your toolbox to find a way to work through life’s many twists, turns and travails.  I am a person-centered, strengths-based therapist here to help you through your healing journey and to discover a new pathway forward.  The road may be a tad bumpy, stressful and exhausting at times, but the end result will be so worth it!  I promise!  
 
I graduated in 2018 with my Masters Degree in Social Work, where I then immediately moved to Alaska.  After several military-related moves, I have found myself back in North Carolina.  Naturally, I am very excited to be here in the beautiful Lake Norman area!  
 
I have over 6 years of experience working with military personnel, couples and their families in high-stress environments.  I also work with LGBTIA+ youth and adults through mental health counseling, support and advocacy.  Furthermore, I am well-versed in crisis intervention as well as school social work, where I treated and empowered kids and teens in their school and home environments.  I am also passionate about working with new/expectant mothers as they discover and explore their path, purpose and power!
 
So please reach out to me for a free consultation to see if we will be a good fit.  I work for YOU, and YOU hold the keys to your wellness and success.  I just want to be your guide to help you along this journey!  Thank you so much!
Brittany Steele

Schedule an appointment with us here at Hope Harbor LKN today!