
OUR VISION
To inspire hope, renew the mind, and cultivate peace for every person who seeks transformation, regardless of one’s current condition.
OUR MISSION
To integrate the values and practices of both psychology and spirituality in such a way that children, adolescents, adults, families, and communities grow into new ways of relating with and for one another. Our tools include psychotherapy, counseling, spiritual reflection, consultation, training, and clinical supervision.




Tonya D. Armstrong, Ph.D., M.T.S., LP
Founder & CEO
Tonya D. Armstrong, Ph.D., M.T.S., a native of Durham, North Carolina, is a licensed psychologist and the founder and CEO of The Armstrong Center for Hope (www.armstrongcfh.com), a private group practice of multi-disciplinary mental health professionals cultivating psychological and spiritual wellness for all ages at their Durham and Raleigh locations. Clinically, Dr. Armstrong works primarily with children, adolescents, couples, and families on issues of depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, grief and loss, and relationship challenges. Additionally, she provides consultation to businesses and professional leaders seeking As much as she enjoys providing, managing, and supervising clinical services at the ACFH and consultation in the community, Dr. Armstrong also immensely enjoys speaking on a host of topics at local, regional, national, and international events. For 21 years, Dr. Armstrong also served as the Minister of Congregational Care and Counseling at Union Baptist Church in Durham.
Dr. Armstrong received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and music at Yale University, her Doctor of Philosophy degree in clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Master of Theological Studies degree from Duke University Divinity School (magna cum laude). During 2018-2019, Dr. Armstrong served as President of the North Carolina Psychological Association, making her the first African American female to lead the organization.
Ever a lover of gospel music, “Dr. T” Tonya Armstrong released in 2009 her debut gospel album, Choose Hope, which is available on iTunes and cdbaby.com. She is also the author of the award-winning book/CD set, Blossoming Hope: The Black Christian Woman’s Guide to Mental Health and Wellness and Blossoming Hope Companion: Soothing Songs and Spoken Word Recordings, available on Amazon, Kindle, and in audiobook format at Google Play and Apple Music. Dr. Armstrong has been married for 29 years to her college sweetheart, with whom she enjoys raising their two teen-aged children. Whether laughing, singing, speaking, or teaching and encouraging her clients, Dr. Armstrong loves living life out loud!
Administrative Team
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Melvin Baldwin – Practice Manager
Melvin Baldwin is a Business Administration/Management graduate and former collegiate athlete of Barton College in Wilson, NC. Following graduation, Melvin went on to play professional basketball in France for the 2002-2003 season. Possessing more than 15 years of...
Wendy Cavalieri
Wendy Cavalieri is a Business Office Intern with the Armstrong Center for Hope. She is a student at Durham Technical Community College and will complete the Medical Office Administration program in May 2022. Originally from Washington State, Wendy moved to North...
Jalissa Debnam
I am from a small town Youngsville, NC. I currently reside in Raleigh, NC. I've been in the Medical Billing field for 6 years and office management for 3 years. I'm also a licensed natural hairstylist and the owner of Juicy Roots LLC. I enjoy being a mother to my...
Mariana Glenn-Toland, BS
Mariana Glenn-Toland Mariana Glenn-Toland is an alumna of the College of Charleston where she received her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Crime, Law, and Society. Mariana was a native of South Carolina until 2021, when she relocated to Durham, NC. Mariana has a...
Sade Solano, BA
Sade Solano was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. Sade moved to Durham in October 2009 with her parents and younger brother. Sade attended high school at Durham School of the Arts and graduated in 2016. She graduated from UNCG in 2020 with her bachelor's in...
Clinical Team
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Kristen V. Bell-Adair, Ph.D., LP
Ph.D., LP
Kayla Chavis, BA
Kayla Chavis was born in Dayton, Ohio, and has resided in Raleigh, North Carolina since 1997. In the Spring of 2018, Ms. Chavis graduated from North Carolina Central University and received her B.A in Psychology. During her time there, Ms. Chavis worked alongside Dr....
Psiyina L. Davis, MACC, MA, LMFT
Ms. Davis states, “Clients who are looking to be engaged in self-discovery and awareness will benefit from working with my approach to therapy. I work with you on accomplishing your goals and enhancing your life journey to health and wholeness.” She has helped clients...
Georleena Douglas , LCMHCA CBT, SFT
Georleena Douglas is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Solution Focused Therapy and Holistic therapy with adolescents and adults. Specializing in anxiety, depression and minor...
Hillary Dietahin , BA
Hillary was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and resided in Rockford, Illinois from three years old until high school graduation. In the Spring of 2016, Hillary graduated from joliet Junior College and received her Associates degree and then graduated again in 2019 from...
Sherry C. Eaton, Ph.D., LP
Dr. Sherry Eaton earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Howard University and a doctorate in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Presently, she is a professor and chair of the Department of Psychology at North...
Clifton D. Garner, Sr., Psy.D., LCMHCA
Clifton Garner, Sr., PsyD., is a native of North Carolina, originally from Roanoke Rapids. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Psychology from Park University, Parkville, MS. He has a Master’s Degree in Clinical and...
Melanie McIntyre, MA, LCMHCA
Greetings! I am Melanie McIntyre. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate who specializes in the treatment of numerous mental health disorders across various populations. I completed my Bachelor of...
Melanie Melton – MA, LMFT, M.Div.
Melanie Melton earned her B.S. in Family Community Services from East Carolina University in 2007. She then earned her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University in 2009. Melanie later earned her Master of Divinity degree at Shaw University...
Nathaniel Mullins – BA
Nathaniel Mullins lives in Chapel Hill, NC, and is currently studying to be a mental health counselor at Gordon Conwell in Charlotte. He graduated with a Bachelors in Philosophy from Wheaton College (in the Chicago area) and is not afraid of wading into questions...
Kim Nichols, MA, LMFTA
Kim Nichols, MA, LMFTA, received a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pfeiffer University. Originally from Michigan, Mrs. Nichols has lived in North Carolina for several years. She is also a graduate of Western Michigan University, where she earned a...
Patricia Noel, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
Patricia “Trish” Noel, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA “Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else,” Margaret Mead. Ms. Noel believes that no one should be judged, as each person is unique with their own story. They are the expert of their...
Vicki Pinson, MA, LPA
Vicki is a recent graduate from North Carolina Central University where she obtained her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with minors in ASL Deaf Studies and Communication Studies from the University of North...
Milicia Tedder, Ph.D., LPA
Milicia Tedder, Ph.D., LPA, is a licensed psychological associate with over 10 years working with children, adolescents, women, and families. Dr. Tedder is a native of North Carolina and earned a master’s degree in Psychology from North Carolina Central University and...
Reggie Wilson, MS, MSW, LCSWA
Reggie Wilson Jr. MS, MSW, LCSWA “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9. Reggie has lived and strives to continue to live his life by these words. Doing good to and for others can be...
Daphne Wiggins, MA, M.Div., Ph.D., LCMHCA, LCAS
Daphne Wiggins, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Associate, completed the MAin Mental Health Counseling "Summa Cum Laude" at North Carolina Central in 2018. She also earneda specialization in Addictions Counseling. She has counseled persons withsubstance use...

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