- Pierre pickens -

Owner/Executive Director

I have a Bachelor’s of Science in CIS and since leaving the IT arena as an IT Specialist/Manager I have had the honor of working in the mental health field, first as an Associate Professional for 5 years and then most recently as a Qualified Professional.  While working as a QP, and with my passion for helping those in need, I recognized that I could very well implement my overall career goals by starting my own business and assisting others with furthering their long-term aspirations in the mental health field while maintaining Ariel Community Care’s vision of, “ensuring that individuals in recovery who have gone through our system of care will fully benefit from learning pertinent skills that result in long-term sustainable outcomes.”

-  SHATANYA WALKER  -

Clinical Director

I have been working in the field for over 10 yrs. I have a master’s degree in Community Counseling (Rehabilitation) from North Carolina A&T (2010). I am currently licensed by the North Carolina and Virginia states Boards of Professional Counselors as a Licensed Professional Counselor.  I am also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. Prior to my position with Ariel Community Care I was a Family & Youth Therapist for Rockingham County for three years. In  2013 I was employed with Easter Seals UCP of North Carolina & Virginia as a member of Assertive Community Treatment which provided enhanced services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. In 2006 I was employed with Help, Incorporated: Center Against Violence where I worked for five years. The services provided through the agency were Advocacy, Family Support (individual counseling & specialized support groups), Elder Domestic Abuse Services, New Choices (career counseling, vocational & needs assessments, job placement & development services) and Kaleidoscope: Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC).  

"Being the Queen is not all about singing, and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well" 
Source – Aretha Franklin