My Story
WeThrive was born from a lifelong dream and a journey marked by resilience, growth, and transformation. In 1982, I entered graduate school with the vision of someday opening my own private practice. However, life led me along many different paths before I finally stepped into private practice in 2015.
In February 2017, I experienced the profound loss of my spouse, becoming an unexpected widow—far earlier in life than I ever anticipated. Just six months later, I opened WeThrive Counseling Center. The timing was not planned, but the name and mission were deeply intentional. WeThrive reflects the belief that we are all in a constant state of growth—clients and therapists alike—thriving in different ways and at different times throughout our lives.
At WeThrive, we embrace the idea that growth never ends. Life continually presents opportunities to learn, heal, and evolve, and it is our honor to walk alongside our clients in that process.
– Mari Butterfield, Founder
Our Team
Mari Butterfield, LCSW
My passion and expertise are helping individuals and couples create stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships. I bring extensive training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2), certification as a Leader of Gottman’s Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, and specialized training in Treating Trauma and Affairs in Couples.
I work with all types of relationships and welcome romantic partners of all genders. I also work with siblings, parents and adult children, and other important relationships in your life.
Support for Aging & Life Transitions. Growing older brings unique challenges—and opportunities. As a Certified Mental Health and Aging Specialist, I have specialized training and extensive personal and professional experience working with older adults and the transitions that can accompany aging.
Later life may bring changes in relationships, health, independence, abilities, and family roles. You may be coping with the loss of loved ones, changes in physical or mental abilities, retirement, caregiving responsibilities, or grief.
But aging is not only about loss. It can also be a time of meaning, connection, growth, joy, and contentment.
Therapist & Owner
Amanda Maves, LPC-S
I am passionate about supporting individuals in creating meaningful, positive change in their lives. My work centers on providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, process difficult emotions, and move toward healing. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I strive to walk alongside each person with empathy, respect, and genuine care.
I have specialized training in trauma, grief, attachment, and relationship dynamics, and I work primarily with adults and adolescents navigating the effects of trauma, loss, depression, and anxiety. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to meet each client where they are.
Reaching out for help is a courageous act. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, my goal is to create a therapeutic space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Clinical Director
Gina DeLoache
Meet Gina – The Heart of Our Front Office
Gina is the first point of contact at WeThrive, and she sets the tone with her warmth, compassion, and can-do attitude. Her goal is simple: to help people—by listening closely, staying organized, and removing any barriers that might stand between you and the support you need.
From answering phone calls and coordinating with insurance companies to scheduling appointments, managing payments, keeping our systems running, and making sure we never run out of coffee or chocolate—Gina does it all. Her attention to detail and deep care for others help keep everything (and everyone) on track.
Gina lives out WeThrive’s core values every day: patients come first, we always call you back, and if we can’t help, we’ll connect you with someone who can. She makes it possible for our therapists to focus on what they do best—providing quality care—by ensuring the rest runs smoothly.
Simply put, Gina makes everything possible.
Office Manager
Leigha Wooley, LPC-S
I find that life is ever-changing. Some changes come with excitement and planning, others confront us with no warning. New circumstances, situations, relationships, and everything else life presents can leave us thinking we are lost and feeling alone. Through examination and reflection, we can grow to overcome these challenges. I believe my clients are the experts on their experience, but sometimes it’s hard to see the capabilities you have while our minds are intensely focused on issues at hand. Through partnering in a safe, professional relationship – we can navigate these paths and find better understanding.
I have attended multiple trainings through Postpartum Support International (PSI) in order to gain knowledge and tools to support families as they navigate life challenges surrounding birth and beyond.
The decision to expand your family can be any and all emotions tied into one experience: joy, fear, excitement, worry (just to name the most common). I’m here to support you through fertility struggles, pregnancy growth, and homecoming adjustments. And, if an unimaginable loss occurs, I welcome the opportunity to sit in your grief with you. No reaction to this new phase of life is unworthy of us honoring and exploring it together.
Therapist
Grant West, LPC
The content of our lives varies, and yet the feelings we experience are universal. It makes no difference where we come from; the language of feelings is ever present. As your therapist, allow me to walk with you through the healing process. Healing from the distress of everyday life or through traumatic events, you and I together can develop the tools you need to grow. You can expect warmth, compassion, and safety as we collaborate in your treatment. I am grateful for any opportunity to help and look forward to walking with you on your journey.
I am a licensed professional counselor who practices solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapies to help individuals create hope and growth. I specialize in trauma treatment by utilizing written exposure therapy (WET) – a brief treatment approach that can help alleviate symptoms of PTSD within 5 sessions.
Therapist
John Mulligan, MS, LPC
It has been said that “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” We often face uncertainty that was not something we would have chosen, whether it be changes in relationships, work, our environment, or anything that life throws at us. We often spend years in repetitive cycles before we recognize there is a problem. For those with the courage to begin counseling, they are often pleasantly surprised that unraveling those problems can happen relatively quickly!
I believe people are extremely resilient, often just needing a slight change of direction to feel better. Our thoughts are sometimes fragmented and confusing when we are overwhelmed. Through therapy, it is possible to conceptualize and solidify these thoughts, giving you the ability to take action. Feedback I have received is that I am down to earth and genuine. I would consider it an honor to assist you along your path.
Therapist
Destiny Riddle, LPC
Hi! My name is Destiny and I am a licensed professional counselor. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and adjusting to life changes. I believe that every person deserves to have a space where they are seen, heard, and understood.
My goal is to help individuals develop skills, grow, and feel empowered to tackle the challenges we face in life. My hope is that we can work together to help you grow past whatever you may be going through and feel empowered to continue on knowing that whatever you may have gone through or may be going through does not define who you are.
I utilize evidenced-based best practices such as cognitive behavioral and solution-focused practices to assist individuals with their goals while promoting growth by meeting them where they are. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a modality primarily used to treat trauma-related conditions that utilizes bilateral stimulation to assist in reducing distress, reprocess memories, and create adaptive resolutions. I am also trained in Parts Work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a trauma modality for children and adolescents (3-18).
Wherever you may be today, I’m excited to meet you there.
Therapist
Rachel Gilmore, LPC
In our world, mental health is often met with judgement and criticism. Often people do not grasp the depth and complexities of suffering that occur within our minds and in our world.
In my view, therapy is a space where what is unspeakable can become acknowledged and what is misunderstood can become accepted. As a licensed professional counselor, I believe all people are unique in their beliefs, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds,
thus I do not believe in a one size fits all therapy. I enjoy getting to know my clients as a whole person, not as simply a symptom or diagnosis.
I believe our connections to others help foster growth and change. I enjoy exploring relationship dynamics, life stressors, thoughts, and emotions with my clients. I express empathy and warmth to my clients, while striving to be both gentle and direct in my conversations. I enjoy working with clients struggling with substance use, problematic gambling behaviors, anxiety, depression, and OCD. I work with adults ages 18 and older. I have training in acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and exposure and response prevention.
I recognize starting therapy is anxiety inducing. Please know, I will work to provide a warm and welcoming environment where we can work collaboratively on your concerns. Reach out, I am here for you..
Therapist
Mental health is a lifelong endeavor for all of us, though some of us face greater challenges along the way. It’s a path no one travels alone, even when we try to be strong, and everyone needs support and assistance at times. I come from a Strengths perspective, which assumes that, somewhere inside you, you have all the answers to your own dilemmas. I am here to assist in sorting through the truth or falsehood of what you’ve come to believe about yourself and find a new way to be you.
I’ve been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years and have worked in a myriad of settings, including addictions, hospice, medical settings, and nearly 20 years as a mental health therapist. Each person is unique, so together we will find what works for you. I do EMDR, designed specifically for trauma, EFT tapping, Gestault and inner child work, mindful breathing and body work, visualization, and whatever else arises in the course of our work together. Throughout, I will hold space for the whole and healthy person that is the truth of who you are.
TherapistCheri Moberly, LCSW
Pet therapy is a broad term that includes animal-assisted therapy and other animal-assisted activities. Animal-assisted therapy is a growing field that uses dogs or other animals to help people recover from or better cope with health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and mental health disorders.
Benefits of Pet Therapy:
♥ Lowers blood pressure.
♥ Improves cardiovascular health.
♥ Releases endorphins (oxytocin) that have a calming effect.
♥ Diminishes overall physical pain.
♥ The act of petting produces an automatic relaxation response, reducing the amount of medication some folks need.
Meet Benson & Sammy
