About Us

Greetings, My Name is Raven Goins. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience working in a variety of practice areas such as working with at risk children and Youth, forensics, the prison system, education, family and marriage and geriatrics. I specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating complex challenges, including substance abuse, sex offender rehabilitation, stress, anxiety, trauma, anger management, and depression. My approach centers on the belief that you are the expert of your own story, and you possess the strengths necessary to overcome any obstacles you face. I am here to work alongside you, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for growth and healing. Taking the first step toward therapy is courageous, and I commend you for beginning this transformative journey. Together, we can work toward positive change and lasting recovery.

I'm deeply committed to cross sector collaboration that utilizes an asset-based approach to develop strategies which promote community driven solutions to system created problems. I started my journey while receiving my undergraduate degree at Coastal Carolina University in Recreation and Sport Management,  while serving as the program manager for the Boys and Girls Club. There, I worked with children and youth communities and provided resources and educational opportunities for all ages. Additionally, I specialized in writing program curriculum for various departments and created education, health and wellness programs at the Boys and Girls Clubs around the South Carolina area. 

After graduating with my Bachelors Degree from Coastal Carolina, I became the recreation director for a skilled nursing care facility where I worked with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients and specialized in memory care. I received my master’s degree from Winthrop University in Social Work. I  serve as as the Clinical Director for an agency serving a various of mental health and behavioral health populations.  As I progressed, I gained opportunities and experience in social work, counseling, and therapy roles such as working in private practice working with different school systems, youth children and families providing mental health services, anger management alcohol and abuse and working alongside the Federal Government in forensics for the federal Bureau of prisons and other various government and community agencies. I also serve as the Program Director for a corporate mental health agency -- and now as the owner of HLM Wellness Consulting and Counseling. 

When establishing HLM, my aim was to foster an environment characterized by authenticity, safety, and trust, where individuals could freely express themselves and feel acknowledged, listened to, valued, and devoid of judgment. At HLM, you're encouraged to embrace your true self and engage in this reflective process without reservation. My professional trajectory commenced in youth and family services within a community health framework. Over time, I have ventured into diverse roles encompassing individuals, couples, specialized groups, and program management across both profit and non-profit domains. 

This journey has culminated in a profound affinity and specialization in working with young and middle-aged individuals. At HLM, I employ a person-centered approach, fostering an empathetic atmosphere underscored by unconditional positive regard. I firmly believe that every client possesses unique strengths and insights into their own lives. At HLM, our role is to equip you with the tools and skills necessary for enhancing and sustaining emotional well-being. At HLM, we provide counseling, consulting, educational and professional development services.

One of my favorite populations to serve is working with prison system population and providing mental health counseling to inmates in need of counseling and re-entry resources, I have worked alongside various private practice agencies as a clinical consultant and provided direct clinical services to youth and adults in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment and community-based settings, as well as therapy outlets for athletes. I specializes in forensic social work and continue to work with cross systems involved youth and young adults who have experienced and participated in acts of community violence as well as used a human resource structural frame approach to shift upstream and stepped away from direct service to begin working on programmatic, organizational and system changes. 

My goal is to end suffering youth and young adults by fighting to eliminate barriers to dreaming, increase youth visibility, and create pathways to opportunities. I believes that relationships heal and there is power in empathy, compassion, and kindness. My passion stands with advocacy, clinical social work, and providing mental health services and resources for those battling addiction and mental health issues. HLM Wellness Services is here to serve our community with high quality emotional & mental health care. We are passionate about speaking engagements, partnerships, and sponsorships that focus on increasing mental health awareness and de-stigmatization in diverse and/or underserved communities.

Areas of Expertise

Forensics, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Life Changes, Insomnia/sleep concerns, Self Esteem Concerns, Life and Adjustment Transitions, Relationship stress, Sports Performance, Pregnancy, Pre/Postpartum concerns, Career and School Stress, Chronic Pain, Sexual Abuse, Online Therapy, Forensics, Advocacy and empowerment, Multisystemic Therapy, Systematic Issues, Substance Abuse and Addiction.

Raven primarily utilizes CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) as my treatment modality, with an eclectic approach while using mindfulness techniques and relaxation techniques.

Raven is certified certified in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), which is an evidence-based treatment modality for those who suffer from trauma, PTSD, and a broad array of emotional and behavioral difficulties, Alcohol Addiction, Multisystemic Therapy and Sexual Offender Treatment 

Raven has experience as an outpatient therapist, graduate assistant, treatment foster care, case manager, medical and forensic social worker.

Her experience working in many different practice settings has given her the opportunity to help people with many diverse backgrounds overcome obstacles in their life. 

Licensed to practice in North Carolina and Illinois

Education

Coastal Carolina University (BS ‘17)

Winthrop University (MSW ‘21)

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor 

Advanced Activity Professional – Board Certified

Life and Wellness Coach

Holistic Therapy

Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist

Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist

Qualified Clinical Professional

Multi Systemic Therapist