Contact Information

behavioral awareness-addiction, addictive behaviors, anger management

681 Hioaks Road, Suite A
Richmond, VA 23225
Phone: (804) 320-3626
Fax: (804) 330-5567

email: bac681@aol.com

		Laurel Purchase, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Master of Arts Virginia Commonwealth University, Master of Social Work Laurel is the founder of Behavioral Awareness Center, P.C. and has been in private practice for more than 25 years. She is licensed by the State of Virginia to diagnose and treat individuals who suffer from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse issues. She is also recognized by the judicial system as an "expert" witness in her field. Laurel is an approved Employee Assistance Provider. She works with employees on a variety of issues that include family and marital issues, substance abuse, depression, stress management, and employee/management issues. She also offers drug screening programs for local employers. Laurel has worked and trained at Johns Hopkins University, Medical College of Virginia Hospital, University of Virginia Hospital, and Rubicon Therapeutic Community Substance Abuse Center. Laurel has taught classes at the Psychiatric Institute of Richmond and at Charter Westbrook Hospital. She is also a certified Hypnotherapist by the American Board of Hypnotherapy.


		Fred Gray, C.S.A.C. Vice President Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Education Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science Fred provides both administrative and clinical duties. He is in charge of bids, program changes, marketing, and Human Resource management. Fred obtained an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and works closely with both state and federal probation and parole in addition to social service agencies. Fred is state-certified as a substance abuse counselor for Behavioral Awareness Center, P.C . He also provides services at our various satellite offices.


		Danika Briggs, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Education University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Virginia Commonwealth University, Masters of Social Worker Danika has extensive training and experience working in social services with adults, children and families who have been impacted by trauma, particularly physical and sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence and/or substance abuse. She is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia to diagnose and treat individuals who suffer from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse issues. In addition to providing individual and family counseling, Danika provides mental health, parenting and substance abuse assessments.


		Jennifer Hassouna Administrative Assistant / Notary Public Education American Intercontinental University, Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice/Special Populations Bryant & Stratton, Associates of Arts in Paralegal Studies Jennifer provides administrative support to all counselors and executives of the Behavioral Awareness Center, P.C. She works in both Accounts Payable and Receivable and handles all delinquent account negotiations and legal collection procedures. Jennifer is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Notary Public. She is also under supervision to obtain her certification as a substance abuse counselor.


		Tressy Bowe, LPC, CSAC Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Education George Mason University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Radford University, Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology Tressy has extensive experience working with adults in the State Corrections system. She has provided mental health services to inmates including services including crisis intervention. She is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia to diagnose and treat individuals who suffer from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse issues.


		Teresa A. Fulton-Davis, MSW, CSOTP Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider Education University of Alabama – Master of Social Work & Master of Public Health Rust College – Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Teresa has extensive training and experience working with a wide range of clients with mental health issues and sexual dysfunctions. Teresa is Certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Counseling as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider. Teresa is currently working to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.


		Victor Spencer Ferguson, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Work Education Virginia Commonwealth University, Master of Social Work Longwood College, Bachelor of Social Worker Spencer has been working as a clinician for 25 years. As a therapist, Spencer has worked in both inpatient and outpatient facilities. He also operated his own successful practice in Southern Virginia for 15 years before making the move to Richmond to be a part of the team at the Behavioral Awareness Center, PC. Spencer specializes in providing mental health and substance abuse services to individuals, couples, and groups. Spencer also has experience in crisis intervention and critical incident stress debriefings.