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.

Terry Pope, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University, Master of Social Work

Terry specializes in Family Therapy with client issues of depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, parenting and relationships' issues.

She serves as Clinical Care Management Supervisor at Tucker Pavilion. Terry currently is a counselor with Behavioral Awareness Center, P.C. and is licensed by the State of Virginia to diagnose and treat individuals who suffer from emotional, psychaitric, and substance abuse issues.

Christine Sutherland, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
University of Virginia - Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Michigan - Master of Social Work

Christine has experience working as a Juvenile Probation Counselor, Family Mediator and with an inpatient psychiatry unit at a Veterans Administration Medical Center. During her work with Vanderbilt Mental Health Center in Nashville, TN, she worked with adults, children, couples and families. She also trained in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing techniques and presented on the subject at a national conference. Christine is licensed by the State of Virginia to diagnose and treat groups, families, couples, and individuals. She currently is a counselor with Behavioral Awareness Center, P.C.

Amanda Fitzgibbon, C.S.A.C.

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Longwood College, Bachelor of Science inSocial Work

Amanda has experience in working with substance abusers in many different capacities. She has worked as treatment counselor for adolescent males and adults in an outpatient and residential setting.

She currently is state-certified as a substance abuse counselor for Behavioral Awareness Center, P.C. and serves as Residential Supervisor of the Independent Living Program.

Gloria Yocum, C.S.A.C.

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with focus on women's issues and substance abuse.
Received University Services Award - 2001

Gloria is certified by the State of Virginia to provide therapy and counseling services to individuals who suffer from substance abuse problems. Her specialty at Behavioral Awareness Center, P.C. is working with the unique problems that women face with their addictions.

Daryl Pitts, L.P.C.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Liberty University, Bachelor of Science in Educational Ministries
Liberty University, Master of Arts, Counseling
Liberty University, Doctor of Ministry
Liberty University, Master of Religious Education.

Daryl has worked with Rapha Treatment Center, an inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment center. He is licensed by the State of Virginia to provide therapy and counseling services. Daryl served there as Psychotherapist and Program Director. He also served as director of an adoption agency and is currently a counselor with Behavioral Awareness Center, P.C.

Dwight Colley

Clinical Psychologist
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Doctor of Psychology
The Institute for Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy, University of Virginia,
Certificate Forensic Psychological Examination

Dwight has 18 years of experience in working with sex offenders and violent offenders, both a correctional setting and in the community. He currently maintains a private forensic psychology practice after setting up Virginia's highly successful Community Corrections sex offender program. He travels extensively putting on workshops related to violent behavior and communication processes for law enforcement and probation/parole officers. He is also an adjunct instructor in psychology for Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, VA.