Mental health problems, including substance abuse, can affect all facets of an individual’s life – physically, emotionally, and financially. That’s why community support is so important. Meet our team of empathetic counselors and substance abuse specialists who make it possible for us to provide our North Carolina DWI services. We are here to support you when you need it most.
Keisha Mclean-Green
Founder & Clinical Director
Keisha is a licensed and certified clinical director for Absolute Advocacy. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Economics from York College. She also has a Master of Education – Rehabilitation Counseling with a dual certification in school guidance and counseling from Hunter College. She is certified as a Clinical Supervisor (CS), Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
Morris Green
Founder & Administrative Director
Morris manages the day-to-day operations of Absolute Advocacy, ensuring clients have what they need when they schedule appointments and attend classes. Morris is the main contact for out-of-state DWI reviews. With a degree in Information Systems Management, Morris specializes in the business and technical aspects of running our DWI services agency, including web and content strategy.
Laura Beaver
Program Manager/Group Facilitator
Laura handles the day-to-day operations of Absolute Advocacy and assists with out-of-state DWIs. She is also the lead liaison for correspondence with the North Carolina DMV and North Carolina Court System. She also facilitates DWI classes and groups. We are thrilled Laura is a part of our team.
Melissa Hill
Substance Abuse Counselor
Melissa has over 20 years of experience in the Substance Abuse field. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches to meet the emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of the client. Melissa’s approach includes individualized treatment planning, individual and group therapy, life skills training, family therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Melissa is skilled in cultivating positive relationships with our clients.
LaSheree Fuller
Substance Abuse Counselor and Instructor
LaSheree brings over 20 years of experience in the Substance Abuse field. She feels inspired by helping people reach their goals and see meaningful changes in individuals and their families. When working with clients, LaSheree tries to meet them where they are. She tailors her education and counseling to help their clients meet their goals, whether they be becoming sober or reducing alcohol consumption.
Katrina Oliver
Substance Abuse Counselor
Katrina has served in the Substance Abuse field since 2008, with a background in helping those struggling with mental health issues. Throughout her career, she has used methods that are client-centered, motivational, and reality-based to achieve real results. Katrina loves seeing her clients meet their goals and getting on the path to better decision-making.
Dameko Thorpe
Group Facilitator
Dameko has been with our team for over five years. He facilitates our evening and Saturday group sessions. Dameko uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), and Therapeutic Community Counseling (TC) in his sessions. Through his work, he facilitates discussion and interaction and enables group members to understand and accept responsibility for the recovery process and acquire necessary coping and behavior management skills.
Carolina Cruz Vasquez
Admin/Spanish Language Group Facilitator
Carolina uses this quote every day when working with clients, “You are not alone in your struggles, even if it feels that way.” She takes an empathetic approach to her work, helping her clients move forward with their lives. Her work with the Spanish-speaking community is inspiring, as she helps people make better decisions and navigate the legal and DMV systems.
Carolina Hernandez
Bilingual Administrator
Carolina is our head Bilingual Administrator. She assists with scheduling, intakes, and translation services. With her Spanish-speaking skills, we are able to offer both English and Spanish services to our clients.
Q&A With Keisha & Morris
An Inside Look into a DWI Services Agency
What are a few things you know now that you didn’t know when you started your business?
Not all agencies are the same. We realize that now that we see the reviews and testimonials from our clients. We are truly making a difference in our community. We also did not know at first how traumatic a DWI is to the offender, family, and everyone involved. Resolving issues with DWI convictions can be expensive. Substance abuse can affect all facets of an individual’s life, physically, emotionally and financially. That’s why community support is so important.
What is one thing you wish people knew about working with people who are dealing with DWIs?
That people who are dealing with a DWI aren’t bad people. If we want people to make better decisions, we first have to acknowledge them as our equals and not look down on them, rather encourage them with open minds.
What sets you apart from other providers?
We don’t judge our clients. We empathize with our clients and treat them with respect and dignity. We follow the golden rule. We provide excellent customer service and follow through. We are accessible and responsive — our clients can easily get in touch with us. We offer a safe, private, and comfortable environment that is completely virtual for our clients. We are honest. We genuinely want to help our clients. We even make our classes available on nights and weekends since most of our clients are working adults or students. We also offer our classes in English and Spanish so that we can serve a wider range of clients.