Ryanne Peterson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor @Oic Counseling And Wellness, Pllc
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WORK HISTORY
Licensed Mental Health Counselor @Oic Counseling And Wellness, Pllc
Durham, NC, US
Use therapeutic, evidence-based interventions to providesolution-focused services & emotional support to adults, adolescents & families• Lead team development, talent coaching, goal setting, strategic planning & process thinkingcapabilities with an emphasis on DE & I practices, programmatic development, and current-statetransformation.• Complete full life cycle onboarding to all new clients and clinicians, perform assessments andbehavioral screenings and guide clients in the development of healthy coping skills and strategies.• Lead marketing automation specialist, creating campaigns with strategized recruiting techniques tounderstand the client market landscape for diversity.
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Master of Science (M.S.), School Counseling
ABOUT RYANNE PETERSON
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor (LCMHC-S), higher-education administrator, nonprofit founder, and nationally engaged mental health advocate working at the intersection of mental health, education, leadership development, and community impact. I help individuals, teams, and organizations build sustainable wellness practices, strengthen leadership, and create psychologically safe, high-performing environments.I currently serve as Director of Counseling Services at Bennett College, a historically Black college for women in Greensboro, NC. I am also the Owner and Clinical Director of OIC Counseling & Wellness, PLLC in Durham, NC, and Co-Dean of the Durham Chapter of the Awesome Foundation, where I support monthly micro-grants for innovative, community-driven projects. Across these roles, I lead clinical services, design mental health and wellness programming, facilitate leadership and staff trainings, and consult on student support, employee well-being, and equity-centered care.Previously, I spent over eight years as a middle school counselor with Durham Public Schools, where I was recognized for excellence in counseling and social-emotional learning, including honors such as Middle School Counselor of the Year and Social Emotional Learning Educator to Watch. In 2015, I founded GEMS (Girls Enthusiastically Motivated to Succeed), an after-school leadership and empowerment program for middle school girls.In 2018, I founded MastHERpiece, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping young women, particularly Black girls, redefine success through leadership development, mentorship, and financial investment. I am also the founder of the Revive Black Mental Health Conference and a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and keynote presenter, leading trainings on mental health equity, burnout prevention, leadership development, team well-being, and holistic wellness across higher education, nonprofit, and corporate spaces.My national leadership includes serving as a Pod Director with the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and as a member of The Steve Fund’s HBCU Council. I am also a certified yoga instructor and integrate movement, mindfulness, and somatic practices into my clinical, educational, and facilitation work.At my core, I am a mother, educator, mentor, and community builder committed to helping people and organizations thrive through intentional care and sustainable systems of support.
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