MENEIKA CHANDLER
Licensed Professional Counselor
Positive Behavior Support Facilitator
mchandler.peaceablelife@gmail.com
Phone: (540) 414-4561
Fax: (877) 363-9068

Meneika has extensive experience working with adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-owns Family Sharing, Inc., a private provider of residential and day support services for adults with intellectual disabilities. (www.famillysharing.org)

Meneika has a “whole person/whole environment” approach to therapeutic supports, believing that a person who is fed, mind, body, and spirit, who has a hopeful outlook on their future, and who knows that they are valued will strive to be the best that they can be in every situation.

Meneika holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Special Education and a Master’s of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She is licensed through the Virginia Board of Counseling. She is an endorsed Positive Behavior Support Facilitator through Virginia Commonwealth University and the Partnership for People with Disabilities. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Positive Behavior Support, and the Home and Community Network of the Association of Positive Behavior Support. She serves on the PBS Advisory Board for VCU and the Partnership for People with Disabilities, and Co-Chairs the Ethics Committee for the Advisory Board. Meneika also serves on the Executive Board for the Association of Virginia Positive Behavior Support Facilitators and on the Board of the Virginia Network of Private Providers.

Meneika also owns MLC Publications which produces resources related to Mind/Body/Spirit, Parenting, and Neurospicy experiences. (www.peaceablelifepublications.com)

Meneika specializes in counseling for children, adolescents, and adults including , but not limited to, the following areas:

– Depression
– Anxiety
– Trauma
– Fostering and Separation
– Attachment
– Behavioral Challenges
– Neurodeveopmental Diversities
– Parenting
– Issues Related to Caregiving
– Social Skill Building
– Adjustment and Life Transitions

RUTH EWERS
Positive Behavior Support Facilitator
rewers.peaceablelife@gmail.com
Phone: (424) 996-5738
Fax: (877) 807-1976

Ruth Ewers holds a Master of Science in Human Services and Social Work and has over 25 years experience working with adults and children with intellectual disabilities. She has a “whole person/whole environment” approach to behavioral supports, believing that when we teach coping, communication, and emotional self-regulation skills while also providing more choices and control, individuals can live more purposeful and satisfying lives.

DEBORAH BRINKLEY
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
dbrinkley.peaceablelife@gmail.com
Phone: (540) 414-5552
Fax: (877) 681-5170

Deborah Brinkley has been in the field of social work and disability supports since 1996.  She has extensive experience with the community integration of supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities and has a vast knowledge of resources and support. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Debi works tirelessly to find creative, holistic, and effective ways to improve the well-being of men, women, and children through all disciplines of life.  Debi is a strong advocate for community care for people with disabilities and for the development of appropriate systems to enable people to be successful.  Debi is committed to community awareness as well, working with various committees and organizations to improve service provision throughout the state. Debi works with people struggling with Substance Use Disorder through assessments, referral, and groups.

SUZIE KLEIN
Resident in Professional Counseling
Positive Behavior Support Facilitator
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
sklein.peaceablelife@gmail.com
Phone: (434) 207-2855
Fax: (877) 458-9054

Suzie Klein holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy with a minor in Psychology and a Master’s of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling. She has over 35 years of experience working with adults with intellectual and mental health disabilities in home and hospital settings. She as a person-centered approach to behavioral supports, believing that when we listen and observe well, we help to identify and offer more choices and control for each person. With increased communication and emotional self-regulation skills, individuals can continue to engage in happy and purposeful lives. Suzie provides Positive Behavior Support Facilitation services through the DD Waiver. She also is in her residency for for Professional Counseling services under supervision.

Niles
Comfort Dragon

Niles is a Peaceable Life’s office dragon. He is a bearded dragon and enjoys eating, sun bathing, bobbing his head when people talk to him, chasing bugs, and teasing the cats.

ROZ AND DAPHNE
Comfort Kitties

Daphne (above) and Roz (below) are Peaceable Life’s office kitties on duty. They specialize in cuteness, playfulness, and sitting quietly by when it is needed.