Guiding Communities Through Grief and Healing

Vanessa B. Cater, MS., MD.

Vanessa B. Carter, born in Vineland, NJ and raised in Richmond, VA, holds a Master of Divinity from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University and completed Chaplain Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. She later earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology and Counseling at Regent University with a concentration in grief.

Rev. Carter is a licensed and ordained minister, a member of Baptist Liberty Church in King William, VA, and continues to lead grief‑support groups at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Richmond. She serves as a Resident Counselor with Pack Light Counselling, LLC, specializing in grief.

She is the founder of The Delores Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of women from preteen through adulthood. Rev. Carter ministers the healing love of Jesus Christ, offering hope and deliverance to people in their darkest moments.

An avid gardener, musician, and singer, she is blessed with a loving husband, son, and grandson. She is also the author of I Am the Face of Hope, sharing her story to encourage others that healing and victory are possible in Jesus’ name.

Shojuana Watson Ayers

Seeking therapy is a powerful first step toward restoring your life, and I’m here to support you on that journey. My name is Shojuana Watson‑Ayers, and for more than 17 years I’ve had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, families, and couples facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

My role as a therapist is to guide you through a meaningful healing process—helping you move from where you are now to a place of greater self‑awareness, healthier coping strategies, and renewed confidence. I believe deeply in the transformative power of therapy and strive to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard.

I draw from several evidence‑based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy, allowing me to tailor each session to your unique needs and lived experiences. No two individuals share the same story, and no single method fits everyone.

Whether you’re navigating anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, or unhealthy family dynamics, I am committed to helping you foster growth, clarity, and resilience. My goal is to empower you to recognize your inner strength and move through life’s challenges with confidence and purpose.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing and growth, I welcome you to reach out. Together, we can create a path forward that feels right for you.