Staff
LaKeisha Branch
Clinical Director
Ms. Branch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider (LSATP) in Virginia. She has several years of experience working in the community mental health field prior to obtaining her license. She currently specializes in treating clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Ms. Branch assists them with the overarching goals of helping find wholeness and developing resilience. She can help with addiction treatment, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, healthy habit-building, strengths-building, thought and emotion management, and more.
One of her strong beliefs is treating the whole person, focusing on the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects. This is accomplished through various eclectic approaches to treatment. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Outpatient Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma (CPT), Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology.
Quaron Fitzgerald
Director of Services, CSAC-Supervisee
Ron is originally from Hopewell, Virginia and graduated from East Carolina University in 2020. He is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with experience supporting individuals in the behavioral health and substance use treatment field. He is also a Certified Athletic Trainer with a background in sports medicine.
Ron is passionate about helping others find hope, stability, and purpose in recovery. He believes that recovery is possible for every individual when they are provided with encouragement, accountability, and the right support. Through his work, Ron strives to help clients build healthy coping skills, overcome personal barriers, and move toward lasting change.
Jeanne Wadford, CSAC-Assistant
Jeanne Simmons Wadford is originally from Columbia, NC but has lived in Dinwiddie, VA with her husband Mike for the past eleven years. She has journeyed through active addiction and has over five years of continuous sustained recovery. She is actively working towards her associate’s degree and has plans to continue her education with her bachelor’s degree and full CSAC from Virginia State University.
Her hobbies include reading, crafting, and photography. She is a proud parent of four children and two beautiful grandchildren. She believes that one of the key elements in her own recovery is the ability to give others hope that they too can recover from substance use.
Veronica E. Archer
Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Assessor, Resident in Counseling
Veronica Archer is a Licensed Mental Health Professional Resident in Counseling, living, and practicing in Virginia’s Tri-Cities and Richmond area. Ms. Archer earned her Associate of Science Degree at Richard Bland College in 2008 and pursued a Bachelor’s Degree at Virginia Commonwealth University with a major in Psychology and minor in Women’s Studies completed in May 2012.
Ms. Archer continued her education at Virginia State University and graduated in 2020 with her Master of Education/Counselor Education. Ms. Archer earned her license as a Resident in Counseling in 2020 and has over 35 years of experience working with various populations in the mental health field.
Chardae Jones
Case Manager
My name is Ms. Jones, and I serve as a case manager with CIG. I come from a background in education, where I worked as a teacher for five years. During that time, I had the opportunity to teach both elementary and middle school students. My experience in education was both rewarding and challenging, and it allowed me to develop strong communication, problem-solving, and supportive skills while working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
My work as an educator taught me the importance of patience, empathy, and maintaining an open mind when supporting others. These experiences have prepared me for the opportunity to now work with adults within CIG’s treatment center. My goal is to provide clients with support as they work toward personal progress and abstinence from substance use.
I believe in meeting clients where they are in their journey and offering encouragement, understanding, and guidance as they work toward positive change. Supporting individuals in their growth and helping them recognize their strengths has always been important to me. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue learning and growing while also using my current skills to support others.
Currently, I am pursuing my master’s degree to become a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Sharon Brown
Administrator
Sharon has dedicated the past 20 years to working in the mental health field, providing compassionate and person-centered support to individuals and families. She is a Qualified Paraprofessional in Mental Health (QPPMH) with extensive experience working with both children and adults with disabilities. Sharon believes in treating every person with dignity, respect, and understanding. She is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of those she serves and takes pride in helping individuals feel supported, encouraged, and empowered.
Outside of work, Sharon is a proud mother of three children and a loving grandmother to five grandchildren. In her free time, Sharon enjoys reading, relaxing, and continuing to learn new perspectives that support both her personal and professional growth.
Robert Dixon, CSAC-Supervisee
Robert Dixon is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with 16 years of personal recovery experience. Through his own journey, Robert has developed a strong understanding of the challenges, barriers, and victories that come with the recovery process. He uses his lived experience to connect with clients in a meaningful way, offering encouragement, accountability, and practical feedback that supports long-term growth.
Robert is passionate about helping individuals understand that recovery is possible and that lasting change can happen one step at a time. He believes in meeting clients where they are, building trust, and creating a supportive environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and motivated to continue moving forward. His approach allows him to relate to clients with compassion while also encouraging personal responsibility and positive decision-making.
Outside of work, Robert is a proud father of two children. In his spare time, he enjoys landscaping, watching sports, and spending quality time with his family.
Kathy Bartlett, CPRS
Kathy Catrice is the name my “parents” gave me, but Ms. Kat is who I choose to be. I’ve never been one to fit in with the crowd, and for most of my life I’ve struggled with addiction, trauma, and not feeling like I belonged anywhere. Today, I am four years in recovery, and recovery has completely changed the way I see myself and my purpose in this world. What once felt like my darkest struggle has become the foundation for helping others find hope and healing in their own lives.
I am a CPRS, just weeks away from becoming an RPRS, and I work with individuals in different stages of recovery. My lived experience allows me to connect with people in a real and honest way while helping them navigate their own path forward. Recovery taught me how to face my truth, believe in myself, and finally feel as if life is worth living.
Today, I’ve found my people, my passion, and my calling.
Christina Black, CPRS
Christina Black is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) at Community Intervention Group. Through her own journey with addiction and recovery, Christina has developed a strong passion for helping others believe that change is possible. She found support through Narcotics Anonymous in 2002 and has been clean for five years. Christina uses her experience to encourage clients, offer hope, and help them work toward a healthier and more peaceful life.
Christina is the proud mother of three sons and is grateful for the peace, happiness, and purpose she has found in recovery. She loves her work and values the opportunity to give back to others who are beginning or continuing their recovery journey.
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