Health and Resources

KYFC is working to improve social determinants of community and individual health through increased access to necessary health and economic resources.

Behavioral Health

Offering a fresh approach to counseling and behavioral health, we work to nurture the client’s ability to align individual wellness with peace and comfort. Our diverse staff of clinicians use creative best practices in psychotherapy to help with:

– Depression
– Grief / Loss
– Anxiety
– Recovery & Addiction
– ADHD
– PTSD / Trauma
– Anger Issues
– Parenting & Families
– Marriage & Couples
– Maternal Wellness

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Our Counselors

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Alecia N. Allen MA LPC Psychotherapist


Alecia is Licensed Professional Counselor and clinical director at Keep Your Faith Corporation (KYFC), Inc. holding a Master of Arts with a focus in both school counseling and clinical mental health from Marshall University in 2016. She has a passion for assisting individuals and families with navigating their approach to healing by working to reduce presenting symptoms connected to trauma-related disorders, substance use disorders, and anxiety and depressive disorders. She uses an integrated approach to counseling, rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy to address a wide range of presenting issues impacting cognitive and social-emotional wellbeing. Alecia works to move forward community wellness through care coordination and collaborative service efforts that work together to help clients and communities use a strength-based focus to achieve goals that promote health and wellness.

Jerica Wesley, LPC NCC CCTP Supervising Clinician 


Jerica Wesley is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds certifications as a Nationally Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She earned her master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Marshall University. Jerica is currently a doctoral student in the Ohio University Counselor Education and Supervision program. As a strengths-based counselor, she works to help individuals identify skills and strengths currently in use, propelling them to reach goals to achieve emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual wellness. She has a passion for supporting individuals that are navigating grief, infertility, pregnancy loss, depression, and anxiety as they find the path to wellness that is right for them.

Terrica N. Maxwell, MSW Psychotherapist

Terrica holds a Master of Social Work with a focus on rural practice from Concord University. She is an active mother and advocate with a passion for work with trauma exposed populations of all ages. Terrica works closely with in-state BSW & MSW programs to assist with identifying like-minded students for internship with an interest in culturally competent and inclusive behavioral healthcare working diligently to increase access to quality healthcare and community resources to diverse and marginalized populations in Appalachia. Terrica understands the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and what it takes to navigate them toward healing and freedom.

Yvonne Sherri Lee-Long, LSW MSW ABD Psychotherapist


Yvonne S. Lee is a licensed Social Worker since 2011. Yvonne has her MSW and is currently a PhD candidate. She is currently working on her dissertation “The Relationships between Stress, Family Support, Family Resources among Custodial Grandparents in Appalachia.” She is earning her PhD in Social Work with a concentration in Family Intervention and Preservation. Yvonne is an entrepreneur and owns her own case management firm assisting aged and disabled waiver participants. While she runs her firm “My September Case Management” she continues to work in the community as a therapist and activist giving back to her community. Yvonne has been working as a therapist for 2 years under contract as she grows her business and works as an adjunct professor for West Virginia State University. Yvonne serves on the board of West Virginia Budget and Finance, and WV CAN (Children Advocacy Network). She is appointed to ACL Grandparents committee where she is working on SGRG ACT supporting Grandparents raising grandchildren. She is a member of Charleston Institute Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc., WV ACES coalition, and Kanawha Chapter of the NAACP. Yvonne participates in her community as a mentor, advocate, and leader for at-risk youth.

Taneisha Poore, MA School Counselor Psychotherapist

Taneisha is a counselor, who received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from West Virginia University in 2001 and her master’s degree in school counseling from Marshall University in 2003. She is very passionate about working with children and helping them to reach their fullest potential. Taneisha has experience working with mental health and substance abuse disorders. She uses a cognitive behavioral theories approach to help her clients work through their challenges. Taneisha has counseled in both the school and community setting and has worked with people of all different ages and backgrounds.

Chennelle Coy, LGSW Psychotherapist


Chennelle holds a Master of Social Work from Marshall University. She is completing her supervision by providing therapy services at Keep Your Faith Corporation, inc. Chennelle’s background and experience is built on case management and clinical assessment for children and families of all ages in Appalachia. Chennelle works diligently to protect the integrity of our community by being culturally competent, providing education, and being knowledgeable about the services and resources available.

Abigail Sloan, BSW Intern

Abagail has a bachelor’s degree in social work from West Virginia State University. She is continuing her education for a master’s degree in social work from Concord University. Abagail has previously worked with the following populations: victims of domestic violence, foster youth, elderly/disabled and those experiencing homelessness. She loves to work with a variety of people.