Psychiatric Mental Health Care

Dr. Rogers is the owner of True North Integrated Mental Health and S.M.E.G. Family Mental Health. She has 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in the area of mental health. She is a therapist, and she prescribes psychotropic medications for all age groups.

Dr. Rogers earned four degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Bachelor’s of Science- Nursing, Master’s of Nursing Science-Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing (Nurse Therapist), and Master’s of Nursing Science-Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Ph.D. in Nursing Science- concentration in maternal-infant mental health. She completed a post-graduate certificate in Parent-Infant Mental Health sponsored by Harvard University, University of Massachusetts and Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Rogers has additional clinical training in medication management of children with mental health conditions. Dr. Jack Naftel (Chairman) and Dr. Jerrit Barnhill of the University of North Carolina Hospital’s Department of Child Psychiatry supervised her medical training. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Rogers is a training child forensic evaluator for the state of North Carolina, and she was an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina Schools of Nursing and Medicine. 

Dr. Rogers grew up in Robersonville, NC and decided to move back “home” after living in Chapel Hill for twenty-five years. She is honored to have the opportunity to work with so many wonderful families in Eastern North Carolina.

Sarah earned her Bachelor’s in Family Studies, as well as her Master’s degree in Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling from East Carolina University. She also completed a graduate certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling. Sarah is currently a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS). She gained additional post graduate training through the North Carolina Child Treatment Program as part of the first cohort of therapists in the state of North Carolina to be trained and rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). More recently, Sarah has also completed basic training for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and has begun incorporating this into her practice.

Sarah currently works with children, adolescents, and adults to provide an environment that reduces stress, promotes change, and encourages the exploration of new alternatives. In her free time, she enjoys trying new recipes, spending time with her family and fur babies, and finding "where the locals eat" in every town that she visits.

Ms. Black has been a therapist for SMEG Family Mental Health for two years. She brought vitality and spunky energy with her. Virtually all her patients agree that she helps them utilize DMs. Black has been a therapist for SMEG Family Mental Health for two years. She brought vitality and spunky energy with her. Virtually all her patients agree that she helps them utilize their internal and innate skills to improve their relationships and life experiences.

Ms. Black has expertise in multiple areas. She has over five years of experience with ID/DD individuals, familiarity with special education services (IEPs, IDEA, FAPE), cultural competency. Her current clients are individuals who seek help for symptoms related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, adjustments and/or trauma related to LGBTQ experiences. 

Prior work experiences include roles at Aces for Autism, North Carolina Area Easter Seals EMPOWER, Easter Seals UCP, Wake County Public School, Pitt County Schools Special Education and Autism Society of North Carolina. 

Ms. Black earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and Master’s degree in Social Work from East Carolina University.

Athena (our therapy dog) began her journey in animal assisted therapy in August 2019. Her sensitive and intuitive nature brings just the right amount of calm to the therapy room, and sets even the most anxious hearts at ease. She works diligently to help you feel comfortable, and then withdraws to her bed for a quick nap when she senses she is no longer needed. She has a special gift of welcoming each person with excitement hour after hour, and often reluctantly goes home in the evenings – earning her the label as one of our most dedicated and loyal employees!