Meet Our Team

Monica has over 11 years of experience in psychiatry, with a special focus on children and adolescents. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science and Dietetics from East Carolina University, providing her with specialized knowledge in treating eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, and ARFID.

Monica earned her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in 2015. As owner of Resilience, she also brings valuable experience in the business side of the practice, overseeing financial and marketing initiatives while remaining dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Matt received his Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in 2013. He received his undergraduate degree with a major in Psychology at Gordon College in Massachusetts. Matt previously had over 10 years of experience serving the Roanoke area in Family Medicine. Matt enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and 6 children running, playing soccer and following sports. He looks forward to exploring new ways to encourage and empower patients to improve their health and wellbeing.

Jessica is a certified physician assistant who earned a Bachelor Degree in Health & Rehabilitation Science and a Master Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to PA school, she worked with children with various psychiatric and behavioral diagnoses as a therapeutic support staff under the supervision of a behavioral specialist. She gained experience as a physician assistant working in urgent care for several years, but her passion for psychology led her to pursue a career in mental health. Working in psychiatry has been rewarding, as she connects with patients and their families and hopes to be a source of ongoing support and encouragement as they navigate life’s challenges. She strives to provide compassionate care with the ultimate goal of facilitating patients in attaining optimal health and emotional well-being. In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time with family and friends, dance and exercise at Zumba class, reading, and gardening. 

I am proud to serve as the Billing and Coding Manager at Resilience. I have 20 years of experience in medical billing and continue to learn new things every day. I have a passion for mental health, especially supporting the mental and emotional well-being of children and young adults. I've also developed a newfound love for TMS Therapy and the hope it offers.

Outside of work I enjoy traveling with my husband and our son and curling up with a good book. But my favorite place to be is in the stands cheering on our son as he takes the ice with the Roanoke Junior Dawgs!

I am the Medical Practice manager for the clinic. I am a mother of two daughters.  I reside in Rocky Mount, VA and have done so for the majority of my life. I have an extensive background in customer service and human resources in conjunction with business management which I get to use everyday at work. I thoroughly enjoy getting to help out patients and interacting with each and everyone of you. In my spare time, I enjoy watching my kids play sports, Football, entertaining my two cats and Brunch anytime of day!

Kirstin is the social media and website coordinator for the practice. Working behind the scene to gather information, pictures and video to apply to the social media aspect of what we do here at Resilience Psychiatry.  She has a background in graphic and web design from an art college in Raleigh NC which she resides. 

When Kirstin isn't on her phone making post or updating information on our website she is spending time with her family, friends,  going to small local events,/pop up markets, shopping or cooking. She has a son, fiancé and bonus daughter she loves to do all these things with.