Nicole Knox MS
Nicole earned her bachelor's degree in rehab science with a concentration in developmental disabilities. She continued her education obtaining a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling and recently received her LPC licensure. She has been practicing in the mental health field for 12 years and has a wide variety of experience. She’s been with RCC going on four years gaining experience during her internship in the IOP program. After graduation with her masters, she was hired as a clinician for the school based program, then moved to the outpatient program and currently in the transitions program where she has found her niche. She’s very passionate about advocating for her clients and their families. She has specialized training in dialectical behavior therapy, geriatric mental health, PTSD, and continues to receive training and education as a part of her continuing education requirements for her degree. When she is not a therapist she is a mom of some amazing kiddo’s and three dogs. She loves digging in the dirt and creating beautiful landscapes while listening to rock and roll or alternative music. She is also a collector of house plants and loves to encourage others to find the joy in caring for beautiful plants as she feels it is “very therapeutic”.
Becky Lepley, BA
Becky Lepley, BA is a Transitions Specialist/ Transitions Housing Case Manager in the Transitions Program.
She graduated from West Virginia University in 2016 with a major in Psychology. She began her career as a drug and alcohol counselor before spending five more years in the drug and alcohol field in various positions. She has also worked with the intellectually disabled community. She began her career at Regional Counseling Center in the Child and Adolescent Partial Program before transitioning to the Hoarding Program and then the Transitions Program. She enjoys working with children and the ID population. In her free time, she can be found curled up with a good book, spending time with her family and cat, or exploring the outdoors!
Katie McMichael M.S. LPC Transitions Program Director
Katie joined the Transitions Team as a Mental Health Clinician in October 2021. She received her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Clarion University. Her experience prior includes providing Family Based and Drug and Alcohol Therapy to a variety of populations and a variety of settings. Katie is passionate about helping others and enjoys working with adolescents and young adults but enjoys working with all populations. Originally hailing from Tionesta PA , Katie enjoys being around animals and the outdoors. When Katie is not working mostly found spending time with her husband and 6 children taking care of their zoor of animals, playing board or video games, spending time outside, or going on road trips.