Meet the Team

Buffy Andrews has lived in the Wilmington, NC for the past 8 years. She has worked for Child Advocacy & Parenting Place, worked at Coastal Horizons Center as an Intensive In-Home team Lead therapist, outpatient therapy in Pender County Schools, and is now working in private practice (at the Made Well Center, hellooo).

Ruffin grew up in Raleigh, NC, but has lived across the US in many different states.  While living in Kansas City, he received his masters in counseling from Midwestern Baptist Seminary and built his own practice out there: Restore Counseling Center.

He later moved to Atlanta, GA to pursue chaplaincy, and worked as a hospital chaplain for two years and hospice chaplain for 3. 

Ruffin has a PASSION for RESToration.  When you are feeling tired, exhausted, over productive, Ruffin believes the key to healing is to slow down enough to figure out what is paralyzing you. He believes you can have an abundant future!

Discovering who you are is a journey and it takes time. Ruffin’s desire is to walk with you through the restoration process.

The healing process begins with a judgment free environment. Then it involves listening to your story and the things that you have been through and are struggling with. Only then is it time to speak into your story/situation and work together to establish active steps to help you move forward into wholeness.

Ruffin loves especially working with individuals struggling with family conflicts, marital issues, depression/anxiety, and trauma.

Ruffin’s Schedule:

Mon/Tues: 3-7pm
Fridays: 11am-5pm
Sundays: 1-5pm

Originally a North Carolina native, Melissa has recently been enjoying east coast life since returning from living out West for several years. Melissa attended Lee University where she earned her Bachelors in Psychology with a concentration in Child and Family Studies, then received her Masters of Clinical Social Work from Florida State University.

Melissa has worked with children with Autism and related disorders as an ABA therapist, worked as the clinical assistant of a residential treatment facility for adolescent girls, has been a case manager for families of children with behavioral and emotional needs, and has also worked in crisis response. 

Melissa has a heart for people and simply wants to meet others where they are so that together, they can walk towards healing and wholeness. She is warm and discerning, and she values empowering others to grow, learn, and live authentically.

Melissa enjoys working with people of all ages and stages including children, adults and couples. She especially desires to help those who are looking to heal from trauma, adjust in times of transition, gain coping skills, or create a more functional life for themselves. Melissa is focused on utilizing the best therapeutic approach according to the specific needs of each individual she sees.

Melissa’s Schedule:

Mon/Wed: 10am-7pm

Tues/Thurs: 10am-6pm

Jenny Lynn is born and raised in the Wilmington area. Jenny earned an undergraduate degree in Biology with a Sociology minor at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, followed by her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

She has interned at The Coastal Horizons Center in an outpatient setting, worked at Pride of Wilmington as an Intensive In-home Qualified Professional, and is now working in private practice at the Made well Center.

Jenny Lynn believes in collaborating and helping individuals connect with their true selves through education, encouragement, and dedication. Jenny is passionate in practicing goal-oriented strengths to help individuals come to terms with their wellbeing. She offers compassion in a judgement free environment, working through a wide range of
experiences.

Jenny Lynn enjoys working with individuals of all ages. She works well with artistic individuals
and is currently working toward incorporating music therapy within her practice. Jenny has
been expressing her musical talents in the Wilmington area for about 15 years. She enjoys
playing live shows in the area where she expresses herself through singing and playing guitar, and loves to incorporate these skills into the therapeutic enviroment to enhance mindfulness and increase coping across contexts.

Jenny’s Schedule:

Monday-Thursday: 10-6pm

Cecilia was born and raised in Cordoba, Argentina, and has proudly called Wilmington home for over twenty-two years! Cecilia graduated from North Carolina Wesleyan College with a Bachelors in Psychology and Organizational Administration. She received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University.

Cecilia previously interned at Made Well and is ecstatic to continue assisting individuals in their healing journey. She loves working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, trauma, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cecilia believes that therapy is a collaborative process and everyone comes to therapy
for various reasons, and all find themselves in different places in their life. Her hope is for clients to feel they can be their authentic selves while reflecting on their strengths and bringing
awareness to their vulnerabilities and needs through a non-judgmental approach.

One of Cecilia’s primary goals is to help her clients learn to embrace & welcome all parts of
themselves, even the parts that are hurt &  hidden. Her therapeutic style is warm, genuine,
compassionate, and curious. Coming from a multicultural and diverse background, Cecilia offers a safe and understanding space. She understands how scary and challenging it can feel when initiating therapy, and she commits to honoring you while helping you find meaning so that you can live a fruitful life.

Cecilia is passionate about working with adults, adolescents, young adults, first-generation
immigrants, and Spanish-speaking clients.

Cecilia’s Schedule:

Tuesday/Wednesday: 3-7pm

Thursday/Friday: 9am-5pm