Jim Nagi, LCSW

Director & Therapist

With over 26 years post-masters Clinical and Administrative Social Work experience, Jim Nagi offers solution-based therapy to individuals, couples and families. Solution-focused therapy is a type of “talk therapy” that centers around identifying what a client wants to achieve rather than on the problem that prompted him or her to seek counseling. This proactive approach to clinical therapy helps clients move more quickly toward a solution. Mr. Nagi works with clients in the outpatient setting at Polk Wellness Center, but is also available for home-based therapy sessions especially for families. As Director, Mr. Nagi supervises all staff and works closely with the Clinical Director and Medical Director to develop services at Polk Wellness Center.

Amanda S. Hovis, PA-C

Family Medicine Clinic

Amanda Hovis is a Physician Assistant with a Masters in Health Science from Duke University who brings to Polk Wellness Center an extensive experience in family practice and pediatrics. Five years ago, Ms. Hovis worked in Polk County treating patients with neuromuscular conditions, but moved with her family to the Charlotte area where she focused on providing preventative and acute medical care. She recently returned to the area and has opened the Family Medicine Clinic of Polk Wellness Center treating patients with chronic and acute illnesses and providing well-checks and health screenings.

Randy Grant, LCSW

Therapist

Therapist Randy Grant has been in practice for over 15 years and has been working at Polk Wellness Center since it opened its doors. Ms. Grant works with clients of all ages and focuses on the mind-body connection, particularly as it relates to overcoming severe anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Ms. Grant offers therapy solutions that connect the mind (neural) to language (linguistics) to behavior (programming) as way to overcome mentally debilitating conditions.

Laura Ellington, LCSW, MSW, LISW-CP

Therapist/Clinical Coordinator

With over 19 years clinical experience, Laura Ellington offers a solution focused approach to outpatient therapy services; seeing clients of all ages at Polk Wellness Center, as well as offering community outreach in assisted living residences, nursing homes and client homes. Her experience includes working with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, relationship issues as well as mental health conditions such as bi-polar disorder, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia. 

Rob Fuller, MSW, LCSW

Therapist

Therapist Rob Fuller offers solution-based therapy to children, teens and young adults. Fuller employs age appropriate therapy techniques including play therapy for young children and reality therapy for teens to help them realize on their own that certain behaviors will not produce a desired future goal. Fuller—who received the Outstanding Senior Social Work Student Award from Appalachian State University—is currently the President of the Board of Directors for non-profit apartment community Highwood Apartments in Columbus, NC. Having organized and served as President of non-profit Big Brothers Big Sisters for Polk County, Fuller brought together mentors and children in need.

Bobbie Shannon, LPC, MAC

Therapist

Bringing over 20 years clinical experience to Polk Wellness Center, therapist Bobbie Shannon works with adults, teens, couples and families. Shannon employs an eclectic approach using cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, and Equine Assisted Therapy, and other techniques to help clients overcome depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse and sexual abuse. She is an EAGALA-certified psychotherapist, helping clients develop personal insight through interaction with horses.

Mary Jo Stark

Business Manager

Aida Montalvo

Medical Office Assistant