Director, Instructor
Laura Beth Moss, CAMS-V, CCIS-V
Laura Beth Moss is a nationally sought author, teacher, Supervisor and Diplomat for the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). She is the Founder of Growth Central Training and the Co-Director of Growth Central, teaching and training therapists, social workers, and counselors to work with court-mandated anger management clients. Laura is a regular presenter at the NAMA International Annual Conference. She is also a Certified Integrative Life Coach through the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. She specializes in self-care, wellness and helping others to navigate their personal narratives to integrate and explore complex, emotional states. More recently, she developed and co-authored the Crisis Intervention Workbook and Curriculum: The EDGE Approach to De-escalation and The Certified Parent Training Curriculum. Laura has been featured as an expert on the Dr. Drew Show, in the NY Post, Kiwanus Magazine, Stylecaster, NBC, and has presented work at The National Press Club in Washington, DC, CIT International, and the NW Region CIT Conference.
Laura grew up in the foothills of North Carolina and moved to New York City after graduating from the esteemed The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Laura's long history as a Broadway, television and film actress brings a uniquely engaging style of teaching and presentation that deeply resonates with students.
Co-Director and Founder of Growth Central
Rich Pfeiffer, MFT, MDiv., PhD.
Rich Pfeiffer is a Distinguished Diplomate of the National Anger Management Association (NAMA), an innovator in the development of Integral Psychotherapy and Relationship Therapy, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Integral Psychotherapist, and a Certified Anger Management Specialist-V. His psychological / spiritual training provides the foundation for his expertise in helping people work through their core conflicts. Dr. Pfeiffer has provided psychoeducational services to individuals and couples for over thirty-five years. He is the author of numerous books including the bestselling Real Solution Anger Management Workbook, Anger Management Workbook and Curriculum and Creating Real Relationships. Dr. Pfeiffer is semi-retired as of 2020, but continues to author compelling psychoeducational books and curriculums. He is an internationally recognized anger management authority and compelling speaker and trainer.
Authorized Supervisor
Cynthia Hughes, CAMS-III
Cynthia Hughes, LAC, SAP, AADC, NCACII is a NAMA CAMS-III Authorized Supervisor. She is the owner and lead Clinician for Harmoni's Haven Counseling LLC. Cynthia has worked in substance abuse and mental health related fields for the last 10 years of her professional career and currently holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Experimental Psychology and Research. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Crisis and Trauma Management. She has worked in management for most of her professional career in human services, which has included managing a female residential treatment program, working in a South Carolina maximum-security female prison as a lead therapist in a substance abuse treatment program, serving as an administrator designee at a residential program for the SC Department of Mental Health, supervising a DUI program for 5 years and managing a clinical assessment program. Cynthia also served on the advisory board for the ADSAP (alcohol and drug safety action program) for the state of South Carolina. She also provides clinical services as a Substance Abuse Professional through the Federal Clearing House and Department of Transportation for individuals who have tested positive for any illicit substances while working for the public safety and now works with clients who have been diagnosed with HIV or AIDs at a non profit organization called AID Upstate (SC).
Cynthia lives in the Greenville-Spartanburg, SC area where she enjoys traveling, spending time with her daughter and family, singing and creative arts.