Our Team
Meet Our Team
Meet the passionate professionals and dedicated partners driving the success of AugmentMC.
Dr. Rebecca Blakley
MHSP PROJECT DIRECTOR
Dr. Rebecca Blakley is currently serving as the project director of the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant in the McCreary County School District. She has just completed her 27th year in education where she has spent her time serving as a teacher, a counselor, a principal, and an administrator at central office. She has served the last 22 years of her career in McCreary County. She received a master’s degree in leadership and principal certification from the University of the Cumberlands, a master’s degree in counseling from Eastern Kentucky University, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership from the University of the Cumberlands. She is a firm believer that relationships matter and her favorite quote is from Josh Shipp, “Every kid is ONE caring adult away from being a success story.”
Dr. Michelle Trammell
MHSP COORDINATOR
Dr. Michelle Trammell Ed.D began her education career in 2001 in the McCreary County School District. She received her BA in Elementary Education and went on to get her Master’s in Elementary Education. Soon after, she pursued her Master’s in School Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands. In July of 2022, she received her Doctorate in Leadership Education. She has worked as a teacher, teaching different levels in the elementary setting and as a school counselor until becoming part of the Augment MC team in July of 2023. In 2023, she also began a career with Grand Canyon University as an adjunct professor teaching Practicum and Internship for School Counseling and as an adjunct professor at the University of the Cumberlands teaching counseling classes.
Ashley Slaven
MHSP COUNSELOR
Ashley Slaven is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) and Nationally Certified Counselor. With a background in education and over a decade of experience as a foster parent, Ashley brings deep compassion and understanding to her work with individuals and families.
She holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands, where she is also beginning her doctoral studies in Counseling Education and Supervision. Ashley is a Certified Trauma Professional and is completing training in EMDR therapy.
Outside of counseling, she enjoys staying active in film and theater, and she brings that same creativity and passion into her work with clients.
Kyleigh West, LPCC, LCADC, NCC
MHSP COUNSELOR
Kyleigh is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands in 2022. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing trauma-informed, client-centered care for a variety of mental health and substance use concerns. Her experience includes outpatient and inpatient substance use treatment, outpatient mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and integrated medical settings. Kyleigh also servze as the Site Supervisor for graduate counseling students and am currently working toward my LPCC-S.
Afton Trett, M. Ed., LPCA, NCC, CTP
MHSP COUNSELOR
Afton Trett is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Kentucky. She is nationally certified, EMDR trained, a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT 200), a Social Emotional Learning Facilitator (SEL*F), and a Certified Trauma Professional. Born and raised in Whitley County, Afton is dedicated to practicing in rural Kentucky, so she can give back to the communities that shaped her. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Education in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health.
Afton integrates EMDR and other counseling methods with movement, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and social emotional learning strategies. Working directly with elementary aged children and their families at Pine Knot Elementary and Intermediate Schools, she supports emotional regulation, coping skills, and stronger relationships so students can thrive in school, at home, and in the community. Her collaborative approach equips families with practical tools while reducing barriers to learning and promoting resilience.
Joey McClendon
MHSP COUNSELOR
