About Us
Our Approach
The CPAC provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children and adults primarily focused on psychological, cognitive, Autism, ADHD, and personality assessment.
We approach assessment a little bit different. Here’s how:
- We take a person-centered, strength-based, neurodivergent approach.
- We aim to help you gain self-awareness, not pathologize. You are who you are and that’s a beautiful thing. We want to provide a language and framework for you to understand yourself and how to be your best self.
- The cornerstone of our assessments is conversations and collaboration with clients and the referral agents we serve.
- While we value the scientific rigor of testing and evaluation to aid the therapeutic process, our passion lies in connecting with the referral agents and clients we serve. We listen to clients and believe that best practice is marked by extensive conversations with them and the key people in their life in a collaborative spirit.
- When you have an assessment at the CPAC, we will collaborate with you to identify the advocates in your life who we should have conversations with, including your Physician, Psychiatrist, Therapist, Teachers, and/or family.
- We believe in an interdisciplinary approach and work closely with Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC), Educators, Psychiatrists, and other behavioral health or primary health care providers to assist clients in gaining a deeper understanding about their psychological and neuropsychological functioning.
Our Mission
The CPAC’s primary mission is to help you gain insight and understanding with the latest assessment tools in psychological science. We know from over a century of research on happiness, motivation, and well-being that people thrive when they are authentic and their life aligns with their values, interests, and skills. This is possible when they know themselves deeply and have advanced self-awareness. The assessments at the CPAC are focused on helping people get answers and gain insight about themselves, so they can align their life with what matters most to them and who they are on a deeper level. Our center is grounded by a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both clinical care for clients and collaboration with colleagues who refer to us.
Who We Are
Dr. Rob Durr, Ph.D.
Owner, Licensed Psychologist
Rob Durr, Ph.D. is the Principal Owner of Carolina Psychological Assessment Center (CPAC). Dr. Durr is a Licensed Psychologist (LP) and Health Service Provider (HSP) based in Asheville, North Carolina who brings over 15 years experience in delivering evidence-based psychological services.
He brings a unique combination of training and experience in both Clinical and Business Psychology to leadership at the CPAC.
Dr. Rachael James
Licensed Psychologist, LP
Dr. James is a licensed psychologist (LP) and Health Services Provider (HSP). She is licensed in both North Carolina and New York and holds a PSYPACT license. In addition to her work providing assessments at Carolina Psychological Assessment Center, she owns a private practice where she enjoys providing integrative therapy services to an adult population. She earned her BA in Psychology from Cornell University and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University. She completed her APA accredited pre-doctoral internship at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she obtained specialized training in the assessment and treatment of trauma related issues. She has held clinical positions in a diverse range of settings, including group practices, outpatient community health clinics, and inpatient units.
Dr. Annalee
Johnson-Kwochka
Licensed Psychologist, LP
Dr. Johnson-Kwochka is a licensed psychologist and health services provider in North Carolina. An Asheville native, she earned her BA in Disability Studies from Davidson College and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). She received a fellowship from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to fund her dissertation research, an examination of substance use, stigma, and treatment engagement among youth who have been arrested or are on probation. She completed her APA-Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship at Indiana University School of Medicine, where she gained specialized expertise in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders. While in Indiana, she completed extensive training on evidence-based treatments in adult and pediatric specialty clinics, including OCD/tics, trauma-related disorders, psychosis, and disruptive behavior. She returned to Asheville to complete her Postdoctoral Fellowship in rural behavioral health at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC).
Dr. Johnson-Kwochka is excited to join CPAC and serve the WNC community she grew up in. She provides psychological assessments for adolescents and adults, specializing in complex differential diagnosis. In addition to assessment, she provides therapy for anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and dually-diagnosed substance use disorders, primarily utilizing cognitive behavioral modalities. She is passionate about partnering with clients and using the most recent research to efficiently identify clients’ challenges and build skills that allow clients to live in alignment with their own values. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts, and running in the mountains.
Rich Johnston
Licensed Psychological Associate, LPA
Rich Johnston is a Licensed Psychological Associate (1866) with over thirty years’ experience in the practice of clinical psychology, 20 years of which have been specifically devoted to psychological testing. He has worked in a variety of settings ranging from inpatient psychiatric hospitals to outpatient clinics and also designed, implemented and supervised the first therapeutic foster care program in Western North Carolina. For seven years he worked with SPMI adults in both clinical and administrative positions, three as clinical director for a mental health service provider agency.
Outside of his official role, Rich is the Board President of a local nonprofit Autism services provider and visits this setting with his therapy dog, Sasha. He is very familiar with the mental health service delivery system in North Carolina and hopes to apply this experience to the process of effectively addressing the referral issues presented at Carolina Psychological Assessment Center.
Melissa Rosetta
Licensed Psychological Associate, LPA
Melissa earned her Master’s Degree in School Psychology from Western Carolina University in 2008. Melissa has worked as a school psychologist for fourteen years, serving schools in both Swain and Buncombe Counties. Prior to her work as a school psychologist, Melissa worked as an assistant teacher in an intensive intervention classroom for kindergarten and first grade students on the autism spectrum. During this time, she also worked for the Autism Society of North Carolina.
She is currently completing her doctorate in psychology at Western Carolina University.
Christina Holley
Licensed Psychological Associate, LPA
Christina Holley is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) and Health Services Provider (HSP). She attended Florida State University as a third generation “Seminole,” graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Christina later relocated to western North Carolina, earning a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University in 2008. She has 17 years of experience in the practice of clinical psychology, much of which has focused on the provision of psychological assessment services. Christina has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in diverse settings, including group practices, community mental health centers, adult vocational programs, and schools. She is skilled in the assessment of neurodevelopmental, emotional and behavioral, and trauma-related disorders, as well as the assessment of personality. Christina also has experience providing trauma-informed psychotherapy services to children and adolescents, with training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Outside of the office, she enjoys time spent with her fur children, creating art, exploring nature, and reading.
Hannah Sachse
Practice Administrative Assistant, BA
Hannah Sachse is the Practice Administrative Assistant at the Carolina Psychological Assessment Center. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts and Media Management from the University of Central Florida. Hannah’s diverse background includes experience assisting at a local art museum and working as a substitute teacher, which enriches her role with a unique perspective and skill set.
Outside of work, Hannah is passionate about cooking, traveling, and creating art. She also enjoys reading and spending time with her loved ones and her three cats: Prince, Valentine, and Pony.
