Our Team

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Kristen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Kristen is a board approved supervisor for the Licensed Professional Counselor Board.  Kristen has over 17 years of experience in the mental health and counseling field.  Kristen has successfully treated hundreds of diverse clients. She earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from California State University at Fullerton and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University. 

Kristen provides individual counseling to older teens (16 and up) and adults (No couples/family sessions currently available).  Kristen uses CBT interventions, Family Systems and Integrative therapeutic approaches when working with her clients. Kristen specializes in treating adults with family of origin issues. Kristen has extensive experience treating gender dysphoria.  Treatment areas include anxiety, depression, women's issues, behavioral problems, perfectionism, grief/loss, and navigating boundaries with family members.  Kristen enjoys working with the LGBT community and identifies as an ally.  Kristen creates an accepting atmosphere that promotes a safe therapeutic relationship to express yourself.  Kristen "keeps it real" and prides herself on genuineness and making meaningful connections with her clients. As your therapist, she will work collaboratively with you to ensure the development of tools necessary to promote healthy change. ​ In addition to private practice, Kristen has extensive experience in working with adjudicated and at-risk youth in residential care. She is a former Clinical Director of a large, CABHA state agency.  

Kristen accepts BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United, Medcost and Self Pay 

Alexandria Durr is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in the State of North Carolina. Alexandria received her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Alexandria also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Campbell University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.

Alexandria has worked in a variety of treatment settings, including day treatment and partial hospitalization services for children and adolescents. In addition, Alexandria has worked in inpatient, residential, and intensive outpatient programs focused on eating disorders and co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. Alexandria is passionate about working with clients experiencing a variety of life challenges, including anxiety, depression, academic concerns, and personal growth. Alexandria is especially passionate about working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and life transitions. 

As a clinician, Alexandria aims to work collaboratively with clients to access their inner resources. Her counseling style helps clients explore values, identify and challenge negative cognitions, and enhance skills to face the challenges of life effectively.She strives to make every client feel safe within the therapeutic environment and empowered to reach their goals. Alexandria primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy approaches, and is passionate about taking a person-centered approach to care. 

Outside of work, Alexandria loves to engage in reading, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with friends, family, and her three cats.

Alexandria accepts BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Medcost and self pay

 Carlos is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) in the state of North Carolina.  Carlos has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of concerns. Carlos has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, focusing his expertise on troubled youth and their families as well as adults experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues. Carlos earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Walden University at Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. 

Carlos provides individual counseling to adolescents and adults, as well as family and group counseling.  Carlos integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Systems Therapy and Integrative therapeutic approaches when working with clients. Carlos specializes in treating substance use related disorders.  Carlos treats mental health issues including anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, family troubles, parenting, and grief/loss. Carlos believes that it is important to promote a strong therapeutic alliance with you and provide a non-judgmental environment that helps with facilitating change. Carlos will focus on identifying your strengths and achieving your personal goals. Carlos collaborates with other professionals in the community and has access to a variety of resources to assist you by improving your quality of life. In addition to therapy, Carlos has worked as an Intensive in Home provider assisting youth who experience legal problems, social services involvement and other family and individual issues. Carlos is bilingual and can provide Spanish speaking services. 

Carlos Accepts BCBS, Aetna, United, Medcost, Cigna and Self Pay

Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) and is provisionally licensed by the North Carolina Social Work Board. Jessica has both a Bachelors of Social Work from North Carolina State University and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Kentucky. 

Jessica has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Jessica has over four years of experience in Child Welfare working with children and their families experiencing challenging life difficulties. Jessica has experience in social service settings, long term recovery programs, schools, domestic violence shelters and non profit organizations. Jessica has a passion of working with people and helping others overcome challenging life changes. 

Jessica works with adults, teens and children who are experiencing a variety of mental and behavioral health concerns and emotional difficulties. Jessica focuses on a person centered approach to develop a strength based practice. Jessica utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a variety of therapeutic interventions to assist in treatment. As your therapist, Jessica’s goal is a judgement free space to develop trust between you and your provider. The goal for your experience is to have a safe space to identify your strengths and work towards sustainable change. 

Jessica practices self care by spending time with her friends and family. Jessica enjoys camping, kayaking and hiking new trails with her dog. Jessica enjoys reading, exercise and being outdoors.

Jessica accepts BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Medcost and self pay.

Janice is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina.  She has her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling.  

Janice takes an approach to therapy that recognizes and supports your unique diversity in order to meet your needs and concerns. She uses primarily cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered approaches. She also uses elements of play therapy and enjoys being interactive and creative in the therapy space. Janice works with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, communication, and social skills.  As your therapist she will provide a safe non-judgmental environment that is focused on developing trust, helping you discover your strengths, develop skills, and achieve your goals. Janice provides individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.  

 Janice accepts BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United, Medcost and Self Pay

Katherine is a Licensed Master’s Level Psychologist (LPA). Katherine has over eighteen years of experience in the mental  health field.  She earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a minor in child development, from Meredith College and  a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Radford University. 
 

Katherine specializes in treating childhood mental health disorders and working with high conflict divorce situations. She has testified in court on numerous occasions as an expert witness and has a passion for advocacy.  Katherine provides  individual and family therapy to preschoolers, children, adolescents, and adults using primarily cognitive behavioral techniques as well as a client centered approach as she recognizes every individual is unique.  Treatment areas include anxiety, ADHD, behavioral problems, depression, divorce (to include high conflict divorce), and parenting skills. She also provides diagnostic evaluations for ADHD.

Katherine is passionate and enthusiastic about the work she does with each client. She believes that one of the biggest facilitators of therapeutic change is the relationship between the therapist and the client. As your therapist, Katherine will provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental and comfortable environment where you can express yourself and issues of concern. She will work to establish a relationship of trust and understanding, and will assist you in developing goals and skills to help you achieve these goals. When working with children she incorporates aspects of  play therapy and bibliotherapy techniques as children express themselves and learn through play. Katherine also understands that you as the child’s parent or guardian are the “expert” on your child  and values the importance of incorporating parent education and support into treatment. In addition to private practice, Katherine has worked in a community mental health center and completed a year long internship in a psychiatric hospital.

Katherine accepts BCBS, Aetna, Medcost and Self Pay

Ericka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with a Master‘s degree in social work. Ericka treats children (age 8 and up), teens and adults for individual counseling. Ericka has experience working with intensive outpatient services and DBT services. More about Ericka in her own words…

“As a therapist, I strive to help my clients feel like they are in the driver seat of their therapeutic experience.  My passion is in incorporating a person centered and strengths-based approach to treatment.  I work alongside my clients to help identify their unique goals and strengths, in order to work towards overcoming life challenges.   

Once we’ve identified difficulties and where you want to improve, we’d next identify goals to work toward and create a plan toward success.  I have treated clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, OCD and grief.  I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults and adults, through individual and family sessions.  Various techniques will be utilized per the client’s needs. I am here to create a safe and judgement free space for you to explore and process the obstacles that are keeping you from living your best life.“

Ericka accepts BCBS, Aetna, Medcost, and self pay.

Katie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in the State of North Carolina. Katie has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hawaii Pacific University and an undergrad in Psychology from Florida Gulf Coast University.  

Katie's experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults.

Katie works with clients whose challenges stem from anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and obstacles related to their family of origin. Katie has a passion for perinatal mental health and takes special care in supporting those TTC, throughout pregnancy and their postpartum journey. 

It is important to Katie that the therapeutic space feels safe and inviting. Katie will work to develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with her clients, assist them in increasing their understanding and awareness of presenting challenges, and establish goals to work towards in therapy. Katie takes a collaborative, client-centered approach, and integrates modalities in treatment that best suit the individual and promote positive, sustainable change. When working with children, Katie uses elements of play therapy and creative outlets to better facilitate emotional expression and communication at their developmental level.

Outside of providing therapy, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and children, and their Hawaii native rescue pup. Katie enjoys reading, baking, sporting events, and traveling.