Counseling is a collaborative process undertaken between you and a therapist, designed to empower you to accomplish mental health and wellness goals. For counseling to be most effective, you must take an active role in the process. A trusting and authentic therapeutic relationship can be transformative. It can be healing simply to be truly heard and understood. I can offer new perspectives and provide insight moving you towards your personal goals. Through clinical experience, compassion, and em...
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Tia Glaspie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. She received her BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Social Work from Johnson C. Smith University. Tia believes in meeting clients where they are and providing a safe space for clients to feel accepted and work on an array of behavioral and mental health challenges. She uses techniques from various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-F...
Mindi M. Perry, LCSW Mindi M. Perry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 1989. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and a Master's Degree in of Social Work. Mindi has extensive experience providing training and supervision to foster parents, licensed clinical social workers, medical professionals, and graduate level students. She endorses a strengths-based approach when providing therapy and believes in the potential of her patients. Mindi is p...
You know what you want to change. Yet, you know they aren't improving or even worsening, leaving you feeling more alone. While a part of you wants to feel connected and supported by loved ones and friends, they may not get it and would confirm your fear of rejection or for being too much. You've always been highly sensitive to other people's emotions, and you learned young to hide them and deal with it by yourself. Deep down you want support, but don't know what or how to get it, leaving you fee...
Counselors employ a myriad of skills and interventions to support the health and well-being of the individuals we serve. We base our understanding of human behavior and cognition on foundational theories. I rely heavily on an integrated counseling approach encompassing several theories used to frame strategies to assist individuals in achieving the best versions of themselves. I utilize a client-centered method of directive communication, and motivational interviewing, in addition to Solution-fo...
Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a Master's and Education Specialist degree (MA/EdS) in Mental Health Counseling. Stephanie approaches the counseling relationship with a genuine intent to understand individual needs as she collaborates with clients to generate goals for life changes. She views therapy as an opportunity for people to learn mor...
Dr. Kenya Windley is a Psychiatrist in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. She has an MD from The Brody School of Medicine at ECU and a BSBA and Master of Accounting from Kenan Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Windley is interested in the whole person and recognizes that there are so many components that can affect a person's quality of life and mental health. She takes time to listen to each of her patients to gain a better understanding of what is happening in the...
Let's be honest, finding the RIGHT therapist isn't always easy. With fewer than 15% of therapists being minorities, it can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. We get it...the struggle is real. Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, major life changes, sexuality, gender identity...or just trying to make it through the day, we’re here for you. At NxtStep, our goal is to provide a space for you to share your raw emotions and feel safe, heard, and understood. There’s no better feeling t...
Michelle Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2011. She has an MSW from University of Minnesota Duluth and a BA in Sociology and Criminology from University of Minnesota Duluth. Michelle provides short- and long-term therapy to individuals, couples, and families. She supports the client where they are on their journey. Michelle uses CBT, exposure therapy, ACT, and a strength-based approach. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys traveling, spend...
I am here to help improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and many other mental health issues in a safe and non-judgmental setting. I offer a free 30 minute initial consultation....
Feeling stuck? Burned out? Overwhelmed by life, classes, or relationships? College is supposed to be a time of growth—but sometimes it just feels like too much. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship stress, substance use, or just trying to figure out who you are and where you're headed, you don’t have to do it alone. I’m a licensed therapist in North Carolina and South Carolina, and I help college students cut through the noise and start making real progres...
Fay White is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. With her life experience, education, and training, Fay can help clients heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and other problems by teaching them how to challenge and reframe distorted thoughts and beliefs, find and implement solutions, regulate emotions using somatic practices, and by walking through their healing journey with them. Fay is a registered yoga teacher a...
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina practicing for almost 20 years. Serving the mental health needs of all community members is very important to me and the reason why I have become a strong advocate for equitable care for everyone. I have worked in various mental health settings through the years, primarily serving individuals who have experienced trauma, adversity, grief, depression, and anxiety. My compassion for people, years of working in demanding environments, and clo...
Welcome! My approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe, accepting, and compassionate environment for healing and growth. Being in college is a period of intense change, which can be both exciting and challenging! Perhaps you are noticing stress, anxiety, triggers, or patterns that are causing negative impacts in your daily life. Perhaps you've been reflecting on your childhood or family dynamics, and beginning to unpack traumas for the first time. Or perhaps you are looking for a space to ...
Robert Townsend is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with three years of experience. He holds a Master of Divinity from Wake Forest University School of Divinity and a Master of Social Work from Radford University. Robert believes that the relationship between the client and the therapist is one of the most powerful factors to successful therapy and approaching the client with "unconditional positive regard" is of utmost importance if a client is going to feel comfortable in w...
Quentin Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate in North Carolina. He has a Bachelors in Social Work Degree from Mars Hill University and a Masters in Social Work Degree from Johnson C Smith University. He has over 10 years of experience in the field that varies from inpatient psychiatric units, community based mental health and outpatient treatment. He has worked with children and adolescents, but primarily works with adults to...
Welcome to our practice — a place where you are seen, heard, and supported. With over 20 years of combined experience, our team is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. We believe healing happens in safe, inclusive spaces, and we strive to create a welcoming environment for people of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transit...
Audra Vann is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. She has an B.A. Liberal Studies with a minor in French from California State University of San Bernardino (summa cum laude with highest honors, special recognition from the School of Communication for Excellence in Journalism), an M. A. Special Education with a concentration in Assistive Technology (summa cum laude with highest honors), and an M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a conce...
Laura Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. Laura is a trauma-focused and strengths-based clinician who is committed to meeting people where they are. CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing are also utilized often. When not at work, Laura enjoys being outside, being with people she loves, being near animals, reading, cooking, and learning new things....