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Our world is in the midst of a global crisis, and everyone’s lives have changed. Our mental health must be prioritized, or we will needlessly suffer as we accept and adapt to what is happening in our lives. Those folks who need my help can no longer come to me. So, I will come to you. I am licensed in the state of North Carolina, which means I can provide teletherapy to anyone in the state. It is my responsibility as your therapist to ensure that remote sessions do not impede the therapeutic relationship or progress toward your goals. Please don’t hesitate – reach out and together let’s get to work! Life is hard, and healthy living can be a challenge. But I believe within us we have the capability, resiliency, and perseverance to better our lives. I believe that all our lives could be enhanced. And I believe that tackling life’s struggles with another is more beneficial than going it alone. Right now, more than ever before, we need others. I help those with anxiety, depression, addiction, mental health related life disruption, marital struggles, and parenting problems. I approach therapy primarily through CBT, ACT, a strength-based approach, and motivational interviewing. I invite (no demand) creativity, community, and humor to help educate, empower, and enhance the lives of others. [Read More]

As a lawyer turned therapist, I get how hard it can be to take a leap of faith when starting something new, what it’s like when you want to make real changes and break old patterns. Perhaps you use food to cope or feel like a workaholic. You feel stuck or stressed, or you’ve tried everything else. Anxiety, depression, weight, career, or relationship problems can leave us feeling drained or pull us away from purpose and fulfillment. Sometimes we need guidance in the self improvement process. My goal is to elevate, encourage, and support you in making positive life changes while promoting hope, choice, and empowerment. I like to incorporate humor and empathy–and spirituality for those who are seeking it– while using a non-judgmental style, and your own strengths, to help you transform you into being your best self. We can integrate strategies and skills, such as mindfulness or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), to give you practical tools to master everyday life. If you’re ready and willing to try a different path together, I’d like to help you develop and reach your goals and transition from surviving to thriving. Let’s start helping you create the life you truly want and find out what’s possible. Investing in yourself is the next step! To schedule > justinperrycounseling.com > Contact Form or (704) 908-4061 ext 704 [Read More]

I have over 10 years of experience working with children and families. My approach consists of a cognitive behavioral modality with am emphasis on behavior modification, trauma and psychoanalysis. I seek to understand how a person’s thought pattern influences his or her behavior. I work with each of my client’s to find out what works best for them. I am well suited working with children, women and men of all ages. I teach clients breathing techniques, relaxation and imagery skills so they can feel more embodied, calm and able to cope with life. I look forward to working with you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of NC, SC, GA, VA and FL. I also hold an associate license as a License Clinical Addictions Specialists in the State of NC. I value building a supportive alliance that is based on honesty and frank communication. I have received excellent training thru the National Association of Social Workers and the Association of Social Work Board. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from NC A&T State University with a concentration in Social Work and Master’s Degree with a concentration in Social Work from the University of South Carolina at Columbia. [Read More]

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a special focus on work with families and children. My goal is to help you create a family where both parents and children can grow to meet their full potential, becoming the persons they were meant to be. I do this through individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as family therapy and parenting education and coaching. I use a whole family approach when possible, with a warm, non-threatening style. I have been practicing since 1986 with experience in family service agencies, mental health centers, and elementary schools. I also served as Clinical Instructor in the UNC School of Social Work. I specialize in parenting, families in transition, including divorce and step families, children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems, learning challenges including ADHD, as well as adolescents and adults struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and interpersonal relationships. [Read More]

Adjusting to young adulthood can present many with new challenges; “Adulting” represents freedom at best; and overwhelming at worst. My role as a therapist is to walk with you along this pebbled path, and provide a safe space to build resiliency so you can move towards what you truly value. As a Licensed Master’s level Psychologist (LPA), I specialize in therapy for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-esteem, body-image concerns as well as those dealing with adjustment to college and/or life transitions, and support for enhancing communication/interpersonal skills. Helping those in my community struggling with racial identity and acculturative stress, as well as helping couples improve their relationships, reconnect and improve communication are also important focuses of my practice. I use a strengths-based, solution-focused approach through a multicultural framework while incorporating Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT). I am passionate about promoting the Health at Every Size perspective towards self-acceptance and body appreciation for all body sizes. [Read More]

Making the decision to reach out for help is a difficult step. I take a very relaxed and non-judgemental approach to therapy. As your therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. [Read More]

Tarik’s passion lies in helping middle school, high school, and young adult guys find peace and fulfillment in their lives. He specializes in behavioral, mood, and adjustment related problems (i.e. depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and anger management). Tarik believes that maintaining an open, honest, and non-judgmental environment is vital to the treatment process. He implements a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) approach, and collaborates with his clients and their families to develop specific goals to meet their needs and objectives. [Read More]

I have 10 years of experience as a school counselor where I help kids with substance abuse, behavior issues and emotional challenges. I help bullies and kids who are bullied. Additionally, I help adults dealing with grief, anxiety and depression. I can help you discover new coping skills and develop healthy behaviors. Call me today to discuss your challenges or challenges your child might be having. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed clinical addiction associate (LCAS-A). Additionally, I am a certified sex offender treatment provider (CSOTP) with expertise to help victims and/or perpetrators of sexual violence. I have specialized training in treating eating disorders. My desire to learn and provide quality service has helped me to stay current with emerging best practices and enables me to match evidence-based interventions to the specific issues facing the people I help. I offer both evening and weekends appointments to accommodate children and adults who may have challenges meeting during the daytime. [Read More]

Dr. Craghead’s clinical training includes a pre-doctoral internship at the Salisbury (NC) Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, where he continued his work with trauma-informed treatment processes, and those experiencing the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. His post-doctoral residency was completed with a return to his graduate institution, where he worked in Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and their College of Dental Medicine. Here, Dr. Craghead worked to assist patients managing their experience of pain, those experiencing depression and anxiety, as well as those experiencing long term chronic illness, and other life adjustments. Dr. Craghead works primarily with older adolescents through those in their senior adulthood, having spent time working in a university student counseling center, adult outpatient clinics, and a senior living center and hospice facility. He is passionate about helping clients become their best version of themselves, and enjoys working with clients who find themselves at a cross-road in life and need help focusing on the “what next” that we all often find ourselves periodically facing in life. Treatment is approached through a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), person centered, and solution focused approaches [Read More]

I have been lucky in professional career to get to work for two different systems in two different states doing a variety of roles in each system. I have worked with great people throughout those ten years of my professional development before I started L & B Counseling. My first job was working with adults experiencing substance abuse and mental illness. This was in the height of crystal meth in Colorado with Community Reach Center and I was amazed at the poor of addiction. I helped start intensive outpatient with Carolinas Medical Center Randolph in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system when I moved back to Charlotte in 2004. I got to work in partnership with Mecklenburg County through a grant assisting participants and their family that were receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. My last job before starting my business was doing outpatient therapy with Carolinas Medical Center Randolph up until 2010. I try to incorporate different facets into my therapy. I like using pieces of the Enneagram to help me understand personality dynamics which helps the person I am working with begin to know their strengths and blind spots. I work with everyone around increasing awareness of their emotional state, develop tools to help stay level and practice what needs to be learned. In most instances the tools are already there but there are certain trigger points that cause the access of the tools challenging. We just try to work on consistency. I encourage people to read Redirect so they can begin to understand how making micro changes in their narrative can have a big impact short term but really long term. We always take a look at what role technology plays in the person’s life because that stuff can sneak up on you in addicted ways. I have posted several articles on the social media side about the impact on brain development and tricky ways the companies are engineering their sites and apps to create habitual use. We try to do this in a fun, engaging way no matter how old you are. I see clients in the midtown and Ballantyne locations [Read More]