Iris Whitlock, LCMHC-Qualified Supervisor

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Huntersville Office, In-Person/Telehealth

Licensed in North and South Carolina

Iris works with young adults and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, attachment wounds, and other difficult life experiences. Her goal is to help clients understand how past experiences continue to affect their present so they can move toward lasting healing. 

Her approach is individualized, depth-oriented, and trauma-informed. She believes therapy should provide both a safe place to process painful experiences and practical tools that support long-term emotional growth. 

· Trauma & Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)

· Anxiety

· Depression

· Grief & Bereavement (including suicide loss)

· Survivors of Sexual Assault

· Childhood Attachment Wounds

· Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)

· Codependency

· EMDR (EMDRIA Certified)

· Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

· Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

· Solution-Focused Therapy

· Mindfulness

· Attachment-Focused Treatment

· Crisis Prevention Planning

· Goal Setting

· Basic Sand Play Therapy

· Master of Arts in Professional Counseling – Liberty University

· Bachelor's Degree in Marriage, Family, and Human Development

· Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC & SC)

· EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist

· National Certification in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused CBT)

Huntersville Office, In-Person/Telehealth

Licensed in North Carolina

(980) 399-2813

Sereta works with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and other difficult life experiences. Her goal is to offer a safe presence, to listen and truly hear, to support, inform, offer options and guidance, and to walk alongside you as you create meaningful change in your life. 

Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based, tailored to each client’s unique needs. She incorporates psychoeducation because understanding how the brain and body respond to stress can be empowering. Together, you'll explore the stories beneath your emotions, unpack what no longer serves you, and identify practical tools to support long-term growth and healing. 

• Anxiety & Stress Management
• Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress
• Emotion Regulation & Mindfulness
• Life Transitions
• Self-Compassion
• Relationship Issues
• Grief & Loss

•  EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A research-supported method for reprocessing traumatic experiences and reducing lingering emotional distress.
• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): A structured approach to help clients understand and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and develop healthier coping strategies.

• Bachelor of Arts - Salisbury University
• Master of Social Work - University of Maryland
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC)

Huntersville Office

In-Person/Telehealth

Licensed in North Carolina

(704) 755 4131

Laura works with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, postpartum depression, and other difficult life experiences. Her goal is to help clients integrate aspects of their life into helping them heal and grow.  

Her overall therapeutic approach is integrative in nature. She selects therapeutic interventions that adapt to the needs of a client.  She believes therapy should combine what clients are looking for and what they truly need.  

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief & Loss
• Stress Management & Coping
• Life Transitions
• Relationship attachment issues
• Post-Partum depression
• Self-compassion
• Peer relationships

• CBT

• Master of Educational Psychology, Guidance, and Counseling - Brigham Young University
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC)

Huntersville Office

Telehealth & In-person

(980) 920 3114

Sydney works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, and other difficult life experiences. Her goal is to help clients process the trauma they have experienced through the ways that best benefit them.  

My therapeutic approach is personalized, flexible, and trauma-informed. I believe therapy should allow clients to free themselves from the burdens of their struggles. I implement spirituality into my work, however that looks for clients.

•  Anxiety/Panic Attacks
• Depression
• Trauma/PTSD (child & adult)
• Relationship Issues/Past Dating Violence (DV)

•  Family Therapy
• Processing Trauma Through Play
• Music & Art Implementation
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused
• Strength-Based  
• Spirituality 

• Master's Degree in Social Work - University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

• Associate License in Clinical Social Work (NC)

Concord Office

Licensed in North Caolina

In person & Telehealth

(704) 755 1054

Anna works with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, attatchment issues, and other difficult life experiences. Her goal is to help clients achieve healing through building awareness of triggers and the body’s physical reactions to stress. 

Anna's therapeutic approach is person-centered. She believes therapy should encourage empowerment, connections, and a sense of belonging. 

• Trauma or Complex Relational Trauma (PTSD-C, PTSD)
• Anxiety and Panic 
• Attachment and Abandonment Issues
• Patterns of harmful romantic relationships or experiences with Intimate Partner Violence
• Low Self Esteem
• Depression and feelings of disconnection 
• Identity Development

•  Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
• Attachment Based Exploration
• Polyvagal Informed Therapy 
• Mindfulness and Somatic Experiencing 
• Solution-Focused Interventions
• Personal Goal Setting 
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy Interventions (DBT) 
• Strengths Based Approach 
• EMDR Trained.

•  Master of Social Work with a focus on trauma-informed clinical counseling - East Carolina University 
• Bachelor of Arts  in Social Work
• Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSW-A)
• Evergreen Certification as a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP)
• Licensed School Social Worker (NC)
• Safe Zone Certified 

Outpatient Therapist

Concord Office

Telehealth & In-person

(980) 301 9241

Jennifer works with people experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and other difficult life experiences. Her goal is to help clients navigate the hardships of their life so that they can reach their healing destination. 

Her therapeutic approach is holistic and trauma-informed. She blends ecological systems and psychodynamic theories to help clients understand their lives. She believes therapy should be a tool clients use to help themselves move forward and live successful lives. 

•  Substance use disorders
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress, and chronic illnesses.

•  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy 
• Solutions focused strategies

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Marshall University
• Minor in Sociology
• Master of Social Work - University of Kentucky. 

Hickory Office, In-Person/Telehealth

Licensed in North Carolina

(980) 399 7055

Brooke works with older adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and other difficult life experiences. My goal is to provide clients environment of safety, openness, and authenticity to allow for greater progress towards a fulfilling, happy life.      

Her therapeutic approach is individualized and trauma-informed. Brooke holds the belief that therapy should a place to be curious and explore new ideas, exercises, or coping strategies in a nonjudgmental environment. She offers individuals the tools to empower them to achieve goals and make meaningful decisions in their lives.  

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Domestic or sexual violence
• Interpersonal Relationship Challenges
• Developmental and Complex Trauma
• Stress
• Self Esteem

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• EMDR trained professional
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Trauma Focused Interventions
• Mindfulness
• Solution-Focused Interventions
• Crisis Prevention Planning
• Strengths Based
• Basic Sand Tray Therapy

•  Bachelor of Arts in Social Work - Meredith College 
• Master of Arts in Social Work - University of North Carolina.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC)

 Huntersville Office, Telehealth & In-person 

Licensed in North Carolina

(980) 467 2090

Spencer works with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and other difficult life experiences. His goal is to provide clients with space to unpack their patterns and reshape their lives around behaviors that actually serve them. 

His therapeutic approach is humanistic. He takes an attachment-based approach, grounded in empathy, authenticity, and deep respect for your lived experience. I believe trauma is healed through safety and relationship. 

• Emotional safety
• Attachment healing
• Trauma processing
• Self-understanding
• Intentional growth

•  EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Attachment-informed therapy
• Trauma-focused interventions
• Somatic experiencing for stress reduction

•  Bachelor of Arts in Communication - West Virginia University
• Master in Mental Health Counseling
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WV & NC)
• Licensed Family and Marriage Counselor (NC)

Fort Mill, SC Office

Telehealth & In-person 

(803) 255 9668

Licensed in SC. I can only see SC Residents.

Gloria works with adults who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, childhood abuse, and other difficult life experiences. My goal is to help clients understand the roots of those struggles while building practical tools for healing and lasting change. 

Gloria's therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed. She believes our symptoms often develop as adaptive responses to difficult experiences rather than personal failures. Therapy should provide clients with the strength and tools to change this and other harmful mindsets. 

•  Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
• Childhood Abuse and Neglect
• Sexual Abuse and Trauma Recovery
• Religious and Spiritual Abuse
• Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
• Body Image Concerns
• Attachment and Relationship Difficulties
• Anxiety and Stress Disorders
• Grief and Life Transitions
• Dissociation, Shame, and Emotional Regulation

•  Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS-informed)
• Narrative Exposure Therapy
• Polyvagal Theory
• Somatic and body-centered approaches
• ACT, DBT and RO-DBT skills
• CBT
• ERP
• Gestalt Therapy
• Experiential Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) 
• Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
• Specialized treatment for trauma, eating disorders, body image concerns, and disordered eating. 

•  Bachelor of Arts in Experimental Psychology - University of South Carolina
• Education Specialist Degree in Counselor Education
• Marriage and Family Counselor (SC)

Concord, NC Office

In person/virtual

Maighia “MJ” Vang is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A) with over two years of experience providing mental health counseling and five years of experience in medical social work. As a Hmong American therapist, she brings an understanding of the importance of cultural identity and the challenges individuals may experience when navigating their mental and physical health.

MJ works with children, adolescents, and adults and has experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy.

•  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
• Chronic Medical Conditions
• Life Transitions and Adjustment
• Cultural and Identity-Related Challenges

•  Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Holistic and Culturally Sensitive Therapy
• Individualized and Collaborative Treatment

Masters in Clinical Social Work from UNC Charlotte

EMDR Trained

Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate in NC

Hickory Office, Telehealth & In-person

Licensed in North Carolina 

(828) 707 9756

Angela works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, unhealthy relationships, and other difficult life experiences. Her goal is to help clients develop their autonomy as individuals so they can heal.  

Her therapeutic approach is eclectic, empathetic, and personalized. She believes therapy should be a space free of judgment where clients can express what is causing them difficulty and feel empowered to get through it. 

· Anxiety

· Depression

· PTSD and trauma

· Unhealthy relationships

· Stress 

· Improving self-esteem 

 · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

· Solution-focused therapy

· Strength-based, person-centered theory

· Crisis prevention

•  Bachelor's of Science in Psychology - Waynesburg University 
• Minor in Counseling
• Master’s in clinical mental health counseling 

Huntersville Office, In-Person/Telehealth

Licensed in North Carolina

(980) 920 5646

Krystal works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, sexuality issues, and other difficult life experiences. Her goal is to provide clients with insight into themselves and their emotions so that they can empower themselves on their healing journey. 

Her therapeutic approach is individualized and skill-based. She believes therapy should be tailored to the needs of the client so that they can focus on healing.  

• Anxiety
• Trauma/PTSD
• EMDR trained professional
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Grief and loss
• Stress management
• Sexuality related concerns
• Self-esteem issues

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Strengths-based, motivational interviewing

• Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Gardner Webb University
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NC)
• National Certified Counselor

Fort Mill, SC Office

Telehealth & In-person 

(803) 255 9585

Licensed in SC. I can only see SC Residents.

Matt works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, spiritual trauma, and other difficult life experiences. His goal is to listen deeply to clients and help them hold hope for change through exploring the ways our pasts shape our present. 

Matt's therapeutic approach is integrative in nature, meaning he selects therapeutic interventions that adapt to the needs of a client.  This can be more traditional or alternative, such as integrating a client’s spiritual practices into a session. He believes therapy offers a unique relationship between client and counselor that allows clients a time and place to be seen and known by a caring individual as they process, heal, and grow. 

• Anxiety
• Grief
• Shame
• Emotional Intelligence
• Relationship attachment issues
• Self-compassion
• Unwanted Sexual Behaviors

•  Relational Psychodynamics
• Interpersonal Neurobiology
• Internal Family Systems
• Narrative Focus Trauma Care
• Sand Tray Therapy

•  Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology - Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.
• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (SC)