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Melissa Bryson
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Stallings, NC 28104
Melissa Bryson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College. She specializes and enjoys in working with women, children, and adolescents in conjunction with marriage and family therapy where applicable. Additional areas served include adults, couples, and group therapy.
Melissa Bryson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College. She specializes and enjoys in working with women, children, and adolescents in conjunction with marriage and family therapy where applicable. Additional areas served include adults, couples, and group therapy.
(704) 389-9884 View (704) 389-9884
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Andrea Weaver
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Stallings, NC 28104
Andrea received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Andrea has experience in outpatient therapy and inpatient substance abuse treatment. Andrea works with adolescents and adults. Andrea enjoys working with clients experiencing a wide variety of issues including anxiety, mood disorders, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and trauma. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as her primary theoretical orientations to help clients work toward consistently living out their values no matter their life circumstances.
Andrea received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Andrea has experience in outpatient therapy and inpatient substance abuse treatment. Andrea works with adolescents and adults. Andrea enjoys working with clients experiencing a wide variety of issues including anxiety, mood disorders, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and trauma. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as her primary theoretical orientations to help clients work toward consistently living out their values no matter their life circumstances.
(704) 200-9335 View (704) 200-9335
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Tiarra Oquendo-Way
LCSW Associate , LCSWA
Verified Verified
Stallings, NC 28104
Tiarra Oquendo-way is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. Tiarra can offer her clients a safe space to be their authentic selves without judgment, and the resources, tools, and clarity on how to become their best self. Tiarra is a foodie, so she loves to explore the city and find new places to eat. She also enjoys going to movies and concerts on her own. She loves to travel and spend time doing photography and interior decorating.
Tiarra Oquendo-way is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. Tiarra can offer her clients a safe space to be their authentic selves without judgment, and the resources, tools, and clarity on how to become their best self. Tiarra is a foodie, so she loves to explore the city and find new places to eat. She also enjoys going to movies and concerts on her own. She loves to travel and spend time doing photography and interior decorating.
(704) 850-6791 View (704) 850-6791
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Paige Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stallings, NC 28104
Paige Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. She earned a BSW and MSW at The University of Kentucky. Paige can help a client by holding a space for them to come and share what has been on their mind, work through a specific challenge, help them learn how to regulate emotions, and/or improve communication. She offers different perspectives, coping skills, and a safe space to process. Paige meets the client where they are at with what they want to work on. This looks different for each age and individual, and she adapts to each client she is working with.
Paige Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. She earned a BSW and MSW at The University of Kentucky. Paige can help a client by holding a space for them to come and share what has been on their mind, work through a specific challenge, help them learn how to regulate emotions, and/or improve communication. She offers different perspectives, coping skills, and a safe space to process. Paige meets the client where they are at with what they want to work on. This looks different for each age and individual, and she adapts to each client she is working with.
(704) 610-0240 View (704) 610-0240
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Nakita Brisbon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Stallings, NC 28104
I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and I work with families, couples, and children through a systemic lens. My passion is to help individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as people working through obstacles that lie in the way of connecting with their full selves. I work with couples and families struggling with difficult relational issues including communication, conflict, infidelity, commitment, reconnecting, as well as processing through traumatic events, and couples in need of premarital counseling.
I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and I work with families, couples, and children through a systemic lens. My passion is to help individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as people working through obstacles that lie in the way of connecting with their full selves. I work with couples and families struggling with difficult relational issues including communication, conflict, infidelity, commitment, reconnecting, as well as processing through traumatic events, and couples in need of premarital counseling.
(704) 270-2535 View (704) 270-2535
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Maris Williams
Counselor
Verified Verified
Stallings, NC 28104
Maris Williams is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate who earned her master's degree in Counselor Education from Georgia Southern University. She has over 20 years of experience helping children, youth, and adults as a mentor and in leadership positions prior to becoming a counselor. Maris specializes in helping youth and adults with anxiety, depression, identity issues, life transitions, trauma, and grief. She believes the heart of counseling is welcoming and accepting people as they are, helping them reach their personal goals, and guiding them towards more peaceful, authentic, and joy-filled lives.
Maris Williams is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate who earned her master's degree in Counselor Education from Georgia Southern University. She has over 20 years of experience helping children, youth, and adults as a mentor and in leadership positions prior to becoming a counselor. Maris specializes in helping youth and adults with anxiety, depression, identity issues, life transitions, trauma, and grief. She believes the heart of counseling is welcoming and accepting people as they are, helping them reach their personal goals, and guiding them towards more peaceful, authentic, and joy-filled lives.
(704) 255-4468 View (704) 255-4468
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Kelly Callahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stallings, NC 28104
Kelly Callahan, LCSW Kelly Callahan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. She received her MSW from Florida State University. Kelly believes that therapy should be approached from a holistic perspective, emphasizing all aspects of the individual and fostering the therapeutic relationship. She utilizes a combination of modalities with a primary focus on cognitive behavioral therapy to achieve these goals. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys painting, yoga, and spending time with her family.
Kelly Callahan, LCSW Kelly Callahan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. She received her MSW from Florida State University. Kelly believes that therapy should be approached from a holistic perspective, emphasizing all aspects of the individual and fostering the therapeutic relationship. She utilizes a combination of modalities with a primary focus on cognitive behavioral therapy to achieve these goals. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys painting, yoga, and spending time with her family.
(704) 313-1658 View (704) 313-1658
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Jen Hundt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Stallings, NC 28104
Jen received her graduate degree from the University of Southern California where she obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work with an additional certificate in Military Social Work and Veterans Services. The focus of her degree program was adult mental health with a sub concentration in military and veteran populations as well as complex trauma. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with veterans, people experiencing homelessness, people with severe and persistent mental health disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders and those who have experienced abuse.
Jen received her graduate degree from the University of Southern California where she obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work with an additional certificate in Military Social Work and Veterans Services. The focus of her degree program was adult mental health with a sub concentration in military and veteran populations as well as complex trauma. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with veterans, people experiencing homelessness, people with severe and persistent mental health disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders and those who have experienced abuse.
(704) 275-0549 View (704) 275-0549

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Mary Moore
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28104
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing ADHD, academic struggles, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and identity confusion.
As a counselor I believe that mental health is an important aspect of life, that inherently ties into your physical health. I aim to help individuals learn to coping with the way that their mental health struggles tie into their day-to-day struggles, as well as their physical health. My office is a safe space for you to come exactly as you are as we work together to get you where you want to be.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing ADHD, academic struggles, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and identity confusion.
As a counselor I believe that mental health is an important aspect of life, that inherently ties into your physical health. I aim to help individuals learn to coping with the way that their mental health struggles tie into their day-to-day struggles, as well as their physical health. My office is a safe space for you to come exactly as you are as we work together to get you where you want to be.
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Maggie Morefield
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28104
Children, teens, and young adults can all have something in common: growing pains. If you find that you or your child needs room to grow in a compassionate, safe, and private environment, my door is open for you. I have worked with individuals facing adjustment issues, grief, anxiety/depression, gender and identity discovery, ADHD, trauma, changing family dynamics, and eating disorders. For clients of all ages, I believe creativity and expressing oneself can lead the way to healing, coping, and helping to expand the understanding of one's identity.
Children, teens, and young adults can all have something in common: growing pains. If you find that you or your child needs room to grow in a compassionate, safe, and private environment, my door is open for you. I have worked with individuals facing adjustment issues, grief, anxiety/depression, gender and identity discovery, ADHD, trauma, changing family dynamics, and eating disorders. For clients of all ages, I believe creativity and expressing oneself can lead the way to healing, coping, and helping to expand the understanding of one's identity.
(704) 479-6877 View (704) 479-6877
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Maddie Berryhill
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28104
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and collaboration. I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. My goal is to meet you where are you and work with you as you discover who you want to be. My counseling style is to focus on you and your goals. I believe that counseling is a tool for healing and growth. In working with my clients, I hope to help provide a better understanding of who you are as a whole as well as your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and collaboration. I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. My goal is to meet you where are you and work with you as you discover who you want to be. My counseling style is to focus on you and your goals. I believe that counseling is a tool for healing and growth. In working with my clients, I hope to help provide a better understanding of who you are as a whole as well as your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
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Lisa Kay Paden
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
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Helping people lead more productive and healthy lives is the joy of my job as a therapist. I love working with people who are wanting something different than they now have, that may be issues around their relationships, their children, friends, jobs or maybe that they want something different from their lives. The first step is to ask for help. I have been a therapist for over 30 years and given many seminars, both tv and radio programs and feel that what I have learned can help people accomplish life goals with the right support.
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Leigh Ann Wyrick
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28104
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Lauren Stegall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, LPC, QS, LRT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Indian Trail, NC 28079
At our counseling private practice, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for children, adolescents, and adults. Our ideal clients may face issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions. They seek a supportive, understanding environment where they can safely explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies. Their goals are to enhance mental health, build resilience, and achieve personal growth. They choose our practice because they value the empathetic, tailored approach that helps them find balance, fulfillment, and empowerment in their lives.
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Taylor Stump
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28104
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Ebony Brooks; Enduring Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, QS, LCASA
Verified Verified
Indian Trail, NC 28079
Waitlist for new clients
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Teen Health Connection
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28104
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Brendan Bellavia
Counselor, MAEd, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28104  (Online Only)
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Betty Robinson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, NCC, EdS
Verified Verified
Indian Trail, NC 28079
I believe counseling is helpful for anyone experiencing a bump in the road, or feeling stuck and in need of a guide along the path. In the counseling process, we both bring our expertise to help you get to where you want to be: You bring your expertise about yourself -- your strengths, and the ways you typically act. I bring my expertise in healing, growth, change and human development.
I believe counseling is helpful for anyone experiencing a bump in the road, or feeling stuck and in need of a guide along the path. In the counseling process, we both bring our expertise to help you get to where you want to be: You bring your expertise about yourself -- your strengths, and the ways you typically act. I bring my expertise in healing, growth, change and human development.
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Katie Stenmark
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indian Trail, NC 28079
Are you feeling stuck repeating the same cycle over and over again? Are your usual ways of handling stress not working anymore? Are you struggling in your relationship with your partner, family, or friends? Maybe you know something needs to change but you are feeling powerless to make that change. At some point we all encounter difficulties in our life and feel unsure of our next steps. This is common but can feel lonely and isolating.
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ADHD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for ADHD?

You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.

How does treatment for ADHD work?

Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.

Are there specific medications for ADHD?

Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.

How long does treatment for ADHD take?

It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.