"Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step." - Mariska Hargitay
Be it early childhood development years or difficulty navigating intermarital issues, we have experience utilizing various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Play Therapy and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy to help guide you towards leading your best life.
OUR MAIN MISSION AT JCCC is to help you
This is why we strive to provide comprehensive treatments that meet you where you’re at while teaching you how to find a proper life balance that honors your truth. There are so many accessible ways to heal from difficult situations beyond talk therapy! At JCCC, we want you to be a part of a comfortable environment that is proud and excited for your growth!
Our therapists have years of experience!
Finding the right fit in a therapist is essential to the therapeutic process. Our therapists are trained in: Play Therapy, Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy, Yoga, Gottman Method Couples Therapy and much more!
10150 Mallard Creek Road Ste 509, Charlotte, NC 28262
5821 Fairview road ste 110, Charlotte, NC 28209
2015 Ayrsley town blvd ste 302A, Charlotte, NC 28273
725 Jackson Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146
6849 Fairview Road Ste 702, Charlotte, NC 28210
explore our school-based therapy programs at charlotte-mecklenburg, cabarrus county & Rowan-Salisbury SCHOOLS
Children & Adolescents
Anxiety
Couples
Play Therapy
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Go to self-care activity:
Adult coloring books.
Empathy.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Working with various populations and building rapport with clients as they make steps towards healing.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“You live most of your life inside of your head, make sure it’s a nice place to be.” - Unknown.
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Adult coloring books.
Empathy.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Working with various populations and building rapport with clients as they make steps towards healing.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“You live most of your life inside of your head, make sure it’s a nice place to be.” - Unknown.
Favorite Quote:
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
School Issues
Children
Depression
Go to self-care activity:
Walking and participating in social activities with family/friends.
Empowering people,
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing the progress the patient makes.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Life has two rules: number 1, never quit! Number 2, always remember rule number one.” —Duke Ellington
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Walking and participating in social activities with family/friends.
Empowering people
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing the progress the patient makes.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Life has two rules: number 1, never quit! Number 2, always remember rule number one.” —Duke Ellington
Favorite Quote:
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Go to self-care activity:
Reading and exercise
Open and creative.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being able to be the person I needed when I was a child
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“I am deliberate and afraid of nothing”
- Audre Lorde
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Reading and exercise
Open and creative.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being able to be the person I needed when I was a child
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“I am deliberate and afraid of nothing” - Audre Lorde
Favorite Quote:
Lana utilizes several interventions including solution-focused therapy, strength-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to support individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, conduct, and life transitions.
Children & Adolescents
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
LocationS:
Play Therapy
Trauma
Go to self-care activity:
Art Therapy including coloring, painting, pottery, and sculpture
Active and empathetic listening
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Witnessing the courage and resilience of clients who take the first step towards seeking therapy. It's not just a sign of strength but also an act of self-care and empowerment.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
'You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.' — Sophia Bush
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Art Therapy including coloring, painting, pottery, and sculpture
Active and empathetic listening
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Witnessing the courage and resilience of clients who take the first step towards seeking therapy. It's not just a sign of strength but also an act of self-care and empowerment.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
'You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.' — Sophia Bush
Favorite Quote:
Depression
School Issues
Adolescents
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
LocationS:
Go to self-care activity:
Yoga and spending time alone enjoying beautiful weather with good music.
Providing others with unconditional positive regard that creates a safe and accepting environment offering unwavering support and acceptance.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Helping people find their voice, empowering them to advocate for themselves and make informed decisions that will help them on their journey to healing.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”
- Maya Angelou
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Yoga and spending time alone enjoying beautiful weather with good music.
Providing others with unconditional
positive regard that creates a safe and accepting environment offering unwavering support and acceptance.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Helping people find their voice, empowering them to advocate for themselves and make informed decisions that will help them on their journey to healing.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” - Maya Angelou
Favorite Quote:
Adolescents
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
LocationS:
School-Related Stress
Trauma
Go to self-care activity:
Spending time with people I love and going out to eat! Finding new restaurants is one of my favorite activities.
My empathy for others and cultural competency.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Getting to witness the growth of my clients. It is truly a joy to see the progress my clients make when choosing themselves.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow” - River Phoenix
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Spending time with people I love and going out to eat! Finding new restaurants is one of my favorite activities.
My empathy for others and cultural competency.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Getting to witness the growth of my clients. It is truly a joy to see the progress my clients make when choosing themselves.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow” - River Phoenix
Favorite Quote:
Women's Issues
Depression
Anxiety
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Go to self-care activity:
Traveling
I can get along with anyone and can easily adapt to just about any situation.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing that “aha” moment happen for a client. It’s that moment when they begin to truly understand themselves and use the tools that they’ve learned to begin their healing.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“You may not control all events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." -Maya Angelou
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Traveling
I can get along with anyone and can easily adapt to just about any situation.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
The most rewarding part about being a therapist is seeing that “aha” moment happen for a client. It’s that moment when they begin to truly understand themselves and use the tools that they’ve learned to begin their healing. Another reward is that I learn a lot from my clients. They help me to value and appreciate my life and grow as a person.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“You may not control all events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." -Maya Angelou
Favorite Quote:
Grief
Anxiety
Depression
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Clinical Lead Therapist
Go to self-care activity:
I like to be creative! Self-care Sundays always involve a paintbrush, a clean canvas, and good music.
I love to laugh! Most people say I have a unique and contagious laugh.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being able to see the change in others and having the honor to be part of that change.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change." - Iyanla Vanzant.
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Self-care Sundays always involve a paintbrush, clean canvas, and good music.
I love to laugh! Most people say I have a unique and contagious laugh.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being able to see the change in others & having the honor to be part of that change.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change." - Iyanla Vanzant.
Favorite Quote:
Anxiety
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Life Transitons
Trauma
Go to self-care activity:
Weightlifting
Genuineness, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Listening
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being a part of my clients’ counseling journeys and helping them learn new skills to empower them to make changes is not only a privilege, but in turn, empowers me to continue to be the therapist that my clients need.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“A rising tide doesn’t raise people who don’t have a boat.” -Rahul Gandhi
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Weightlifting
Genuineness, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Listening
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being a part of my clients’ counseling journeys and helping them learn new skills to empower them to make changes is not only a privilege, but in turn, empowers me to continue to be the therapist that my
clients need.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“A rising tide doesn’t raise people who don’t have a boat.” -Rahul Gandhi
Favorite Quote:
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Social Skills
Anxiety
Parenting
Location:
Go to self-care activity:
Spending time with my family and friends, working out, and reading.
I have a strong ability to connect with young people and help them feel safe, heard, and supported, even when they are struggling to put their feelings into words.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Watch children and teens begin to understand themselves and feel more confident in who they are.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” - Arthur Ashe
Favorite Quote:
Exercise.
Go to self-care activity:
Exercise.
I have a strong ability to connect with young people and help them feel safe, heard, and supported, even when they are struggling to put their feelings into words.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Watch children and teens begin to understand themselves and feel more confident in who they are.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” - Arthur Ashe
Favorite Quote:
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Children & Adolescents
Anxiety
Trauma
Go to self-care activity:
Spending time with my family and friends, working out, and reading.
I am an understanding, loving, and caring person paired with a fun, bubbly personality.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Supporting meaningful change in people’s lives through compassion, connection, and evidence-based therapeutic practices without relying on medication or surgery.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option"- Maya Angelou
Favorite Quote:
I enjoy sitting outside to unwind in the fresh air, spending quality time with my family, and seeking a rejuvenating massage.
Go to self-care activity:
I enjoy sitting outside to unwind in the fresh air, spending quality time with my family, and seeking a rejuvenating massage.
I am an understanding, loving, and caring person paired with a fun, bubbly personality.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Supporting meaningful change in people’s lives through compassion, connection, and evidence-based therapeutic practices without relying on medication or surgery.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option"-
Maya Angelou
Favorite Quote:
Christa recognizes the importance of offering a compassionate space where they can feel heard and supported.
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Children & Adolescents
Anxiety
Trauma
Go to self-care activity:
Spending time with my family and friends, working out, and reading.
Friendly, encouraging, and empathetic.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Meeting clients where they are and watching them grow in confidence as they create positive change in their lives.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“You are stronger than you think, braver than you believe, and more capable than you realize.” - Christopher Robin, Pooh’s Grand Adventure
Favorite Quote:
Journaling, playing piano or video games, painting, and spending time with my husband and pets.
Go to self-care activity:
Journaling, playing piano or video games, painting, and spending time with my husband and pets.
Friendly, encouraging, and empathetic.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Meeting clients where they are and watching them grow in confidence as they create positive change in their lives.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“You are stronger than you think, braver than you believe, and more capable than you realize.”
- Christopher Robin, Pooh’s Grand Adventure
Favorite Quote:
Ashley enjoys incorporating creative approaches such as art, music, and play to help children and adolescents feel comfortable, engaged, and understood in the therapeutic process. Her goal is to create a supportive and healing environment where clients feel heard, accepted, and empowered.
Addictions
Anxiety
Trauma
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Go to self-care activity:
Reading a good book.
I can be rather persistent and stubborn about not giving up when met with setbacks or bumps in the road.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing a client grow and hearing the excitement in their voices as they talk about how well they've used the skills we've practiced in their sessions in their daily lives.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk." - Walt Disney.
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Reading a good book.
I can be rather persistent and stubborn about not giving up when met with setbacks or bumps in the road.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing a client grow and hearing the excitement as they talk about how well they've used the skills we've practiced in their sessions in their daily lives.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk."- Walt Disney.
Favorite Quote:
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Identify & Culture
Life Transitions
Anxiety
Go to self-care activity:
Exploring new cafes and taking small road trips with my family and friends!
Being open-minded to difference and change.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being able to see individuals grow and overcome challenges, sometimes in small but meaningful ways.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word… all of which have the potential to turn a life around” - Leo Buscaglia
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Exploring new cafes and taking small road trips with my family and friends!
Being open-minded to difference and change.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being able to see individuals grow and overcome challenges, sometimes in small but meaningful ways. There’s also a sense of fulfillment in being trusted with their inner lives and making a difference in their well-being.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word… all of which have the potential to turn a life around” - Leo Buscaglia
Favorite Quote:
Trauma
Adolescents
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Grief
Go to self-care activity:
Sunrise hikes, listening to various genres of music, napping, spending time outside with my husband and two dogs, and traveling.
Being compassionate, empathic, and sensitive to the needs of others.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Helping clients see, understand, and accept the absolute best parts of themselves.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Be so completely yourself that everyone else feels safe to be themselves, too." -Unknown
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Sunrise hikes, listening to various genres of music, napping, spending time outside with my husband and two dogs, and traveling.
Being compassionate, empathic, and sensitive to the needs of others.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Helping clients see, understand, and accept the absolute best parts of themselves.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Be so completely yourself that everyone else feels safe to be themselves, too." -Unknown
Favorite Quote:
Sonya’s goal is to create a safe, supportive space where her clients feel seen, heard, accepted, and understood as they work towards meeting their personal goals.
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Skill-Building
Children & Adolescents
Autism
Go to self-care activity:
Spending time with my family and friends, working out, and reading.
Patient and Understanding.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Working with clients over time and witnessing their growth is incredibly rewarding. I especially love seeing those “a-ha” moments when things start to click.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise” — Frank Ocean
Favorite Quote:
I love music!
Go to self-care activity:
I love music!
Patient and Understanding, I enjoy brining warmth and a sense of fun into my work. I am able to connect with and adapt to people of all personality types.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Being able to work with clients over time and witness their growth is incredibly rewarding. I especially love seeing those “a-ha” moments when things start to click.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise” -Frank Ocean
Favorite Quote:
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Children & Adolescents
Autism
Skill-Building
Go to self-care activity:
Traveling and spending quality time with my family.
I can connect with almost anyone and truly value diversity.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing my clients grow and heal.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. " - Martin Luther King. Jr.
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Traveling and spending quality time with my family
I can connect with almost anyone and truly value diversity,
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Seeing my clients grow and heal. Watching them build confidence and healthier coping skills reminds me why I chose this profession, and being able to make a positive impact in their lives is truly fulfilling.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. " - Martin Luther King. Jr.
Favorite Quote:
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Play Therapy
Parenting Suppot
Children & Adolescents
Location:
Go to self-care activity:
Listening to music, spending time with family, reading, drawing/painting, and writing
Creating an environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and understood while being their true selves.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Witnessing clients grow and heal as they begin to make changes in their lives and meet their goals.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"We cannot change, we cannot move away from what we are, until we thoroughly accept what we are. Then change seems to come about almost unnoticed." - Carl Rogers
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Listening to music, spending time with family, reading, drawing/painting, and writing
Creating an environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and understood while being their true selves.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Witnessing clients grow and heal as they begin to make changes in their lives and meet their goals.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
"We cannot change, we cannot move away from what we are, until we thoroughly accept what we are. Then change seems to come about almost unnoticed." - Carl Rogers
Favorite Quote:
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Play Therapy
Depression
Children & Adolescents
Go to self-care activity:
Traveling, working out, and spending time with friends and family.
Connecting with others easily and building genuine, trusting relationships.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Making a meaningful difference in someone’s life and helping clients recognize their strengths.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Self-love is not selfish; you can’t truly love another until you learn to love yourself.”
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Traveling, working out, and spending time with friends and family.
Connect ing with others easily and building genuine, trusting relationships.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Making a meaningful difference in someone’s life and helping clients recognize their strengths.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Self-love is not selfish; you can’t truly love another until you learn to love yourself.”
Favorite Quote:
Perintal Mental Health
SPECIALTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Location:
Identify & Culture
Life Transitions
Go to self-care activity:
Mindfulness and grounding activities that support whole-person wellness.
My ability to create a safe, affirming, and inclusive space.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Walking alongside clients as they navigate life transitions and reconnect with their values, identities, and strengths.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
Love, when rooted in justice, becomes a healing practice—one that restores dignity, honors lived experience, and reminds us that collective care is essential to individual healing. ~ Bell Hooks
Favorite Quote:
Go to self-care activity:
Mindfulness and grounding activities that support whole-person wellness.
My ability to create a safe, affirming, and inclusive space.
Positive Qualities/Traits:
Walking alongside clients as they navigate life transitions and reconnect with their values, identities, and strengths.
Most Rewarding Part about Being a Therapist:
“Love, when rooted in justice, becomes a healing practice—one that restores dignity, honors lived experience, and reminds us that collective care is essential to individual healing.”~ Bell Hooks
Favorite Quote:
The Salisbury location is located in an outdoor environment at Saving Grace Farm.
Charlotte, North Carolina (South Park, University, STEELE CREEK AreaS) & Salisbury, North Carolina
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