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The Stone Center for Counseling & Leadership is a private practice dedicated to providing professional counseling and consultation services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. We provide professional services in a safe, comfortable, home-like environment and are conveniently located in the Dilworth Neighborhood. Leadership & Life Coaching Sessions are offered by Leslie Petruk who is a Board Certified Coach and Consultant. The services we offer include: Counselor Supervision Business Coaching Leadership Coaching Life Coaching Individual Therapy Child/Play Therapy Family & Marriage Therapy Teen Counseling “4 Kids Sake” Parenting Programs Parent Coaching Parenting Workshops Social Skills Group for Children Separation/Divorce Program Counselor Training/Workshops

If you are reading this, you may very well be suffering and in need of support to live your life with less dread and more joy, less doubt and greater assurance, less anger and more self-control. If you are seeking services, you are already moving in the right direction by identifying the intent and developing the motivation needed to affect desired changes. A plethora of support services exist, and if you can receive the help you need from less-intensive and/or less-expensive sources, I encourage you to do so. Thankfully there are many self-help groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous, as well as the National Alliance on Mental Illness that can offer great support on the road to recovery. In fact, if you retain my services, I would most likely suggest that you and your family increase and refine your connections to the community, church, and support groups that promote positive growth and well being. Change is not only possible, it is inevitable. Too often we live our lives as though we are permanently enslaved and predestined to be wasted in self-inflicted pain. Most people have moments of clarity in which they understand and appreciate the ability to willfully change the causes and conditions of their lives, but sadly they are caught up in circumstances and surrounded by people who are deeply invested in the familiarity of suffering. As such, opportunities for change are unfulfilled

I specialize in providing cognitive-behavioral therapy for adults and children suffering from anxiety, OCD and OCD-related disorders such as trichotillomania. In my practice, you experience professional, caring therapy using the most up-to-date methods to conquer anxiety and OCD once and for all and get back to being you.

Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years clinical experience working with children, individuals, couples and families using a systemic and internal family systems approach. Sarah holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Counseling from the College of Charleston and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Sarah had the honor of training under Dr. Lawrence LeShan, noted psychologist known as "the father of mind-body psychology." Sarah's specialty includes treating cancer patients and their caregivers. The field of psycho-social immunology continues to drive her research and continuing education.

You’re feeling tired, anxious, empty, hoping to find balance with your family, marriage, your children and mostly with yourself. You want to change how you approach the stressors in your life, but you don’t know how to even start. Finding your path through difficult challenges feels overwhelming most of the time. Are you hoping to find someone that will not only listen to you but also your story? The good news is that you are the expert of your life and together we will work towards finding and knocking down barriers to your authentic self. My specialty is you. I'll guide you through those uncomfortable and difficult discussions with the goal of seeing those problems with a new lens and solving them.

Deb H. McNeill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy, coaching and counseling for individuals, couples and families dealing with difficult life transitions, relationship struggles, depression, stress and anxiety. Every individual is unique and there is no formula to solve every problem. A therapist can help you identify the problem, set good goals and help you begin the work to make the changes you desire or accept the reality you face. A therapist can sometimes address short-term goals in one or two sessions if that is what you choose. Sometimes it may take multiple sessions to clarify and address your problems and concerns. Some individuals choose to work over a longer period of time taking breaks and starting again as needed. As a licensed and trained therapist I can… Help clarify the problem or identify the stressor in your life Help you define your goals and monitor your progress against those goals Assist you in working to resolve a problem that is clearly defined and where an action plan is an option Support, challenge, educate and guide you through longer-term problems Help clarify the necessary next steps, actions or development of new skills We provide a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space. Our office is located in the Elizabeth neighborhood, southeast of Uptown Charlotte.

Nicole Saunders, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker providing therapy in Charlotte, NC. She offers counseling and life coaching, providing therapeutic mental health treatment for depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, marriage counseling, grief & loss, couples workshops, self-esteem issues, life transition, relationship problems, and parenting issues. She also provides personal life coaching and professional life coaching to address topics such as career changes and transitions, goal setting, lifestyle development, self-exploration, emotional wellness, and personal growth. Her overall approach incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, and goal-oriented approaches. She also enjoys introducing clients to mindfulness practices such as meditation, yoga, and the philosophies of people like Danielle Laporte and Gabrielle Bernstein. With training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Therapy, you are sure to receive a therapeutic approach that fits your unique needs and personality. Therapists can offer support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people appreciate having a confidential space to explore and work through problems with the support of an objective person. It can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Counseling can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Personal Growth Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Couples Counseling Relationship Coaching Personal Life Coaching Parenting Support Grief Counseling Work and Career Issues Stress Management Relationship Issues Feeling Stuck Pre-Marital Counseling Conflict Resolution Psychologist Career Planning and Development Clinical Social Work Supervision

Dr. Jodi is a sexual health specialist focussing on women and couple's issues. Treatment is generally short-term, 3-6 visits for topics including: Improving Sexual Desire and Desire incompatibility Enhancing Sexual Arousal Erectile and Ejaculatory issues Orgasm Sexual Pain Sex in long-term relationships Sex and medical conditions Menopause, hormones, aging and sex

Current practice includes play therapy with children & families in an outpatient private practice setting. I use a cooperative parenting model with divorcing families. I have previous experience on a crisis team, as well as child/adolescent/family work in agencies in VA & NC. I have facilitated groups in schools. I work from a child developmental perspective, and see children as young as 3 years old. I can easily refer clients to a therapist who may have different skills or a specialty niche (ex: treating autism or couples therapy) because I belong to several therapy networking groups. I participate in the "Give An Hour" program available to military veterans. I rent office space to a small number of therapists, and offer LCSW supervision on an individual basis. Renters and supervisees are responsible for establishing their own caseloads.