Enriching individuals, couples, and families through counseling and wellness services.
Competent Mental Health Professionals
Northern Piedmont Counseling PLLC is part of an educational, training, and clinical services network composed of wellness-oriented professionals from numerous integrative disciplines who are unified by a common mission to promote a better world starting with strategic, vital relationships. Aside from offering counseling services, we work hard to create a safe, comforting, and stress-free environment for anyone seeking help from us. Friendly and adaptive, our team will work hard to provide exceptional care that best fits your needs.
Northern Piedmont Counseling PLLC’s Team
Our Mooresville, NC Staff
Taryn Sweeting
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Keith Cheney
Co-Owner, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTSpecialties: Child or Adolescent, Anxiety, and Depression
"I take a pragmatic approach to therapy. I am well-versed in many techniques/theories, but I like to keep it simple and tailored to each individual's needs. I have worked extensively with children of all ages as well as many adults, families, and couples from many different backgrounds."
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Dr. Michelle Sadler
DNP, MSN, RNC, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Sadler is proud to be a part of the NPC family and is looking forward to helping you in your journey to better mental health.
Michelle is originally from North Carolina and is proud to serve those in this state. She attended the highly ranked University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received her master’s degree in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. She recently returned to her alma mater where she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in order to further her knowledge and expertise to better serve the community.
She began her long nursing career caring for patients in the areas of the burn critical care, emergency room, med-surg, and cardiac units. She has also spent many years serving the mental health population in a variety of inpatient settings treating psychotic disorders, addiction medicine, mood disorders and severe anxiety.
She also currently works as a provider at Duke Hospital in the Emergency Room where she helps those in crisis find resources and get back on the road to recovery.
When she is away from the office, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband of nearly 27 years, who is also her high school sweetheart. Together they have two older children.
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Christina J. Luke
Counselor, MS, TF-CBT, (CR), LCMHC
Specialties: Trauma and PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and Anxiety"Through genuineness, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and acceptance, I will help address issues and establish goals based on your individual needs. I will assist with the internal change from a stage of incongruence to congruence. I will do so by learning more about internal issues experienced, and by means of psycho-education, I will help the individual and/or family members to find strategies to better cope with triggers and stressors experienced."
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Shasta Minton
Counselor, MA, LCHMCA
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Dwayne Harris
LCMHC
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Helene Eklen
LCSW
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Yazmeen Garcia
LCMHC-A
I currently serve clients from ages 10-100, with my primary focus being adolescents and adults. I am a mental health counselor as well as a licensed clinical addiction specialist, meaning I love working with both mental health disorders and addictions. When working with mental health, I serve those struggling with anxiety/depression, trauma/sexual abuse, bipolar I or II disorder, dissociative-identity disorder, grief, self-esteem concerns, identity matters, religious or spiritual factors, stress management, and those on the autism spectrum. My goals for my clients are to be able to increase their sense of self-worth and autonomy.
My first priority is to ensure you feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. I primarily work from a person-centered approach, meaning that I enforce unconditional positive regard, congruency, and lack of judgment. Let's talk, be challenged, have fun, and grow! I will be by your side to help you at your pace, challenge you when needed, and help you thrive.
It is extremely brave, courageous, and admirable for one to seek help and recognize the need for healing. I believe that each client is unique and can learn how to find oneself and continuously learn more about themselves. My hope is that clients understand that they are not defined by a label, diagnosis, traumatic experience or struggle.
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Courtney Hudson
LCSW
Every human does better when we feel connected to others and to ourselves. Put simply, connection is the compilation of three basic elements: knowing we are seen, heard, and that we matter. I was introduced to this concept when watching an interview with Maya Angelou, just before I began my graduate program to become a therapist. Since that time, I have heard many others share the same message… Oprah, Brene Brown, Johann Hari, and countless others that have studied, researched, and understand the tie that binds us all. When we feel better, we do better, right? The concept is simple, yes, but the work is obviously more complex.
The concept is simple, yes, but the work is obviously more complex. You must first identify where and how you are disconnected. Do you struggle with low self-worth? Do you trust yourself? Do you struggle to regulate your emotions at times? Do you find yourself in conflict with others and/or unable to build trusting relationships?
I can help… or at least I’d like to try. I will help you identify the barriers that keep you from getting where you want within yourself or in relationship with others, and I will teach and model ways to help you achieve your goals. Asking for help is hard, and definitely takes a lot of courage. Do it. Tap into that courage. I'm here when you're ready.
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Nicole Wilson
LCSW-A
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in many settings within the community. Working with children and families experiencing foster care I have seen how trauma, loss, and grief impact the mind and the soul. But it also allowed me to see the power of resilience and the capacity for amazing change and progress. In my clinical work I take a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to help individuals learn, grow, and thrive. I have helped individuals experiencing grief, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, depression, trauma, and adjustment problems.
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Takiyah Lee
LCSW-A
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My therapeutic approaches consist of Cognitive Behavioral and Person-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices. I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of healing the entire person's mind, body, and soul to achieve emotional and personal growth.
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Evan Gray
LCMHC-A
Through the incorporation of CBT techniques, I aim to help clients understand how their thoughts and behaviors interact with their situation, allowing them to make measurable change in their approach to difficulties in their daily lives. I will provide a safe and healthy environment in order for the client to feel comfortable in exploring who they are and what life they would like to lead.
Counseling can be a difficult and uncomfortable process at times, which is what I strive to provide a safe and healthy environment with humor and compassion.
Our Statesville, NC Staff
Lindsay Lopina
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFTSpecialties: Anxiety, Depression, Marital, and Premarital
"People come to therapy for validation, acceptance, and answers to the questions that seem unknown. You may be feeling hurt, lost, unheard, invalidated, and you are seeking answers. I can meet you where you are on your journey and help you navigate your way to your truth through my years of education and experience."
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Megan Byerly
LCMHC
I am a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University with a Master's Degree in Community Mental Health Counseling and have been providing counseling services for the past 5 years. I have experience working with diverse populations ranging in a variety of needs. I provide counseling services to children, teens, adults, families, and couples and take a strength-based, individualized approach to each and every client I serve. I have extensive knowledge and experience in ODD, conduct disorder, behavioral issues, parenting skills, family counseling, and crisis assessment and management. I always meet the client where they are at in their journey and will utilize natural support systems and community resources to enhance the client's overall satisfaction with life.
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Brittany Hosford
LCSW-A
Specialties: Adolescent or Adult, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
Brittany is EMDR Trained
"Hi, there! Thank you for being here and taking the time to read my bio. Whether you are interested in receiving services for yourself or someone else, Brené Brown said it best: Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.
My goal is to build and fill your toolbox to empower you to manage the debilitating symptoms you may be experiencing right now. I will work to identify your own personal goals, which will determine the direction we take during our sessions. There are different evidence-based approaches that I utilize and this changes depending upon each individual’s needs.
I hope to get you to a place where you are controlling those debilitating symptoms and they are not controlling you. Please feel free to reach out to me to schedule an appointment and we can start working toward your goals."
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Latisha Sealy
LCMHC-A
Do you need help with issues related to depression, anxiety or substance use? Are you a teenager struggling with gender identity issues, bullying or uncontrollable anger? If you identify with any of these things then maybe counseling could be beneficial to your mental stability and overall health.
I specialize in working with the adolescent population to address concerns related to mental health, substance use, depression, anxiety and gender identity issues. Also, I work with the adult populations as well to assist with the mitigation of various mental health related issues such as depression, anxiety, thoughts of self-harm, and substance use concern.
You are special and you deserve to live your best life. Believe that better days are yet to come and allow me to assist you with getting back to optimal health and mental stability. You're worth it!
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Our Gastonia, NC Staff
Michelle Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS"When life presents challenges that can feel overwhelming, counseling can help to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental place where hope and healing can begin. Whether you are faced with an addiction, marital crisis, family issues, anxiety, depression, or even just day to day stress, I am here to help you through. I am a marriage and family therapist and a licensed clinical addictions specialist. Since 2009, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families from all different walks of life. I enjoy helping my clients to improve their lives.
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Adrian Thornburg
MA, NCC, RPTS, LCMHC
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Morgan Kinney
MSW, LCSW-A
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WE ACCEPT MEDICAID, MEDICARE, AND MOST OTHER INSURANCE CARRIERS
Northern Piedmont Counseling PLLC
Mooresville Location
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704-799-8949
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Statesville Location
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242 East Broad Street
Statesville NC 28677-5325
704-799-8949
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Gastonia Location
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438-1 E Long Avenue,
Gastonia NC 28054