Enriching individuals, couples, and families through counseling and wellness services.
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.
Taryn Sweeting
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Keith Cheney
Co-Owner, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Joshua Carter
MS, PA-C
Mr. Carter graduated magna cum laude from University of Mount Olive (UMO) in Mt. Olive, North Carolina with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Biology. During his time at UMO he received numerous accolades for academics and athletics, including achieving All-American credentials. He received his medical training from Lincoln Memorial University – Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) in Harrogate, Tennessee where he graduated magna cum laude. He is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and is currently eligible for his PA Psychiatric Certification. Prior to joining Gaertner Psychiatric he worked in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of a practicing psychiatrist to provide psychopharmacology recommendations to the clinic’s most complex patients. In that setting he also provided an introductory style counseling for couples and individuals. He has also worked at multiple inpatient psychiatric facilities across Virginia and North Carolina. He enjoys working with all types of mental health challenges, but holds special interests in post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, forensic psychiatry, psychopharmacology, sport psychology, and addiction medicine. In addition to psychiatry he has worked at multiple medical facilities as a hospitalist and continues his work to become board certified in hospital medicine.
Mr. Carter provides inpatient services at Mary Washington Hospital and outpatient services in the Gaertner Psychiatric Clinic in Fredericksburg.
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Christina J. Luke
Counselor, MS, TF-CBT, (CR), LCMHC
Specialties: Trauma and PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and Anxiety
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Renee Wolf
Social Worker, LCSW
Renee is EMDR Part 1 Trained.
"Life is full of twists and turns, often unexpected and challenging to even the most seasoned navigator. Individual, couple, and family therapy can provide relief to those seeking support by regrouping, learning coping skills and gaining helpful insight to promote empowered change. It is my honor to help individuals, couples, and families who are seeking help to either heal, learn new ways to manage their lives or adjust to new challenges. I have extensive experience in the fields of anxiety/depression/PTSD, adjustment, illness, grief, sudden loss, marriage, post-partum depression, blended family, parenting, and addiction. My practice encompasses adolescents to the young at heart.
My education, training, professional experiences allow me to not only meet clients where they are, but also help them develop goals suitable to their needs.
I believe that the spectrum of "normal" is wide and often varies throughout the seasons of our lives, but often we may feel overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, or depressed. My practice is focused on hope and healing, helping you to find your 'normal' again. I am now accepting insurance clients at the Mooresville location."
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Kristina (Kristy) Richendollar
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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Helene Eklin
LCSWLindsay Lopina
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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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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Michelle Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS
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Adrian Thornburg
MA, NCC, RPTS, LCMHC
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704-799-8949
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242 East Broad Street
Statesville NC 28677-5325
704-799-8949
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438-1 E Long Avenue,
Gastonia NC 28054