Therapists You Can Trust
Northern Piedmont Counseling is part of a collaborative network of wellness-focused professionals from various integrative fields, all committed to making a positive impact. Whether you prefer in-office or online therapy, explore our network of providers and find the right therapist for you.
We Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and Most Other Commercial Insurance Carriers
Find the right therapist for you by exploring our network of providers listed by location below.
Our providers offer in-person and virtual therapy, with some providers serving clients exclusively online.
Taryn Sweeting
Co-Owner, Counselor, LCMHC, MS, NCC
Specialties: Child or Adolescent, Behavioral Issues, and Anxiety
"I have worked with children, adolescents, and families for the past five years. I have worked in homes, schools, offices, and communities to ensure comprehensive support and progress. I focus on parenting and couple issues, helping to strengthen bonds and promote the desired change. Individuals who face anxiety, grief, loss, transition, and other challenges deserve support and non-judgment. I look forward to talking with you about how I can help."
Keith Cheney
Co-Owner, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Specialties: 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."
Briana Saelinger
"Life is constantly shifting, and while change is a natural part of being human, it doesn’t always feel easy to navigate. Especially when it feels like we're going through it alone. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or going through a major life transition, it’s okay to reach out for a helping hand. We’re all unique in how we experience the world and there’s no perfect formula for beginning your healing journey. What matters is having a space where you can show up as you are and feel supported in your growth, whatever that may look like for you.
Helene Eklen
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
"We all face obstacles and conflict as we make our way through life’s transitions, no matter what age we are. How we manage those challenges is driven by our unique nature and our childhood experiences. Therapy enables us to gain self-understanding and coping skills to navigate our lives with greater motivation and self-confidence. We learn to courageously explore those ingrained and, not always conscious, perceptions we have of life while striving for balance, purpose, connectedness, and empowerment.
With 15 years of experience providing support for clients, age 18 – seniors, individuals and couples, LGBTQIA as well, in a variety of settings, and later on as an LCSW in a clinical setting, I’ve been helping clients to cope and manage their anxiety, depression, bipolar, physical impairments, various sources of trauma and addiction.
My clients tell me I am easy to relate to. Most importantly, they feel cared for and understood."
Evan Gray
LCMHCA (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist Associate)
"I serve a range of populations, from adolescent to adult clients ages 10-100, though I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. I have experience working with clients who are managing depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, identity exploration, and relational and/or sexual trauma and abuse. My approach to counseling comes from an existential-humanistic lens that incorporates techniques and concepts from other modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy. I believe that it is important for people to understand how they exist in the various systems around them, to create their own meaning, and to identify in order to seek a life they enjoy living. As a part of this approach, I believe a positive relationship between the counselor and the client is the key to change and discovery.
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 changes 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 why I strive to provide a safe and healthy environment with humor and compassion."
Bec De Luna
Christina J. Luke
MS, LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)
TF-CBT (Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified)
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 in-congruence 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."
Hunter Reece
Michael E Rife
Laura Bruce
Cairo Mills
Brandon Ostwalt
"I believe that therapy works best when it feels you are talking to a person, not a cold and robotic clinician. My goal is to create a space where you can be yourself—without fear of judgment—and where you feel genuinely heard, challenged when needed, and supported every step of the way.
Over the past nine years, I’ve had the privilege of working with adults and adolescents facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and life’s unexpected transitions. As both a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, I’ve seen firsthand that healing isn’t about being perfect. It’s about understanding yourself, learning new ways to cope, and making meaningful changes one step at a time. My overall philosophy of counseling is progress, not perfection.
My approach is honest, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I don’t believe therapy should feel cold or clinical. I believe it should feel like a conversation with someone who is invested in your success and willing to walk beside you through the difficult parts while celebrating your progress along the way. Every person brings unique strengths, experiences, and goals, so I tailor therapy to fit you—not the other way around.
Life can be overwhelming, and asking for help isn’t always easy. If you’ve taken the time to look for a therapist, you’ve already taken an important first step. Whether you’re feeling stuck, carrying the weight of past experiences, or simply looking for a different direction, I’d be honored to be part of your journey. My hope is that when you leave our sessions, you feel more hopeful, more confident, and better equipped to create the life you want to live."
Lindsay Lopina
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Specialties: 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."
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 five 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."
Yvette Shelter
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC-A
Brittany Hall
LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)
Brittany graduated from Montreat College with her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her Bachelor of Arts Degree of Human Services and Psychology is from Montreat College also.
Before Brittany was a therapist, she worked in direct care of residential treatment centers working in dual diagnosis, of substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health.
As a therapist she enjoys working with clients from young children to geriatrics. She uses Person Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy with clients. She believes it is essential for everyone to have a sense of community in their lives and to find inner peace within themselves.
Reagan Brown
LCMHC-A (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate)
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.
I have a broad range of experience working with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults with mental health and substance abuse issues. I believe that counseling is a collaborative effort. I am trained in many different theories, but I tend to work from a strengths-based perspective and aim to tailor treatment to your individual needs.
Northern Piedmont Counseling is part of an educational, training, and clinical services network composed of wellness-oriented professionals from various integrative disciplines, unified by a common mission to promote a better world starting with strategic, vital relationships. We offer clinical services for individuals, couples, families, and organizations seeking change."
Martin B. Williams
NCC, LCMHCA (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist Associate)
"I aim to offer a haven where you are able to work on goal attainment, overcoming challenges, and maintaining mental wellness without judgement. Through a collaborative effort, we will address issues caused by varying areas of the mental health spectrum. My goal is to allow you the space for independence during the course of your journey while guiding as needed.
My therapeutic approach consists of both Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This combination allows for counsel that places the you at the forefront of and additionally provides an opportunity to explore, recognize, and enhance personal strengths.
As a very wise individual once told me, “You must feel to deal, and deal to heal”. I encourage you to embrace the possibilities knowing that you will be fully supported in a therapeutic manner. I applaud you for choosing your healing and I look forward to helping you deal with any feelings or emotions that may arise in between. We will talk soon!"
Adrian Thornburg
MA, NCC, RPTS, LCMHC
"People of all ages and stages experience life-changing events that bring about emotional struggles, grief and loss, and other challenges. Adults may find themselves questioning and asking, "Who am I now?" and "Where do I go from here?". Children, preteens, and teens may find themselves navigating through new emotions and experiences as they grow and change. The need to explore and understand these new landscapes is critical to making positive and sometimes difficult decisions regarding self-expression and life choices. Overall goals often included finding relief from inner conflict, developing confidence, and experiencing growth.
As an LCMHC and Registered Play Therapist, I have 20 years of experience working with clients from the existential philosophy and utilizing Person-Centered, Mindful, and Cognitive Behavioral theories. As a certified yoga teacher, I believe in the body/mind/spirit connection and share active techniques to reduce anxiety and promote healing from the inside.
At times, we all desire a safe space to explore and challenge ourselves. I work with adults and children to examine thoughts and feelings, provide support through exploration, and help develop ways to carry out personal growth and change. If you find yourself or your child experiencing a life transition, I encourage you to reach out for hope."
Michelle Blanco
Bilingual LCMHC-A (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate)
"I believe every person has a story worth honoring and a capacity for growth, healing, and change. My role is to walk alongside you in a way that feels safe, supportive, and truly collaborative. I strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted just as you are, while gently encouraging growth along the way.
Counseling is not one-size-fits-all. We will work together to discover what feels most helpful for you, at your pace, in your way. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. We’ll figure it out together."
Mackenzie McAbee
LCMHC-A (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate)
"I believe that all stories deserve a safe space to be told. I have graduate-level experience serving clients of all ages. I enjoy working with anxiety, depression, issues of self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and trauma.
My theoretical orientation includes elements of Cognitive Behavior, Dialectic Behavior, and Person-Centered therapies. I strongly believe in the acknowledgment and challenging of cognitive distortions to encourage behavioral change.
I find great purpose in the treatment of trauma-related presentations and enjoy working with clients who desire trauma-centered treatment. Overall, I believe in the ability of all clients to grow and heal from presenting symptoms and traumas."
Madeline Lincomfelt
LCMHCA (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate)
"I am an Associate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, accepting new clients from ages 12 and up.
Patricia Hicks
LCSW-A
"My goal is to create a safe space where we can build a therapeutic partnership. I am here to support you and empower you to become the expert in your own healing. I believe that self-determination is valuable in helping each individual achieve their personal life goals.
Morgan Kinney
MSW, LCSW-A
"I specialize in providing counseling services to children and adolescents, and over the past four years, I have worked closely with all populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have experience with anxiety, depression, family conflict, behavioral issues, and crisis intervention. I have experience working with individuals and groups within the home, school, community, and within hospitals. I draw from multiple therapeutic techniques and tailor my approach to what each individual client needs. I believe the therapeutic alliance is the most important aspect of therapy, and to work towards this relationship, there must be mutual trust, respect, agreement on the therapeutic goals, and the freedom to share within sessions.
Therapy will help you learn new skills and techniques to better manage your stressors. By working together, one step at a time, we will work towards your therapeutic goals."
Shawnette Flores-Horton
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd
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 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 concerns.
You are special, and you deserve to live the best life possible. Believe that better days are yet to come. Allow me to assist you in getting back to optimal health and mental stability. You're worth it!"