PSYCHOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS & FAMILIES

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Wynns Family Psychology
As a practice specializing in children, teens, and families, we know how to help and connect with youth and parents. Our caring, doctoral-level psychologists, therapists, and psychiatrists offer a full range of services, including therapy services, marriage counseling, testing services, social skills groups, DBT groups, parent coaching, custody services, and forensic services. Learn more about our team of child and teen psychologists and therapists below.

Dr. Kristen Wynns

Child Psychologist, Parenting, Testing,
and Custody Specialist
Office Location: Cary NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children and teens, parenting and co-parenting, high-conflict divorce, custody, forensic evaluations, family therapy, married and unmarried couples therapy, ADHD, anxiety, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Academically Gifted Testing, Child IQ Testing, Educational Testing, Early Kindergarten Entry Testing, Learning Disabilities Testing, behavior problems, anger management, friendships, reunification therapy.

Kristen Wynns, Ph.D., founder and owner of Wynns Family Psychology, is a therapy, testing, and custody specialist for children, adolescents, teenagers, and families. She holds a Doctorate and Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Psychologist. Passionate about working with kids and teens, her therapy services and evaluation services are customized to fit each client's particular needs. Dr. Wynns has extensive experience in conducting Psychoeducational Testing, Academic Testing, and Psychological Evaluations, to include child assessments for Autism Testing, Aspergers Testing, ASD Autistic Spectrum Disorder Testing, PDD Pervasive Developmental Disorder Testing, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Testing, ADHD Testing, ADD Testing, AG Testing, Kids Intelligent Quotient I Q Testing, Achievement Testing, Kindergarten Readiness Testing, LD Testing, and Dyslexia Testing. Dr. Wynns is also experienced in individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, play therapy, and couples therapy. She helps children and teenagers with a variety of common issues such as dealing with divorce, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, ASD Autism Spectrum Disorders, PDD Pervasive Developmental Disorder, ADHD, ADD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), social problems, Bipolar Disorder, depression, anxiety, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and family & school difficulties. In addition, she works with preschoolers and toddlers, helping them deal with sleep issues, eating problems, behavior problems, and fears. Parents and families are frequently integrated into this therapy process, especially when dealing with effective discipline techniques for children. Dr. Wynns offers christian-based counseling and parenting services for families with difficult children. In addition to comprehensive custody evaluations, Dr. Wynns consults with parents on reducing the conflict children are exposed to during a divorce, helping children through the divorce process (at various developmental stages), visitation, parenting plans, two-home family transitions, coparenting, reunification therapy, and step-parent (and significant other) issues. Dr. Wynns has been qualified as an expert witness many times in courts throughout North Carolina and often testifies about custody and parenting time issues.

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Call 919-467-7777 or email Info@WynnsFamilyPsychology.com to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our therapy services, testing services, social skills groups, custody services, psychiatry services, and team of doctors.

Alexis Crump, LCMHCA, NCC

Child and Teen Therapist,
Office Locations: Raleigh, Greensboro NC

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EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Adolescents, teenagers, young adults, adults, inner child work, depression, anxiety concerns, life transitions, co-parenting, identity development, social skills development, self-esteem concerns, emotion regulation, adjustment issues, social skills training, and trauma.

Alexis Crump, LCMHCA, NCC, holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has experience working with kids, teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples providing therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, emotion regulation, adjustment issues, social skills training, and trauma. She believes that each individual and family is beautifully unique and wants to tailor her practice to meet their specific needs. Alexis utilizes an integrative approach, meaning therapy will include a variety of methods that will address your unique needs. She believes in working as a team to identify and change your emotions, behaviors, and thought patterns that are no longer providing your desired results. Her goal is to work at a pace that feels safe for you to grow. She aims to utilize your strengths and work on processing your experience and providing you with the tools you need so you can reach your personal goals. Alexis is attentive to the fact that each and every person is different, therefore their counseling journey starts by building a strong, collaborative relationship. She utilizes reality therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and a humanistic approach. Reality therapy reflects clients' ability to make their own choices. Acceptance and commitment therapy teaches clients to develop a different relationship with their mental health concerns in a way that allows them to commit to living according to their values. She works with clients to clearly define and commit to their values and goals. Alexis believes in a humanistic, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship with clients. She loves getting to know her clients through their own eyes and challenging them to see their strength and value. She uses a strength-based approach to empower her clients to make choices that will help them along their chosen life path.

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Kasey Sulovski, LPA

Child, Teen and Family Therapist
Office Locations: North Raleigh & Cary, NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Teenagers, adults, children, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, substance misuse, ADHD, suicidal ideation, positive psychology, parenting, emotion regulation, and social and coping skills

Kasey Sulovski, LPA, received a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University. He has extensive experience in treating individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, substance misuse, and low self-esteem and assisting individuals in fostering effective coping mechanisms, sleep regulation, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills. Kasey provides the treatment of psychological disorders in adolescents, adults, and children in individual therapy, utilizing a positive and strengths-based lens. He employs components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (MCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), among other modalities in order to assist individuals in fostering empowerment and self-perpetuated growth. His approach to therapy is to strive to be compassionate, genuine, and accepting while fostering a collaborative relationship with clients in order to help them attain their goals. Furthermore, Kasey believes not just in attenuating suffering, but helping clients in fostering adaptive thoughts and behaviors as well. He often utilizes mindfulness and identifying clients’ values in therapy in order to assist them, but he believes being flexible is imperative to meeting individualized needs. When working with younger children, Kasey takes on a team approach with the family; parents are included in learning skills with their children and are integrated in out-of-session practice. In addition, Kasey takes on a collaborative and behavioral approach to parenting. Kasey understands that therapy can be vulnerable, so he continuously strives to meet clients where they are in order for them to feel respected, accepted, and safe to create a space where they feel that change is feasible.

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Dr. Allison Little

Clinical Psychologist; Child, Teen & Family
Therapy; Assessment Specialist.
Office Locations: Greensboro & Cary NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, adolescents, young adults, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, self-harm, trauma, adjustment difficulties, ADHD, behavior management, parenting strategies, coping skills, mindfulness, psychological evaluations, ADHD testing, learning disorder testing, autism testing

Allison Little, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, specializing in providing both therapy and assessment services to children and adolescents. She provides individual therapy services to children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as family therapy. Dr. Little also provides psychological and psychoeducational evaluations. Dr. Little believes that developing a collaborative and trusting relationship with clients is imperative to the therapeutic process. Her approach to therapy is individualized, focusing on the unique strengths and challenges of each client. Dr. Little utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy, often applying cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions while also incorporating skills from solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practice, and additional modalities. Dr. Little has experience treating a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-harm, emotional dysregulation, trauma, ADHD, defiance, and anger issues. She also helps clients work through various adjustment issues and peer and family conflict, while improving stress management and coping skills. Dr. Little focuses on empowering her clients and developing realistic goals while working to challenge past maladaptive thoughts and develop more prosocial behaviors and problem-solving skills. She also has experience working with parents to improve communication and validation skills, use more effective discipline techniques, and develop helpful behavior management practices.

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Emily Thompson, MA, LCMHCA

Child and Adolescent Therapist
Office Locations: Cary & Raleigh NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, teens, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, divorce, mood disorders, social skills issues, psychological testing, multiculturalism, identity, self-esteem, friendships, family conflict, expressive therapies (art therapy, play therapy, animal-assisted therapy).

Emily Thompson, LCMHCA, holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. She has experience in providing child, teen, young adult therapy and parent coaching. She also provides group therapy services for children and teens. Emily specializes in providing child, teen, and young adult therapy and parent coaching. She has experience providing therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns including: anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, emotion regulation, adjustment issues, behavioral issues, social skills training, ADHD, co-parenting, and trauma. Emily has an eclectic approach to treatment and utilizes a variety of modalities depending on a client’s needs. She approaches therapy from a person-centered therapeutic orientation and integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Family Systems Therapy. Emily believes in the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. She strives to create a warm, supportive, comfortable environment where clients supported and empowered on their journey towards growth and healing.

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Abigail Kalainikas, LCSW

Child, Family, Teen & Adult Therapist
Office Locations: Cary & Raleigh NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, teenagers, families, adults, anxiety, depression, anger, suicidal ideation, self-image, borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, care-giver stresses, chronic illnesses, coping skills, behavioral issues, adjustment difficulties.

Abigail Kalainikas, LCSWA, holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work. She specializes in providing child, adolescent, and adult therapy services. Abigail specializes in providing child, teen, and adult therapy. She has experience providing therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, self-harm, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, family conflict, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and self-esteem issues. Abigail utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities to cater to the individual needs of her clients. She approaches therapy from a strengths based perspective and believes that each person has a unique set of strengths and needs that are necessary in developing effective, individualized treatment plans. She believes in empowering the individual to realize their own potential and capability in overcoming life struggles. Depending on the needs of the individual, Abigail uses therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Family Systems Therapy. Abigail understands the importance of faith and spirituality in life and can work to incorporate faith into an individual's therapeutic journey.

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Dr. Katherine Qubain Ernst

Family, Child & Teen Psychologist
Office Locations: Cary & Raleigh NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, teens, and families; trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, defiance, grief, CBT, ACT.

Dr. Katherine Qubain Ernst, Psy.D. is a post-doctoral fellow. She has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with concentrations in diversity and children, adolescents, and families. She also completed the school psychology track in her doctoral program. She provides individual therapy, group therapy, psychoeducational assessments, and psychoeducational testing, and psychological assessments. Dr. Ernst approaches children, teens, and families with warmth, acceptance, and compassion. She uses an integration of three therapeutic approaches — cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), and family systems. She has experience with providing mental health services in schools, community mental health centers, and inpatient drug & alcohol rehabilitation. Dr. Ernst’s background in clinical psychology and school psychology has provided experience with psychological testing and psychoeducational testing for a variety of concerns, including learning disabilities testing, ADHD testing, and testing for social-emotional functioning.

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Dr. Sara Salter

Child Psychologist and Testing Specialist,
Clinical Director at WFP
Office Location: Cary NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: children through adolescents, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, divorce, adoption, foster care, sexual behaviors, behavior problems, ODD, defiance, mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, PDD, social skills issues, parent training, forensic assessments, custody evaluations, LD testing, gifted testing, DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy for teens.

Sara Salter, Ph.D. is a licensed child and family Psychologist in Cary NC, specializing in providing both therapy services and assessment services for children, adolescents, and families to address a wide array of challenges. She also enjoys working with young adults, older individuals, and couples. Believing that children are born with great potential, Dr. Salter enjoys working with kids, teens, and parents to help families achieve their goals, learn new things about themselves, and successfully interact with the world around them. Dr. Salter has extensive experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of emotional, behavioral, or psychological concerns such as low self-esteem, defiance, anxiety, depression, school problems, respect, temper tantrums, peer pressure, friendships, sexuality issues, conduct problems, eating disorders, gender identity issues, time management difficulties, inappropriate sexual behaviors, ADHD, fear, phobia issues, Aspergers syndrome, anger issues, adjustment issues, substance abuse, bedwetting, soiling issues, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and ODD Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Furthermore, Dr. Salter has expertise in providing family based services, designed to build upon a family’s strengths. These practical and solution-focused services achieve long term goals, such as increasing family communication, effective disciplining, assisting with co-parenting dilemmas, dealing with divorce situations, and raising children in today’s modern society.

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Dr. Lori C. Thomas

Family Psychologist for Children & Teens,
Director of Forensic Services,
Divorce & Custody Services,
Office Locations: North Raleigh & Cary, NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Tweens, teenagers, eating disorders, body image issues, identity and self-esteem, divorce and custody mediation, custody evaluations, family mediation, relationship conflict, friendships, adjustment problems, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, behavior problems, social skills, psychological testing.

Lori C. Thomas, J.D., Ph.D., holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She specializes in providing individual child psychotherapy services, child assessment services, child custody services and group therapy for kids, tweens, teens, young adults, and their families. Coming of age can be a difficult and confusing time for tweens and teens, filled with complicated growing pains. Dr. Thomas provides children and teens with therapy services to deal with anxiety struggles, depression, identity issues, body image, general worries, disordered eating, poor self-esteem, and feeling socially awkward. Dr. Thomas believes in developing a unique connection with each child—building strong, therapeutic relationships that foster change and help kids cope with developmental issues, mental health concerns, and behavioral challenges. Working from the principle driven perspective of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dr. Thomas assists children with reaching solutions that fit with their family and cultural values. Working with parents, she develops plans to manage childhood behavior problems at home and school. Dr. Thomas also helps through psychoeducation and community support for parents with children that have special needs. Dr. Thomas works with parents who have made the difficult decision to separate or divorce. As a family psychologist and mental health expert, her focus is on what is best for the children involved. Dr. Thomas provides custody consultations, Custody Evaluations, custody mediation, forensic services, collaborative coparenting services, parenting plans, supervised visitation recommendations, court testimony, Reunification Therapy, and other divorce and separation services. Dr. Thomas has specialized training as a divorce and custody mediator. She has been a court-referred mediator and provided private divorce and custody mediation services through a large group practice. This includes mediating custody & support and providing couples with written memorandums of understanding (which can be used as a guide for working with an attorney to create a divorce agreement).

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Jessica Lands, LPA

Child, Teen & Family Psychologist,
Office Locations: Cary & Raleigh NC

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EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: children, adolescents, teens, ADHD assessment, Autism assessment, psychoeducational assessment, IDD assessment, anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral dysregulation.

Jessica Lands, LPA, holds a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. She has experience with assessment services for children and adults, and therapy experience with children and teenagers. She has worked with a wide variety of mental health and behavioral challenges. Jessica has therapeutic experience with children and teens dealing with a wide array of challenges and mental health concerns, including difficulties with social skills, stress, anxiety, anger control, depression, mood dysregulation, and ADHD. She provides a supportive environment to clients so they can learn to utilize skills and implement new behaviors to reduce their undesired symptoms and improve functioning. Jessica meets clients where they are to work towards their full potential, and teaches skills along the way that are specific and applicable to a client’s individual needs. She implements cognitive behavioral techniques to assist clients with understanding the connection between their thoughts and behaviors, and motivational interviewing to assist clients with determining their stage of change. Jessica specializes in providing assessment services to children, adolescents, and teenagers. She has a passion for assisting clients through psychological testing and does exceptionally well with children and teens. She has a wide range of experience testing children (as young as 3 years old), and teens for various concerns, including intellectual, academic, and social and emotional functioning. Jessica provides testing services to adults with various needs, including ADHD testing, college or high education assessment, and functioning level for intellectual impairment and autism.

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Danielle Lamb, M.Ed., LCMHCA

Child, Adolescent, Adult, Family Therapist
Office Location: Cary NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, adolescents, adults, families, anxiety, depression, ADHD, social skill development, learning differences and school challenges, self-esteem, emotional and behavioral regulation, life transitions, family changes.

Danielle Lamb, LCMHCA, has a Masters in Counseling Education. She specializes in providing children, adolescents and adult therapy. She also provides group therapy for children. Danielle provides children, adolescent and adult therapy. She has experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, social skills development, emotional and behavioral regulation, self-esteem, family changes, life transitions, women’s issues, and parenting support. She has experience working with children and families in the school setting as a school counselor and helps provide support for learning challenges, executive functioning skills, ADHD, and behavioral and social challenges in a school setting. Danielle strives to create a safe, non-judgmental environment that focuses on the individual needs of the client. She pulls from Strength Based and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to provide a treatment plan that focuses on client driven goals. She loves incorporating play, art, and movement into sessions. In serving the whole individual, Danielle is able to incorporate faith and religion into the therapeutic process if requested.

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Felicia Kelly, LPA

Psychologist for Children & Teens
Office Locations: Cary, Raleigh, Greensboro

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Teenagers and Adults, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, anger management, ADHD, PTSD, coping skills, mindfulness practices, social skills, organizational improvement, adjustment difficulties, parental coaching and psychological assessments

Felicia Kelly, LPA holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from North Carolina Central University. She has extensive experience in treating mental health concerns and providing psychological testing for children, teens, and adults. Felicia has experience with guiding clients through interventions that addresses concerns surrounding anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, anger management, ADHD, PTSD, adjustment difficulties and coping. Her objective as a psychologist is to work in partnership with clients to acknowledge personal standards, identity, and needs. She believes that open communication is essential to any therapeutic relationship. With this understanding, she continuously works toward creating a trusting relationship and a safe environment for effectively working through challenges at home, school and in the workplace. Felicia frequently highlights strengths, in addition to encouraging individuals to embrace areas that may benefit from change. Although treatment may manage a single issue, her sessions will be designed to explore patterns and reoccurring concerns that have contributed to obstacles that arise daily. She is dedicated to supporting the client’s desire for psychological wellness by providing up-to-date, evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Positive and Solution Focused Therapies, and various Family Therapies. This journey to self-healing will begin with an initial intake session, followed by discussion of short-term and long-term goals for future treatment. Felicia specializes in psychological assessments to aide in identifying, diagnosing, and treating mental health issues such as ADHD and learning disabilities in teens and young adults.

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Carley Dixon, MSW, LCSWA

Teen, Child, and Family Therapist
Office Locations: Cary and Raleigh NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, teenagers, young adults, adults, couples, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, self-esteem, co-parenting, couples counseling, parent coaching, family counseling.

Carley Dixon, MSW, LCSWA earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master’s degree from North Carolina State University. She has experience working with kids, teenagers, young adults, and adults dealing with a wide range of mental health challenges stemming from various issues. She also provides group therapy services for teens and children. Carley specializes in providing child, teen, adult, and family therapy. She has experience providing therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns. Carley truly believes in meeting people wherever they may find themselves and has extensive experience working with children and families of all backgrounds and walks of life. Carley enjoys incorporating art, music, and play into her work as she feels her experience in youth programs and recreation is instrumental to her practice as a clinician. She believes that each child and family is beautifully unique and wants to tailor her practice to meet their specific needs.

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Correy Dowd, LPA

Teen & Adult Psychologist, Testing
Office Locations: Raleigh & Cary NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, teenagers, adults, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment issues, anger management, substance abuse, value-driven living, mindfulness, exercise, psychological assessments.

Correy Dowd, LPA, holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University. She has extensive experience in treating a wide range of mental health concerns in adults, children, and teens. She also offers testing services and social skills groups for all ages. Correy has therapeutic experience with helping concerns related to: anxiety, PTSD, depression, adjustment difficulties, anger management, substance abuse, ADHD, personality disorders, and suicidal ideation. She empowers individuals to learn and implement effective coping skills and lifestyle behaviors to improve sleep, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, present moment awareness, physical health, and overall daily functioning. She understands that every client’s needs are unique and believes it’s important to meet each client where they are and work together towards wellness and living a life in alignment with one’s values. Correy is passionate about fostering a safe and warm environment where clients can feel supported. She uses an integrated therapeutic approach, pulling from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Correy also has experience with high-conflict families and forensic (court-involved) cases.

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Chelsea Turner, LCMHC,
LCAS-A, CTRS

Child, Teen, & Family Therapist,
Office Locations: Raleigh & Cary NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, teenagers, adults, families, anxiety, depression, addiction, relapse prevention, sobriety maintenance, trauma, CBT, DBT, self-harm, emotional regulation, coping skills, behavior issues, adjustment issues, interpersonal skills, self-esteem, mindfulness, social skills, groups.

Chelsea Turner, LCMHC, LCAS-A, CTRS, holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in addictions. She provides family therapy, child therapy, and adult therapy services, and social skills groups for kids, teens, and young adults. Chelsea is passionate about assisting clients through developing new problem-solving techniques. She helps identify and promote client values and strengths during the treatment process. Chelsea believes a strong therapeutic relationship is integral to creating a safe space for client healing. Her goal is to make therapy a welcoming, enjoyable, and enlightening experience. Chelsea can help with anxiety, depression, behavior problems, adjustment problems, trauma, CBT, DBT, self-harm, substance use, and a wide variety of childhood and adult issues.

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Kristen Lewis, Ph.D.

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Office Locations: Cary & Raleigh NC

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EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: children, adolescents, anxiety, depression, peer and family relationship difficulties, emotional dysregulation, impulse control, anger management, stress management, social skills, social cognition difficulties, coping skills, mindfulness, skills to increase resilience, psychological evaluations, Autism, ADHD, LD, group therapy, public school interventions, section 504, and Individual Education Plans (IEP) procedures

Kristen Lewis, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, specializing in providing both therapy and assessment services to children and adolescents. She has spent over a decade as a licensed school psychologist for Wake County Public Schools and was recently named practitioner of the year for North Carolina! Dr. Lewis believes in empowering children and families with the skills to meet their goals and enjoys helping children realize their strengths and unique potentials. She believes that building a trusting relationship with families is important to treatment success. Dr. Lewis has an approach to therapy that encompasses several modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness therapy. She has experience working with children to address a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, impulse control difficulties, anger management, poor social skills, and peer and family conflict. Specifically, Dr. Lewis helps clients challenge maladaptive thoughts, develop resiliency and coping skills, and learn to incorporate and generalize skills into everyday life. Dr. Lewis provides comprehensive evaluation services and has significant experienced conducting psychological testing and psychoeducational evaluations such as Learning Disorder testing, Autism Testing, ADHD Testing, IQ Testing, Achievement Testing, and Gifted Testing. Her expertise in public school academic/behavioral interventions and the special education process adds a unique perspective to the assessment (and therapy) process. Dr. Lewis consults with school and medical professionals to provide the most comprehensive services and better help clients achieve their treatment goals.

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Spencer Grinnell, LMFT

Child, Teen & Family Therapist
Office Locations: North Raleigh & Cary, NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: child and teen therapy, family therapy, premarital counseling, Christian-based therapy, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem issues, parent coaching, groups for kids and teens, DBT skills, emotional issues, family conflict, ADHD, communication issues.

Spencer Grinnell, LMFT, has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and has experience working with children and teens ages 3-18, couples, and whole families dealing with a variety of mental health concerns. He also provides group therapy for kids, tweens, teens, young adults, and their families. Spencer specializes in the treatment of children and teens using a variety of techniques to help establish stability of self while using the family as a support to establish healthy communication and interactions. He enjoys using structural therapy with families to help realign family subsystems as well as using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills and cognitive therapy for teens and children for behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, among others. Spencer is also PREPARE-ENRICH certified and is capable of helping couples enhance their relationship, working on specific areas of growth in the relationship based on the assessment and encouraging the strengths. Spencer uses specific approaches based on specific client needs and works hard to understand each presenting issues as well as its roots in order to best serve the client in working towards a place of growth and healing. Spencer also understands the importance of faith and spirituality in therapy and can offer a faith-based approach.

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Child Psychologist and Testing Specialist, Clinical Director at WFP Office Location: Cary NC

Family Psychologist for Children & Teens, Director of Forensic Services, Divorce & Custody Services, Office Locations: North Raleigh & Cary, NC

Child, Teen & Family Psychologist, Office Locations: Cary & Raleigh NC

Child, Adolescent, Adult, Family Therapist Office Location: Cary NC

Psychologist for Children & Teens Office Locations: Cary, Raleigh, Greensboro

Teen, Child, and Family Therapist Office Locations: Cary and Raleigh NC

Teen & Adult Psychologist, Testing Office Locations: Raleigh & Cary NC

Child, Teen, & Family Therapist, Office Locations: Raleigh & Cary NC

Child and Adolescent Psychologist, Assessment Specialist Office Locations: Cary & Raleigh NC

Child, Teen & Family Therapist Office Locations: North Raleigh & Cary, NC