Lauren Stone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) who is passionate about helping individuals feel understood, empowered, and supported through life’s challenges. She believes every person has a unique story and approaches therapy with warmth, compassion, and a collaborative, nonjudgmental mindset. Lauren works with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions. Her therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and person-centered, integrating evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Motivational Interviewing, and strengths-based interventions. She tailors treatment to each client’s individual needs, helping them develop practical coping skills, build resilience, and achieve meaningful growth.

​Lauren earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Meredith College and her Master of Social Work with a Clinical Concentration from Baylor University. Her professional experience includes outpatient mental health counseling, inpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, and supporting individuals across the lifespan, from adolescence through adulthood. Lauren is committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment where clients can explore their experiences, recognize their strengths, and move toward healing. She believes therapy should feel approachable, comfortable, and genuinely human. Through secure telehealth services, Lauren strives to provide a supportive space where clients can pause, process, and grow, while receiving compassionate care that fits naturally into their daily lives.

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Bobbie Pruitt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 3 years of experience in the counseling field. Her professional background includes work with families engaged in Intensive In-Home Services and Community Based Mental Health Bobbie holds a Master’s of Social Work from North Carolina A&T and UNCG joint Masters program. Bobbie has worked with individuals of all ages and has extensive experience supporting adolescents and their families.

Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and person-centered therapy. She tailors treatment to each client’s unique strengths, needs, and goals, helping them build practical tools for managing emotions, improving coping skills, and creating lasting change.

In her free time, Bobbie enjoys reading, baking, playing video games, and spending time with her pets. Bobbie believes that with time and patience, any skill can be learned. This includes both mental and physical skills.

Favorite quote: “From failure, we learn, from success, not so much.” — Meet the Robinsons

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#C020095, North Carolina)

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Hi, I’m Shatonya Johnson, a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) and Behavioral Health Outpatient Counselor with over six years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges and transitions. My background includes work in legal settings, adult corrections, and juvenile detention centers, which has shaped my compassionate and nonjudgmental approach to care.

I earned a Master’s degree in Addictions Counseling from Liberty University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I am also pursuing licensure as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate.

My counseling approach is holistic, focusing on the connection between the mind, body, spirit, and soul. I enjoy helping clients better understand themselves, navigate difficult seasons, and move toward healing, growth, and purpose.

As a Christian and mother, faith, compassion, and service are central to who I am. Outside of counseling, I enjoy serving at my church, spending time with family and friends, relaxing at the beach, and getting lost in a good book.

Jeremiah 29:11 is a scripture that deeply guides both my life and my work, reminding me that every person has hope, purpose, and a future.

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Christine Sande, LCMHC, LCASA is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate, and the Founder and Owner of First-Aid Counseling, which she established in 2023 with the mission of providing compassionate, accessible, and personalized mental health care for individuals and families. Born and raised in Sicily, Italy, Christine made North Carolina her home in 1996.

Christine earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Addiction and Recovery from Liberty University, with minors in Child Psychology and Christian Counseling, and later completed her Master’s in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University.

She works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, utilizing an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. Christine incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), person-centered therapy, and holistic approaches. She is also EMDR-trained and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, addiction, and life transitions.

Christine believes therapy should provide encouragement, accountability, support, and hope, empowering clients to rewrite their story, discover their strengths, and create lasting, meaningful change.

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Shae Belt, LCMHCA, NCC is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and National Certified Counselor dedicated to providing compassionate, inclusive care for individuals from all backgrounds. She specializes in working with diverse populations, including the LGBTQIA+ community, and believes in creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, heal, and grow.

Shae utilizes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness to help clients build self-awareness, develop healthy coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges. She works collaboratively with each client to create individualized treatment plans that support lasting growth, resilience, and meaningful change. Shae is passionate about empowering clients to embrace their authentic selves and lead more fulfilling lives.

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Kaley Coltrain, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and athletes navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. She believes therapy should be a positive, collaborative, and supportive experience where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to create meaningful change.

Kaley utilizes a personalized, trauma-informed approach that integrates evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and elements of Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, and Reality Therapy. She tailors treatment to each client’s unique strengths, needs, and goals, helping them build healthy coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and strengthen relationships.

Kaley has experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, and LGBTQ+ issues. She is committed to providing affirming, inclusive, and culturally responsive care, creating a safe space where clients can embrace their authentic selves and move toward healing, growth, and lasting wellness.

Outside of work, Kaley enjoys hiking, exploring nature, rock climbing, weightlifting, reading, and spending time with her family and beloved rescue dog. A former Division I collegiate softball player at Marist College and Appalachian State University, she also enjoys mentoring and coaching young softball players as they develop both their skills and confidence on and off the field.

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