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 kids. And our caring, doctoral-level psychologists and psychiatrists offer a full range of services, including therapy services, testing services, social skills groups, parent coaching, custody services, psychiatric services, and medication management. Learn more about our team of child psychologists and child psychiatrists 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.

Dr. Angel Warren

Child & Family Psychologist Services,
Director of Testing
Office Location: Cary, North Carolina

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, teenagers, families, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, attention problems, behavior problems, behavior management strategies, self-esteem building, social skills issues, developing coping skills, respect, parenting strategies.

Angel Warren, Psy.D., has a doctorate in clinical psychology. She provides solutions through individual child therapy, child testing, children's group therapy and child behavior management training. Dr. Warren strives to help children and adolescents understand and manage the stumbling blocks they face by targeting adjustment issues, anxiety, attention problems, conduct issues, anger, respect, shyness, depression, loss, trauma, and social skills in need of polishing. Thsee therapy strategies for children often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on building adaptive behaviors, decreasing harmful and maladaptive behaviors, and developing problem solving skills. Dr. Warren empowers children and families by helping them identify their goals and devloping the skills to overcome their problems. Because identifying the underlying cause of symptoms is required to appropriately treat a problem, Dr. Warren works with each child to define both his strengths and areas that need improvement. This is often achieved through professional psychodiagnostic testing and educational testing for children, teens and adolescents. Her testing experience includes identifying problems, making formal diagnoses, personality testing, Learning Disability testing, and IQ testing. She also provides Kindergarten Readiness Testing, ADHD Testing, ADD Testing, Dyslexia Testing, Anxiety Testing, Autism Testing, Asperger's Syndrome Testing, PDD Testing, developmental testing, achievement testing, Academically Gifted testing, memory testing, and neurological testing. Dr. Warren strives to make testing an experience in which children and adolescents are engaged in the challenge rather than intimidated by the process.

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Kalie Moore, LPCA

Couples, Family, and Child Therapist
Office Locations: Greensboro, NC

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EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: child and teen therapy, couples therapy, premarital counseling, Christian-based therapy, behavioral problems, substance abuse issues, ADHD issues, Asperger's Syndrome, anxiety, depression, emotional issues, relationship issues, adjustment issues, self-esteem issues, dealing with divorce, peer pressure, anger management, mood disorders, conduct disorders, ODD, parent coaching, social skills, group therapy for kids and teens

Kalie Moore, LPCA, holds a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling. She specializes in providing child and adult therapy services and social skills groups for kids, teens, and young adults. Kalie has experience working with kids, teens, parents, and couples dealing with a variety of different mental health concerns. She specializes in providing individual child therapy services and couples therapy. She is also a Prepare/Enrich facilitator for couples interested in premarital counseling and assessment. Kalie provides therapy services for grief, ADHD issues, high-functioning Autism, anxiety, depression, emotional issues, social issues, relationship issues, adjustment issues, self-esteem issues, dealing with divorce, peer pressure, anger management, mood disorders, conduct disorders, behavioral issues, Oppositional Defiant Disorders (ODD), parent coaching, and a wide range of other mental health issues. She also has experience working in a residential program for teen girls dealing with substance abuse. Kalie uses several different therapeutic strategies (including family therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person centered therapy, Solution Focused Therapy models, etc) and strives to tailor her approach to individual clients’ specific needs. She is also trained in Trauma-Focused CBT for children. Kalie's strategies focus on identifying goals, reinforcing positive and adaptive behaviors, decreasing negative and harmful behaviors, achieving practical solutions, and developing important problem solving skills. Kalie understands the importance of faith and spirituality in life and in the counseling process, and she offers Christian-based therapy for those who would like to incorporate faith into their therapeutic journey.

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Matthew Macchioni, LCASA, NCC

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

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: child therapy, adolescent therapy, adult therapy, group counseling, substance abuse disorders, psycho-education, harm reduction, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, Borderline personality disorder.

Matthew Macchioni holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling from East Carolina University. He has extensive experience counseling adolescents and teens in substance abuse and mental health programs. Matt also provides group therapy for kids, tweens, teens, young adults, and their families. Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"> Matthew has worked extensively with young men (ages 10-18) on issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, self-mutilation, social skills, anti-social behavior, coping skills, forming relationships, oppositional defiance disorder and substance use disorders. Matthew utilizes an eclectic approach to counseling that is tailored to ensure the optimal fit and maximum benefit for each client. His approach focuses on techniques that include client centered therapy, DBT, cognitive behavior therapy, psychoanalysis, and motivational interviewing. These techniques and counseling practices allow him to work in both individual and group setting with children of all ages and backgrounds, while identifying and focusing on the individual needs and desires of each individual client. Matthew has experience working with children who have experienced divorce and difficulty in school or home. Matthew also works with parents and families to develop and foster valuable connections and relationships with parents and children.

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Michelle Dodson, LPCA

Therapist Cary NC,
Office Locations: Cary & Raleigh NC

EXPERTISE & Children and teens, parenting, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, self-harm, emotion regulation, adjustment issues, behavioral issues, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, social skills training, and groups for children and teens.

Michelle Dodson, LPCA, holds her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She specializes in providing child therapy, teen therapy, young adult therapy, and parent coaching. She also offers social skills groups and anxiety groups for children and teens. Michelle has experience providing counseling to address issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, self-harm, emotion regulation, adjustment issues, behavioral issues, and social skills training. She offers parenting coaching to assist families with behavioral issues and promote family wellness. Michelle utilizes several approaches to therapy depending on the client's needs. She has experience incorporating Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and other modalities into treatment. Michelle recognizes the importance of collaborating with families to create a treatment plan tailored to their specific concerns and needs. She believes in the importance of a building a strong therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist. She strives to create a warm, comfortable environment where clients can feel supported in working towards growth and healing.

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Dr. Natasha Sylvester

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

Expertise & Special Interests: Children, teens, adults, individuals, couples, families, anxiety disorders (i.e., generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, panic disorder), acute and chronic mood disorders, trauma related disorders, grief and loss, ASD, personality disorders, interpersonal difficulties, anger, marriage issues, divorce issues, parenting issues, behavioral issues, adjustment issues, major life transitions, self-esteem, identity issues, school difficulties, assessment, and group therapy services.

Natasha Sylvester, Psy.D., has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in child and family psychology. She offers therapy services, assessment, and group therapy to children and adolescents. She has a passion for treating and empowering individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. Dr. Sylvester tailors her therapeutic approach to address the specific needs of the individual, couple, or family. Dr. Sylvester strives to create a safe, encouraging environment to increase overall wellbeing and life satisfaction. She assists others in developing tools they can use to cope with symptoms of their diagnosis or life challenges. She focuses on one’s personal strengths, provides effective strategies to improve functioning, and supports others through challenging times. She helps others to set and accomplish goals and increase the understanding of behaviors. Dr. Sylvester encourages individuals in their exploration of self and their journey towards self-acceptance. She assists others in improving social skills, communication, and regulation of emotions. Dr. Sylvester focuses on helping others strengthen interpersonal relationships, set healthy boundaries, and increase parenting strategies to build healthier individuals and families. Dr. Sylvester’s therapeutic style is supportive, patient, and empathic. She tailors her therapeutic approach to address the specific needs of the individual, couple, or family. She has been trained in a range of modalities including Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Child-Centered Play Therapy. Dr. Sylvester has experience utilizing a culturally competent and sensitive framework with diverse populations. In addition, she provides faith based counseling for those who use their faith as a source of support. Dr. Sylvester assists others in discovering purpose and meaning, while focusing on the unique strengths and ways one can reach one’s highest potential.

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Dr. Brittany Bate

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

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Criminal (i.e., capacity to proceed, criminal responsibility, risk assessment) and civil forensic evaluation (i.e., custody evaluations, parental capacity evaluation), psychosexual evaluations, expert testimony, justice-involved individuals (all ages), teenagers, college-age, adults, families, couples therapy, sexual and/or gender minorities (LGBTQI+), substance abuse behavioral disorders, anger management, grief, and trauma. mood disorders, anxiety, sexual behaviors, psychoeducational assessment, learning disabilities testing, psychodiagnostic evaluation, substance-abuse evaluation, group therapy for teens, parents, and adults.

Brittany Bate, Ph.D., has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in forensic psychology and assessment. She provides therapy, psychoeducational testing, and group services to kids and families. She also specializes in assessment and therapeutic services to justice-involved individuals of any age. Dr. Bate utilizes an integrative approach to therapy, relying on empirically-supported principles to include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in achieving desired therapeutic outcomes. A particular area of interest includes working with gender and sexual minorities, their families, and significant others. Dr. Bate has a particular interest in working with transgender individuals and/or clients who are experiencing gender dysphoria. Moreover, Dr. Bate has experience working with behavioral disorders, substance abuse disorders, depression, anxiety, suicide issues, ADHD, school behavior difficulties, victims and perpetrators of abuse/neglect, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, prodromal psychosis, psychosexual disorders, inappropriate sexual behavior, and adjustment disorders.

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Abigail Kalainikas, LCSWA

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. 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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Carolyn Kleffman, LPCA, NCC

Teen and Adult Therapist
Office Locations: Cary NC & North Raleigh

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: teen therapy, young adult therapy, autonomic nervous system dysregulation, life transition issues, self-esteem, body image issues, social skills development, identity development, relationship issues, children of alcoholics, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, depression, life skills development, and Christian faith-based therapy.

Carolyn Kleffman, LPCA, NCC holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s Certificate in Biofeedback, and Master of Science in Counselor Education. She specialized in providing individual therapy and teen therapy, young adult therapy, and adult therapy services. Carolyn specializes in the regulation of the nervous system associated with panic disorder, mood disorders, and depression. She also specializes in life transitions, social skills development, and identity formation. She is passionate about the mind-body connection and helping people heal holistically. Carolyn has experience with teens and adults working through various mental health issues. Carolyn adapts principles and philosophies from Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy models. She is also passionate about helping people re-train their nervous systems to overcome physical manifestations of stress and anxiety by means of Biofeedback. Carolyn offers Christian faith-based therapy. Carolyn also leads social skills groups for kids and life skills groups for teens throughout the year as well as week-long social skills day camps in the summer. These groups and camps cover many issues that help kids to develop skills needed to foster healthy relationships and to deal with the challenges of everyday life, including self-control, anger management, gossiping, bullying, shyness, anxiety, communication, and and self-esteem. Carolyn also provides groups for high school and college students looking to find a major and/or a career in the vocational/tech fields.

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Spencer Grinnell, LMFTA

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, LMFTA, has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and has experience working with children and teens ages 6-18, 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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Dr. Cherish Williams

Psychologist for Children & Teens
Office Locations: North Raleigh & Cary NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: children and teens, parenting, family therapy, anxiety, panic disorders, ADHD, depression, school behavior difficulties, emotion regulation, trauma, LGBTQ, disruptive behavior disorders, mild neurodevelopmental disorders, social skills training, self-esteem issues, racial identity, anger management, mood disorders, DBT for teens, Tics and Tourette syndrome, psychoeducational assessment, psychodiagnostic evaluations, parental capacity evaluations, group therapy for children and teens.

Cherish Williams, Ph.D. has a doctorate in school psychology, with a clinical concentration, from UNC Chapel Hill. She specializes in providing therapeutic services to children and their families. Dr. Williams offers individual therapy, family therapy, parent management training, assessment, and group therapy to children and adolescents. Dr. Williams has a passion for helping children and teenagers through difficult times. She works to help parents understand the functions of their child’s behaviors. Dr. Williams recognizes that childhood and adolescence can be a confusing time full of many transitions. She uses expertise in child development, while integrating Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Multi-Cultural approaches to achieve therapeutic goals. Dr. Williams has experience working with behavioral disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, ADHD, school behavior difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorders, adjustment disorders, suicidality, and other internalizing and externalizing behaviors. She believes in considering the whole-child and working with families to further develop and understand their child’s strengths. Dr. Williams also provides family-based services, to promote lasting healthy outcomes for families. She provides parent management strategies and parent coaching to increase trust, communication, and understanding in families. She strives to meet children and families at their level of comfort and expose them to their inner strengthens to promote a healthier outcome.

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Kaitlin Hanson, LPCA

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

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EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Adolescents, children, families, families with special needs, coping skills, adjustment difficulties, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, anger, respect, behavioral issues, behavior management strategies, parenting strategies, and social skills issues.

Kaitlin Hanson, LPCA, NCC, holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is also a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with experience providing in-home ABA therapy for children on the Autism spectrum and their families. Kaitlin has experience working with teens, young adults, and families enduring mental health challenges stemming from various issues. She specializes in providing teen therapy, young adult therapy and child therapy services, and offers social skills groups for kids, teens, and young adults. Kaitlin provides therapy services for a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depression, feelings of isolation, emotional issues, Autism, behavioral issues, family conflict with teens, and families with special needs. Kaitlin adapts principles and philosophies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy models. She strives to tailor her approach to the individual needs of the client. Kaitlin recognizes the importance that family and parents play in the lives of children, and she collaborates with children and their families to determine treatment goals. She recognizes how unique individuals can be, and works to tailor her sessions to the client’s specific needs. Her strategies can focus on identifying goals, reinforcing positive and adaptive behaviors, decreasing negative and harmful behaviors, achieving practical solutions, and developing important problem solving skills. Kaitlin understands the importance of faith and spirituality in life and in the counseling process, and she offers Christian-based therapy for those who would like to incorporate faith into their therapeutic journey.

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Lauren Bowman, LPCA, LMFTA

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

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EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, teenagers, families, adults, couples, marriage, anxiety, depression, anger, emotional issues, relationship issues, high-functioning autism, parent coaching, self-esteem, divorce-related issues, CBT, mindfulness.

Lauren Bowman, LPCA, holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in providing couples therapy, family therapy, child therapy, and adult therapy services, and social skills groups for kids, teens, and young adults. Lauren specializes in relationship-based therapy, including couples therapy, marriage therapy, premarital education, and family therapy. She is certified to provide premarital education and assessment through Prepare/Enrich, which creates an individual approach to cater to each couple’s needs. She has experience working with kids, teens, adults, and parents who are experiencing a variety of mental health concerns and relational concerns. Lauren provides therapy services for anxiety, depression, emotional issues, blending families, remarriage, high-functioning Autism, adjustment issues, relationship issues, boundaries/co-dependency, anger management, parent coaching, self-esteem issues, coping with divorce (for children and adults), and a wide range of other mental health issues.

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Dr. Chaka Coleman

Family Psychologist for Children & Teens,
Office Locations: North Raleigh & Cary, NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, teens, Autism Spectrum Disorders, social skills, ADHD, assessment (psychological, psychoeducational, developmental), school problems, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, trauma.

Chaka Coleman, Ph.D., has a doctorate in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and specializes in therapy, assessment, child custody services and group services for children and teens. Dr. Coleman embraces a “whole child” approach, finding every child’s strengths, identifying needs and working with families to create solutions. Dr. Coleman places importance on empathy and uses a variety of intervention approaches to address each child or teen’s unique needs. Therapy/intervention approaches utilized include: play therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. In therapy sessions, Dr. Coleman provides unconditional positive regard and strives to assist children and teens in gaining the tools necessary to unlock their full potential and thrive in their day to day lives. Dr. Coleman provides assessment services for children and teens to better inform educational decisions, differential diagnoses, and treatment. She has experience in psychological, psychoeducational, and developmental assessment with children and teens ages 2-18. Dr. Coleman has extensive experience with regard to special education policy and procedures, as well best practices for interventions. Her experience as a teacher, school psychologist, and education researcher gives her valuable insight with regard to school problems that children/teens may experience. She trained at TEACCH, (conducting autism evaluations), has been a part of autism assessment teams, and received advanced training in autism assessment at Vanderbilt’s Kennedy Center. During every assessment, Dr. Coleman finds rapport-building to be essential in ensuring children are comfortable and able to do their best. Dr. Coleman also administers ADHD Testing, Academic Testing for Wake County elementary and high school students, IQ Intelligence Testing, Learning Disabilities LD testing, Developmental Testing, Kindergarten Readiness Testing, and Dyslexia Testing.

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Mary Caldwell-Pineda, LMFT

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

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EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children, adolescents, families, adults, couples school issues, self-esteem, anger management, making friends, relationships, peer pressure, sexuality issues, depression, anxiety, gender identity issues, and parent-child relationships, parent-teen relationships, divorce, blended families, adoption adjustment, communication, relationships, women’s issues, boundary setting, stress, the “empty nest,” aging parents.

Mary Caldwell-Pineda, LMFT, holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in the treatment of children, teens, and families through child therapy services, children's social skills groups and parent coaching services. Mary is a skilled practitioner with 30 years of clinical experience to share. She specializes in treating all life stages, from childhood to advanced age. Her treatment approach is eclectic, employing a diverse set of treatment models: Family therapy, Play therapy, Psychotherapy, Communication, Resilience, and Narrative therapies. Navigating the transitions between childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood can be tough. Mary enjoys working with young people and provides life skills and emotional support coupled with clinical evaluation of psychological, behavioral, and emotional issues. Through her years of experience, Mary knows early diagnosis and treatment increases quality of life for her clients.

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