OUR COUNSELORS
Nicole Mooney, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Associate Director
LICENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ASSOCIATE #A16835
NATIONAL CERTIFIED COUNSELOR #1604499
M.A. CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY,
HIGH DISTINCTION HONORS
B.A. PSYCHOLOGY*, HONORS
B.A. SOCIOLOGY*, HONORS
*UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, Denver
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY NETWORK COUNSELOR
SYMBIS PREMARITAL COUNSELING CERTIFIED
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS
Nicole offers Marital, PreMarital, and Individual Counseling.
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Available in CARY & FUQUAY | Offers VIDEO and PHONE sessions
After experiencing my own heartache and brokenness in life, I had nowhere to turn but to God - and He met me with comfort, love, and healing. It was during that season I felt God call me to Counseling as a profession. I honestly can’t imagine doing anything else! I truly LOVE what I do!
I feel most passionate about Marital and PreMarital Counseling; I enjoy working with Couples to strengthen and restore their relationship to find true joy and love in their marriage. Over the course of my own marriage I have learned that, although marriage is not easy, marriage and family are among God's greatest gifts and can be enjoyed to their fullest!
My passion for Marriages dictates my Continuing Education Credit choices to take courses like Making Up is Hard to Do - Couples Therapy After Infidelity and Attachment Styles and Trauma Treatment: Effective Strategies for Repair with Couples and directs my professional reading of books like Love and War, Created for Connection: The "Hold Me Tight" Guide for Christian Couples, Torn Asunder, The 5 Love Languages, Attachment Theory in Practice: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Individuals, Couples, and Families; Love & Respect, Couple Therapy: A New Hope-focused Approach, Real Marriage, and You and Me Forever.
I also counsel individuals in areas such as (but not limited to) Depression, Anxiety, Life-transitions, and Trauma. I consider God to be the ultimate counselor, and therefore, use a Christ-centered, Biblical approach in my work with clients.
Jesus tells us that our lives will be filled with trouble, and His life was no exception. Even though life isn’t easy, we have hope in Jesus; He may not always remove our problems, but He will help us grow through the problems and grow closer to Him. My desire is to be as Christ - a clear voice of reason, hope, love, and wisdom. Jesus said, “I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Even in the midst of our brokenness there is the promise that the Lord will not abandon us; we know He will walk with us through our suffering. I try to walk beside my Clients just as the Lord does, praying that my clients can feel God’s love shine through me and come to see themselves through the eyes of the Lord!
As serious struggles and challenges of life come our way, it is not uncommon to get stuck in unproductive cycles, unpleasant emotions, or crippling hardships. As a Christian counselor, I recognize these debilitating states and will work to strengthen you, to see things you may not see, to have you try things you may not have tried, and to encourage you in times requiring long-suffering…
I am a Colorado native who moved to the beautiful state of North Carolina in 2018. In my free time I enjoy hiking, going to the beach, and trying new food with my husband. I also enjoy being outside and taking walks – time that allows me to reflect, pray, and draw closer to God.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Lauren Caulberg, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
LICENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ASSOCIATE #A18402
NATIONAL CERTIFIED COUNSELOR #1723658
M.A. CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
B.A. PSYCHOLOGY, UNC Wilmington
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS
Lauren offers Individual Counseling.
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Available in CARY | Offers VIDEO and PHONE sessions
Hello! I am a North Carolina native, raised in the Triangle area and in the church. I enjoy exploring nature and allowing myself to breathe, letting go of stressors and the distractions of life. Music has always spoken to my heart and been a source of comfort, and painting and growing house plants are therapeutic activities I implement for myself (even Counselors must find things they love to do as a form of self-care!) I have always had the desire to connect with anyone I meet - and the ability to empathize seems to be a grace God granted me out of the gate 😊. I value truly authentic and safe relationships and try to give to Others what I prize so much myself.
I have a passion to Affirm and Encourage women, whose age may range anywhere between early teens and into their seasoned years of life. I also value discipling the same into their next season of greater maturity through the pursuit of deeper Intimacy with God. This ministry may come through psychological, Scriptural, and Holy Spirit-granted insights; it may come through purposeful times of prayer in our sessions; it may come through very deliberate strategies we build together related to thought life, emotional life, and chosen behaviors.
As I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practice, I actively see how this theory of counseling is directly connected and birthed from “being transformed by the renewing of our minds” (Romans 12:2). I’ve seen how our core belief systems create perspectives, schemas and thoughts, which influence our feelings, choices and behaviors. I’ve seen how distorted beliefs taint how we see ourselves, God, & others. I’ve seen how distorted thoughts can be brought to the light, dismantled, and produce real, tangible results and Good Fruit in the lives of my clients. I see how our enemy is behind all of this. And thus, I believe that “the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5). I believe the light of Jesus being The Word is also a Lamp (2 Samuel 22:29 & Proverbs 20:27) and I know that He “desires Wisdom in our Inner Being” (Psalm 51:6) to lead us into healing with Him.
In addition to the passions described above, my counseling is informed by the wisdom my own experiences have given me - my personal story involves various trials and battles with grief that have shaped how I relate to others who have also faced the troubles of life that are inevitable and in result of living in a fallen world. I have learned there are always things to be thankful for, even amid adversity and disappointment; Scripture teaches that God can produce beauty from ashes (Isaiah 61:3). I also believe the incredible truth that we become new creations in Christ (2 Cor 5:17). I strive to lead people to Truth from God’s Word and present the Hope that Jesus offers to every soul. But it all starts with simply meeting a woman where she is…
I look forward to hearing from you!
Will McRee, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
LICENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ASSOCIATE #A18939
NATIONAL CERTIFIED COUNSELOR #1725922
M.A. CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY,
HIGH DISTINCTION HONORS
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE in BIBLICAL STUDIES, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
B.A. HISTORY, UNC Wilmington
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY NETWORK COUNSELOR
SYMBIS PREMARITAL COUNSELING CERTIFIED
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS
Will offers Individual, PreMarital, and Marital Counseling.
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Available in CARY & FUQUAY | Offers VIDEO and PHONE sessions
We all have expectations of how our life will go - so what do we do when life brings us pain and obstacles instead?
It wasn't until my darkest hour that I discovered how God chooses to work through interpersonal relationships to reveal His Grace, Love, and Hope in Christ. Having been a counseling client myself, I found the greatest comfort and progress comes from counseling experiences that are authentically demonstrating those characteristics. Whatever you are facing, I want to hear your story and work with you to find healing, renewed purpose, and establish tools to aid in building resilience for the inevitable difficulties you will encounter down the road of your life.
My areas of interest include (but are not limited to) Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Depression, Sexual/Pornography Addictions, Anger, and Spiritual Growth.
I was born and raised in Raleigh, NC where I now live with my beautiful wife, son, and our fluffy Great Pyrenees. As a North Carolina native, I love visiting the beach and traveling to the mountains to hit the slopes in the winter. Sports, fitness, and reading just about any book I can get my hands on have always been passions of mine - and I love learning what other people are passionate about!
Reaching out for counseling can be intimidating; seeking help is such a courageous first step!
I look forward to talking with you soon!
Lance Clark, MA, LCMHC, BC-TMH, QS
LICENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR #9217
M.A. PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, HIGH DISTINCTION HONORS
BOARD-CERTIFIED TELEMENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER #389
QUALIFIED SUPERVISOR #QS123576
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY NETWORK COUNSELOR
STEVE ARTERBURN'S NEW LIFE MINISTRIES NETWORK COUNSELOR
JOHN ELDREDGE'S WILD AT HEART ALLY and ADVANCED BOOT CAMP GRADUATE
GRADUATE of FRANCIS MACNUTT'S CHRISTIAN HEALING MINISTRIES SCHOOLS OF HEALING PRAYER (ALL 4 LEVELS) AND NETWORK COUNSELOR
HEARTSYNC MINISTRY TRAINED
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS
Lance offers Individual Counseling.
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Available in CARY & FUQUAY | Offers VIDEO and PHONE sessions
I prize highly-skilled people when I find them in my life's journey, and I aspire to be such a person for others!
Henri Nouwen's phrase "wounded healer" captures so well my life's passion... I had to find my own way out of pain via hard-earned life-lessons and endless reading and learning - and now it is my joy to share what I've learned with others!
I've been counseling in the Raleigh area for 16 years, and by the Grace of God folks told folks who told folks...
In 2020, I stopped accepting Marital Counseling clients to focus on doing deep healing work with folks who haven't yet found answers elsewhere - it is my pleasure and calling to invest in helping those who feel afraid or stuck or frustrated with issues and themes that don't seem to easily heal or leave or end.
My professional career has spanned counseling adolescents and adults in Individual, PreMarital, Marital, Family, Employee Assistance Program, and Crisis forms of Counseling in residential foster care, community mental health, crisis call center (where I served as the Staff Trainer), and Biblical counseling settings. Before my professional counseling career, I was a Camp Counselor, a Big Brother, worked in Kairos Prison Ministry, served on Retreat Teams for the State of Maine, and was an Adult and Teen Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent. All that is only to say that God made sure I did some learnin' and gained some experience, LOL!
I counsel every clinical issue/topic that folks seek counseling for in the DSM, including Personality Disorders and the list of Issues Commonly Addressed (see HOME page) - except active Substance Addictions and Food-related concerns. I also counsel non-clinical matters; examples include Career and Calling, Adolescent development, Masculine development, Self-concept and Existential angst. And many of my Counseling clients transition into a Spiritual Formation/Discipleship relationship with me after their counseling work is complete.
I'm married and have three adult children: two daughters and a son. I was born and raised in Central Pennsylvania, graduated Valedictorian, graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston (Magna Cum Laude), and then spent 10 years as an engineer in the music industry working for the legendary Bob Ludwig before I moved to NC in 2003 to begin my unfolding call as a Counselor. I am an avid walker/hiker (most enjoyable with my Wife), have my favorite TV shows (a bit of a documentary hound, I am), I am forever working on my tennis game, and to the question, "Beach or Mountain?", I respond, "Lake!" 😎
I look forward to hearing from you!
Melissa Sugg, MS Candidate
MASTERS in CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING Candidate
Counseling Intern, University of Mount Olive
B.S. PSYCHOLOGY
Liberty University
When we look back on our lives, we see not only the mistakes we made but the way the Lord carried us through every circumstance. Even on days we fail Him, He never fails us. I have seen God’s grace and protection in my life, even when I felt unworthy of those things. After a challenging season, I can look back and see how incredibly God was with us in those hard times. We learn in God’s Word that things work together for the good of those who love Him. I began to see God working things together for His glory by leading me to attend college as a middle-aged adult who had never attended college. I am sure people wondered what I was thinking by embarking on such a journey, and at times, I asked myself the same question. However, I felt the Lord speaking to my heart to go.
My family and I experienced profound loss years ago, which lead me to the realization of why God was calling me in the direction of counseling. It became clear then that I needed to help others who had experienced some of the same hurts we experienced. I long to help others journey through profound loss, trauma, depression, and anxiety. No one is exempt from needing someone else to walk alongside us and help us see things in a different light while redirecting us back to God. The reality of life is that we will all face heartache, and often, we want to isolate ourselves from others. While some alone time is good for healing, having someone to help us process our pain is sometimes necessary. As the Lord walks beside His children, I want to walk beside you on a healing journey.
I am a North Carolina native, living in the same hometown I was born and raised. I am married to my wonderful husband of 21 years and we have two daughters, a son, and four grandchildren. I love to unwind by walking or finding a great book to read. Making my family a meal while sitting, talking, and laughing around the table means so much to me. It has been said that laughter is the best medicine, and I would have to agree. I love to take care of my family and friends in order to help them navigate life easier.
I look forward to meeting you!
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Melissa offers Individual and Marital Counseling.
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Available in GOLDSBORO