Not Your Run-Of-The-Mill Staff
When we began building our team, we aimed for more than technical talent—we looked for people with character, diverse perspectives, and a genuine love for people. Over time, we’ve brought together specialists from various backgrounds, each contributing their unique expertise. This combination pushes us to become better therapists and allows us to deliver exceptional care. You will benefit not just from a single therapist’s expertise but from the collective wisdom of us all.
Meet Some of The Best In The Profession
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Grace Allen, MS, LCMHCA
Grace works with children and adolescents, ages 4 to 16.
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Christy Braman, MA, LCMHC
Christy works with adult individuals.
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Mackenzie Hawisher Brown, MA, LCMHCA
Mackenzie works with teens, adult women, couples, and families.
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Carly Burrows, MA, LCMHCA
Carly works with children, teens, and adult individuals.
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Logan Cato, MACC, LCMHCA, LPCA
Logan works with individuals ages 6 and up.
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Amanda Cherry, MA, LCMHC
Amanda works with adult individuals.
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Megan Cummings, MACC, LCHMCA
Megan works with children ages 3 to 10 and individuals 16 and up.
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Samantha Dunaway, MACC, LCMHC
Samantha works with children ages 3+, adolescents, adults individuals, and parent-child dyads.
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Kristin Fisher, M.Ed., LCMHC
Kristin works with adult individuals.
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Courtney Kelly, MA, LCMHCA
Courtney works with adolescents (11+) and adults of all ages.
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Bryan Franklin, MACC, LCMHC
Bryan works with adult individuals and couples.
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Kristina Franklin, MACC, LCMHC, LMFT
Kristina works with adult individuals and couples.
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Marissa Grant, MA, LCMHC
Marissa works with children (ages 3+), adolescents, and adult women.
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Lauren Ivey, MA, LCAS, CCTP
Lauren works with adult individuals who struggle with substance and/or addiction issues as well as those impacted by a loved one’s addiction.
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Clarissa Jackson, MS, LCMHC
Clarissa works with children, adolescents, and adult individuals.
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Donna Kanipe, MACC, LMFT, LCMHCS, Director
Donna works with adult individuals over 21 and couples.
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Courtney Krajenka, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
Courtney provides psychological testing to clients ages 6 and up.
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Chris McCarthy, PhD, LCMHC
Chris works with individuals of all ages.
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Kevin McGrew, MSW, LCSW, Director
Kevin works with adult individuals and couples.
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Linda McGrew, MA, LCMHC, Founding Partner
Linda works with adult individuals and couples.
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Patti McMillian, M.Ed., LCMHC, Founding Partner
Patti works with adolescents and adult women.
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Elena Pertgen, LCMHCA, NCC
Elena works with adults.
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Mike Prasse, MACC, LCMHC
Mike enjoys working with adults individuals and couples.
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David Russ, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Founding Partner
David treats clients of all ages with severe anxiety such as OCD, emetophobia, and panic.
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Paige Umbach, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Paige enjoys working with teens and adults.
Meet the Administrative Team
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Jenny Marlier
Administrative Specialist
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Katelyn Oppold
Administrative Specialist
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Ligi Samuel
Administrative Specialist
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Dr. Kate Wells
Administrative Specialist
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Livy Ritterbusch
Administrative Specialist
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Beth Klepar
Billing Specialist
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Tiffanie Harper
Bookkeeper
Billing inquiries or concerns can be directed to Beth Klepar at billing@carolinascounseling.com or 704-752-8414 ext. 1125.
Contact our administrative staff at admin@carolinascounseling.com or 704-752-8414