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CLINICIANS
Maria Curran, M.Ed., Ph.D., LCMHCS
Master's-Level Counselor
Lucy,
Maria's co-therapist & official office greeter
Kelsey Cahill,
M. Ed, LCMHCA
Kelsey Cahill, M. Ed, LCMHCA is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science and a minor in Applied Youth Development. She went on to earn her master’s degree in Counselor Education at The Citadel in 2017. Kelsey has additional training in trauma-informed practices, play therapy and mindfulness.
Kelsey has experience as a school counselor, working closely with children ages 4 to 14 in individual and group settings around issues of anxiety, family changes, grief and loss, behavioral challenges and social skills. She also has a history of working collaboratively with parents and families to reach their short- and long-term goals. Kelsey worked as a case manager for social services, assisting children and families who experienced abuse and neglect.
Kelsey incorporates a Rogerian approach to therapy and believes each client has unique needs and goals. She often utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, self-regulation and play therapy into sessions.
Ridgely Chapman
M.A., LCMCHA
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Ridgely Chapman holds a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UNC Charlotte and is licensed as a LCMHCA. She holds a masters in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology from University College London who has worked with children, families, refugees, young adults, and adults over the past 20 years. While being able to work with clients across all mental health concerns, some of her specialty areas are reunification, family therapy, individual therapy, trauma, identity development, life transitions, and grief and loss. She is also trained in EMDR. She looks forward to collaborating with clients as they navigate inter and intrapersonal relationships. She believes in creating a safe space and a strong therapeutic relationship so clients can explore, work through, and grow from their personal experiences and struggles. Ridgely is available to work with you in person and virtually.
Joey Barnes,
VISIT FACILITATOR
Joey Barnes, Counseling Intern and Visit Facilitator, is a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Montreat College. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University. He has held multiple roles working with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. He has extensive work experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities and hopes to continue serving this population as a future counselor. Over the past five years, he has been a special education paraprofessional, a youth development instructor, and an ABA therapist.
Joey is currently facilitating visits through our visitation program (SSV/FV) and is available to provide therapy services to clients as a Counseling Intern. Joey will assist clients through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, mindfulness, and play therapy techniques. CBT and mindfulness help individuals gain more control over their thoughts and achieve peace of mind in the present moment. Person-centered therapy and play therapy provide individuals with a non-judgmental, safe space they need to thrive. Joey plans to approach all clients with unconditional positive regard and empower them to find their unique path to success.
Keegie Berger,
Counseling Intern
Keegie Berger, Counseling Intern is a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Play Therapy at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Miami University of Ohio. After graduating from Miami, she worked for the Juvenile Court in Cincinnati, Ohio as a Behavioral Health Specialist. At the Court, Keegie worked with troubled youth struggling with mental health disorders and their families. After working for the Juvenile Court, she accepted a position at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in the Neuropsychology Department. At Atrium, she was a psychometrist and conducted neuropsychological testing on a variety of individuals which mainly consisted of children and older adults. At The Center for Creativity and Healing, Keegie is eager to work with her future clients to help them navigate their challenges and support their emotional well-being through creative and therapeutic techniques.