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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, LCMHC
Kelsey Cahill, M. Ed, LCMHC is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor 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., LCMHCA
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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
M.A., LCMHCA
Counselor, Office Admin, & Supervised Visit Facilitator
Joey Barnes, M.A., LCMHCA, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, Supervised Visit Facilitator, and Office Administrator at the Center for Creativity and Healing. He is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate life’s challenges while building stronger relationships and healthier patterns of communication.
Joey earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University. Prior to becoming a counselor, he worked extensively with children and adolescents as a behavior technician, youth development instructor, and special education paraprofessional, supporting individuals with autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental differences.
Joey has a special interest in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and relationship concerns. He has experience helping families navigate separation, divorce, high-conflict co-parenting relationships, and parent-child estrangement. His work focuses on strengthening family relationships, improving communication, and supporting healthy family systems through individual counseling, family therapy, co-parenting support, and reunification therapy.
His counseling approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Theory, mindfulness-based interventions, and Child-Centered Play Therapy. Joey is passionate about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools to foster lasting growth and resilience.
Christina Winter
Counseling Intern
Christina Winter is a graduate counseling intern completing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UNC Charlotte, with a concentration in play therapy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Appalachian State University, which grounds her belief that how we listen and tell our stories shapes how we heal. She is currently completing her practicum and internship at the Center for Creativity & Healing and is on track to graduate in August 2027.
Christina works with clients across the lifespan, including children, teens, and adults. She's person-centered at her core, believing every client already holds what they need to grow, and her role is to help them find it. She loves working outside the boundaries of straight talk therapy, drawing on expressive arts, play therapy, narrative therapy, bibliotherapy, and Gestalt work to help clients access what words alone can't reach. She has also taught Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), training parents and caregivers to use play therapy skills at home to strengthen their bond with their kids, including a training for preschool teachers in spring 2026.
Christina believes healing doesn't have to look like sitting across from someone talking. Sometimes it looks like a story, a scene, a song, or a page turned. She is passionate about creating a warm, creative space where clients of all ages feel safe to explore, express, and grow.