Helping Teens, Adults, and Their Loved Ones
Karen Arthur, MA, LCMHC
Karen Arthur is a licensed therapist who works with teens and adults who feel stuck and who may be struggling with anxiety, grief and loss, and chronic health condition management, as well as other issues. Karen helps clients develop strong coping skills for life’s problems. She welcomes individuals of any religious background (and those who are non-religious), sexual orientation, and gender identity. I believe strongly that our natural tendency as humans is toward healing and I will encourage you to lead us, whenever possible. I use a mix of CBT, mindfulness counseling, reality therapy, and expressive arts therapy (there is no experience or skill necessary).
Weston Smith, MA, LCMHC
Weston is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in the state of North Carolina. He works with adolescents, young adults, and families who are struggling with anger, depression, anxiety, ADHD, Family Conflict, and stage of life decisions (including “failure to launch”). Weston believes in the power of experience and self-discovery to lead towards living a better life. He focuses on helping clients explore community, family, and other support, as well as developing skills for healthy communications to foster independence and self-confidence.
Amanda Sullivan, MA, LCMHC
Amanda Sullivan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over thirty years of experience assisting children and adults. A graduate of Wake Forest University, Amanda currently works with adults who are struggling with grief or depression, issues related to midlife challenges, ADHD, trauma, and those striving to find a way through clutter (both mental and physical). Believing in the power of finding meaning and purpose in one’s life, Amanda uses a variety of counseling techniques including EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, expressive arts therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and equine-assisted learning. She is an avid writer, artist, and former professional photographer and often shares these skills in her practice, encouraging clients to use their creativity to relieve stress and anxiety and improve focus.
Andrew P. Smiler, PhD, LPA
A licensed therapist and an expert on boys, men, and masculinity. Dr. Smiler holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a PhD in Developmental Psychology. He helps teenage boys and adult men understand themselves and find better ways to communicate with the important people in their life. In addition to issues such as depression, anxiety, attention deficits, and family conflict, he also works with clients around issues related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and other issues related to sexuality.