Our therapists offer christian counseling in Wilmington, NC

My name is Katie Patton and I am a North Carolina native, mom of three, and proud military spouse. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from East Carolina University in 2011 and my Master's in School Counseling with add-on licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in 2019. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I provide counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups, tailoring treatment to each individual's unique needs, strengths, and goals. I strive to provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment where meaningful growth can occur.

Clients can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where authenticity, curiosity, and collaboration are valued. My goal is to help clients move forward and learn a holistic way of healing to challenge unhelpful patterns, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and develop tools to navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and hope.

Taking the first step toward counseling can feel overwhelming, and you don't have to navigate it alone. Whether you're carrying the weight of past experiences or long for peace, you deserve a space where you feel heard and supported. Healing is possible, and I would be honored to walk alongside you. I invite you to reach out and schedule an appointment.

Madison May is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with 1 year of experience. She has a passion for providing care to those living with obsessive-compulsive disorder through nurturing, compassionate, highly effective, and exposure-based counseling. Madison also works with clients of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, and life transitions. Her own mental health experiences have given her a unique sense of empathy and understanding that translates to her clinical work.

Madison has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Catawba College. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, exposure-response prevention, and solution-focused therapy to help her clients reach their full potential.

Madison offers a space where clients are accepted, nurtured, and advocated for. She meets every client with unconditional positive regard to see them overcome the stress and anxieties they face and live a life that they feel is filled with joy. Madison looks forward to meeting you!

Maxine is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with five years of experience supporting people through life's challenges. She has worked with clients ages five and up in private practice, schools, and online settings. She helps people navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, low self-esteem, adjustment disorder, ADHD, grief, and loss.

Her approach is personalized and integrates a range of evidence-based modalities—including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, attachment theory, existential therapy, gestalt therapy, and motivational interviewing. She also offers strengths-based Christian counseling.

Reaching out for support takes courage, and Maxine is here to walk alongside you. Together, you'll create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore your challenges, build on your strengths, and move toward the life you want.

I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of counseling and human services experience. I offer assistance with mood disorders, social issues, relationship concerns, divorce recovery, personal growth issues, self-esteem, trauma, parenting issues, diversity/multicultural issues, women’s issues, adjustment challenges, and family of origin issues. I have a special interest in supporting parents of children who were born prematurely (or who are medically fragile) as well as those who have experienced challenging pregnancies. I also provide Christian counseling.

My therapeutic focus includes family system work; personal responsibility; exploring how values and beliefs impact goal setting; developing coping skills; and understanding how emotions and thoughts impact behavior and change. I believe therapy is cooperative and collaborative. The therapeutic process identifies, emphasizes, and utilizes personal resources.

I know that deciding to talk to a therapist can be both scary and empowering. If you are ready to take the next step in changing your life, please reach out. Perhaps I can help you in the next phase of your journey.

Andrew Perez is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 8 years of experience in the field of mental health. Andrew is passionate about working with adults to identify and overcome obstacles in order to thrive in their lives. Andrew has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, anger management, relationships, and goal setting toward peak performance.

Andrew completed his Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Mississippi College and enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and biking. Andrew has completed several triathlons. His education blended with his love for a healthy lifestyle enables him to guide and support clients to access their strengths to reach their goals. Andrew uses an eclectic approach with treatment modalities including positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Adlerian techniques, and internal family systems (IFS).

We are all humans. We all face obstacles and need support. Congratulations on taking the courage to reach out for help. Andrew is confident that you will gain support, insights, and strategies to increase your ability to cope, overcome obstacles, and maybe even thrive in your life. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with him today.