Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Denver, NC
At Wild Hearts Counseling & Wellness, we are dedicated to fostering hope and healing through personalized mental health support. Established by a team of licensed professionals, our practice integrates evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused interventions, and expressive arts to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. With over a decade of collective experience, our clinicians prioritize creating a safe, empathetic environment for children, teens, women, and families.We emphasize client-centered care, utilizing play therapy, sand tray techniques, and telehealth options to meet diverse needs. Our commitment to quality care is reflected in our flexible scheduling, sliding scale fees, and collaboration with clients to achieve meaningful, lasting growth.
Services
Individual Therapy
Play Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Trauma Counseling
Family Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer therapy tailored to children, teens, and families using play and art-based techniques.
- Our clinicians are licensed by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors.
- We provide flexible in-person and telehealth sessions for greater accessibility.
- Specialized trauma-informed care and evidence-based interventions like TF-CBT and DBT.
- Sliding scale fees available to ensure therapy remains accessible to all clients.
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health sessions for children, teens, and adults using evidence-based techniques like CBT and mindfulness. Addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral concerns through weekly or bi-weekly appointments. Therapists collaborate with clients to develop tailored treatment plans focused on achieving measurable goals.
Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate treatment for children aged 3+ using play, art, and sand tray techniques. Helps young clients express emotions, process trauma, and build social skills in a safe, nurturing environment. Clinicians trained in expressive arts therapy guide non-directive and structured interventions to support emotional regulation.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure online therapy available for clients preferring remote sessions. Offers flexibility for those with scheduling challenges or transportation barriers. Maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits through HIPAA-compliant platforms, with options for weekend appointments.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using TF-CBT, EMDR, and exposure therapy. Addresses PTSD symptoms, complex trauma, and postpartum mental health concerns. Therapists create phased treatment plans focusing on safety, processing traumatic memories, and rebuilding coping skills.
Family Therapy
Collaborative sessions addressing family dynamics, communication challenges, and relationship conflicts. Utilizes systemic approaches to improve understanding between parents and children, resolve intergenerational patterns, and strengthen support networks for clients undergoing individual treatment.
People
Clarissa Reese Caskey
Founder & Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
With over 12 years of experience, Clarissa specializes in trauma-informed care and expressive arts therapy for children and women. She holds a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College and founded Wild Hearts Counseling in 2010.
Emma Kelley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
Emma provides child-centered therapy using play and expressive arts techniques. She graduated from UNC Charlotte with a Master's in Counseling and specializes in treating anxiety, ADHD, and trauma in children and teens.
Lexie Stewart
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
Lexie focuses on anxiety, depression, and foster care/adoption issues using CBT and mindfulness. She earned her Master's in Social Work from UNC Charlotte and has five years of experience in integrated health settings.
Lisa Donnellan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
Lisa offers trauma-focused therapy for children over 10 and families. With 18 years of experience, she specializes in TF-CBT and educational consultation for autism and behavioral interventions.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CBHA, and Medcost. Not all clinicians are in-network with all insurers. Out-of-network clients receive superbills for reimbursement.
What payment methods are available?
We accept cash, check, credit card, and HSA payments. Sliding scale fees are available for qualifying clients to ensure accessible care.
How often do therapy sessions occur?
Initial sessions are typically weekly or bi-weekly. Frequency decreases as treatment goals progress, with most sessions lasting 45-55 minutes.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Yes, we provide secure virtual therapy sessions for clients preferring remote access. Weekend appointments are available through telehealth.
What happens during the first therapy session?
The initial session involves completing intake paperwork, discussing treatment goals, and developing a personalized plan. Parent-only sessions are standard for children's therapy.
How does ending therapy work?
We gradually reduce session frequency as goals are met. Clients transition to as-needed sessions while maintaining skills learned in therapy for long-term success.
