Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Wilmington, NC
Place of Peace Counseling and Therapeutic Center has dedicated itself to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate mental health challenges and life stressors since its founding. Our team of psychologists, therapists, counselors, and social workers employs evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, meditation, and trauma therapy to address anxiety, depression, and emotional pain. We prioritize personalized treatment plans that combine scientific research with clinical expertise to help clients develop coping skills, build self-awareness, and achieve emotional resilience. With specialized services for trauma recovery, substance abuse counseling, and family therapy, we serve Wilmington, NC, and surrounding areas through both in-person and telehealth options. Our practitioners bring decades of combined experience in clinical mental health counseling, including specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and EMDR.We maintain a commitment to professional development, practitioner mentoring, and creating a supportive therapeutic environment that fosters both client and clinician growth. Our approach emphasizes authenticity, warmth, and holistic wellness, addressing mental, emotional, and physical aspects of well-being. Through ongoing consultation and collaboration among our multidisciplinary team, we ensure comprehensive care that evolves with community needs. We actively support career development for mental health professionals while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards and client-centered care principles. Our mission remains focused on helping clients create lasting inner peace through transformative therapeutic experiences.
Services
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Substance Abuse Counseling
Mindfulness Training
Family Therapy
Online Therapy
Stress Management
Clinical Supervision
Play Therapy
Exposure Therapy
Highlights and features
- Our team includes psychologists with 20+ years of combined clinical experience
- We utilize empirically-validated treatments like CBT and EMDR
- Specialized programs for trauma recovery and substance abuse counseling
- Offer both in-person and telehealth therapy options for accessibility
- Practitioners maintain ongoing professional development in emerging therapies
What people say
Overwhelmingly kind
Compassionate practitioners
Knowledgeable staff
Effective treatments
Supportive environment
Services
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns causing emotional distress. Our therapists teach evidence-based techniques to replace harmful thinking with reality-based alternatives, empowering clients to manage anxiety, depression, and behavior change. This structured approach combines psychoeducation with practical skill-building for lasting mental health improvements.
Trauma Therapy
Our trauma specialists use neuroscience-based approaches like EMDR to process unaddressed psychological material. This specialized therapy helps clients reconsolidate traumatic memories with adaptive information, reducing emotional reactivity and breaking self-defeating patterns. We offer multiple trauma therapy modalities including Cognitive Processing Therapy and Somatic Experiencing for personalized treatment.
Mindfulness Training
Mindfulness and meditation programs teach present-moment awareness to reduce anxiety and stress. Our practitioners guide clients in developing daily meditation practices that improve emotional regulation and mental clarity. These techniques combine ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience to create sustainable mental health benefits without pharmaceutical side effects.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Our addiction specialists provide comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders using Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We address underlying emotional triggers while building practical coping skills for relapse prevention. Treatment includes both individual counseling and support for transitioning from intensive outpatient programs to independent recovery.
Relaxation and Stress Management
Stress management programs combine relaxation techniques with practical life skills training. Clients learn targeted breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and boundary-setting strategies to improve resilience against daily stressors. Our approach emphasizes sustainable self-care practices that enhance both mental and physical well-being through improved nervous system regulation.
People
Tara Ferguson
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Ferguson specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma treatment for adults and adolescents. She founded Place of Peace Counseling and provides consultation to all therapists at the center. Her approach combines cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and mindfulness techniques with over 15 years of clinical experience.
Megan Fentross
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Megan specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for depression, anxiety, and self-harm behaviors. She has extensive experience in intensive outpatient programs and completed foundational DBT training with Behavioral Tech. Her practice emphasizes LGBTQIA+ affirming care and creative therapeutic approaches.
Asia Brown
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Brown treats anxiety, depression, and chronic pain using process-based therapies. With 10 years of NIH research experience, she specializes in health psychology and has clinical training from Duke University Medical Center. Her approach combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization techniques.
Jason Tuma
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Jason specializes in anxiety, depression, and substance abuse treatment. Trained at the Beck Institute in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, he integrates Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. With degrees from Liberty University, he focuses on personalized care for adult clients.
Natasha Sylvester
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Sylvester specializes in anxiety, OCD, and trauma treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. A Florida Institute of Technology graduate, she employs Exposure and Response Prevention techniques. Currently providing teletherapy services, she emphasizes strength-based approaches for clients aged 16+.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma therapy (including EMDR), mindfulness training, substance abuse counseling, family therapy, and stress management programs for anxiety, depression, and related conditions.
Do you offer telehealth therapy options?
Yes, we offer telehealth services with multiple providers including Dr. Natasha Sylvester, Alyssa Murray, and Elizabeth Bain for clients who prefer remote therapy sessions.
What ages do you treat?
Our practitioners treat clients aged 6 through adulthood, with specialized services for children, adolescents, and adults across our therapeutic programs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule appointments directly with individual practitioners through our website. Each provider's availability and specific specialties are listed in their biographies.
What therapeutic approaches do your counselors use?
Our clinicians utilize evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization, and mindfulness-based interventions tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting individual practitioners about insurance acceptance as policies vary by provider. Most clinicians offer flexible payment options and can provide documentation for out-of-network benefits.
