Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Counseling Services in Gastonia, NC
Founded to address community mental health needs, Emerge Child & Family Counseling provides personalized, trauma-informed care for children, teens, adults, and families. Our practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate support, offering flexible treatment options tailored to individual needs. With specialized training in evidence-based modalities like EMDR, TF-CBT, and Play Therapy, our clinicians address anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, and behavioral challenges.We prioritize creating safe therapeutic environments while maintaining transparency in our processes and fees. Our administrative team ensures clients connect with the most qualified clinicians for their specific concerns, fostering growth and healing through authentic, client-centered relationships.
Services
Play Therapy
EMDR
TF-CBT
Couples Counseling
Virtual Counseling
Career Consultation
Parent Coaching
Highlights and features
- Low-cost therapy sessions with clinical interns starting at $25/session
- Specialized training in perinatal therapy, trauma treatment, and behavioral disorders
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual client needs
- Experienced clinicians with expertise in diverse populations and cultural competencies
- Flexible service delivery including virtual counseling options
Associations and certifications
- Registered Play Therapist
- SAFE EMDR
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Services
Play Therapy
Utilizing play as children's natural communication tool, our therapists create safe environments for emotional expression and trauma processing. Sessions incorporate therapeutic techniques to address behavioral issues, anxiety, and social challenges through structured play activities. Clinicians trained in Registered Play Therapy and SandTray Therapy work with children aged 3-12 to develop coping strategies and emotional regulation skills.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps clients process traumatic memories in a controlled setting. Our SAFE EMDR-certified clinicians guide clients through eight-phase treatment protocols to reduce distress from past experiences. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD, anxiety disorders, and complex trauma in both children and adults.
TF-CBT
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy addresses emotional and behavioral difficulties stemming from traumatic experiences. Our TF-CBT specialists work with children, teens, and families to develop coping skills and reframe negative thought patterns. This structured approach typically shows measurable progress within 1216 sessions.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for relationship challenges including communication issues, conflict resolution, and intimacy concerns. Sessions focus on developing mutual understanding and improving interpersonal dynamics through evidence-based communication techniques. Self-pay rates apply with no insurance accepted for these services.
Virtual Counseling
Secure telehealth sessions available for clients preferring remote access to mental health services. This option maintains therapeutic continuity for established clients or those with transportation barriers. Virtual appointments follow the same clinical protocols as in-person sessions with HIPAA-compliant technology.
People
Jessie Napoli
Owner and Clinician
MA, LCMHC, CPT, SAFE EMDR-certified therapist with expertise in trauma treatment and family systems. Founded Emerge to expand community mental health access through personalized, evidence-based care approaches.
Katherine Anguish
Clinician
Registered Play Therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and addiction recovery. Provides trauma-informed care for children and adults using creative modalities and parent collaboration techniques.
Desiny Yates
Clinician
LCSW with advanced training in TF-CBT and DBT. Focuses on trauma recovery for children, teens, and mothers using culturally competent approaches and mindfulness techniques.
Jillian McDowell
Clinician
Specializes in mental health treatment for diverse populations including LGBTQ+ individuals and justice-involved youth. Experienced in addressing anxiety, depression, and family conflict.
Brooke Waggoner
Director of Operations
Manages intake processes and insurance coordination while supporting networking initiatives. Serves as primary contact for administrative inquiries and service referrals.
Questions
What services are available for children?
We offer Play Therapy, TF-CBT, and behavioral intervention strategies for children aged 3-12, focusing on emotional regulation and trauma recovery.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, and CBHA plans but cannot process Medicaid or HMO/EPO plans.
What are clinical intern sessions?
Our interns provide low-cost therapy ($25–50/session) under supervision, with no insurance accepted for these services.
How do you handle co-parenting situations?
We offer separate parent assessments for separated families and maintain confidentiality while supporting collaborative care.
What therapy modalities are offered?
We specialize in EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, and SandTray Therapy for trauma and behavioral challenges.
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