Therapy and Counseling in Charlotte, NC
Practical support for the challenges you’re facing.
Owner, Therapy Charlotte, LLC
Find a Therapist Who Fits Your Needs
Support for anxiety, depression, relationships, and life’s transitions.
Our licensed therapists help adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, with in-person appointments in Charlotte and online therapy across North Carolina.
Whether you’re managing everyday stress, working through relationship difficulties, or feeling unsure about your next steps, therapy offers space to explore what’s happening and find a way forward. We tailor our approach to your needs, helping you develop coping skills, recognize patterns, and work toward changes that matter to you.
Explore our therapists to find a good fit, or request your first appointment to get started.
Services Provided by Therapy Charlotte
There are many complex issues to navigate in life. Here's how we can help.
- Career Advancement & Stress
- Depression Management
- Anxiety Relief
- Stress Management
- Life Transitions
- Self-Esteem & Self-Image
- Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
- Health & Wellness
- EMDR
- Relationship Issues
- Feeling Stuck
- Grief & Loss
- Work-Life Balance
- Mindfulness & Relaxation Techniques
- Parenting Challenges
- Aging Parents & Sandwich Generation Stress
- Support for Women's Issues
In-Person and Virtual Therapy Appointments Available
Meet Our Therapists
Find an approach that feels right for you.
Nicole Saunders, MSW, LCSW (Owner)
Nicole Saunders, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker providing therapy in Charlotte, NC. She offers counseling and life coaching, providing therapeutic mental health treatment for depression, anxiety, grief & loss, self-esteem issues, life transition, and relationship problems. She also provides life coaching to address topics such as career changes and transitions, goal setting, lifestyle development, self-exploration, emotional wellness, and personal growth.
Her overall approach incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, and goal-oriented approaches. She also enjoys introducing clients to mindfulness practices that improve the mind-body connection such as meditation and breathwork. With training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Therapy, you are sure to receive a therapeutic approach that fits your unique needs and personality. Read more about Nicole.
Our Therapy Team
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Amy Van de Motter, LCSW
Amy Van de Motter, LCSW moved from Ohio to North Carolina in 2000. She earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary…
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Noell Rowan, Ph.D., LCSW, LCAS
Noell Rowan, Ph.D., LCSW, LCAS, CCS, ACSW is a clinician with more than three decades of experience in the field…
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Jen August, LCMHC
Jen August, LCMHC is a clinician with over 20 years of counseling experience. She is currently living in Wilmington, North…
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Gwyn Mohler, LCSW
Gwyn Mohler, MSW, LCSW, is a therapist in North Carolina offering in-person appointments. Gwyn started her career in the field…
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Elizabeth Pinard, LCSW
Elizabeth Pinard, MSW, LCSW is a virtual therapist in North Carolina with over 10 years of clinical experience. After working…
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Angie Vandenberg, LCSW
Angie Vandenberg, LCSW is a clinician with over a decade of experience in the field of social work. In 2009,…
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Amy Van de Motter, LCSW
Amy Van de Motter, LCSW moved from Ohio to North Carolina in 2000. She earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, teaching public school for three years. During this experience, she realized her passion for making personal connections with her students and their families, which led her to pursue her masters degree in Social Work. As a licensed clinical social…
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Noell Rowan, Ph.D., LCSW, LCAS
Noell Rowan, Ph.D., LCSW, LCAS, CCS, ACSW is a clinician with more than three decades of experience in the field of social work. She has practiced in hospital, community, and private practice settings in Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, and provides clinical supervision for MSW students in North Carolina. After practicing for more than a decade, she returned to further her education…
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Jen August, LCMHC
Jen August, LCMHC is a clinician with over 20 years of counseling experience. She is currently living in Wilmington, North Carolina, where she oversees an advocacy center for survivors of interpersonal violence at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. For Jen, being a counselor is more than a job; it is a privilege to accompany clients on their path of…
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Gwyn Mohler, LCSW
Gwyn Mohler, MSW, LCSW, is a therapist in North Carolina offering in-person appointments. Gwyn started her career in the field of education, serving both as a K-12 educator and nonprofit manager. Over time, she found that her favorite part of work was when she was providing one-on-one support to students, peers, and teachers, helping them build confidence and meet individual…
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Elizabeth Pinard, LCSW
Elizabeth Pinard, MSW, LCSW is a virtual therapist in North Carolina with over 10 years of clinical experience. After working in the banking industry for over a decade, she left her job in capital markets structuring and selling foreign exchange derivatives to pursue a career which aligned with her passion to help others. Elizabeth returned to graduate school, completed a…
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Angie Vandenberg, LCSW
Angie Vandenberg, LCSW is a clinician with over a decade of experience in the field of social work. In 2009, she graduated from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, and practiced therapy at a local non-profit in Charlotte and its surrounding areas. She relocated to our beautiful coast in 2012. She currently lives in Wilmington where she holds a leadership position…
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