Therapy Charlotte | Counseling, Life Coaching, & Therapist in Charlotte, NC
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How Therapy & Life Coaching Can Transform Your Life
Unlock Your Potential with Our Expert Life Coaches and Therapists in Charlotte, NC
Our team of licensed therapists in Charlotte, NC, is here to offer support for adults struggling with life's ups and downs. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, grief, or just daily stress, we're here to provide a safe and confidential place for you to work through these issues to unlock your full potential.
We tailor our therapeutic techniques to meet your unique needs, focusing on helping you solve problems, set goals, and develop strong self-care strategies and coping skills. These approaches are all about boosting your personal growth, improving stress-management, enriching your relationships, and making life's transitions a bit smoother.
We offer in-person and online therapy for mental health issues and life coaching for personal and professional growth. We're dedicated to helping you find your way to wellness and success. Together, we'll work on clarifying your goals and support you in making meaningful changes in your life.
Ready to start on a journey toward healing, fulfillment, and personal growth? We're here to help you take the first step towards the transformation you've been looking for. Schedule Your First Appointment and transform your life today!




Meet Our Team of Expert Therapists
Our Team Provides Premier Therapy and Life Coaching Services in Charlotte, NC
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
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,…
View BiographyNoell 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…
View BiographyJen 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…
View BiographyGwyn 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…
View BiographyElizabeth 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…
View BiographyAngie Nance, 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…
View BiographyAmy 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…
View BiographyNoell 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…
View BiographyJen 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…
View BiographyGwyn 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…
View BiographyElizabeth 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…
View BiographyAngie Nance, 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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