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Empowering Your Journey, Honoring Your Voice

Insurance Accepted

  • NC Medicaid

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans:

    • BCBS of NC Carolina Blue Value

    • Blue Medicare

    • BCBS PPO

    • BCBS Carolina Classic Blue

    • BCBS of NC Carolina Blue Care HMO

  • Anthem

  • Aetna

  • UMWA

*More to come as we are always in the works to making treatment accessible to many

No Insurance, We Got You!

Starting at :

To What You Can Afford

$ 50

Our Providers

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    Deborah Lee LCSWA Supporting Adults and Adolescents

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    Isley Bell LCMHCA Supporting Adults, Couples and Families

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  • Kilai McKinley LCSWA, Supporting Children, and Adults

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    Jasmine Colegrove, LCSW, LISW-CP, Brainspotting, EMDR Therapist

Meet the Heart of Journey Counseling

If You're Functioning on the Outside But Struggling Inside — You're Not Alone

When life feels like one long performance — smiling, responding, keeping up — it can be hard to admit what’s really going on underneath.

Maybe you’re a parent stretched thin, a teen overwhelmed by school and social pressure, a couple stuck in survival mode, or an adult carrying more than anyone realizes. You’ve been holding it together for a long time — but it’s starting to cost you.

At Journey Counseling PLLC, we support individuals, teens, couples, and families across Gastonia, Charlotte, and throughout North Carolina who are navigating:

  • Anxiety, overwhelm, and racing thoughts

  • Depression, disconnection, or loss of motivation

  • Relationship stress and communication breakdowns

  • Parenting and family conflict

  • Identity questions or transitions

  • Neurodivergence, including late-diagnosed ADHD or ASD

  • Burnout, life transitions, and emotional fatigue

You may have already tried other things — podcasts, journaling, past therapy — and still feel stuck. That doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It just means you need a space that meets you where you are.

Real Therapy That Works With the Body, Brain, and Spirit

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    Individual Therapy For Adults 18+

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    Couples Therapy

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    Family Therapy

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    Adolescent Individual Therapy

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    Group Therapy (How We Build Community)

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    Betrayal Trauma Recovery (Upon Individual Screening)

See How We Can Help
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Therapy That Actually Feels Supportive

We know the search for a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already drained. That’s why we keep it simple and real. No pressure to explain everything right away. No expectation to “get it right.”

You can show up unsure, shut down, emotional, or even skeptical. We’ll be here — steady, respectful, and genuinely curious about your experience. Together, we’ll explore what you need to feel more like yourself again (or maybe, like yourself for the first time).

Whether you're working through trauma, anxiety, faith questions, identity, relationship issues, or parenting stress — we’re here to support the whole picture.

Our team offers inclusive, affirming care for individuals and families of all backgrounds. This includes therapy for teens, couples, families, women, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We also welcome clients exploring neurodivergence, spirituality, or life transitions.

 

Online Therapy Across North Carolina

Wherever you are — Charlotte, Gastonia, or a quiet corner of the state — you can access supportive, consistent care from the comfort of your space.

We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy for:

  • Adults

  • Children & Teens (13+)

  • Couples

  • Families

Many clients find that meeting online helps them feel more at ease, more present, and more likely to stay engaged in their process. Online therapy is available statewide across North Carolina. In-person sessions available at 2922 Audrey Dr., Gastonia, NC 28054. Schedule your first session today.

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After-Hours Support That Meets You Where You Are

We use an AI answering system (Sona) to help you get basic info and leave a message anytime, day or night. You can share your name, number, and when you're available, and someone from our team will follow up.

Once you’re an established client, you’ll have access to our secure client portal, where you can message your therapist directly from your own device. And if you’re not a client yet but need to share something private or detailed, feel free to use our secure contact form.

Not into AI? No problem—just press Option 1 to leave a regular voicemail.
We’re all about making it easier to reach out—whatever way feels best for you.

Our Blog

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When Faith Hurts: Releasing and Healing Spiritual Trauma
When Faith Hurts: Releasing and Healing Spiritual Trauma

There is life beyond fear, beyond control, beyond what you were taught to silence. Healing is the slow return to freedom.

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New Year, New Emotional Tools: How Therapy Helps Teens Start the Year with Confidence & Clarity
New Year, New Emotional Tools: How Therapy Helps Teens Start the Year with Confidence & Clarity

The New Year can bring pressure, anxiety, and self-doubt for many teens. Deborah offers a warm, supportive space to help adolescents build emotional resilience, reduce school-related stress, and start the year with confidence and clarity. Therapy helps teens feel grounded, understood, and capable as they navigate a fresh start.

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Surviving Holiday Expectations: A Couples Therapist’s Guide to Staying Connected When You Feel Pulled Apart
Surviving Holiday Expectations: A Couples Therapist’s Guide to Staying Connected When You Feel Pulled Apart

Between holiday gatherings, long to-do lists, and trying to balance everyone’s expectations, many couples find themselves drifting into survival mode. It’s easy to lose your sense of partnership when the season becomes overwhelming.

Isley helps couples navigate these stressful moments by teaching them how to name their needs, check in with each other emotionally, and set boundaries with compassion.

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Breaking Out of the Silo: Why Therapists Need Each Other More Than Ever
Breaking Out of the Silo: Why Therapists Need Each Other More Than Ever

Working in private practice often feels isolating, but therapists don’t have to work alone. This post explores the importance of connection, community, and collaboration in the helping profession—and how breaking out of silos can strengthen both clinicians and the clients we serve.

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