Therapy and Wellness Services
Therapy and Wellness Services
Counseling Connections is a virtual practice based in Sanford, NC. Our licensed therapists offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy to adults and teens 13 and up across North Carolina. Alongside therapy, we offer wellness coaching, nutrition support, and yoga.
Choose a therapist or wellness coach you’d like to meet, or tell us what you need and we’ll guide you
Therapy, four ways
Individual Therapy
One-on-one with a licensed therapist, working on what’s weighing on you. That might be something like anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, recovery, or a big life change.
Offered by:
Jason Robertson, LCSW: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions
Celeste Cianciulli, LCSW: addiction and recovery, family and relationships, mood
Kate Gomes, LMFT, LCAS, LCMHCS, CCS: addiction, trauma and loss, families
Jennifer Elkins, LCMHC: ADHD in adult women, OCD
Marilyn Minton, LCSW-A: trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ affirming care
LaMiya Harrison, LCSW-A: anxiety, depression, stress
Taylor Trull, LCMHC-A: ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationships
Shana Gary, LCSW-A: teens, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, ADHD, trauma
Couples Therapy
Time for you and your partner to work on how you talk, handle conflict, rebuild trust, and stay connected. Whether you’re facing a specific rough patch or just want to grow closer, your therapist helps you understand each other better and practice what works.
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Family Therapy
Support for families working through communication, conflict, parenting, or a major change. Sessions give everyone a chance to be heard and help your family find practical ways to reconnect.
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Group Therapy
Small virtual groups led by experienced clinicians, where you work on shared challenges alongside people who understand. Groups are a lower-cost way to build skills and feel less alone, and sessions are [$20–$30]. Groups can run alongside individual therapy.
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What we help with
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When low mood drains your energy and takes the interest out of things you used to enjoy, it can be hard to even reach out. Our therapists help you develop strategies to regain energy, purpose, and joy.
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If worry keeps your mind racing or your body on edge, therapy can help you figure out what sets it off and how to respond differently. We help you understand triggers, build coping skills, and rebuild energy and purpose.
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Living with ADHD can be challenging in school, work, and relationships. We offer personalized support your focus, relationships, and routines.
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Our trauma-informed therapists create a space to process pain, heal emotional wounds, and reclaim control over your life.
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Loss comes in many forms, including a loved one, a relationship, or a chapter of life you thought would last longer. We provide support to help you honor your feelings, process grief, and make room for what comes next.
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Whether you’re questioning your use, newly in recovery, or years in and facing a hard stretch, you deserve support without judgment. Our therapists look at the whole picture with you, so you can build a recovery that fits your life.
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College life brings unique challenges: academic pressure, independence, and social transitions. Our team helps students and young adults manage stress, navigate relationships, and thrive in this critical stage of life.
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The teen years and early adulthood bring pressure, big emotions, and a lot of change. We support you in building coping skills, self-esteem, and healthy relationships.
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Moves, career changes, and new beginnings can bring excitement and stress at the same time. Therapy gives you a steady place to sort through it all as things change.
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Strong relationships take communication and trust, and sometimes outside support. Whether you come on your own or with a partner, we’ll help you connect more honestly and handle conflict more calmly.
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Everyone deserves a space where they can be fully themselves. We offer a affirming therapy for people exploring identity, coping with stress or discrimination, and building a life that feels authentic.
Wellness Services
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Life coaching helps individuals take charge of their health and well-being, focusing on physical, emotional, and lifestyle balance. Clients work with a coach to set goals, build sustainable habits, and make positive mindset shifts. This approach fosters resilience, enhances overall quality of life, and helps clients achieve long-term wellness.
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This specialized coaching is designed for women navigating the physical and lifestyle changes that come with midlife. Clients work one-on-one to build sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits that support energy, balance, and overall well-being. With a focus on realistic, habit-based changes, this approach helps women feel more in control of their health and create routines that actually fit into everyday life.
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Therapeutic, somatic-based yoga sessions are designed to support nervous system regulation, deepen mind-body awareness, and promote lasting balance and well-being.