More Than Therapy—A Journey to Reconnection
You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out to Get Started
We know starting therapy can bring up a lot of questions—What will this be like? Will this actually help? Am I too much? Whether you’re exploring therapy for the first time or returning after a difficult experience, it’s okay to feel uncertain. This page is here to help you get the answers you need so you can make an informed, empowered decision about your next step.
If you don’t see your question listed here, please reach out—we’re happy to talk with you directly and make sure you feel supported from the very beginning. Call Us at 980-238-3948. Our AI assistant, Sona, can answer general questions or take a message anytime. Just avoid sharing sensitive info, since it’s not a secure line. For private or detailed messages, reach out through our secure contact form
FAQs
What is EMDR therapy and how can it help me?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed approach that helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their intense emotional charge. It can be highly effective for trauma, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts—allowing you to feel calmer, more grounded, and more present. Jasmine Colegrove currently supports those looking for EMDR.
What is attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy helps you explore how early relationships have shaped your current patterns around connection, trust, and emotional safety. With this awareness, we work toward building more secure relationships—with others and with yourself.
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy supports healing by helping you reconnect with your body. Through gentle awareness of breath, posture, tension, and other body cues, we work to release stress, process trauma, and support nervous system regulation. It's especially helpful when emotions feel hard to name or talk through.
What is art and expressive therapy?
Art and expressive therapy use creative tools like drawing, writing, collage, or metaphor to explore feelings that can be hard to express in words. You don’t need to be an artist — just open to trying new ways of connecting with your inner world. These approaches are especially helpful for teens, neurodivergent clients, and anyone looking for deeper emotional insight or regulation.
Can I do these therapies online?
Yes! We offer trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, somatic work, and more via secure telehealth across North Carolina. In some cases, in-person care may be recommended for specific goals — but many clients find virtual sessions just as effective, especially when feeling safer in their own space.
Do you offer therapy for more than just trauma?
Absolutely. While trauma is a common thread in our work, we also support clients facing anxiety, depression, burnout, identity questions, neurodivergence, relational issues, spiritual exploration, and life transitions. Therapy is for anyone navigating the complexities of being human.
I’ve tried therapy before. What if it didn’t help?
Many of our clients have had previous therapy that didn’t go deep enough or didn’t feel like a fit. That doesn’t mean therapy isn’t for you — it just means you haven’t had the right kind of support yet. Our approach is collaborative, somatic-aware, and built around what actually works for you.
Do you work with faith-based clients?
Yes. If your faith or spirituality is important to you, we welcome it into the therapy space. If you’re exploring spiritual questions or have experienced harm related to faith, we can meet you there too. And if faith isn't part of your world, that’s equally respected. Our goal is to support your healing in ways that align with your values.
Rebecca Waters and Deborah Lee offer Christian-informed therapy for clients who want to integrate their faith into the work. Their approach is grounded in grace, wisdom, and compassionate support.
Jasmine Colegrove and Isley Bell provide spiritually inclusive therapy, honoring a wide range of beliefs and experiences—from deconstruction and spiritual trauma to holistic, non-religious practices.
What is Sona and is it safe to use?
Sona is our automated phone assistant that helps collect your contact info after hours or when we’re in session. It’s a tool to make reaching out easier — especially if phone calls feel hard.
That said, Sona is not HIPAA-compliant, so please don’t leave personal or medical info in your message. Just your name, number, and availability is great. Once you're an established client, you'll use our secure portal to communicate directly with your therapist.
Prefer not to use the AI system? No problem — just press Option 1 to leave a regular voicemail. We want connecting with us to feel easy and comfortable.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare (Jasmine Colegrove Only) for most individual therapy services. Couples and family therapy is often considered out-of-network by insurance — not because it isn’t valuable, but because most plans only cover therapy when one person is the identified patient. For those services, we typically operate on a private-pay basis so we can focus on your relationship, not a diagnosis.
Can I still work with you if you're out of network?
Yes. You can pay privately and we can provide you with a superbill — a document you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network benefits.
What if I need financial support for therapy?
We offer a needs-based sliding scale through our FPG application to help make therapy more accessible. Just let us know during your consultation, and we’ll walk you through the options.
How often will I come to therapy?
Most clients begin with weekly sessions, but we’ll work together to find a rhythm that fits your needs, goals, and capacity. You can always shift the frequency over time.
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide:
Individual therapy for adults, teens, and neurodivergent clients
Couples and family counseling (private pay)
Premarital counseling
Group therapy (based on interest)
EMDR, somatic therapy, CBT, expressive arts, and trauma-informed care — all adapted for your needs and identities
All services are available in-person in Gastonia or online across North Carolina.
What if I’m nervous to start?
That’s completely normal. Therapy is a vulnerable process, especially if you’ve had negative experiences in the past. We hold space without judgment — you don’t need to have it all figured out or know what to say. You’re welcome just as you are.