Cramerton, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Trish Murray, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a PhD, embodies the spirit of Helen Keller’s quote, 'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.' Her practice is rooted in the belief that many individuals experience moments of vulnerability and overwhelm throughout their lives. Trish is dedicated to walking alongside her clients, helping them to 'listen' to their emotions and regain control in challenging times. She understands how isolation during difficult periods can dim hope and narrow one’s vision of possibilities. By fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship, Trish facilitates healing and growth, allowing clients to restore their sense of hope. Specializing in issues such as trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and spirituality, Trish passionately empowers individuals to process their experiences in a way that enables them to live more fully and unburdened. One of her key approaches is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), specifically designed to aid individuals in overcoming traumatic events.

Dr. Susan B. Wilkie (PhD, LPC, LMFT, NCC, NCSC) serves as a Professor and Founding Director of the Marriage & Family Therapy Program at Pfeiffer University's Graduate School in Charlotte. With a profound dedication to mental health, she is a highly experienced licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist, who runs a private practice. Dr. Wilkie earned her undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Maryland, followed by a master's degree in Educational Administration & Supervision from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She concluded her academic journey with a doctoral degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of New Orleans in 1994. As an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and LPC Supervisor, Dr. Wilkie brings substantial expertise to her practice. She specializes in women’s issues, grief and loss, relationship therapy, couple conflicts, adult development and aging, pre-marital, remarital, and marriage counseling, divorce mediation, and infidelity. Recognizing that no problem is too small to resolve, clients are invited to ESCAPE to her office, where they can appreciate the rustic allure of Cramer Mountain's natural surroundings. Dr. Wilkie empowers individuals to seek peace of mind and well-being grounded in their Higher Power, encouraging everyone to prioritize their own self-care.