Denver, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Stephanie Emmerson is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (MA, LCMHC, NCC) who understands that life is filled with both remarkable and challenging moments. She believes that regardless of the size of the struggle, both adults and children can immensely benefit from counseling. In her practice, Stephanie creates a confidential and compassionate environment where clients can comfortably share their stories and explore their concerns. She is passionate about fostering strong therapeutic relationships by offering a warm, engaging, and empathetic presence to address emotional and mental health issues. Therapy with Stephanie provides a safe space to be heard, learn healthy coping strategies, and gain fresh perspectives. Specializing in working with children, teens, and women facing challenges like anxiety, sports struggles, life transitions, family issues, and stress, Stephanie has dedicated much of her career to supporting grieving families and children. She recognizes the uniqueness of each client and tailors her approach to meet individual needs. Stephanie considers it an incredible honor to accompany clients through their life challenges and firmly believes in the innate resilience within everyone to overcome obstacles. By helping clients identify their strengths and set achievable goals, she empowers them to cultivate a more meaningful life. Stephanie looks forward to partnering with those ready to embark on their therapeutic journey.

Trudie Crawford, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, provides compassionate counseling services designed to help individuals discover joy and effect lasting change in their lives. She honors the opportunity to support her clients as they move toward their most valued goals, fostering a harmonious and meaningful life. With a strong focus on exploring and embracing individual strengths, Trudie empowers her clients to address challenges and build resilience. The therapeutic relationship she cultivates is defined by empathy, trust, and respect. Trudie works with adults facing grief, loss, depression, anxiety, stress management, and life transitions, as well as those encountering relationship challenges. Additionally, she supports couples navigating difficulties at any stage of their relationship and children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. As a rostered clinician with the NC Child Treatment Program in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she adopts an integrative approach that recognizes the unique needs of each client. Trudie respects the courage it takes to seek help and is dedicated to offering a warm, safe, and empathetic space to facilitate empowerment and growth.

Carol Crosby is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (MS, LCMHC), bringing over 20 years of professional experience to her practice. She specializes in guiding individuals, families, and couples through their unique challenges, particularly in areas like adoption, family conflict, and relationship issues. Carol's approach is culturally sensitive and person-centered, ensuring that each client's personal history is honored and understood. Her interactive, strengths-based, and solution-focused modalities create a safe space for clients to explore their challenges, identify personal strengths, and cultivate the confidence necessary to manage their lives effectively. With a deep respect for individual needs, she empowers her clients to navigate their journeys toward hope and fulfillment. Carol is committed to fostering growth and healing through her diverse therapeutic techniques, including trauma-focused and emotionally focused therapies, among others.