Kill Devil Hills, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Katie Dunavant is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor with a rich background in mental health services. With seven years of experience working with adults, children, and families, she deeply understands that even the most successful individuals can face challenges and that seeking help signifies strength and self-awareness. Specializing in women's issues, relationship difficulties, and trauma and PTSD, Katie's multi-dimensional therapeutic approach incorporates Expressive Arts, Trauma-Focused techniques, and a blend of other modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has spent three years leading a children's mental health program in Alaska, which has equipped her with valuable insights into the needs of her clients. Katie's therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental, and down-to-earth, infused with a healthy dose of humor. Clients can expect a collaborative and customizable experience, as Katie works diligently with them to identify their goals and create a tailored plan for success that nurtures personal growth and resilience.

Christie Mcewan is a compassionate and skilled therapist located in the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. Here, where the beach meets the calm of the ocean, she understands that many individuals feel like shattered pieces of sea glass that have been lost at sea, yearning to be rediscovered. Christie believes that everyone is a treasure, often feeling invisible, unimportant, or damaged, yet within them lies inherent value, beauty, and resilience waiting to be uncovered. With extensive training in trauma treatment, Christie specializes in guiding clients who grapple with addiction, trauma, anxiety, and other challenging behaviors. At Outer Banks Counseling Services, she offers person-centered counseling that is individually driven, ensuring that each client feels seen and valued. She is trained and supervised in methods such as EMDR and Brainspotting, and her approach is eclectic, incorporating various modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more. Christie is dedicated to providing professional, compassionate support, fostering contagious hope, and assisting individuals in reconnecting with their core values. Through individual, couple, or group counseling sessions, Christie empowers her clients to dig deeply and soar higher in their journey toward healing and self-discovery.