Shelby, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Michele Blackman, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist, holds an MA and is a licensed LMFT and LCAS-A. With a warm and inviting approach, Michele excels in working with a diverse range of clients, including preteens, teens, adults, and even elders. Her expertise spans various therapeutic modalities, such as Expressive Arts, Trauma-Focused therapy, and the Gottman Method. Michele is equipped to address significant issues, including relationship concerns and sex therapy, which she navigates with a solution-focused and strength-based perspective. Using her integrative knowledge of Family Systems, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Michele skillfully adapts her methods to meet the unique needs of individuals, couples, and families, creating a safe space for growth and healing.

Amia Briscoe, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over eleven years of experience, creates a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can heal, grow, and restore their sense of purpose. With a strong belief in an individualized approach, she assists clients through their journey toward wholeness, viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth. Amia specializes in addressing a variety of concerns, including trauma, grief, family conflict, and life transitions. Her experience spans working with children, adolescents, and adults, incorporating techniques from Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family Systems Theory. With a foundation rooted in both Christian Counseling and Person-Centered methodologies, she is dedicated to helping her clients discover their individual function and purpose in life, promoting peace and wholeness along the way. Amia’s commitment to fostering hope makes her a compassionate and skilled guide through the complexities of life's challenges.

Alisha Hall is a dedicated counselor who utilizes a collaborative approach in her therapy sessions, finding it to be highly effective for her clients. She partners with individuals to help them achieve their personal goals, a process that has proven to empower those she works with. Alisha fosters a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment, believing firmly in the capability of every person to create change and overcome life's obstacles. In her private practice, she focuses on mental health and substance use, drawing on her experience with a diverse range of clients. Alisha has worked with court-mandated clients in parenting and DWI cases, as well as with children, adolescents, and adults facing issues such as anxiety, adjustment challenges, depression, self-esteem, grief, and other mental health concerns. Her expertise includes positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing, all rooted in a strength-based and person-centered foundation.