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OWNER/LCMHC, LPC

Cessel J. Boyd

Hi, I am Cessel J. Boyd but you may call me C. J.! A loving mother to an adult son, I am originally from a small town in North Carolina. My passion for counseling and helping others developed in High School. This desire led me to obtain my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NC A&T) State University in 1997 and a Master of Arts Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2011. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia.

I have 24 years of experience working in the Behavioral Health Field. This experience includes working with students in the public-school system, Prison Mental Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Crisis Facilities, Mental Health Hospitals, Non-Profit organizations, Employee Assistance Programs, and Private Practice settings. I established C. J. Boyd Christian Counseling Services, PLLC in December of 2014. Since then I have helped clients achieve success while struggling in the following areas: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction (substances, pornography, and screen addiction), Relationship issues, and Workplace/Career/University transitions.

I LOVE what I do! I look forward to continuing this work and assisting others on their journey to wellness.

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MS, LCMHC/LPC

Sharon Roberts-Carter

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) in Virginia. I have over 25 years of experience in the field of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment. I provide individual therapy, family therapy, and couples therapy from a Christian framework with diverse populations such as: military members, children, adolescents, and adults. The following are some of the issues that I help individuals address: Anxiety, Anger Management, Attention Deficit, Depression, Grief /Loss, Parental Guidance, PTSD, Relationship Problems, Trauma, and Workplace Stressors.

My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment in which people can explore their own emotional needs, discuss their behavioral issues and navigate their spiritual concerns while expressing their everyday life struggles as a Christian. I am very eclectic and client-centered in my therapeutic process and I always utilize strength-based approaches in my work with individuals. During the process of therapy, I use several tools, such as: a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), education, empathetic understanding, psychological insight, and reality-oriented practical problem solving to help people achieve a strong internal capacity to manage their daily lives as effectively as possible. I firmly believe, that people basically know what they want out of life; however, sometimes they need a little guidance and some support to help them along the way. If you are ready for change; I look forward to embarking on this journey with you to achieve your goals.

MED, LCMHC, LCAS-A, CCM

Leesha Brady

Hello! My name is Leesha Brady. I am a loving mother that resides in North Carolina. My passion for helping others developed in high school with various involvement in school/community programs. I began my career path in the mental health field at North Carolina Central University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Relations in 2005. Soon after graduating from North Carolina Central University(NCCU), I attended graduate school at Howard University to complete my Masters of Education in Community Counseling in 2007. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor(8825) with the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors.

During and after graduation, I worked in various mental health and substance abuse settings. I have over 15 years of experience working in the field of Behavioral Health. My clinical experience has been across a variety of settings such as group homes, outpatient clinics, crisis intervention, community health agencies, jail mental health, crisis facility/hospital, and inpatient mental/substance abuse facility. Also, I have worked with clients struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, behavioral issues, family conflicts, etc.

As a therapist, I work with you to help you identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. My approach is being compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental to help create an environment where you feel supported in your counseling journey. Also, it is important to identify all aspects of an individual’s life that impact their well-being including physical health, support system, school/work environment, and faith/spirituality in this process.

I am dedicated to empowering you! I look forward to working with you on this wellness journey.

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