Laura Brotherton, MA, LCMHC, NCC, RPT

Laura is the founder and director of Kernersville Counseling Center. She graduated with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is trained in play therapy through the Multicultural Play Therapy Center at UNC Charlotte. Laura is a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and she has specialized training, experience and supervision in play therapy. Laura is also trained in EMDR and TF-CBT. Laura enjoys working with individuals on a wide array of mental health concerns and works with clients of all ages to improve social, emotional, and behavioral issues. She has a special interest in helping children and families create or restore peace within their homes by training parents on positive parenting solutions and by providing play therapy for the children. Laura considers it a privilege to work with families on such personal matters and strives to provide a supportive and judgment free atmosphere. Laura is also considered a Qualified Supervisor by the NC Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and she provides supervision to associate level clinicians.

Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Registered Play Therapist (RPT)

Certificate in Play Therapy

Certified TF-CBT Therapist

Qualified Supervisor 

EMDR Trained
 

Professional Membership:

Association for Play Therapy EMDR International Association 

American Counseling Association North Carolina Counseling Association

North Carolina Association for Play Therapy

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Emily is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors. She graduated with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University. Her clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, inpatient, and university settings. Emily has counseled clients in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, life transitions, relationship issues, behavioral concerns, disordered eating, self-esteem, and body image. Her clinical interests include, but are not limited to, non-directive play therapy with children, infant and pregnancy loss, obesity and binge-eating, and life transitions for older adults.Emily believes that people are capable of being resilient and resourceful. She also understands that to be human is to sometimes lose sight of our strengths, become overwhelmed, and need someone to talk to when faced with life’s challenges. Emily views counseling as an opportunity for self-exploration, growth, and healing. She views the client as the expert on their life, walking alongside them to assist with making meaningful changes so that they may succeed in attaining their goals. She strives to provide a space where clients feel safe, respected, and heard. Her approach is integrative and flexible, drawing from person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy. However, every client is different. Therefore, Emily tailors treatment to meet each client’s unique needs and personality.

Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA)

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Professional Membership:

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Chi Sigma Iota-International Counseling, Academic, & Professional Honor Society

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Liz is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate through the North Carolina Certification and Licensure Board. She began working with children who had experienced trauma after completing her undergraduate degree in Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2009. Her passion for vulnerable populations increased during this time and led her to enroll in the Masters of Social Work program at UNC Chapel Hill. The next few years were spent working for an adoption agency which was known for advocating to place children who came from hard places into loving homes. Liz Burleigh came alongside families to support them, knowing the impact that trauma can have on a child’s attachment and bonding to their family. She comes to clinical practice with a Christian perspective that acknowledges the hardships of life and the innate potential for individuals to survive and thrive. Liz is acutely aware of the resilience that children are capable of and works hard not only to give them the tools to overcome whatever challenges they face but also to support their parents through education and encouragement. As Liz pursues her full licensure, she is also pursuing a certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 

Master's Degree in Social Work 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate 

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Antoine graduated with a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling with a concentration in Addiction Studies from Liberty University.  Antoine has over seven years of experience working with adult males in residential care.  He has clinical experience in the areas of trauma, addiction, anger management, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, mental and behavioral health, and spirituality.  Antoine can relate to the battle with addiction and the negative emotions connected to using such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, guilt, shame, failure, and disappointment. As a Christian counselor, Antoine creates a safe, non-judgmental, and open environment for healing of the whole person. He believes deep down inside a person, there is a yearning to manage and stop the struggle of mental health concerns and addictive behavior.  Antoine believes changing one’s interest in what they value will contribute to successful outcomes in addiction recovery. Antoine’s foundational modality of treatment is Adlerian Psychotherapy with client centered eclectic overlays of Solution Focus Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Gestalt Therapy, and Biblical Counseling. Antoine has a passion to help people overcome struggles and work toward developing a meaningful, healthy lifestyle and feel like a normal person.  

Masters Degree in Professional Counseling

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA)

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)

Certified Clinical Supervisor Intern (CCSI)

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)

Professional Membership

National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)

Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC)

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Tracy graduated with a Masters in Social Work with a clinical concentration in working with individuals and families from Appalachian State University.  Tracy has over 11 years experience serving children, adolescents, adults and families within non-profit mental health agencies, hospice and outpatient therapy.  Tracy desires to journey along with her clients to help them get in touch with their underlying needs, explore barriers to change, build on solutions, break negative patterns and develop coping skills to enable individuals to live in the fullness God would have for them. As a Christian Counselor, Tracy offers Christ-Centered care, utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities based on the needs of the individual(s) in collaboration with a Christian perspective and practices to help individuals meet their goals.  When working with children, Tracy utilizes expressive art and play therapy in conjunction with parent sessions.  Tracy has a passion to promote healing and wholeness with a special interest in serving young adults, women and family systems, helping individuals find purpose, direction and peace. 

Master's Degree in Social Work 

Clinical Concentration in working with Individuals and Families
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP)
Attachment-Based Intervention Specialist Level 1 (ASBI)

EMDR Trained

Professional Membership:

National Association of Social Workers American Association of Christian Counselors International Association of Trauma Professionals

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Victoria is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Family and Child Development and went on to receive her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro as well. She has clinical experience working with individuals of all ages, from early childhood to later adulthood in the areas of anxiety, depression, sexual and physical violence/abuse, trauma, PTSD, career counseling, sexuality counseling, grief/loss counseling, behavioral concerns, spirituality and Faith, relationship concerns, LGBTQ+ concerns, couple counseling, self-harm and thoughts of hurting one’s self, and anger management. Victoria strives to honor all backgrounds, values, and identities and to provide a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental space for her clients. She enjoys empowering her clients and tends to work from Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy orientations while striving to personalize the counseling experience to each individual’s needs. She is passionate about promoting healing, self-acceptance, and wholeness and helping each client find peace within themselves and their lives. Victoria also provides EMDR counseling and TF-CBT.  

Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Professional Membership:

The American Counseling Association (ACA)

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Jessy is a therapist who is passionate about her work and draws on both professional and personal experience to connect with her clients. Professionally, she is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor with two counseling degrees from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. During her 15+ years in mental health, Jessy has worked with clients from ages 5 to 70 years old and particularly loves working with youth and their families.  Personally, Jessy was raised in the Triad in a family that included educators, veterans, trauma survivors, and those with chronic medical issues. As a result, she sought training to serve those who have had similar experiences. Jessy has additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Psychology, and counseling with military families. She enjoys working with clients who find themselves struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship conflict, and life transitions. Children with behavioral problems, attachment issues, and sensory disorders are especially welcomed in her office. When not in the office, Jessy loves spending time with her husband and two sons outside in nature or inside watching movies and reading books. 

Master of Science in Community Counseling

Education Specialist in School Counseling

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS)

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

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Shelby is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She obtained a Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Work from North Carolina State University and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Child and Youth settings from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has experience working with children, teens and adults in community based mental health settings, day treatment and in the college environment. She most recently worked with young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. She has experience working with individuals presenting with depression, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, relational and familial conflict, and life transitions. Shelby has training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to assist children and young adults who have experienced trauma. She aims to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space to support clients along their individual journeys to fostering positive change, growth and self-acceptance.

Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

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 Jessica moved from Atlanta with her dog, Sammy, to complete a MS in Counseling at UNCG. Jessica’s childhood dream of talking to people all day has finally come true at KCC. Her mission is to intentionally empower others to thrive in whatever situations they experience or choose. She is particularly passionate about helping parents reconnect with their children and has experience with clients as young as 3 (and as old as 78) in community, college, court, and school settings. When not working, Jessica volunteers, advocates and stays on the move as much as possible. 

Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) 

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

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Audrey is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. She is passionate about providing a therapeutic space for clients to feel free to express their thoughts and gain perspective around difficult life issues. Her mission is to empower each client to uncover their own individualized sense of peace and wholeness. She received her Master Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2017 and has spent four years helping clients foster lasting change with mental health wellness and in substance use addictions. Audrey has therapeutic experience working with children, teens, and adults with a range of life challenges including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, PTSD, grief and loss, substance use addiction, LGBTQ issues, sexuality and gender, faith and spirituality, and career direction.

She is passionate about meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to the client’s current journey. If you are hesitant about therapy, her approach is warm and welcoming and she is trained to work with people on a deep level. She has eight years of military experience which helps provide understanding for veterans, military members, and military family members.

She likes to have a brief initial phone conversation with clients to discuss what clients are looking for and to answer any questions about the process.

Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Association (LCMHCA)

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCASA)

Professional membership:

Association of Clinal Pastoral Education (ACPE)

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Kayla graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania and is currently licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She enjoys working with children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, daily stressors, and attachment related concerns. She provides a welcoming, safe, therapeutic environment for you to freely explore and process your thoughts and feelings without judgement. Kayla believes in the mind-body connection and will help you to restore balance and find peace when life becomes too much. Mindfulness, meditation, and deep breathing techniques are incorporated into many sessions, as well as an overall deepened sense of well-being with a focus on self-care in between sessions. Kayla believes that being in the present moment, or the here and now, is where healing occurs.

Additionally, Kayla provides non-directive play therapy for children to help them find their voice and play out their feelings, often when there aren’t any words to say. Her passion lies within helping children and their caregivers to reconnect and strengthen their bond through the therapy process. Working from an attachment-based lens creates a healthy foundation which provides support and forms trusting, lasting relationships.

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

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Jessie received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University. Jessie serves adults and older teenagers and has a particular interest in eating disorders, and she is working toward becoming a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist with the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.  Jessie also has clinical experience in the areas of obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, developmental trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and grief/loss. As a Christian counselor, she provides Christ-centered care in a safe, nonjudgmental environment and believes that everyone has the ability to experience personal growth and healing. Jessie tends to work from Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Solution-Focused treatment modalities while also remaining flexible to adapt to each individual’s unique needs.

Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Association (LCMHCA)

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Professional Membership:

The North Carolina Counseling Association

Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society for Counselors 

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Lori holds a Master’s degree in professional counseling from Liberty University.  She provides therapy to children, adolescents, adults, families and groups.  Lori works with individuals experiencing difficulties such as depression, anxiety, trauma, mood swings, relational conflict, grief and loss, career transitions, and more.  She affirms the importance of the client’s faith perspective and autonomy.  Lori offers a positive, non-judgmental and holistic approach to therapy implementing elements of Cognitive-Behavioral, Narrative and Family Systems theory with a Christian perspective.  Her passion for art fosters creativity, imagination and play within therapy.  Lori has special interest in helping new mothers and fathers adjust to parenthood and in mothers who may be at risk in developing Post-Partum Depression and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD).   

Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA)

Professional Membership:

Licensed Professional Counselors Association of North Carolina American Counseling Association

American Association of Christian Counselors

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Chris graduated with a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Chris has over five years of experience serving children, adolescents, and adults within the outpatient, inpatient, and day treatment settings. Chris has clinical experience working with individuals of all ages in the areas of behavioral problems, impulse control, depression, anxiety, anger management, and relationship concerns. Chris utilizes a person-centered approach to counseling and strives to develop a non-judgmental therapeutic approach focused on trust and acceptance. Chris has a special interest in working with children and adolescents, and utilizes interventions from play and art therapy in conjunction with parental involvement and CBT concepts. 

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

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Morgan attended Meredith College where she received a bachelor's degree in Communication with concentrations in Public Relations and Interpersonal Communication. Post graduating, Morgan enrolled at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where she received her master's degree in Conflict Management and Resolution. Morgan enjoys working with individuals to ensure productive environments for all components of daily interaction. 

Kacie received her Bachelors Degree in Communication Studies from UNC Greensboro. She has 9 years of experience in maintaining positive and healthy client relations. In addition to working with the public, she wrote and published her first fiction novel, The Tulip Factory, in 2016. Kacie is also a mother and while her passion lies in writing, she believes her greatest achievement is her daughter.

Tisha is originally from Ohio but earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Kentucky Christian College. Tisha is positive, well organized and loves interacting with people. Tisha enjoys spending time with her beautiful family, making people laugh and repurposing furniture. 

Marie retired from the medical field in 2017 and joined the KCC team to help support the clinical staff and greet clients. Marie enjoys spending time with her family and spoiling her yorkie, Marley.