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Psychological and Behavioral Concerns and Counseling
Disclaimer:
The Developmental and Behavioral Services Resource Guide is solely intended to provide information to patients and their families about public and private agency resources which serve the needs of children with developmental and behavioral issues. The Guide should not be considered an endorsement of any program or service. Patients and their families are advised to carefully consider such resources in consultation with their personal physician.
Adaptive Services Inc.
Professional: Gloria Coltharp, LCSW
Address: 2237 Park Road • Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 372-0020
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: No Insurance: Some
Comments: Psychotherapy for ages 18-90 years for individuals, couples or families.
Alexander Youth Network
Professional: Staff of LCSW’s, Psychologists and Psychiatrists
Address: 6220 Thermal Road • Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 362-8470 Fax: (704) 362-6751
Email: www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Provides treatment to children with serious emotional and behavioral
problems such as ADD, physical or verbal aggression, abuse, clinical depression,
uncontrollable tantrums/outbursts, academic delays and post traumatic stress syndrome.
Willing to work with families on payment arrangements.
Arboretum Behavioral Health
Professional: Silvia Luccerini, MD
Address: 3315 Springbank Lane, Suite 302 • Charlotte NC 28226
Phone: (704) 540-5566 Fax: (704) 540-5664
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: No Insurance: Yes
Comments: Dr. Luccerini provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management
to women and children (ages 6-60). Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Payment is
due at time of service.
Behavioral Health Center – CMC Randolph (Inpatient)
Professionals: David Lelio, MD; Walter Schmalstieg, MD; James MacIntyre, MD; and William Hartnagel, MD
Address: 501 Billingsley Road • Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 444-2400
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Inpatient psychological and acute care, crisis stabilization unit, psychiatric
ER. For Mecklenburg County Residents only; ages 3-17. If beds are available, will take out-of-county residents.
Behavioral Health Center- CMC Randolph (Outpatient)
Professionals: David Lelio, MD and Walter Schmalstieg, MD
Address: 501 Billingsley Road • Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 444-2400
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: General outpatient all ages. Medical clinic all ages. Juvenile sex offenders
program. School-based services for CMC. Psychiatric ER- 24 hours/7 days a week.
Behavioral Health Center- CMC Randolph (Partial Hospitalization Program)
Professional: Mitsuko Shannon, MD
Address: 330 Billingsley Road • Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 444-2444
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Day treatment and partial hospitalization ages 6 - 18. Adolescent IOP- 13-17.
Mental Health/ SA/ Dual Diagnosis.
Behavioral Pediatric and Anxiety Disorders
Professional: Donna Dillon-Stout, PhD
Address: 309 S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite 302 • Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 442-0083
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: No Insurance: Yes
Comments: Psychological services specializing in treatment of behavioral/medical problems and anxiety, including obsessive compulsive disorder. Primarily treat young children through young adults. Patients must pay at time of visit and
may be reimbursed by insurance depending on their policy.
Blue Ridge Behavior Systems, Inc.
Professional: Madalyn Tyson, PhD
Address: 17206 Lancaster Highway, Suite 504 • Charlotte, NC 28277-2004
Phone: (704) 540-4291 Fax: (704) 541-0319
Email: metyson@carolina.rr.com
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Psychological testing; specializing in children and adolescents, all issues
related to behavioral, emotional and educational issues; family therapy; parent training;
adults for some issues related to adjustment and relationships; also specializing in
persons with developmental disabilities, autism, asperger’s disorder, LD, ADHD, sexual
abuse; custody and visitation issues/assessment.
Cameron Valley Psychotherapy and Counseling Association
Address: 6845 Fairview Road • Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: (704) 364-2572
Website: www.camvalley.com
*Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes, under 21 years Insurance: Yes
* All therapists are in private practice. Not all accept sliding scale. Only four therapists are Medicaid providers (4 out of 36) and only one of those sees children with Medicaid. Therapists choose which insurance plans to participate with. We do not file insurance for Cameron Valley as a group.
Comments: Large practice with multiple providers offering a wide range of services for
children, adolescents and adults.
Carolina Psychological Associates
Address: 429 S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite C • Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 362-0030 Fax: (704) 362-2161
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: No Insurance: Yes
Comments: Counseling and assessment for children, adolescents, and parents. Children ages 18 months - 21 years. Cash, charge or check accepted and payment is due at time of service.
Carolinas Counseling Group
Address: 7401 Carmel Executive Park, Suite 210 • Charlotte, NC 28226
Phone: (704) 752-8414 Fax: (704) 752-8104
Website: www.carolinas-counseling.com
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: No Insurance: No
Comments: Individual, marriage and family counseling from a Christian perspective for
adults and children ages 5 and up. Includes mood and personality disorders, spiritual
issues, conflict resolution and some assessments including ADHD.
Center for Creativity and Healing
Professionals: Maria Curran, LPC; Lydia Duncan, LPC; Katie Overcash, LCSW
Address: 4728 Park Road • Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (704) 523-5567 Fax: (704) 529-2668
Contact Name: Maria Curran
Website: www.centerforcreativityandhealing.com
Sliding Scale: Yes - On Limited Basis Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Ages 3+ to Adult. Individual and family counseling, play therapy, expressive arts therapy; parenting education, consulting, workshops.
Charlotte Behavioral Health Associates
Professional: Melanie Powell, PhD, Pediatric Neuropsychologist
E-Mail: melanie@drmelaniepowell.com
Website: www.drmelaniepowell.com
Professional: Irv Edelstein, LCSW (adolescent psychotherapy)
E-Mail: irvedel@gmail.com
Web site: www.irvedelstein.com
Address: 501 S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite 500 • Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 362-1555 Fax: (704) 362-0023
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: No Insurance: Some
Comments: Provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. Psychological
evaluations for all ages. Forensic consultation. Group therapy for all ages. Marital and
family therapy. Neuropsychological evaluation. There are 5 private practitioners in this
practice. Each practitioner has their own polices. Some accept insurance and some do
not. Therapy fees range from $120-$140 an hour.
Charlotte Psychotherapy and Consultation Group
Address: 417-A S. Sharon Amity Road • Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 364-0452 Fax: (704) 364-5481
Web site: charlottepsychotherapy.com
Sliding Scale: Limited Basis Medicaid: No Insurance: No
Comments: Evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and family.
Charlotte TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related
Communication Handicapped Children) Center
Address: 5701 Executive Center Drive, Suite 108 • Charlotte, NC 28212
Phone: (704) 563-4103 Fax: (704) 563-4112
Web site: www.teacch.com
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: No Insurance: No
Comments: Evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and training in autism. All ages are eligible
for services. This is a state supported agency. Services are free for NC residents. Fees
apply for out-of-state referrals. For out-of-state referrals, the initial screening is free. Fees
apply for diagnosis, evaluation and treatment. Fees are payable in advance of sessions.
It is up to the family to apply for insurance reimbursement.
Child and Adolescent Community Support- Division of Area Mental Health
Address: 3430 Wheatley Avenue (Tom Ray Center) • Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: (704) 336-2227 Fax: (704) 353-0390
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Provides mental health treatment for children between the ages of 5-18.
Residents of Mecklenburg County who have been diagnosed with a mental health,
developmental disability or substance abuse disorder are eligible for services. Wide
range of treatments available. Services are billed to the appropriate funding source.
Clients are not denied services based on inability to pay for care.
Child and Family Development
Professional: Kim Ferguson, Psy.D, RPT-S Licensed Psychologist Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
Midtown Address: 4012 Park Road, Suite 200 • Charlotte NC 28209
Phone: (704) 332-4834 Fax: (704) 372-9653
South Charlotte Address: 10508 Park Road, Suite 130 • Charlotte NC 28210
(704) 541-9080 Fax: (704) 542- 0699
Website: www.childandfamilydevelopment.com
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, psychological testing and psychotherapy, educational testing and treatment services; all ages birth-young adult; individual and group sessions; many specialty areas of expertise including ASD clinic, ADHD clinic, pediatric dietition; participate with many insurance plans and NC Medicaid; cash, check, credit card accepted.
CMG Psychiatric and Psychological Associates
Address: 501 Billingsley Road • Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 358-2744 Fax: (704) 358-2945
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: No Insurance: Yes
Comments: Faculty model physician and psychological group - all ages.
Cornerstone Counseling of Charlotte, PC
Professionals: Allison Crotty, MSW, LCSW; Michael Kahn, JD, LPC; Laura Frohboese, MSW, LCSW; Elvita Kondili, LPC; Barbara Agnello, BCBA, PhD
Address: 360 N. Caswell Road, Suite 304 • Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (704) 375-0033 Fax: (704) 567-9569
Website: www.cornerstonecounselingnc.com or www.therapyincharlotte.com
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Psychotherapy Assessment ages pre-teen to geriatric. Must pay at time of service. They will file insurance.
Dilworth Psychotherapy Associates
Address: 1717 Cleveland Avenue • Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 334-4300 Fax: (704) 334-8639
Website: www.dilworthpsychotherapy.com
Sliding Scale: Sometimes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Provide individual, family and marital counseling, treatment for ADD and ADHD,
testing and psychological assessments.
Horizons Outpatient Services
Address: 1816 Lyndhurst Avenue • Charlotte, NC
Phone: (704) 304-5248 Fax: (704) 379-5583
Comments: Intensive outpatient treatment of alcohol and drug abuse ages 18 and up. Day and evening programs available. Womens's specific, and DWI assessments and groups available. Family treatment component offered. Many families' alcohol or substance abuse problems are first discovered through their children.
Journey to Wellness
Professionals: David Litman, MSW, LCSW; Teri Layzell, MSW, LCSW; Julianne Gold Brunson, PhD
Contact Person: Teri Layzell
Address: 8801 J. M. Keynes Drive, Suite 405 • Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: (704) 926-5030 Fax: (704) 927-0482
WebSite: www.journeymh.com
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Outpatient mental health therapy, consultation, advocacy and education. Services are available for all ages. They serve individuals and families impacted by hearing loss. Their work is culturally competant and sensitive. Their staff is fluent in American Sign Language.
Kids Central of the Carolinas
(with Elon Homes and Schools for Children)
Address: 1717 Sharon Road West • Charlotte, NC 28210
Contact person: Karen Amrhein
Phone: (704) 688-2983 Fax: (704) 369-2502
Website: elonhomes.org
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Some
Comments: Services include individual, family and group counseling, assessments and
psychological testing.
L & B Counseling, PLLC
Professional: Trent Morrow, MSW, LCSW
Address: 1400 Harding Place, Suite 250 • Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (704) 995-7312 Fax: (704) 973-0752
Website: www.landbcounseling.com
E-mail: LandBcounseling@hotmail.com
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Provides counseling for children, adolescents and adults; individual, family, couples, and group therapy.
Levine Children's Hospital Center for Disordered Eating
Professionals: Preeti Matkins, MD
Contact Person: Carolyn Mangiaracina
Address: 3541 Randolph Road, Suite 206 • Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 381-4673 Fax: (704) 381-8832
Website: wwwteenhealthconnection.com
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Provides medical and nutritional services for patients (male and female ages 11-22) with disordered eating.
Co-payment is due at time of service.
Mecklenburg Psychological Group
Address: 1132 Greenwood Cliff • Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (704) 376-6577 Fax: (704) 335-8941
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: No Insurance: Yes
Comments: Psychological services include individual therapy, family therapy, marital counseling, personality assessment, assessment for ADHD and learning disabilities. See children ages 2-18. Payment or co-payment is due at time of service.
Melange Health Solutions
Professionals: Silvia Luccernini, MD; Angela Hargrow, PhD; Nikki Collins, LPC, LCAS; Julie Douglas, LCSW; Jayme Yodice, LPA; Natasha Pemberton-Todd, LPC; Sarah Millman, LPA; Scott Evans, LPC, LCAS; Renee Jones, LPC; Monika Cambric, LPC
Contact Person: Mark Brown, Principal
Address: 145-B Scaleybark Road • Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (704) 567-8690 Fax: (704) 536-6030
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid/NC HealthChoice: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Outpatient Therapy (Individual, Family, Group) for all ages; Intensive In-Home Services for ages 5-17; Community Support Team for ages 18+; Targeted Case Management for all ages; Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program for all ages; Psychosocial Rehabilitation for ages 18+; Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management for all ages; Psychological Testing for all ages; Health and Wellness Evaluations for all ages; Mental Health and Diagnostic Assessment for all ages; Crisis Response for all ages; Benefits Bank and Translation.
Mercy Horizons Inpatient Services
Address: 2001 Vail Avenue • Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone (704) 304-5248 Fax: (704) 379-5514
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Inpatient medical detoxification for patients 18 and up. Outpatient detox program for opiate addiction if criteria is met. The only medical detox in Mecklenburg County. Fee assessment for adult substance with no referral. Relationship to children: at-risk children often have parents with alcohol or substance abuse issues. 24 hr./365 day call center staffed by RN's or Master's level clinicians to assist in assessment, intervention and placement.
Mercy Horizons Outpatient Services
Address: 1816 Lyndhurst Avenue • Charlotte, NC
Phone: (704) 446-0391 Fax: (704) 348-4057
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Intensive outpatient treatment for alcohol and drug abuse ages 18 and up. Day and evening programs available. Family treatment component offered. Many families' alcohol or substance abuse problems are first discovered through their children. DWI assessment available.
Newcastle Family Therapy, PLLC
Professional: Laurie W. Howell, LMFT
Address: 1400 Harding Place, Suite 250 • Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (704) 650-9425 Fax: (704) 973-0752
Website: www.newcastlefamilytherapy.com
Sliding Scale: Limited circumstances Medicaid: Yes Insurance: CBHA only
Comments: Provides individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults treating depression, anxiety, defiance, self-injury, school anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
North Carolina Neuropsychiatry, PA
Address: 6911 Shannon Willow Road, Suite 100 • Charlotte, NC 28226
Phone: (704) 529-4101 Fax: (704) 529-6655
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Neuropsychiatric and psychiatric evaluation for children, adolescents, and
adults. Areas of expertise include brain injury, ADD/ADHD, mild cognitive impairment,
learning disabilities, autism and mental retardation, rare or unusual neuropsychiatric
disorders and general psychiatry. Services include evaluation and consultation,
neurocognitive testing, day treatment programs, medication management, counseling
and clinical trials.
Psychological Services of Charlotte, Inc.
Professionals: Brian R. Monteleone, PhD; Joumana El Safy, MD; Anne-Marie Cummings, MSN, LCSW; Jeff Shook, LPC; Barbara Cooper, MSN, LCSW, LCAS; Kristin Grasso, Psy.D; Matthew Leary, PhD
Address: 1923 J. N. Pease Place, Suite 204 • Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: (704) 503-3535 Fax: (704) 593-5555
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: No Insurance: Yes
Comments: Age 5 through Adult: Individual Therapy; Group Counseling (DBT, Teen Groups); Sport Psychology; EAP; Psychological and Education Testing.
Laurie Reed, LCSW
Address: 118 S. Colonial Avenue, Suite 300 • Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone: (704) 335-8716 Fax: (704) 335-8717
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Services include child and adolescent counseling. Specialize in adjustment
disorders, abuse, and family counseling.
Southeast Psychological Services
SouthPark Address: 6115 Park South Drive, Suite 130 • Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: (704) 552-0116 Fax: 704-552-7550
Blakeney Address: 8840 Blakeney Professional Drive, Suite 200 • Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (704) 970-4791 Fax: 970-4794
Website: www.southeastpsych.com
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Outpatient therapy for individuals, groups and families. Psychological
assessments: LD, ADHD, parent capacity, etc. Consultations with parents and
professionals and in-service training. All ages 0-adult. There are 26 therapists: some
specialize in children, adolescents and families; see website for bios.
SteppingStones Counseling & Consulting of Charlotte
Contact Name: Leslie Petruk
Address: 315 E. Worthington Avenue • Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 335-6100 Fax: (704) 335-4001
Website: www.steppingstonesnc.com
Sliding Scale: No Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Provides professional counseling and consultation services to children (ages 3+), adolescents, adults, couples and families. Skilled therapists bring many years of experience from a wide variety of specialty areas. Provide comprehensive coordination of care and a team approach in serving individuals and families. Also specialize in serving children and families affected by chronic illness and special needs with the emphasis on supporting the whole family as they face the varied challenges of having a child with medical issues. They conduct seminars, presentations and workshops on a variety of topics.
Teen Health Connection
Address: 3541 Randolph Road, Suite 206 • Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 381-8336 Fax: (704) 381-8832
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Provides affordable, assessable physical and mental health care for young
men and women ages 11-21, emphasizing a family-centered approach. To serve as a
health education and advocacy resource to teens, their families and the community.
United Family Services
Address: 9624 Bailey Road, Suite 290 • Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone: (704) 655-8745 Fax: (704) 655-0234
Address: 601 East Fifth Street, Suite 400 • Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: (704) 332-9034 Fax: (704) 373-1604
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Counseling for individuals, couples and families. See children ages 5 and up.
University Psychological Associates
Address: 100001 Old Concord Road • Charlotte, NC 28213
Phone: (704) 547-1483 Fax: (704) 547-0052
Sliding Scale: Yes Medicaid: No Medicare: Yes Insurance: Yes
Comments: Services provided include individual counseling, academic testing, family therapy, ADHD, anxiety, behavioral problems, depression, divorce/separation, grief counseling, physical/sexual abuse, gay/lesbian issues.
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