Outpatient Scope of Care

Core Essentials for Counseling & Wellness provides outpatient psychotherapy, consultation, and psychological evaluation services. Our practice is designed for individuals, couples, and families who are appropriate for weekly or biweekly outpatient treatment.

We do not provide 24-hour crisis services (except in limited cases directed by Medicaid), emergency psychiatric care, detoxification services, or intensive outpatient treatment. Individuals experiencing active suicidal intent, recent psychiatric hospitalization, unmanaged psychosis, or substance withdrawal may require a higher level of care and will be referred to appropriate providers.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

Our goal is to ensure that each client receives care in the setting that best supports their safety and long-term wellbeing.

Our Clinical Team

Core Essentials operates as a collaborative group practice composed of licensed mental health professionals in North Carolina.

Our team includes:

• Licensed Psychological Associates (LPA)

• Licensed Psychologists (LP)

• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC)

• Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)

• Dual licensed Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)

Each clinician maintains appropriate licensure and adheres to state regulations and professional ethical standards governing mental health practice. Services are delivered within each clinician’s scope of training and licensure.

Our team brings diverse training backgrounds and lived experiences to support clients across the lifespan. We value thoughtful assessment, individualized care, and clear communication in every engagement.

Areas of Expertise Across the Team

Our clinicians collectively provide experience in:

• Individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults

• Family and relational therapy

• Psychological assessment and diagnostic clarification

• ADHD and neurodevelopmental evaluation

• Trauma-informed care, including TF-CBT and Brainspotting

• Co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns

• Systems-informed and culturally responsive practice

• Faith-integrated support when requested

Every case is approached with intention, collaboration, and respect for client autonomy.

Our Approach

We believe effective care requires:

• Clinical rigor

• Cultural humility

• Ethical boundaries

• Transparent communication

• Measurable goals and structured follow-up

We do not offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Services are tailored to individual and organizational needs.

Organizational Structure

Core Essentials for Counseling & Wellness is a DBA of:

• Core Essentials, LLC

• Core Essentials for Wellness and Behavioral Health, PLLC

Clinical services are billed through Core Essentials, LLC.