resources

This is for you!

Welcome to the resource page!

As a current client, this page is just for you whenever I am out of office or unavailable for any reason. The below breaks down a variety of tools dependent on my specialties and will be labeled as location specific where needed. I will periodically add to this as I discover local tools and resources so feel free to use this page whenever you would like. Take care and be well resourced!

Warmly,

Sam Speed

Emergency Mental Health Contacts
- Call or text 988
- Mobile Crisis Unit available in all NC counties, 704-566-3410 or 1-800-939-5911
- Monarch Crisis Center 704-525-3255, Walk-ins welcome, 5700 Executive Center Dr. Suite 110, Charlotte, NC. 28212, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Atrium 24/7 Behavioral Health Center: 704-444-2400
- Novant 24/7 Behavioral Health Call Center: 1-800-786-1585 or 1-800-718-3500
Group Therapy
- Religious Trauma/Spiritual Abuse group “Wounded by Faith” (Link to register here)
  - Women’s & Men’s groups starting in Fall 2025, offered virtually for NC residents
- Religious Trauma Processing Group by Grey Embraced in Charlotte, NC (Link to register here)
  - Starting Oct 2025
- Complex PTSD group for women (Link to register here)
  - Available virtually for NC residents
Trauma Intensives
- EMDR Intensives (Link to inquire here)
  - Available virtually for NC & SC residents or in person in Charlotte, NC
- EMDR Intensives for women/moms (Link to inquire here)
  - Available virtual for NC, SC, VA, DC & FL residents
Low Cost Psychiatry
- Charlotte Community Health Clinic
- Center for Emotional Health
- Harmony 360 Counseling
Religious Trauma Referrals in NC/Charlotte area
- Emily Reiner - https://www.ineocounseling.com
- Michelle Moseley - https://michellefmoseley.com
- Kait Wellbock - https://whippoorwillcounseling.com/#home
- Faith Dulin - https://harmonypsychotherapy.com
- Kayla Patterson - https://www.therapywithkp.com/
Anxiety & People Pleasing/Perfectionism Referrals in NC
- Samantha Newton - https://thetherapysuitepllc.com/
- Carrie Torn - https://carrietorn.com/
- Christi Kurtz - https://foundationsiw.com/therapists
Trauma Referrals in NC
- Kristin Kelly - https://www.tranquilcounselingandwellness.com/
- Jane Thibodeau - https://www.janethibodeau.com/
- Molly Halbrooks - https://www.restorecounselingtherapy.com/
Emergency Mental Health Contacts
- Call or text 988
- Georgia Crisis & Access Line: 1-800-715-4225
- Call Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 (National Crisis Line)
Group Therapy
- Modern Path (holds virtual groups for LGBTQIA+ folx with a variety of needs)
- DBT Skills with Cobb CBT & DBT starting in August 2025 for teens and adults
Religious Trauma Referrals in GA
- Emily Reiner - https://www.ineocounseling.com
- Dani Brooks - https://www.counselingwithdani.com/
- Liz Rhea - https://www.lizrheatherapy.com/
- Sarah Dino - https://anchoredmind.care/sarah
Anxiety/People-Pleasing/Perfectionism Referrals in GA:
- Molly Halbrooks - https://www.restorecounselingtherapy.com/
- Dani Brooks - https://www.counselingwithdani.com/
Trauma Referrals in GA:
- Molly Halbrooks - https://www.restorecounselingtherapy.com/
- Kim Lareau - https://www.steadyhope.com/kim-deramus-lareau
Emergency Mental Health Contacts
- Call DMH Mobile Crisis at (833) 364-2274
- Call Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 (National Crisis Line)
- Call or text 988 Suicide Prevention & Crisis Line
Trauma Intensives
- EMDR Intensives (Link to inquire here)
  - Available virtually for NC & SC residents or in person in Charlotte, NC
- EMDR Intensives for women/moms (Link to inquire here)
  - Available virtual for NC, SC, VA, DC & FL residents
Religious Trauma Therapy Referrals
- Kayla Patterson - https://www.therapywithkp.com/
- Emily Reiner - https://www.ineocounseling.com/
Emergency Mental Health Contacts
- Call or text 988
- Mobile Response Team (select by county)
- Call Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 (National Crisis Line)
Trauma Intensives
- EMDR Intensives for women/moms (Link to inquire here)
  - Available virtual for NC, SC, VA, DC & FL residents
Discounted Therapy in FL
- “Pay What You Can program” through Therapy for Cycle Breakers ($25-$50/session)
Group Therapy
- DBT Skills with Cobb CBT & DBT starting in August 2025 for teens and adults
Religious Trauma Therapy Referrals
- Emily Reiner - https://www.ineocounseling.com/
- Liz Rhea - https://www.lizrheatherapy.com/
Intensive Program for Perfectionism
- 12 Week Perfectionism Recovery Program through Restore Counseling & Therapy
  - Available to residents of NC, SC & GA or in person in Belmont, NC
Anxiety/People-Pleasing/Perfectionism Referrals (by state you reside in):
- North Carolina
  - Dr. Marina Harris - https://www.bloompsychologync.com/
  - Carrie Torn - https://carrietorn.com/
  - Natalie Gallant - https://www.sagemindcounselingandwellness.com/
- Georgia
  - Dani Brooks - https://www.counselingwithdani.com/
  - Kate Rayfield - https://www.atlwell.com/katerayfield
- South Carolina
  - Natalie Gallant - https://www.sagemindcounselingandwellness.com/
- Books
  - Holy Hurt by Hillary McBride, When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion by Laura Anderson,
  - Book Recommendation List from Center for Trauma Resolution & Recovery
- Courses
  - Happy Whole Way (Link to register for fall cohort in Aug 2025 here)
- Tools
  - Reclamation Collective - religious trauma & spiritual abuse support groups (Link with details and how to register here)
    Registration opens July 20, 2025
  - Center for Trauma Resolution & Recovery - religious trauma support group (Link with details and how to register here)
    Registration opening soon for Fall 2025 group
Religious Trauma/Deconstruction Referrals (by state you reside in):
- North Carolina
  - Michelle Moseley - https://michellefmoseley.com
  - Kayla Patterson - https://www.therapywithkp.com/
- Georgia
  - Emily Reiner - https://www.ineocounseling.com/
  - Dani Brooks - https://www.counselingwithdani.com/
- South Carolina
  - Kayla Patterson - https://www.therapywithkp.com/
  - Emily Reiner - https://www.ineocounseling.com/
- Books
  - The Body Keeps the Score
  - Set Boundaries, Find Peace
- Workbooks
  - The PTSD Workbook
  - Getting Past your Past (EMDR Resources)
  - The Attachment Theory Workbook (for attachment work)
  - The DBT Skills Workbook for PTSD
- Tools
  - Mindful Self Compassion Workbook
Trauma Therapy Referrals (by state you reside in):
- North Carolina
  - Jane Thibodeau - https://www.janethibodeau.com/
  - Kristin Kelly - https://www.tranquilcounselingandwellness.com/
  - Stephanie Smith - https://www.mindfulmovementnc.com/meet-stefanie
- South Carolina
  - Emma Shepardson - https://www.sunflowertherapyllc.net/
- Georgia
  - Emily Reiner - https://www.ineocounseling.com/
  - Stephanie Townshend - https://www.thecozycouchcounseling.com/meetstephanie
  - Kim Lareau - https://www.steadyhope.com/kim-deramus-lareau
(These resources can be accessed for folks nationwide)
Bipolar disorder/Depression Support Groups - DBSA Alliance
Postpartum/Prenatal Mental Health Support - Postpartum Support International
Anxiety & Depression Support Groups/Tools - ADAA
National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Groups - NAMI
LGBTQIA+ Resources - Trevor Project (available 24/7), PFLAG (online and local support groups)
Low Cost Therapy Directory - Open Path Collective (pay a one time fee for access to access to low cost therapists)
Religious Trauma/Spiritual Abuse Therapist Directory - Reclamation Collective

This is for you!

North Carolina Resources

Georgia Resources

South Carolina Resources

Florida Resources

Anxiety/People-Pleasing/Perfectionism Resources

Religious Trauma/Spiritual Abuse/Deconstruction Resources

Trauma/PTSD Resources

National Mental Health Resources