Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Charlotte, NC

Meet Our Charlotte CBT Care Team

Our clinicians use structured, practical methods to help clients understand patterns, build coping skills, and work toward clear therapy goals.

Natashia Shelley

MA, LCMHC · NPI 1497158661

Licensed clinical mental health counselor who supports individuals and families through mood concerns, stress, and life changes.

Kalia Lapomarel

LCSW, LCASA · NPI 1467125930

Clinical social worker who uses CBT, solution-focused methods, and strengths-based care for mood and substance-use concerns.

Nisha Kotecha

FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC · NPI 1093144719

Dual board-certified psychiatric provider with more than 15 years of experience in evaluations and medication management.

Benjenus Jenkins

MSW, LCSWA, LCAS-A · NPI 1902386360

Behavioral health clinician who connects mental health and addiction care with practical goals and whole-person support.

Clarissa Gooding-Aytch

MPH, MSW, LCSW, LCAS · NPI 1356912372

Licensed clinical social worker experienced in mood concerns, grief, trauma, identity, and major life transitions.

Recognizing connections between thoughts, emotions, and behavior

Notice the Cycle Before It Takes Over

A difficult situation can trigger an automatic thought, a strong emotion, and a reaction that brings short-term relief but creates a larger problem later. CBT helps you slow that cycle down.

Worry that leads to avoidance and more anxiety
Self-critical thoughts that deepen low mood or shame
Anger that builds quickly and affects communication
All-or-nothing thinking that makes setbacks feel permanent
Habits that reduce stress briefly but interfere with long-term goals
Assumptions about other people that increase conflict or withdrawal

The goal is not to replace every difficult thought with positive thinking. CBT helps you examine what is accurate, useful, and within your control.

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works

CBT is collaborative and goal-focused. Your therapist helps you understand patterns, practice new responses, and use the skills between sessions.

Identify the Pattern

You examine the situations, thoughts, emotions, body reactions, and behaviors connected to the concern.

Test Unhelpful Thoughts

Your therapist helps you look for evidence, consider alternatives, and respond more accurately to automatic thoughts.

Change the Behavior

You practice actions that reduce avoidance, improve routines, strengthen communication, or support a specific goal.

Review What Happened

Sessions include checking what worked, what felt difficult, and how the next step should be adjusted.

Practicing CBT skills between counseling sessions

Practice New Responses Between Sessions

CBT becomes useful when the skills work in ordinary life. Your therapist may suggest a brief exercise that fits the concern you are addressing.

Track situations that trigger anxiety, sadness, anger, or avoidance
Write down automatic thoughts and examine the evidence
Test a feared prediction through a small behavior experiment
Schedule activities that support mood, structure, or motivation
Practice communication, boundaries, or problem-solving skills
Review sleep, routines, and habits that affect emotional health

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What to Expect From CBT Sessions

1

Choose a current concern

You and your therapist identify the situation, symptom, habit, or relationship pattern that needs attention first.

2

Map the thought and behavior cycle

You look at what happened, what you told yourself, how you felt, what you did, and what followed.

3

Practice a targeted skill

Your therapist may guide you through reframing, problem-solving, grounding, communication, or a behavioral strategy.

4

Apply it outside the session

You agree on a manageable way to test the skill and review the result during the next appointment.

Why Charlotte Clients Choose NuTrans Health

Therapy focuses on current concerns, clear goals, and practical skills
Your plan is adjusted around your symptoms, history, preferences, and progress
CBT can be combined with other therapy methods when appropriate
Therapy and psychiatric services can be coordinated with your consent
Secure telehealth is available to eligible clients throughout North Carolina
Most major insurance plans are accepted, with self-pay options available

Insurance and Self-Pay Options

Benefits can differ by plan and service. Our team checks coverage before care begins and explains available self-pay rates when needed.

Major Insurance Plans

BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Aetna
Optum
Humana
Medicare
Medicaid
Wellcare
AmeriHealth
Ambetter
Magellan Health
Alliance Health
MultiPlan
VA Life

A plan not listed may still be accepted. Contact NuTrans Health for a benefits check.

Individual Therapy

$150

Initial evaluation

Follow-up: $100

Family Therapy

$200

Initial evaluation

Follow-up: $150

Psychiatric Care

$175

Initial evaluation

Follow-up: $100

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Charlotte Location and Telehealth Across North Carolina

NuTrans Health, Charlotte
3440 Toringdon Way #205
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (984) 205-3822
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Clients in Charlotte can choose local care, while secure telehealth is available to eligible adults throughout North Carolina.

What Clients Say About NuTrans Health

Very intimate, I love the fact that they listen. I am glad I found a place where I know they care about me and my well-being.

Samantha Blue

I cannot express how much I appreciate NuTrans Health. The staff is prompt and courteous, and tele-visits fit my lifestyle and schedule well.

Michelle Picarella

I had a great experience with NuTrans Health. The staff is professional, and the care I received was excellent.

Huda Saleh

Very good at listening and making a plan for future goals. I am feeling good about this.

Chandler Smith

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a structured form of talk therapy that examines how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors affect one another. Sessions focus on practical skills and current concerns.

What concerns can CBT help with?

CBT may be used for anxiety, depression, stress, anger, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties, avoidance, relationship patterns, and habits that interfere with daily life.

What happens during a CBT session?

You and your therapist identify a current concern, examine the thoughts and behaviors connected to it, practice a useful skill, and decide what to try between sessions.

Will I receive homework between sessions?

Your therapist may suggest a short exercise, thought record, behavior experiment, or coping practice. The goal is to test skills in real situations, not to create unnecessary pressure.

How long does cognitive behavioral therapy take?

The length of treatment varies based on your goals, symptoms, history, session frequency, and progress. Your therapist will review the plan with you as therapy continues.

Is CBT available by telehealth across North Carolina?

Yes. NuTrans Health provides secure telehealth appointments to eligible clients throughout North Carolina, including people who live outside Charlotte.

Do you accept insurance for CBT?

NuTrans Health accepts many major insurance plans. Coverage and copays vary, so the team verifies your benefits before your first appointment.

Build Skills You Can Use Outside Therapy

Unhelpful patterns can make anxiety, low mood, stress, and relationship problems feel automatic. CBT gives you a structured way to understand those cycles and practice a different response.

Call: (984) 205-3822 Schedule an Appointment