Hi, I’m Kelly!
Kelly Walker, LCMHCA, NCC
Pronouns: she/her
Kelly is currently unable to accept new clients and on a waitlist at this time.
Please reach out to admin@carolinacounselingandplaytherapy.com to be added to Kelly’s watilist.
Aetna
BCBS (NOT including Blue Home, Blue Local, or Blue Value)
Insurances Accepted
kelly@carolinacounselingandplaytherapy.com
Contact Information
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Disordered Eating
Nature-Based Play
ADHD + Autism
Specialties Include:
Nervous System Regulation
Parent/Child Relationship Issues
Toddlerhood
Trauma
Kelly uses techniques from therapeutic modalities such as:
Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
Sand Tray Therapy
Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Art Interventions
Parent Coaching
Attachment-Based Interventions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Types of Therapy Used:
My Approach to Therapy
Parenting is tough, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for children and teens to work through challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior struggles, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions. Alongside child therapy, I also offer parenting support with the goal of helping caregivers feel more grounded, confident, and connected in their parenting journey. Whether your child is eager for therapy or hesitant, my focus is always on building trust and connection to support meaningful growth! I utilize a LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity-affirming approach in my work with clients and their families.
In child sessions, I draw from Synergetic and Child-Centered Play Therapy, creating a safe, supportive space where children can show up as their authentic selves. Through this therapeutic connection, they are able to explore, process, and integrate their emotions and experiences in meaningful, lasting ways.
In parent sessions, I provide parent and caregiver support to move beyond behavior-focused strategies and address the deeper needs beneath a child’s struggles. My goal is to help caregivers feel grounded, connected, and compassionate, while strengthening parent-child relationships and fostering resilience, balance, and authentic connection. Let's connect!
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA #A20721)
National Certified Counselor (NCC #1734336)
I am currently pursuing the Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™) credential and am under the supervision of Jennifer Candon, LCMHCS, RPT-S™, RST
More About Kelly
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in the state of North Carolina - 2024
Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) - 2024
Actively pursuing Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™) - currently under supervision of Jennifer Candon, LCMHCS, RPT-S™, RST
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Wake Forest University
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling - 2024
Appalachain State University
B.S. Early Childhood Development - 2019
Concentration: Birth-Kindergarten
Minor: Psychology
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National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) - 2024
Association for Play Therapy (APT) - 2025