Meet Our Providers

Christel McKoy, LCMHC

Philosophy of Care

Christel McKoy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She works with individuals, couples, and families to help them gain insight as to what is happening in order for them to move forward and achieve a more rewarding and beneficial life. Her goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more open and mindful life.

Christel also works with clients who are struggling with life changes such as adjustment to a developmental stage or a life transition and those struggling with more chronic issues, such as depression & anxiety, trauma, and ongoing relationship issues. She also works with adolescents experiencing behavioral & emotional issues.

Christel generally follows a client-centered orientation, emphasizing the individual strengths & resources of each of my clients. She uses a wide range of treatment approaches choosing the most effective for the issue involved, including Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Narrative, and Mindfulness based psychotherapies.

Whether you are looking for Individual, Couple, Family or Group Psychotherapy, you are one step closer to a new you. The path of personal growth is exciting and inspiring. Regardless of the modality used, it is Christel’s goal to help you discover and uncover your highest potential.

Education

UNC Pembroke
M.A.Ed Clinical Mental Health

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress Management
• Self-esteem
• Anger Management
• PTSD
• Trauma
• Relationship Issues
• ADHD

Deborah Bell, Ph.D., LMFT, CTHP

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Deborah T. Bell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of North Carolina.  She has experience collaborating with military and civilian families to resolve anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, and relational concerns between couples.  She obtained her BA in Communication from DePaul University, her Master of Family Therapy from Drexel University, and her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy for Military Families from Northcentral University. She completed her doctoral internship at the Fort Bragg military installation. 

Dr. Bell focuses on resilience utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to empower her clients.  She promotes healing and growing stronger through difficult experiences while prioritizing care, compassion, and attention to detail. Her research with female veterans has given her insight into assisting with reintegration difficulties.

Dr. Bell will establish a safe, nurturing connection with you to help you achieve your therapeutic goals and cope with your troubling circumstances.

Education

Northcentral University
Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy for Military Families

Drexel University
Master of Family Therapy

Specialties

• Relationships
• Families
• Trauma (combat, MST, and PTSD)
• Readjustment/Reintegration for veterans adjusting to civilian life
• Marriage
• Depression
• Christian Counseling
• CBT
• EDMR
• Grief/Loss
• Military Sexual Trauma
• Military Reintegration Support