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Transformative therapy for mental well-being and support.

Accepting new clients!

Relax, Relate, Release

Transformative therapy for mental well-being and support.

Accepting new clients!

Our Services

Individual Counseling

Our individual counseling services are designed to help you overcome personal challenges and achieve your goals. Our licensed counselors provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies for positive change.

Couples Counseling

Our couples counseling services can help you and your partner improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build a stronger relationship. Whether you are facing challenges related to intimacy, trust, or other issues, our experienced therapists can help you work through them and achieve greater satisfaction in your relationship.

Family Counseling

Our family counseling services are designed to help families overcome challenges related to communication, conflict, and other issues. Our licensed therapists work with families to identify strengths and weaknesses, improve communication and problem-solving skills, and develop a stronger sense of cohesion and support.

Our Services (cont.)

Anxiety Counseling

Our anxiety counseling services are designed to help you overcome fear, stress, and anxiety. Our licensed therapists provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your anxiety.

Depression Counseling

Our depression counseling services can help you overcome feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Our experienced therapists can provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your depression.

Trauma & PTSD Counseling

Our trauma counseling services can help you overcome the effects of traumatic events. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based techniques to help you heal from the psychological impact of trauma, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your experiences and develop strategies to move forward.

Grief Counseling

Our grief counseling services can help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Our licensed therapists provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings of grief, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your grief and move forward.

Anger Management Counseling

Our anger management counseling services can help you manage and control your anger in healthy ways. Our experienced therapists provide guidance and support to help you identify the root causes of your anger, develop coping skills, and improve your relationships with others.

Our Mission

At Kirk Therapy & Consulting, our mission is to provide high-quality therapy services that empower our clients to achieve their mental wellness goals. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where healing and growth can take place.

Our team of experienced therapists employs a range of evidence-based techniques to assist our clients in overcoming negative thought patterns and behaviors. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health, addressing both the mind and body. Our therapists specialize in Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therap

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Ebony N. Wilson-Howard, MSW, LCSWA

Founder

Ebony founded Kirk Therapy & Consulting, PLLC, in 2022 during COVID-19.

A proud native of Charlotte, NC, Ebony graduated from North Mecklenburg High School and received her Bachelor's in Human Relations from Pfeiffer University in 2017. Ebony is a proud alumna of Johnson C. Smith University (Go Golden Bulls), where she earned her Master of Social Work in 2019. She is currently a PhD candidate (ABD) in the International Psychology Program at the Chicago School, where she is researching human trafficking and disease outbreaks.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in North Carolina, Ebony is dedicated to creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for her clients. She enjoys working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, survivors of human trafficking, and veterans.

Outside of work,

Ebony cherishes spending time with her family and friends. She loves traveling to the beach and spending time outdoors.

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Patricia Krikorian, MSW, LCSW

Therapist

Patricia Krikorian, MSW, LCSW

Patricia Krikorian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Patricia specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and major

Patricia Krikorian, MSW, LCSW

As a therapist, Patricia provides clinical therapeutic services to adults with identified mental health diagnoses. These services are designed to meet the specific behavioral health needs of the identified client as they relate to their diagnosis. Therapy includes psycho-educational and psycho-therapy activities/interventions/skillsbuilding designed to assist the client in the reduction of dysfunction.

Services are provided with client-centered approaches and are delivered through goal-specific

interventions.

Patricia completed her Master of Science in Social Services at Catholic University of America in

Washington, DC. She completed her Bachelor's in Social Work at the University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC. She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina for over 25 years. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist since 2020. Patricia is a clinician/therapist with a

passion for working with people. She has over 25 years of experience working in community social

service settings with diverse populations, including those with health, behavioral and mental health

issues, substance use, children and families who were experiencing homelessness, adoptions, domestic violence, developmental disabilities and various levels of trauma. She is skilled in various

psychotherapy/counseling techniques and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

She utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma healing and recovery.

Patricia believes that healing can be hard,

yet there are always opportunities to find joy along the journey as she helps clients repurpose pain into power.

"I am a woman who lives with integrity, practices honesty, and works collaboratively with clients in finding creative ways to meet their unique needs and issues. I believe that self-care is very important, so I enjoy listening to music, dancing, laughing, reading, communicating with my children, parents, siblings, and friends, and going on vacations. My spirituality and belief is in God's sovereignty."

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