About Us
Healing Vibes
Welcome to Healing Vibes, where we offer a warm and supportive environment for those seeking mental health therapy. We are a small psychotherapy practice located in Erwin, North Carolina, serving patients of all ages. Our team of licensed therapists is dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, we are here to guide you through the healing process.
Our team of highly skilled therapists offer a personalized and evidence-based approach to mental health therapy, using techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, and mindfulness practices. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a happy, fulfilling life, and we are committed to helping our patients achieve that goal.
Meet Our Therapists
Amber B Benton
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Life can be difficult and challenging. My commitment as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive space to develop trust and maintain confidentiality. Through my training and experience, my hope is to empower and encourage you to channel your internal resources in an effort to better cope with the struggles you are facing. I see you as the real "expert" of your life, and believe you have the capabilities necessary for change. I believe in a holistic approach to growth and healing that takes into consideration our relationships, social and cultural backgrounds, physical health, and spirituality.
My special interests include women's issues, life transitions and adjustments, anxiety, spirituality, addictions, and grief and loss. Although I am trained in spiritually-integrated psychotherapy, I am respectful of your beliefs and will not impose my beliefs on you. Our clinicians are trained to assist clients who desire to integrate faith and/or spirituality into their therapeutic work, although this is never a requirement.
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Christa G. Reid
MSW, LCSW-A, LCAS-A
I am a Christian Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, working alongside children and families to promote well-being and stability while providing coping skills, intervention, and case management. I believe for every storm in our life, there is a bright rainbow at the end. Sometimes, we need a nonjudgmental person to lend an ear while discussing our past traumas, hurt, and issues we have endured. Therapy should focus on the healing of the past and moving forward to become the best version of ourselves, find our purpose, and live it to the fullest.
My specialty is working with children and families to help navigate through everyday stress and provide therapeutic coping skills that repair gaps in the family unit. Areas of strength include diagnosing and treating trauma due to abuse and neglect, helping children overcome anxiety and depression, and working with children and families affected by divorce.
I utilize evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, play/art therapies, Trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, strength-based, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques.
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Payton Auston
MA, NCC, LCMHCA
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Payton is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and a National Certified Counselor. Payton received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She went on to earn her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a licensure track in Professional School Counseling from Appalachian State University.
She has a passion for providing quality mental health services to children and adolescents struggling with mental health disorders and trauma. With a background and license in Professional School Counseling, Payton’s compassion for children and adolescents is rooted from experience and understanding. Payton believes therapy is a safe place for children to grow, learn, achieve goals and foster independence and sense of self.
Payton also has experience working with children and adults dealing with a variety of concerns including but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationships, grief, and trauma. Payton is dedicated to helping individuals address their mental health concerns in a safe space. She believes that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important elements in guiding this process, as such, clients are collaborators in their own treatment plan.
She utilizes an eclectic mix of modalities with a person-centered approach to meet each client's unique needs and capabilities. Theoretical frameworks used in her practice might include play therapy techniques, mindfulness-based interventions, cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and expressive arts techniques.
La'Ebony Nelson
LCSW-A
Greetings!
My name is La’Ebony Nelson, and I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. My professional journey has provided me with a wealth of experience across diverse settings, including Head Start programs, inpatient and outpatient facilities, home health care, senior housing, case management, discharge planning, and long-term care.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of populations, including children, preteens, adults, and seniors. My passion for social work drives me to enhance the quality of life for all those I serve. I believe in a Solution-Focused and strengths-based approach, empowering individuals to overcome personal obstacles and barriers.
I genuinely look forward to collaborating with you and being a part of your journey towards growth and healing. Together, we can work towards achieving your goals and improving your overall well-being.