Southpark Counseling
Marriage And Family Therapy
Are you longing for a life that gives you purpose and happiness?
Trust, emotional safety, and non-judgement are the heart of my approach to therapy. I provide an accepting atmosphere where we work together to identify the source of your concern and begin a journey towards healing and peace.
ZOË ABERNETHY
Owner & Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist
About me
I grew up in New Orleans, LA and attended University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) for my undergraduate degree.
I was accepted into the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Pfeiffer University which prompted my move to Charlotte, NC to begin my journey as a therapist.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I provide systemic and relational therapy for family systems. My clinical career has seen me practice in a variety of settings, resulting in my unique approach to treating clients.
Family Services Intern at Ronald McDonald House of Greater Charlotte. I provided therapy for families of sick or injured children during their greatest time of need.
As a residential therapist at Thompson Child and Family Focus’s Psychiatric Residence Treatment Facility (PRTF) I provided a trauma informed treatment approach to children ages 7-17.
I entered the private practice setting at Progress and Peace Counseling Services. I worked with individuals and their families by offering support for adolescent behavioral problems, school difficulties, parenting, blended family concerns.
As Progress and Peace transitioned from group practice to solo practice, I joined Dogwood Counseling as a contract therapist. I had the opportunity to support clients through life experiences such as grief/loss, anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting to major life changes.
After graduate school, I was able to work with substance abuse clients at McLeod Center where I developed a passion for working with addiction and its’ effect on families. My experience in substance abuse led me to pursue my LCAS (Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist), allowing me to effectively work with clients facing addiction issues. I leverage a non-judgmental approach to assess the clients’ situation and explore the unique challenges of their addiction and subsequent impact it can have on their loved ones.
When I’m not helping my clients, I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter and our mini Bernedoodle. I love listening to live music, traveling, and binge watching the occasional Netflix show.
Credentials
- Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy from Pfeiffer University
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in North Carolina
- Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) in North Carolina
- Certified Prepare/ Enrich Facilitator
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Sessions
Services Offered
I collaborate with individuals, couples and families who are struggling with addiction, trauma, and relationships to restore balance in their life and reconnect. Effective communication is key for resolving conflicts and necessary for repairing attachment and healing relationships.
Individual Counseling
I work with individual clients on issues related to anxiety, depression, and addiction by carefully listening to each person’s unique experience and discussing practical strategies that enable clients to reach their goals.
Adolescent Counseling
Traditional talk therapy for adolescents and their families and encourage frequent check-ins regarding progress and growth. I have a collaborative approach designed to support teens navigate issues such as feeling alone, misunderstood, confused, and overwhelmed.
Couples Counseling
Ultimately, people want to feel loved, heard, and connected. When couples feel disconnected from their partner, issues often surface. Using research-based therapy we collaborate to ensure that each partner feels heard, safe, respected. Let’s work together to prioritize emotional connection and intimacy in your relationship.
Premarital Counseling
I offer a personalized premarital counseling program to increase awareness and explore core relationship areas. Marriage is a major investment – with premarital counseling you build a healthy foundation for your future as a couple!
New clients can request a free 15-minute consultation using the link below. Existing clients can also use the link below to sign in and request an appointment
what to expect
payment and insurance
SouthPark Counseling does not take insurance, meaning we’re considered an “out-of-network provider” by insurance carriers. For clients who wish to utilize their health insurance for our services, paperwork will be provided for you to submit an out-of-network reimbursement request to your insurance carrier. Depending on your specific policy, you may be eligible for reimbursement of 50-80% of session costs. Given that in-network providers require a copay for each session, we often see that our clients have the same total out-of-pocket cost with us as they would with an in-network provider.
In addition to reimbursement from your insurance carrier, self-paying clients enjoy several other benefits including
- No formal diagnosis is required to justify treatment, meaning it doesn’t appear on your health record. This avoids future complications should you ever need to find your own coverage.
- You and your clinician determine how long you will benefit from therapy vs. an insurance carrier dictating how many sessions you’re allowed to have
- Parents, spouses, and significant others can join sessions as needed without concern for insurance denial.
- Clients get to choose a therapist that is an expert in treating the specific issues they are experiencing.
Get an estimate of your out-of-network insurance reimbursement for therapy.
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frequently asked questions
I do not take insurance and am considered an out-of-network provider. For clients who wish to use Out of Network insurance, paperwork will be provided to you to submit to your insurance carrier for Out of Network reimbursement. Depending on your benefit, you may be able to get reimbursement of 50-80% session costs.
Benefits of self-pay
When you choose to self-pay, a diagnosis is not required to justify your treatment therefore it is not a part of your health record. This avoids having a preexisting condition on your health record if you ever need to find your own coverage.
You and your clinician determine how long you will benefit from therapy vs an insurance company dictating how many sessions you are allocated.
I accept all major credit cards, ACH, checks, and cash.
