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Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anger Management, Couples Counseling and 8 more.

Dr. Natika McPherson

LCMHC, 21 years of experience
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New to Grow

Direct
Solution oriented
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Dr. Natika McPherson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), educator, author, and nonprofit founder with more than 25 years of experience serving children, adolescents, and families. She specializes in helping clients navigate emotional, behavioral, relationship, and life challenges while building resilience, confidence, and healthy coping skills. Dr. McPherson utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailored to each client's unique needs. Her work is grounded in the belief that every individual has strengths that can be developed to create meaningful change, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth and long-term success.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During our first session, we will discuss your concerns, goals, strengths, and what led you to seek services. This is an opportunity for us to get to know one another, explore your needs, and begin developing a plan to support your growth and well-being. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard and understood.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I bring more than 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families in both clinical and educational settings. My approach is compassionate, supportive, and strengths-based, focusing on helping clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore challenges, identify strengths, and develop practical strategies for growth. I value collaboration, authenticity, and respect, and I work to build strong therapeutic relationships that promote trust, resilience, personal growth, and meaningful change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients are children, adolescents, couples, and families seeking support with emotional, behavioral, academic, or relationship challenges. I work with youth experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and family conflict. I help clients build coping skills, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and develop the confidence and resilience needed to achieve their goals. Anyone willing to do the work!

Specialties

Top specialties

ADHD

Anger Management

Couples Counseling

Other specialties

Coping Skills

Family Conflict

Family Therapy

Life Transitions

Parenting

School Issues

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Children (6 to 12)

Elders (65 and above)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

North Carolina

Ohio

South Carolina

Accepts

Arlo

Cash - $85 per session

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

Evernorth

GTEB

Tufts Health/Cigna

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches to help clients develop coping skills, improve emotional wellness, and achieve meaningful goals.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I utilize a Solution-Focused approach that helps clients identify strengths, build on existing successes, and develop practical solutions to achieve their goals. I focus on empowering clients to recognize their abilities and create positive change.

New to Grow

1 rating with written reviews

July 1, 2026

First session was great! 10/10

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Dr.