Calming Waters Counseling Services

Calming Waters Counseling Services Please contact us for more info!

Private practice offering:
📌Individual, couples, & family counseling for all ages 2+
📌Woman founded & owned practice
📌Licensed Clinicians

We are a group of therapists who specialize in an array of services.

04/23/2026

Join us for a two-day, experiential training where we focus specifically on how to integrate IFS, Sand Tray, and EMDR techniques together when working with complex trauma. Presenters Amanda and Amy are both engaging, insightful, and hands on in their teaching style. Visit the link below for more info! ☀️📓

https://www.calmingwaterscounselingservices.com/training/

04/22/2026

Being a therapist doesn’t mean life is stress-free. These are a few of our favorite coping skills we may use in between sessions to help us feel more regulated. 😌

Coping skills aren’t about avoiding feelings— they help us move through them. 🙌🏼

See one you enjoy using? Or do you have a favorite you are willing to share? Let us know in the commmets! 👇🏼


"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" — Dr. Seuss 🧩🫶
04/20/2026

"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" — Dr. Seuss 🧩🫶

We can't forget our Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists during Counseling Awareness Month...thanks to Lydia and Amy ...
04/16/2026

We can't forget our Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists during Counseling Awareness Month...thanks to Lydia and Amy for all you do! 🩵

Happy Counseling Awareness Month to our LCMHCs, and LCMHCAs! We're lucky to have clinicians working with so many differe...
04/14/2026

Happy Counseling Awareness Month to our LCMHCs, and LCMHCAs! We're lucky to have clinicians working with so many different populations 😁☀️

04/13/2026

Did you know it is World Music Therapy Week? 🎶

Meet Louisa! She is our board-certified music therapist that specializes in utilizing music as part of her clinical practice! 😊

Music therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic intervention that utilizes music to improve mental health by reducing stress, enhancing emotional expression, and fostering social connections.

🎵 Benefits of Music Therapy

1. Emotional Regulation: Music therapy helps individuals manage their emotions by providing a safe space for emotional expression. Engaging with music can facilitate emotional release, promote self-reflection, and enhance mood.

2. Stress Reduction: Research indicates that music can lower cortisol levels, the body’s stress hormone, leading to reduced anxiety and improved relaxation. Listening to calming music can slow heart rates and lower blood pressure, making it a useful tool in stress management.

3. Trauma Healing: Music therapy has shown promise in addressing trauma-related issues. It provides a supportive environment for individuals to process traumatic experiences, which can be particularly beneficial for those who have faced systemic injustices or personal trauma.

4. Cognitive Benefits: Engaging with music can enhance cognitive functions such as memory and attention.

5. Social Connection: Group music-making activities, such as drumming circles or choir singing, foster a sense of community and belonging. This social aspect can be particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with isolation or loneliness.

Curious to see if music therapy is a good fit for you? Give us a call to schedule a free 15 minute consultation with Louisa. 📞

Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to this audio.

Our sweet therapy dog Bella (and our wonderful clinician Amy!) participating in Hat Day for Spirit Week 💕🤠🥳
04/09/2026

Our sweet therapy dog Bella (and our wonderful clinician Amy!) participating in Hat Day for Spirit Week 💕🤠🥳

04/09/2026

Does he do the things we do? 👀

Join us for a two-day, experiential training in Charlotte, NC. This course will focus specifically on how to integrate I...
04/06/2026

Join us for a two-day, experiential training in Charlotte, NC. This course will focus specifically on how to integrate IFS, Sand Tray, and EMDR techniques together when working with complex trauma. Amanda and Amy are both engaging, insightful, and hands on in their teaching style. Sign up today! ☀️📓

Your daily mindfulness reminder to send your energy where you need it to go! 🌊☀️
03/30/2026

Your daily mindfulness reminder to send your energy where you need it to go! 🌊☀️

Address

447 S. Sharon Amity Road , Suite 105
Charlotte, NC
28211

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+19802997436

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We are a small, privately owned practice located in Charlotte, NC. We currently have six female therapists on staff, with a variety of experience and specialty. We each bring something different and unique to the table. Reaching out can sometimes be the hardest, but best thing you can do for yourself. We offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to assist in making this as comfortable as possible. We would love to work with you on your journey!

980-299-7436

info@amandaklcsw.com