At Dogwood Counseling, our Charlotte therapists provide compassionate, personalized therapy for children, teens, young adults, and adults. Our clinicians have experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, life transitions, and other mental health concerns, with both in-person and telehealth appointments available in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Sarah Cooper, LCSW, LCAS
Owner of Dogwood Counseling
Sarah established Dogwood Counseling in 2016 with the hope of building a practice to provide exceptional mental health care services with like-minded clinicians. Sarah believes in meeting clients where they are and honoring the individual journey of every client. Her approach emphasizes the importance of a supportive, collaborative relationship between therapist and client. Sarah views therapy as a process through which we can gain self-awareness and allow ourselves the opportunity for growth and change. Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with over 10 years of experience. Sarah works with individuals ages 18 and up. She specializes in treatment of substance use and addiction, anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum support, and maternal mental health. Sarah received a BA in Psychology from UNC Chapel Hill and a Masters in Social Work from UNC Charlotte.
Works With: Adults 18+
Appointments: In-person & telehealth
Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, MedCost, Self-Pay
Contact Sarah directly at sarah@dogwoodcounseling.com or 704.617.0756.
SCLLR Telehealth Registration Listing https://llr.sc.gov/TeleHealth/Counselor.html
Amanda Hall, MA, LCMHC, NPT-C
I am passionate about empowering women of all ages to pursue health and healing while navigating the journey towards positive growth. Through my practice, I specialize in addressing various challenges including, but not limited to, women’s issues, depression, anxiety, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, trauma, survivors of domestic violence, and grief. My approach integrates Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Problem Solving, Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. By combining these modalities, I aim to support each individual in identifying and achieving their personal goals. Amanda received a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Belmont Abbey College and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir Rhyne University.
Works With: Adults 18+
Appointments: Telehealth only
Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, MedCost, Self-Pay, United Healthcare
Contact Amanda directly at amanda@dogwoodcounseling.com or 980.446.2870.
SCLLR Telehealth Registration Listing https://llr.sc.gov/TeleHealth/Counselor.html
Persia Mohseni, MSW, LCSWA
Persia is an affirming therapist who supports adults, young adults, and adolescents navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and personal growth. With a background in addiction prevention and integrated behavioral health, she offers a calm, collaborative space where you can feel safe, seen, and understood.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and brief interventions, guided by trauma-informed principles that emphasize safety, compassion, and empowerment. She helps you build coping skills, strengthen self-trust, and reconnect with your sense of purpose. She also enjoys supporting you in developing communication, self-esteem, and goal-setting skills that inspire inner transformation. As a yoga teacher, Persia integrates mind-body awareness into her work and believes that healing happens when we feel connected to ourselves and supported by others.
Persia received her Master in Social Work from University of North Carolina Charlotte and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate.
Works With: Adults and adolescents 12+
Appointments: In-person & telehealth
Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, MedCost, Self-Pay
Contact Persia directly at persia@dogwoodcounseling.com or 980.272.0167.
Jessica Moore, MSW, LSW, LCSWA
Jessica believes that healing is a collaborative process where you deserve to find clarity and growth. She believes you deserve to be seen, heard and validated throughout all moments of your life. With a client-centered approach, Jessica believes in partnering with clients throughout their therapeutic journey. She recognizes everyone’s story is different and unique, and therefore every individual deserves to have a tailored approach to help and support them in setting and achieving goals. Over the years, Jessica has strived to meet every client where they presently are in life. Understanding that starting therapy can be difficult for many, she seeks to create a safe, judgment-free and empathetic space for individuals to share their stories, connect and express their feelings in order to create healthy changes for themselves.
Jessica is a dedicated, empathetic and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), with over 10 years of experience and diverse background working with adults, adolescents and children in a variety of therapeutic settings. Her experience includes working with adults 18 years old and up struggling with addiction and substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and other common mental health concerns that impact an individual’s ability to live their best lives. Jessica has also had the privilege of working with adolescents in both higher level of care programs and outpatient settings. Throughout these settings, she has supported both adults and adolescents in working through areas including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), negative self-talk, self-harm and intrusive thoughts, interpersonal and relationship trauma, and complex relationships with food.
Jessica believes in using a client-centered approach to empower individuals to identify and work toward their own personal goals, with support and compassion along the way. Utilizing evidence-based practices, Jessica uses a range of different techniques and modalities to best support and encourage clients. She is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and SMART Recovery. Jessica also utilizes art exercises, mindfulness and somatic techniques to help promote insight and awareness to one’s emotional experience. By tailoring and individualizing her approach, Jessica works alongside clients to develop coping strategies, increase resiliency, and provide guidance in navigating everyday challenges and life’s complexities. Jessica graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Millersville University and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work with a specialization in children and families from Temple University of Pennsylvania.
Works With: Adults, adolescents, and children
Appointments: In-person & telehealth
Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, MedCost, Self-Pay
Contact Jessica directly at jessica@dogwoodcounseling.com or 267-328-4681.
Amber Morris, MSW, LCSWA, C-DBT
Amber works with children (5+), teens, and adults and specializes in areas including ADHD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, school issues, self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, and substance use. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, she uses a tailored approach to meet everyone where they are in life while recognizing that each individual’s journey is unique. Whether you’re facing mental health concerns, relationship challenges, life transitions, or other issues, Amber provides a safe, empathetic, and judgment-free space for self-exploration and to work towards meaningful solutions.
Amber is a therapist with a deep commitment to inclusivity, embracing individuals from diverse backgrounds. She adopts a holistic approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. She strives to create a therapeutic environment that is culturally sensitive, affirming, and inclusive.
Amber is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) who is also Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT). Her expertise extends to addressing common mental health concerns and helping individuals develop coping strategies and resilience in the face of life’s complexities. Her goal is to empower clients by integrating evidence-based practices, mindfulness techniques, and collaborative goal setting into the therapeutic journey. Amber is committed to guiding others along the wonderful journey of healing and self-discovery. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, improved self-care, ADHD, or substance use concerns, she will guide and empower you with the tools and insights needed to navigate life’s obstacles and create lasting positive changes.
Works With: Adults, adolescents, and children age 5+
Appointments: In-person & telehealth with evening and weekend availability
Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, MedCost, Self-pay
Contact Amber directly at amber@dogwoodcounseling.com or 980-285-2721.
Worth St.George, MSW, LCSW
Hi! Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and my hope is to gain your trust and build rapport. I provide therapy in a non-judgmental space to help facilitate this. I embrace “to be flawed is to be human,” and with this will focus from a Strengths perspective in our work together. My role is to help empower you to use your positive character traits to shift towards the change you want to see in life. I will incorporate mindfulness practice as well as components of Person-centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and CBT to guide you in your therapeutic journey. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My only requirements to work together are honesty and an open-mind. I thoroughly enjoy working with adults and adolescents, including those struggling with substance abuse issues.
Between growing up in Marietta and North Carolina, I found a passion for helping others. I’ve always enjoyed helping friends by listening and helping comfort them while formulating solutions too. I relished (and still do) any time outside, finding this as a sanctuary as well as a healing place when adversity appeared. Being able to help others through life’s challenges enriches me. Allow me to help you!
If you catch me outside the office, more than likely I will be (or on my way to) running, playing tennis or hiking. I believe balance is important in daily living, so don’t be surprised to see me laughing or joking either (including in our sessions), it comes with loving what you do!
Worth has both in-person and virtual availability Monday-Thursday and is licensed in North Carolina and Georgia. He accepts BCBS (including Anthem BCBS), Aetna, and self-pay. His areas of clinical focus include substance abuse & addictions, depression, anxiety, and stress management, communication issues and social skills, life transitions, and recovering from trauma and adverse experiences.
Contact Worth directly at worth@dogwoodcounseling.com or 704.879.1468
