Alana Harper, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Alana Harper

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
20 years in practice

Alana draws from different modalities in therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, motivational interviewing and SFT

I am looking forward to meeting you. I have been practicing for 20 years in various treatment settings, from intensive inpatient hospitals to private practice. I enjoy working with teens, adults, and families. I approach treatment from a strengths perspective, use evidence-based strategies, and will work with you to collaboratively set goals to meet your individual needs. Clients of all backgrounds and identities are welcome in my practice.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
African American/BlackCisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am 7:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am 6:00 pm

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Academic Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • College and School Placement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Financial Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Insomnia
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Panic
  • Paranoid Personality
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Personality Disorders
  • Physical Stress
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • People of color
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Behavior Modification
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Experiential Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Schema Focused Therapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training

Location

  • Avance Care

    Clinic

    9805 Sandy Rock PlaceSuite ECharlotte, NC 28277

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance

    Communication

    • Language translator

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$80 — $120per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Blue Home BCBS of UNC – North Carolina
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • United Health Care – North Carolina
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online
  • Paypal

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCMHC

    12549, North Carolina

  • LPC

    8043, South Carolina

Certificates

  • Certified Tele Mental Health Clinician

     EverGreen Certification LLC

  •  Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

    Evergreen Certification LLC

Education

  • George Mason University

    MEd (Master of Education), 2016

    Community Counseling.

  • Argosy University

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2007

    Forensic Psychology

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