Christina Ayers-Klose
(She/Her/Hers)
Counselor, Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor (LMAC), Psychotherapist
You don't have to do this alone. There is hope and there is a brighter tomorrow. I offer counseling to all struggling with addictions concerns.
You deserve happiness and brighter days ahead of you. Don't let drug, alcohol, or gambling addictions deprive you of that happiness. Whether you are struggling with just addictions or have mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression with addictions concerns, we at Coastal Therapy Center LLC are here to help you. We believe in helping our clients find balance, light, and grounding in the recovery process. Christina is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate and has several years of clinical experience working in the field of addictions and co-occurring disorders. Christina is passionate about offering a holistic approach to counseling by addressing the physical and emotional aspects of addiction and meeting people where they are in their lives. Christina's counseling skill set truly revolves around our principles of balance, light, and grounding in helping others. Christina earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Christian Counseling, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Addictions Counseling from Liberty University. When not working, Christina enjoys kayaking, relaxing at the beach, spending time with her family, and taking long walks with her Pomeranian.
Practice hours (EST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Substance use
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Drug Use
- Gambling Concerns
- Substance Use
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Little people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- 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
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Behavior Modification
- Couples Therapy
- Group Therapy
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Behavior Therapy
- Faith-Based Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Location
Coastal Therapy Center LLC
Office Building
211 East Six Forks RoadBuilding B, Suite 213Raleigh, NC 27609
Open mapAccommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$85 — $155per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE) – North Carolina
- Optum – North Carolina
- Tricare – North Carolina
- United Health Care – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
- Other
- Venmo
Credentials
Licenses
LCAS-A
North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board
LCAS-26357, North Carolina
CCS
North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board
CCS-264, North Carolina
Certificates
SureBet1
UNC Behavioral Health Spring Board
Level 1- Advanced gambling treatment certification
Education
Liberty University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2020
I have dual bachelor's degrees in psychology and psychology with a Christian Counseling cognate as well as a master's degree in addictions.