Your Path to Healing and Wellness begins here.
Welcome to Essential Continuum!
Here is what makes us different, but better, than your last therapy experience(s):
We are Neurodiverse-affirming clinicians with lived experience.
We are educated in LGBTQIA+affirming care.
We are Autism/ADHD Specialists who have done the research into evidence-based therapies and love to customize them to your own personality and learning style.
We are true advocates for the “true you”.
Essential Continuum offers a range of counseling and therapeutic services to support individuals through their personal journeys. Our dedicated team provides both in-person and telehealth options to ensure accessibility and immediate support for those in need.
What if
you could feel better
and still be you?
Healing happens here.
Healing happens when you feel nurtured, heard, and respected. At Essential Continuum, our experienced professionals combine traditional counseling techniques with innovative therapeutic practices to create a supportive environment tailored to you.
Our Services
Comprehensive Support
Explore our diverse range of counseling services designed to promote mental well-being and personal growth. Each service is customized to address your unique challenges, ensuring a holistic approach to your healing process.
Individual Counseling
Personalized Therapy
In our safe, sensory-friendly therapy spaces, your chosen individual counselor will begin by getting to know the authentic you. Together, the two of you will co-create grounding techniques and creative expression that lead to better communication and resilience. Both telehealth and in-person options are available.
Group Therapy
Community Connection
Group therapy offers a supportive environment where individuals can share their experiences and learn from one another, fostering connection and growth. We offer groups that support the authentic life our clients are seeking. Our current groups include Table-Top Role Playing (including, but no limited to, Dungeons and Dragons.
DBT Skills Mentorship Programs
Customized DBT Skills practice on a 1:1 basis with our Masters Level intern clinicians from UNC.
In these weekly sessions, you will learn coping skills designed to bring out your inner superpowers. Upon completion, you will have a better handle on effective communication, emotional resilience and the ability to handle distress. The mentorship program generally takes around nine months to complete.
Meet Our Therapists
Dedicated Professionals
Essential Continuum team is made up of compassionate and skilled professionals committed to providing high-quality counseling and therapeutic services tailored to your wellness journey. Our Neuroaffirming and LGBTQIA+ allied clinicians will inspire self-confidence and empower you to navigate obstacles.
Ben Pruitt, EMDR Specialist, LCSWA, ASDCS
Trauma Professional
EMDR trained
Autism Clinical Specialist
Mental Health Clinician
Chelsi McDougal, LCSW, ASDCS
Autism Clinical Specialist
Mental Health Clinician
Leon Monroe, LCSW, ASDCS, CCATP, ADHD-CCSP
Clinical Director
Autism Clinical Specialist, Certified Anxiety Professional
ERP trained
ADHD Clinical Specialist
Carlye Denequolo, MS, LCMHCA, ASDCS
Mental Health Clinician Autism Clinical Specialist
Kayla Cornew, LCMHCA, LCASA, NCC, ASDCS
Mental Health Clinician
Autism Clinical Specialist
Addiction Specialist Associate
Maya Wike, LCSWA, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS
Mental Health Clinician
Autism Clinical Specialist
ADHD Clinical Specialist
Max Martin, LCMHCA
Mental Health Clinician
Autism Specialist
Billy Gulley, BA
Autism Home and Community Specialist, Wellness Coach
Client Testimonials
Hear from our clients about their transformative experiences at Essential Continuum, highlighting how our services have impacted their mental health and well-being.
Deborah B.
"Leon Monroe has made an enormous difference in my child’s life. Leon has a very calm presence. He quickly developed a rapport with my child after other therapists had been unable to help. He uses creative strategies to encourage open communication during therapy. The social groups at Essential are designed to engage children playfully through common adolescent interests. This has been a far more effective approach for my teenager (with Level 1 autism) than other groups we have tried. I have seen tremendous growth in my child’s resilience and social relationships since treatment began. We have also received valuable support and guidance from other members of the team. The team’s experience and skill in treating autism spectrum disorder has led us to feeling much more optimistic about our child’s present quality of life along with the future ahead".
Jennifer B.
"I just want to say how lucky we are to have gotten Stephens as our son's therapist! She is kind, attentive, and solutions-oriented. She helped our son with self-harming and within 6 months he was able to stop the behavior and use the strategies she coached him on. As his parents we are so relieved. And our son is mentally in a very good place".
Why Choose Us?
Discover the advantages of partnering with Essential Continuum for your mental health journey. We prioritize individualized care, creating a nurturing environment that fosters healing and personal growth.
Personalized Care
Tailored Approaches
Each client receives a customized treatment plan that addresses their specific needs, promoting effective healing and growth.
Holistic Healing
Mind-Body Connection
We focus on treating the whole person, integrating mental health strategies with supportive practices for overall well-being.
Experienced Team
Compassionate Professionals
Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care, combining expertise with empathy to guide you on your path to healing and wellness.
Hours of Operation
We're Here for You
Monday - Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed