About NC Online Therapy: People

NC Online Therapy provides professional online therapy and life coaching services designed to support your mental health, personal growth, and relationship well-being. Using a warm, practical, and person-centered approach, I help individuals, couples, and groups navigate challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and personal development goals.

All therapy sessions are offered through telehealth (phone or video), giving you convenient access to licensed counseling from anywhere in North Carolina and Connecticut. Online therapy makes it easier to prioritize your mental health while maintaining privacy, flexibility, and comfort. In addition to licensed counseling services, I offer life coaching worldwide for clients seeking clarity, accountability, and forward-focused support.

NC Online Therapy welcomes private pay clients and companies. I strive to make getting started simple and accessible. You can text or message anytime for confidential inquiries, and I will respond as soon as possible.

*Insurance not accepted at this time

Meet Your Behavioral Consultant

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my practice. Finding the right therapist is one of the most important steps you can take on your journey toward healing and growth, and I hope this page helps you feel a sense of comfort and confidence in reaching out.

I am Brenda Carey, a dedicated and compassionate therapist with over 27 years of experience helping individuals, families, and communities navigate life's most challenging moments. My approach is rooted in genuine care, clinical expertise, and a deep respect for each person's unique story.

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Education & Training

I earned dual Master's degrees — a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science in Business. This unique combination of clinical training and business acumen has allowed me to build a practice that is not only therapeutically sound but also organized, accessible, and client-centered.

Experience & Expertise

My career began at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based behavioral health.

For over 28 years, I've helped individuals, leaders, and organizations navigate complex behavioral, workplace, and life challenges. My experience includes private practice, organizational consulting, executive coaching, military family support, crisis response, higher education, and behavioral health leadership.

Today, I combine clinical expertise with organizational insight to help people, teams, and workplaces communicate more effectively, navigate change, strengthen resilience, and perform at their best.

Credentials

• Licensed Professional Counselor (CT)

• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (NC)

• MS Counseling Psychology

• MS Business Administration, Organizational Mgt.

• Adjunct Professor (Psychology, Communication, Business)

Why Clients Choose Me

• 28+ years of clinical and consulting experience

• I intentionally maintain a small caseload to provide individualized care while keeping my clinical and behavioral expertise current and effective.

• McLean Hospital (Harvard Medical School affiliate)

• Licensed in NC and CT

• Dual MS degrees in Psychology and Business

• Executive coaching and fractional behavioral consulting

• Workplace culture, leadership, crisis response, and employee well-being

• Flexible scheduling, onsite, telehealth services, and travel-ready for consulting and crisis work.

What to Expect

• Schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

• We will discuss goals and determine whether we are a good fit.

• If we decide to work together, we will develop a personalized plan.

• Appointments are available via secure telehealth.

• Please provide 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling whenever possible.

Session Information

Appointments are 50 minutes. We ask that clients arrive on time; however, we provide a 10-minute grace period when possible.

On rare occasions, your therapist may begin a few minutes late while assisting a client experiencing an emergency or crisis. Thank you for understanding.

NC Online Therapy

NC Online Therapy for Individuals, Couples, and Groups / Coaching / Workplace Crisis Response, Critical Incident Support, Fractional Behavioral Consulting

Contact

nconlinetherapy@gmail.com

Brenda Astin, LPC BCarey, LCMHCS, PLLC

Text or Call: 910-520-4393

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Convenient online therapy with flexible scheduling, including daytime, evening, and weekend appointments.

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