The Pine Center

10/22/2025

“Patients with these histories rarely make the connection between what happened to them long ago and how they currently feel and behave.
“Everything just seems unmanageable. Relief does not come until they are able to acknowledge what has happened and recognize the invisible demons they're struggling with…
“If your heart is still broken because you were assaulted by someone you loved, you are likely to be preoccupied with not getting hurt again and fear opening up to someone new.” -Bessel van der Kolk
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If you want to learn more about the connection between unresolved childhood trauma and relational challenges in adulthood, join our community of cptsd survivors today.

Together, we are working through deep seated wounds, and exploring new paths towards healing, and learning to connect in healthier, more fulfilling ways.

To learn more and register, visit https://cptsdfoundation.org/dailyrecoverysupport/

09/19/2025

Spot the signs, save a life. Learn the warning signs of su***de and share this graphic to help others recognize them.

If you see these signs in someone, urge them to contact a mental health professional or the 988 Lifeline at 988Lifeline.org

08/13/2025

Therapy isn’t just about the couch, it’s about the community.

As therapists, we see every day how systemic barriers, like Mecklenburg County’s years-long r**e kit backlog, harm survivors’ healing. No one should have to wait years for justice, or carry the weight of unanswered questions.

That’s why Therapists for Change was created and showed up, stood alongside survivors, and spoke out to our local leaders. Advocacy is part of care. When systems fail to protect, we raise our voices, together. Clinicians from The Pine Center joined 70+ other local clinicians to raise our concerns.

Survivors deserve timely testing, transparency, and action. We will keep showing up until the backlog is gone and the system changes.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A newly formed grassroots group of Charlotte-area therapists is pushing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Mecklenburg County leaders to fix what they say is a thr…

07/20/2025

If you’re looking for resources for mental health or substance misuse challenges, help is available.

💛 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

07/14/2025

Spot the signs, save a life. Learn the warning signs of su***de and share this graphic to help others recognize them.

If you see these signs in someone, urge them to contact a mental health professional or the 988 Lifeline at http://988Lifeline.org.

06/25/2025

We know therapy can be life-changing.
We also know a lot of people in our Charlotte community can’t afford it right now.

The truth is, we’re seeing more and more folks dealing with trauma, burnout, dissociation, chronic stress, and more while also navigating financial instability, caregiving, racism, homophobia, ableism, ecological grief… the list goes on.

That’s why we started something we really believe in:
The Community Care Fund at The Pine Center.

It’s simple. 100% of what you donate goes directly to helping someone access mental health care... whether that’s therapy, a diagnostic evaluation, or just having a place to land when things feel too heavy to carry alone.

This fund is open to anyone in the greater Charlotte area, not just our clients. Recipients of funds are not required to use funds at our office, they can use these funds wherever they need to receive care. It’s mutual aid, not charity. And it’s one small way we’re trying to make care more accessible in a world that doesn’t always make sense or make life easy.

If you’re in a place to give, even a few dollars, it truly makes a difference.
And if not, sharing this helps too.

Donate or learn more here: https://givebutter.com/eS9wrE
https://www.thepinecenter.com/ccf

Thank you for being part of a community where no one has to do it all alone.

The Community Care Fund offers mutual aid-support as way for folks to accessing therapy sessions through partial subsidy or, when possible, at no cost to the individual seeking care.

06/25/2025

You’re not too sensitive. You’re not imagining it. The world is on fire — figuratively, literally, and existentially.

If you’re feeling numb, anxious, bone-deep tired, or like you're constantly bracing for the next crisis… you’re not alone.
At The Pine Center, we work with folks navigating collective trauma, ecological grief, and the emotional toll of just trying to survive systems that were built to prevent thriving.

Our latest blog post names what so many people are carrying right now and offers a different kind of support. One that’s rooted in dignity, nervous system care, and a deep understanding of how oppression, burnout, and grief show up in the body.

❤️ Share with someone who might need it today.
You deserve care that sees the full picture, not just your symptoms.



📖 Read the full post here:

We Know the World is Burning and We Aren't Afraid to Talk About ItYou're not overreacting.The world is on fire, figuratively, literally, existentially.If you’re feeling the weight of just trying to survive in a world that far too often these days feels violent, chaotic, and upside down… you’re...

04/22/2025

Proud and excited to announce the arrival of two new clinicians at The Pine Center!

Alexxis and Laura are both accepting new clients with immediate availability. These are not just amazing people, but amazing and skilled providers.

Please take a look at their bios on our website: www.thepinecenter.com/ourteam

They can't wait to meet you!

02/19/2025

Have you ever wanted to do fulfilling work in a great environment? Good news, we're hiring!

The Pine Center is hiring clinicians. Are you the right fit for our practice?

01/21/2025

Perhaps, like me, you've woken up today feeling the weight of decisions made by others and watching as those in power strip away the rights of so many.

In response, I spent time this morning compiling a list of places you can donate money to in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you have the means, I encourage you to offer financial support. If you don't, I get it - please instead take a moment to share these resources with a friend who might. Please look over other ways to support these organizations if monetary support isn't an option.

There are *many* amazing organizations and this only scratches the surface in the time I had before joining my first session this morning.

Perhaps, like me, you've woken up today feeling the weight of decisions made by others and watching as those in power strip away the rights of so many. In response, I spent a bit of time this morning compiling a list of places you can donate money to in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you have...

01/03/2025

If you want something you've never had, you have to do things you've never done.

Here's your sign that it's time to start your internal journey of growth, exploration, and healing in 2025.

We love our North Carolina community, and we're committed to helping folks when and where we can. That's why we're offering low-cost care options and have a few remaining probono (free) spots open with our intern Eliza.

Eliza is in her final year of schooling at Northwestern University. She is eager to continue growing her experience in the clinical space. As a client, you get the benefit of working with a clinician who has completed the majority of her schooling and is working with a team of experienced clinicians behind the scenes while you receive reduced session rates.

Eliza's hourly session rate is $30 with 2 remaining probono spots available. If you're interested in a probono spot, reach out soon!

Learn more and schedule here: www.thepinecenter.com

We can't wait to meet you soon!

11/22/2024

It's 2024, life is hard.

That's why are so excited to offer 3 available spots for folks to receive *no-cost therapy*! 🎉

Does it seem too good to be true? Sure!
Is it? No way!

Our intern is working in her final year of graduate school to accumulate all of the necessary hours for graduation. She is excited to open up 3 spots for clients to receive care with zero fees!

What do you need to qualify?
Well, it's pretty simple. Have you ever thought about going to therapy but have hesitated due to cost or insurance coverage? Then you qualify!

How do you sign up?
You have a few options.
- You can call us, 765-343-6166
- You can hop into our DMs stating your interest, kaci@thepinecenter.com
- You can check out our website, www.thepinecenter.com & schedule a session with Eliza.
From there, we will reach out to do a consultation call to ensure you and Eliza are a great fit for working together. If not, we can offer you referrals to another practice or put you on a waitlist for another in-house clinician.

We can't wait to see you soon! 👋
www.thepinecenter.com/schedule