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    About

    A Little Counseling, PLLC

    Overview

    A Little Counseling was founded in August 2017 by Bri-Ann Richter-Abitol. Bri-Ann's purpose in opening "A Little Counseling" is to help individuals better themselves through counseling in a non-intimidating environment. A Little Counseling specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is our mission to help break the stigma that is sometimes associated with counseling. We are all human and deal with everyday life issues on a daily basis. Getting "A Little Counseling" can have a lasting effect in making everyday life a little smoother.

    Bri-Ann Richter-Abitol, LPC, LMHC

    Bri-Ann Richter-Abitol, MS, LCMHC, LMHC

    Counseling Program Director

    Bri-Ann is a graduate of Long Island University, C.W. Post's CACREP Certified Master's program in School Counseling with an Advanced Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She graduated as a member of Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society which recognizes high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the field of counseling. She has many years of experience interning and working with children in schools and in a psychiatric inpatient unit. Her proudest and closest to heart experience was training and working under Jeffrey A. Roosa, LCSWR of Roosa Counseling Services, where she served as a Staff Therapist. Bri-Ann saw adults and couples on top of working with Jeff in his successful play therapy program.

    Bri-Ann has always held an interest in the counseling field and helping people. Dating back to her childhood, she could be found pretending to have her own practice and clients. During her time as an undergraduate in Psychology at the University at Albany, she was accepted by the Middle Earth Peer Assistance Hotline Program where she helped students cope with emotional, social and other life issues. She strongly believes in the benefits of counseling. Bri-Ann loves to provide individual and group counseling to kids in the play therapy and adolescent counseling program; and she feels lucky to work with an awesome team of counselors! 😊

    Bri-Ann’s true passion (besides her two little girls) is anxiety. She says "Anxiety counseling really is our jam! I don’t like that so many people struggle with anxiety, but we believe you got this!" She is committed to helping children, adolescents and adults overcome their anxiety using cognitive behavioral therapy. This theory assumes that faulty thinking patterns cause maladaptive behaviors. She works with her clients to change irrational thoughts and behaviors in order to make progress and reach therapeutic goals. She specializes in anxiety treatment, anger management, improving relationships and coping skills.

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    Meet Bri-Ann

    Emily Jurries, LPCA, CRC

    Emily Jurries, MS, LCMHCA, CRC

    Manager and Staff Therapist

    Emily received a Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She spent six years conducting research and working in a clinical setting with young children and adolescents experiencing stressful life situations and a variety of mood disorders. Emily further strengthened her skills during an internship in Raleigh where she provided counseling services to adolescents and adults. She enjoys counseling individuals of all ages: and all cultures including people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

    Emily was inspired to become a mental health counselor by seeing her mother’s success as a children’s counselor. She saw the positive impact her mother had on families and realized that becoming a counselor and being there for people when they need it most would fulfill her career goals. Emily strongly believes in the power of recreation for improving overall mental health. She loves the outdoors, her adorable dog “Manny” and has recently taken up the guitar!

    After reading the A Little Counseling website, Emily instantly connected with Bri-Ann’s ideals of therapy and reached out to join the team. Emily is also very passionate about helping individuals with their anxiety! She believes anxiety and depression are incredibly common concerns that often accompany transitions, stressors or come out of the blue. Regardless of the severity, she believes that there is always room to help you feel more secure with yourself and others!

    In addition to seeing adults, Emily is working directly with Bri-Ann in the play therapy program.

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    Meet Emily

    Lindsay Cayton, MS

    Lyndsay Cayton, MS, LCMHCA

    Staff Therapist

    Lyndsay graduated with honors from Austin Peay State University’s CACREP Master’s program in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. She spent the past two years enhancing her clinical skills by providing individual and group counseling to adolescents and adults in both in-patient and out-patient facilities. Lyndsay enjoys counseling individuals of all ages, particularly children and adolescents!

    Lyndsay’s desire to make a difference in the lives of others motivated her to become a mental health counselor. She finds the counseling field extremely rewarding and it brings her happiness to see clients make progress on their journey. In addition to counseling, Lyndsay loves spending time with her family. She is a military spouse with two children and two dogs. In her spare time, she plays sports and likes to be outside. Cool fact, she previously played softball and traveled all over the US competing in tournaments and even The World Series three times!

    Lyndsay felt right at home at her initial visit to A Little Counseling. “I felt a sense of family here -- they chose me just as much as I chose them! I am eager and excited to further my knowledge and implement what I have learned thus far! I look forward to working with an incredible team and can’t wait for it to begin.”

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    Meet Lyndsay

    Angela Florimo York, LPCA

    Angela Florimo York, MS, LCMHCA

    Staff Therapist

    Angela graduated with her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. She then went on to complete her coursework toward LPC licensure at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Angela’s graduate education, internships and work experience have prepared her as a professional in assessing and counseling preschool age children through young adulthood. She has worked in community based mental health, an early intervention center and school-based therapy. Angela provides counseling to individuals of all ages and especially loves working with children and adolescents.

    Angela’s desire to help others led her to become a mental health counselor. She has dedicated her career thus far to empowering children and adolescents, motivating them towards their goals, achieving independence and gaining greater life satisfaction. Angela desires to continue on her career path of guiding others towards a more fulfilling and successful life. Aside from counseling, she loves living in North Carolina with her husband, toy poodle Beau and golden doodle Maisie Mae!

    Angela instantly connected to the mission of A Little Counseling and acknowledges that anxiety is a common struggle that many people deal with. The laid back atmosphere made her feel comfortable and relaxed, two things she believes every client should feel when they come to counseling.

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    Meet Angela

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    Our Office

    It was our goal to create a space that is warm, welcoming and appeals to both children and adults. We want our clients to feel comfortable when visiting the office. We invite you to enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee from our "coffee station", watch TV, surf your phone or relax while waiting for your child or appointment. Our staff is friendly and dresses casually, no suits here -- we find this to be helpful when working with children!

    Organizations & Memberships

    Our Affiliations

    We are devoted to bettering our company so we've established affiliations with industry partners. These organizations elevate our services by keeping us informed of new regulations and breakthroughs in our field.

    American Counseling Association
    Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling
    North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
    Psychology Today - Verified Member

    Let's Break the Stigma, We All Have Issues

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    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice

    A Little Counseling, PLLC open for in-office appointments. We continue to take the Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat very seriously and we are committed to putting forth our best effort to keeping our office as sanitary as possible. For the safety of our clients and staff we have come up with the following plan which will be carried out until further notice:

    While we strive to do everything in our control to keep our office safe. We also kindly ask that anyone with even the smallest symptom of illness call and cancel your appointment or utilize Telehealth sessions. If anyone would like to reschedule their appointment to an earlier time, please call us at 919-296-8100.

    Thank you- Bri-Ann Richter-Abitol

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