Revolutionary
in the treatment of
TRAUMA
Trauma Therapy & PTSD Therapy
You've had a traumatic event. It could have been recent or years in the past. It could have been a single event or multiple events over years. You have tried many things to move past it, but it hasn't worked. Memories, negative thoughts and beliefs still remain. You are stuck. Your relationships, work performance, family and friendship are suffering. Sleep is difficult if it comes at all, you are startled by noises or reminders, you feel reactive and uneasy most all the time. Sometimes it feels like depression, other times anxiety or panic. You have tried counseling, talking to your religious leader, friends, Doctors, drugs and/or alcohol, prescriptions, relationships, distractions- now you don't know what else to do. Is it PTSD, Acute Anxiety, a Panic Disorder or something else?
You have come to the right place. We can help you- its our speciality. Our mission is to provide our clients comprehensive, effective, evidenced based and holistic Mental Health Therapy for transformative healing from the effects of Trauma while promoting the health of the client without regard to race, religion, disability, national origin, sexual identity or gender.
Goals
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To provide effective & efficient behavioral health services.
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To refer to other competent providers when necessary to address client needs.
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To advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with behavioral health issues.
About Our Practice
McCloud Acosta Clinical Services, PLLC is an established and successful multidisciplinary private practice in Matthews, NC on the outskirts of Charlotte, NC that is the Premier Practice in the area specializing in the Treatment of Trauma for Children, Adults, Teens & Families. All our clinicians are Independent Contractors and are responsible for their own clinical practice. Clinicians at MACS use Play Therapy, EMDR, Trauma Therapy, Adult Psychotherapy, TFCBT, DBT, Substance Abuse/Addictions Treatment, Trauma Assessments, Couples & Family Therapy Models. We have more than100 years combined of clinical experience.
Our practice was founded by Caroline McCloud, MSW, LCSW, BCD and Kristina Acosta, PhD, LPCS, LCAS in 2009 to provide our clients comprehensive and holistic treatment for transformative healing for the whole family suffering from the effects of Trauma. Since its inception, MACS has grown to include 12 Independently Contracting Clinicians who manage their own practice in association with us.
Insurance We Accept
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Aetna
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BCBS
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Cigna (select providers only)
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CBHA
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Medcost
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Magellan
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MHN
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Medicare (select providers)
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Tricare (retired only)
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United Health Care
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Out of Network Benefits
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Self Pay
Issues We Treat
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Trauma (Simple/Complex)
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PTSD
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Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Emotional)
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Behavioral Disorders
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ADHD/ADD
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Fostercare
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Natural Disasters
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Crime Victims
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Substance Abuse
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Addictions, Gambling, Technology
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Substance Abuse
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Divorce
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Attachment
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Anxiety
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Panic/Phobias/Fears
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War/Veterans
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Adjustment Disorders
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Grief/Loss
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Mood Disorders
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Relationship Issues
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Marital/Couples Counseling
Our Blog
What You Need to Know Before Choosing a Therapist?
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How experienced are they in treating your specific issue? Are they a new therapist out on their own or a part of an established practice- either their own or a group?
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What is your first impression? Your ability to connect to your therapist is essential to successful treatment.
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Can they articulate to you their treatment specialities? Can they explain your treatment options and offer these for your treatment?
Our Clinicians
Announcements
Welcome Dr. Amanda Carson-Wong to MACS
MACS is excited to welcome Dr. Amanda Carson-Wong to the practice! She is working with adults and older teens. Dr. Amanda has an exceptional education and training history with a BA in Neuroscience from Vanderbuilt University, MA in Psychology from Columbia University, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers. She specializes in DBT and has published research in several
national publications and conferences. She uses evidence based treatments such as DBT, CPT (cognitive processing therapy), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), and BA (behavioral activation).
She treats Trauma, PTSD, Combat and Military Personnel, mood disturbances such as depression, bipolar, self injury, impulsivity, and borderline personality disorder.
Dr. Amanda is working on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays and accepts Aetna, BCBS, CBHA, Medcost, Magellan, MHN & United Healthcare.
DBT GROUPS are starting a new Module at MACS
The Adult Group starts a new Module in December 2019 at 5:15pm.
The Teen and Teen Parent Group starts their new Module in December 2019 at 6:45pm.
Please contact Liz or Darlene at 704-286-6227 for more information or to register.
We Added Additional Office Space
MACS has been so blessed and fortunate
to continue to grow as Premier Practice
specializing in Mental Health Outpatient
Therapy. We have grown so large- we
need more space!
We announce our expansion into 1146 Sam Newell Road, Suite B in Matthews, NC. We are in the same complex, just a
different building. We have 4 new offices
filled with therapists, a new redesigned group room in 1126, and more storage and a staff lounge! We would be delighted to give you a tour of all we can
offer.
London Perry, LCSWA Passed her Licensure Exam!
London is now one step closer to full licensure as a LCSW! Congrats on passing this challenging exam. London continues to be under the supervision of Caroline McCloud during this time.
Elyssa Gorelick, LCSWA is leaving the practice.
Elyssa has announced she is moving to Tennessee to start her married life. We congratulate her and will miss her at our office but are lucky she will continue to work with MAC by providing teletherapy. She is working towards her dual licensure and acceptance of Medicare by Feb 2020.
