McCloud Acosta Clinical Services PLLC is the Charlotte and Matthews Area Premier Therapy Practice Specializing
in the Treatment of Trauma for Teens, Families & Adults
Evidence-Based Mental Health & Trauma Therapy in Charlotte, Matthews & Mint Hill, NC
MACS provides trauma therapy, EMDR, adherent DBT, TF-CBT, individual therapy, teen therapy, couples and family therapy, and group treatment. In-person services are available in Matthews and Mint Hill, with virtual therapy available throughout NC.
Meet Our Trauma Trained Therapists
Deep Expertise. Specialized Paths. Personalized Healing.
At MACS PLLC, we are a trauma-focused group practice dedicated to helping individuals heal from complex PTSD, chronic emotional patterns, relational trauma, and the long-term impacts of abuse, neglect, and painful life experiences.
We offer two paths to trauma recovery:
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EMDR Therapists with level II EMDRIA training, EMDR group supervision and case support, as well as other complex trauma treatment modalities specific to each therapist.
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DBT Clinicians who are Linehan trained and provide adherent individual and group services, DBT Team supervision, and other complex interpersonal and trauma modalities who want a modern, collaborative therapy experience.
Across both tracks, our clinicians work within structured trauma treatment models including EMDR, Adherent DBT, CPT, TF-CBT, ERP, somatic integration, and trauma-informed relational therapy.
We invite you to choose the path that fits your season of life.
Practice Owners
Caroline McCloud MSW, LCSW, BCD
Co-Owner & Co-Founder
Chief Operating Officer
LCSW Supervisor
Therapist
Complex PTSD, EMDR, Trauma Recovery, Abuse Survivors, Menopause, High-Acuity Care
Dr. Kristina Acosta, PhD, LCMHCS
Co-Owner & Co-Founder
Chief Financial Officer
LCMHCS Supervisor
Therapist
Complex Trauma, EMDR, Loss, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Holistic Practicioner, Reiki, Somatic
Trauma Specialists
EMDR
These clinicians provide EMDR for complex PTSD, dissociation, attachment trauma, medical trauma, and long-standing emotional patterns. Ideal for those seeking depth, mastery, and seasoned clinical guidance within complex systems.
Tasha Boileau, MSW, LCSW
Trauma Team Clinical Director
LCSW Supervisor
Therapist
Jennifer Macchia, LCMHCS
Therapist
EMDRIA Level II Trained, Certified Play Therapist, Family Therapy with children, teens & adults
Amanda Carson-Wong, Ph.D
Therapist
Complex Trauma, CPT with Veterans, Behavioral Activiation, Mood Disorders with teens and adults.
Leigh Hicks, PhD, LCSWA
Therapist
EMDRIA Level II Trained, Behavior Issues, General MH, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Teen Specialist
Larry Loughery, LCMHC
Therapist
Complex Trauma, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Mens' Issues, Veterans
Trauma Specialists
DBT
These clinicians treat chronic suicidality, emotional dysregulation, personality dynamics, and long-term relational trauma. Ideal for clients needing structure, accountability, and deep expertise in complex personal dynamics and relationships.
Marissa Johnson, MA, LCMHCS
DBT Team Clinical Director
LCMHC Supervisor
Therapist
Celeste Schmidt, LCMHC, LCAS, CCTP
Therapist
Adherent DBT, EMDRIA Level II Trained, Substance Abuse, Trauma Certified, LGBTQIA, Holistic focus with teens, adults & families
Lauren White, LCMHCA
Therapist
Adherent DBT Trained, BIPOC, LGBTA, ACT, CBT, Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues, Life Transitions, Post Partum, General Mental Health with ages 17+.
Sam Caouette, LCMHC
Therapist
Adherent DBT, Complex Trauma, Psychosis, Mood Disturbances, OCD, CBT with teens and adults.
Rhea Lourens, LCMHC
Therapist
Adherent DBT Trained, ACT, ADHD, Neurodivergence, Eating Disorders, Diversity, General Mental Health with teens, adults & families.
T'Keya Isom, LCSWA
Therapist
EMDRIA Level II Trained, CBT, DBT, Educational Experience, College Adjustments, Advocacy, Working with older kids, teens & adults
J Alex Baumann, LCMHCA
Therapist
EMDRIA Level II Trained, Veteran focused, PTSD, Transitions, CBT, ACT, Sports Counseling with teens, adults & families.
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Aryel Davis, LCSWA
Therapist
CBT, Expressive Arts, Cognitive Restructuring, EMDRIA Training underway, BIPOC, LQBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Working with teens adults, couples & families
Taylor Meadows, LCMHCA
Therapist
Adherent DBT Trained, Mood Disorders, Trauma, ADHD, Dysregulation, LGBTQIA, CBT, Play Therapy & Expressive Techniques with children teens, adults & families.
Kierra King, LCMHCA
Therapist
Adherent DBT Trained, Teens, Young Adults & Adults, Anxiety, Emotinoal Dysregulation, Trauma, Depression, Identity & Life Transitions, Somatic Approaches, Group Therapy
Ananya Ranjan, LCMHCA
Grace Reynolds, LCMHCA
Therapist
Adherent DBT Trained, Complex Mood Disorders, Person Centered, CBT, Trauma work
with children teens, adults & families.
Therapist
Adherent DBT Trained, LGBTQ+, Persons of Color, Southeast Asian immigrants, ACT, CBT, Depression, Anxiety, OCD. Individual Teen- Adults, Couples and Families. Speaks Hindi, Urdu & English
Therapist
Adherent DBT Trained for Teens and Adults, ERP for OCD, CBT & ACT modalities provided to treat Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, and Self Harm,