Rhea Lourens, MA, LCMHC

ADHD & Neurodivergence | DBT | Eating Disorders | Teens, Young Adults, Parents & Adults | Matthews & Mint Hill NC| Virtual throughout NC​

 

 

Rhea Lourens, MA, LCMHC, provides therapy for adolescents, teens, parents, young adults and adults in Matthews and Mint Hill, NC, as well as virtually throughout North Carolina. She has particular experience working with ADHD, autism and neurodivergence, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties and major life transitions.

 

Rhea also works with parents raising neurodivergent children, helping families better understand their child's needs while developing practical strategies for communication, emotional regulation and navigating everyday challenges.

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Training & Clinical Approach 

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Rhea earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from North Carolina State University and her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University.

Rhea is trained in Adherent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is an active member of the MACS DBT Treatment Team. She integrates DBT with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and multicultural approaches, tailoring treatment to each client's individual needs and goals.

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Rhea also completed clinical training at The Emily Program, where she gained experience assessing and treating eating disorders through individual and group therapy. This experience informs her understanding of the complex relationships among mental health, identity, emotional regulation, self-image and eating concerns.

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Neurodiversity, ADHD & Autism

 

Rhea has experience helping adolescents and young adults navigate ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships and the challenges that can accompany neurodivergence. Her approach emphasizes understanding each person's individual strengths, needs and experiences rather than expecting every client to fit the same therapeutic model.

 

Rhea also provides support and parent coaching for parents navigating the challenges of raising a neurodivergent child. She works collaboratively with families to increase understanding, strengthen communication and develop strategies that support both the child and family.

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Rhea's Approach to Therapy

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Rhea prioritizes building rapport, trust and understanding with her clients and brings a warm, compassionate and gently humorous style to therapy. She works collaboratively with clients to increase self-awareness, build confidence, strengthen coping and interpersonal skills, and recognize the strengths they already possess.

 

As a first-generation Indian American, Rhea values the role that culture, family, identity and lived experience can play in mental health. She enjoys working with clients from diverse backgrounds and strives to provide therapy that is affirming, respectful and responsive to each client's individual experiences and values.

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Insurance, Location & Availability

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Rhea is currently accepting new clients and accepts Aetna, BCBS, Meritain, MedCost, out-of-network benefits, self-pay and FSA/HSA payments. She offers in-person therapy at MACS in Matthews and Mint Hill, NC, as well as virtual therapy throughout North Carolina.

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Outside the Therapy Room

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In her spare time, Rhea enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband, reading thrillers, gaming, and taking her three rescue dogs for walks (and her cat, if he will allow it).

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Disclosure

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Rhea is an independent contractor not an employee, thus she is individually responsible for all aspects of client care. She is independently insured and manages his own practice. Rhea contracts with MACS PLLC for marketing, billing, administration and office space.

 

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