The FACTS Initiative — Counselor in Charlotte, NC
Address229 S Brevard St Suite 200-E NC, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone+1704-268-9642
Websitethefactsinitiative.org
The FACTS Initiative is a Black-woman-led nonprofit organization in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to providing trauma-focused mental health care to children and families. Founded in 2018 by Gwen Harris and Aisha Yesher-El, the organization's mission is to help families achieve social and emotional well-being through culturally responsive, high-quality care. They operate through an embedded care model, bringing services directly to community settings to reduce barriers and improve access. The FACTS Initiative offers outpatient counseling, a community partnership program, and a clinical internship program, aiming to create a community where all families can access timely, affirming care to heal from trauma and build stability.
Best for
- Children experiencing trauma
- Families seeking mental health support
- Individuals needing trauma-informed care
| Key services | Outpatient counseling, Community partnership program, Clinical internship program |
| Tags | trauma, child therapy, family therapy, mental health, charlotte, nonprofit, community mental health, trauma-informed care, ifs, tf-cbt |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 4 reviews
Gwen is an incredible therapist who truly stands out in the field of trauma work with her training in IFS, ART and TF-CBT. Her authenticity and relatability create an atmosphere where clients feel genuinely understood and supported from the very first session. Gwen is a trusted colleague with a unique way of connecting with others on a deep level, making it easy to feel comfortable and open up, even when discussing difficult topics.
Gwen is a trusted and respected therapist in the Charlotte area. Gwen continues to advocate for clients & support them in their healing journey. As Gwen’s colleague, I can confidently refer individuals who are struggling to overcome and heal from their trauma
Aisha El is a very gifted therapist. I've witnessed her as a great speaker, trauma therapist and advocate for holistic wellness. She is a person of integrity and I am honored to know her.
Aisha is an excellent therapist who is easy to connect with and has thoughtful and helpful insights.
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