At Willow Haven Counseling Services, compassion is more than a value—it’s how healing begins.
This is a haven to slow down, rediscover balance, and nurture the parts of you ready to grow.
Christine Bartel, MA, NCC, LCMHCA
Owner & Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Associate
NC LICENSE #: A21515
At Willow Haven Counseling, you are welcomed into a space of empathy and understanding.
I’m Christine, a counselor devoted to helping women, moms, and young women find balance and peace through life’s changing seasons.
At this time, I have limited availability for new clients, and scheduling flexibility is minimal. I am intentional about maintaining a manageable caseload so that every woman I work with receives the time, care, and support she deserves.
If you are interested in working together, I invite you to complete my Client Inquiry Form. This allows me to learn more about what you're seeking support for, your insurance plan (if applicable), and your scheduling availability so I can determine whether we may be a good fit.
Please note that I currently offer appointments during weekday business hours only. At this time, I do not have weekend or late afternoon/evening appointments available.
If I am unable to accommodate your scheduling needs or if no openings are currently available, you are welcome to join my waitlist and I will reach out as appointments become available.
Thank you for considering Willow Haven Counseling Services. It is a privilege to be considered as part of your journey, and I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you.
Why Willow Haven Counseling Services?
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The name Willow Haven Counseling Services reflects both my heart and my approach to counseling.
The willow tree symbolizes resilience, grace, and the ability to bend without breaking, much like the strength we discover as we navigate life's challenges. It reminds us that growth doesn't always mean pushing harder. Sometimes, it means slowing down, giving ourselves grace, and learning to embrace the season we're in.
The word haven represents safety, peace, and rest. It is a place where you can take a breath, feel supported, and show up exactly as you are, without judgment or expectations.
Together, Willow Haven represents what I hope to offer every woman who walks through my door: a safe and supportive space to rediscover her strength, find stability, and grow through life's changing seasons.
This same philosophy is why I've intentionally chosen to specialize in working with women and moms.
I believe finding the right therapist is about more than finding someone with availability. It's about finding someone who understands your experiences and is equipped to support you. Just as we wouldn't expect one medical provider to specialize in every area of medicine, I don't believe therapists should try to be everything to everyone.
My heart and clinical focus are centered on supporting women and mothers navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, motherhood, identity changes, and life's many transitions. By focusing on these areas, I can provide more intentional, specialized, and meaningful care.
While I don't currently offer couples counseling or work with children and adolescents, I'm happy to connect individuals and families with trusted colleagues who specialize in those areas.
My goal isn't to be the right therapist for everyone. It's to provide the best care I can for the women and moms I'm equipped to support, while helping others find the care they deserve.
At Willow Haven, you don't have to have it all figured out or hold everything together. This is a space where you can simply be yourself, feel supported, and begin finding your way forward, one step at a time.