Cole Petty, LCMHC-A | he/him

Therapist

Cole Petty, LCMHC-A

My approach to therapy is rooted in person-centered and attachment-focused principles. I believe healing happens in the context of a safe and genuine relationship where you feel truly seen, accepted, and not pressured to be anything other than who you are. Our early relationships shape how we understand ourselves and others, and therapy can be a space to gently revisit those roots and create new, more empowering ways of relating.

I bring a steady, compassionate presence to the work, along with a deep respect for your autonomy. While I aim to create a space that feels safe and validating, I also offer gentle challenges and reflections that help deepen insight and move the work forward. My role isn’t to fix you, but to walk alongside you as you reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been ignored, minimized, or misunderstood.

I work with children, teens, and adults to build more authentic and compassionate relationships. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, overwhelmed by emotion, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, I believe therapy is a place to slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with who you really are.

Whether parts of this feel familiar or not, you're welcome just as you are. If you’re ready to explore working together, please feel free to reach out!

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
     University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
     University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  • Person-Centered Therapy: Grounded in empathy and unconditional positive regard, this approach creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and experiences at their own pace, fostering self-awareness and growth.

    Attachment-Focused Therapy: This approach explores how early relationships shape emotional patterns and interpersonal dynamics, helping clients build healthier connections with themselves and others.

    Trauma-Informed Counseling: Integrating awareness of trauma’s impact, this approach emphasizes safety, validation, and gentle pacing to support healing and emotional regulation.

Let’s work together.

Interested in working together? Fill out the form below and I will be in touch within 48 business hours.