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Our Counselors in Wilmington, Jacksonville, and Shallotte, NC
The counselors and therapists at Agape Counseling are here to help you. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or you just feel a little off – our licensed counselors want the best for you. You can schedule an appointment for any of our locations in Wilmington, Jacksonville, or Morehead City, NC, or using our Telehealth service no matter your location. You are important, and we’re here to help.
Troy Peverall
Owner/Founder LCMHCS and LCAS (Wilmington & Telehealth)
Troy is dedicated to Excellent Marriage Health! His passion to help married couples find intimacy and success towards better communication; and his fight against men’s sexual addiction and pornography addiction makes Troy a true warrior! His practice is founded on the belief that true health and restoration can be found by anyone who is willing to work hard and stay dedicated. Troy is a requested seminar presenter on Pornography Addiction Awareness as well as a North Carolina Licensed Supervisor for new graduates entering the field.
Angela Keith
MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, CMCC (Telehealth)
“Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change” -Jim Rohan
My practice has been dedicated to assisting people with implementing healthy boundaries, focusing on self-love, processing past traumas, and self-awareness through cognitive and solution-focused therapy.
I am a believer and proponent of self-care and incorporating your spiritual beliefs into your daily life to improve your quality and peaceful existence. I have a heart for working with individuals with anger management, women’s related issues, single parents, and life transitions (divorce, grief, and chronic illness).
I would be honored to assist you with your journey of enlightenment.
Austin Reyle
LCMHC-A, (Shallotte & Telehealth)
“Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it will shine out the clearer.” – The Lord of the Rings
I am dedicated to helping people transform their lives through rewriting their story and charting a new path for the future. I believe that while the challenges and trials we encounter in life may leave us feeling stuck and hopeless, freedom can be found in God’s healing work! In taking a holistic approach to counseling, I tailor the process to your specific goals and needs.
Barb Jacques
MS, LMFT (Shallotte & Telehealth)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a heart for working with individuals, couples, and families who are facing life transitions, broken relationships, grief, or emotional/behavioral issues, such as anxiety or depression. In today’s world, life is often chaotic and relationships can be challenging. Wrestling with marital stress/separation, career changes, health issues, parenting challenges, and other difficult circumstances can feel like walking alone at night on an unfamiliar path: it’s hard to find your way. As a counselor, I am here to walk beside you, together we can navigate a path forward.
With a background in nursing and ministry, I have seen first-hand how the body, mind, and spirit are intricately entwined and how our relationships with others influence every aspect of our lives. I believe that each person has a unique set of strengths and abilities, as well as the power to achieve their hopes and dreams. Using solution-focused and strength-based approaches, along with Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and CBT techniques, together, we can fill your “backpack” with skills and strategies to improve communication, heal past hurts, restore wellness, rebuild trust, and enhance your relationships.
Lindsay Few
Your mental wellbeing affects every aspect of life, so it is well worth working on!
I am passionate about working with adolescents, adults and couples, using a whole-person perspective that integrates spiritual principles with evidence-based techniques. My approach combines elements of MBCT, CBT ACT, and solution-focused and narrative therapy, tailored to the needs of each individual client.
My work is shaped by a belief that you are created on purpose, for a purpose, and were made to live a full and thriving life!
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, my goal is to provide a safe nonjudgmental place where you can shine a light into the dark corners of life and work through what you find. With a compassionate and directive approach, I am here to help you work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, spiritual issues, expectation problems, life transitions, and pain from the past or present.
Lori Cochard
MSW, LCSW (Wilmington & Telehealth)
Lori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience helping youth, adults, and families navigate to a place of peace and thrive from daily struggles to life-altering traumatic experiences. Her focus is to use clinical techniques and Christian-based values to help people find comfort for their souls and skills to flourish again. Lori provides patience and compassion in a space that encourages vulnerability and connection with their true self under current life challenges. Lori has a sweet spot for children, teenagers, and families struggling with behavior management, impulse control, anxiety, depression, psychosis, high-risk behaviors (suicidal, self-harm, harm to others), and complex trauma experiences. Lori has worked in the areas of foster care, adoption, juvenile justice, day treatment, residential treatment, and acute hospitalizations. For youth and adults alike, Lori wants to meet you where you are and provide a peaceful place to process difficult experiences.
Marisela Shults
LMFTA (Wilmington & Telehealth)
Hi there! My name is Marisela, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA) with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families find healing and grow into who they were created to be. Our minds can sometimes be a scary place, leaving us feeling consumed by darkness and held captive by our thoughts. My focus is to use a variety of therapeutic approaches and Christian-based values to help you bring those thoughts to the light, towards a life where you feel confident in your ability to overcome life’s challenges. I have a heart for helping children and teens struggling with low self- esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, complex trauma experiences, neurodivergence-related challenges, and behavioral issues. I am also passionate about helping couples and families navigate relationship issues and family conflict related to premarital/marital stress, intimacy issues, infidelity, communication barriers, lack of boundaries, life transitions, grief and loss, divorce/separation, parenting/co-parenting challenges, and blended family issues.
Mary-Eileen Hahn
LCMHC (Shallotte & Telehealth)
“Owning our story can be hard, but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Brene Brown
I integrate clinical psychology with Christian-based spiritual compassion to inform my work. I am qualified by an undergraduate degree in Psychology from James Madison University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University of Maryland. I have been practicing for 17 years. Change is hard. But take heart! Collaborating with a trusted other, versus on your own makes change possible. Let’s explore our goodness of fit and dispel darkness for light.
Suzie Peck
Certified Biblical Counselor under Certified Life Coach
As a dedicated life coach, Suzie Peck brings her hope in God, life experience, and specialized training into every session. Over the years, she has become a trusted encourager and guide—not only to her four children, but also to countless individuals within the transient world of military life and church ministry. Her greatest joy is walking alongside others as they navigate military and first responder culture, family or marriage challenges, major life transitions, rediscovering purpose, and taking meaningful next steps.
Sue Stephens
My name is Sue Stephens. I am a compassionate and dedicated clinical mental health counselor devoted to help individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence, resilience, and hope. Every person has unique strengths and the ability to grow, heal, and thrive when supported in a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental environment. Every story is unique and deserves respect, and understanding; and I feel called to help develop interventions that will lead to restoration. My approach is guided by faith and the belief that healing and growth happen when a person feels safe, supported, and genuinely valued.
Ward Farrior
LCSWA (Jacksonville, Wilmington, & Telehealth)
I believe there’s nothing too big or too small to bring up in therapy. It’s a space to explore the hidden parts of life that have been tucked away and begin to find clarity, healing, and peace. I have a heart for individuals and couples navigating stress, grief, anxiety, depression, or relational conflict, and I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel understood and met with genuine curiosity.
Tracey Sink
LCMHCA (Jacksonville & Telehealth)
Tracey is passionate about helping individuals of all ages heal from painful life experiences and discover where God is present in their stories. She believes that every person carries the resilience and God-given capacity to move beyond grief, trauma, family challenges, and seasons of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Her heart is to create a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where clients can problem-solve, grow, and experience emotional and spiritual healing.