Oftentimes, attempting to disown our difficult stories to appear more whole or more acceptable, depends on the integration of all of our experiences, including the falls. Practicing authenticity in times of adversity allows you to learn to face fears and doubts, to be able to reach deeply within yourself to find out what makes your heart sing, your spirit soar, and your soul at peace. My great passion is bringing growth, healing, and empowerment to clients to live authentically in which you are continually learning about yourself, challenging old beliefs, and sorting through your baggage. It is my joy as a counselor to walk with people in their journey to change and to tap into the unlimited potential of their own healing wisdom.
I am excited to be a part of Agapé Christian Counseling serving clients in our Huntersville office!
Chudney spent the first half of her career as a finance analyst/consultant in banking and finance for almost 11 years and took the leap of faith to pursue a passion for not only being of service to something bigger than myself, but her profound belief in the healing power of therapy. “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” (John 16:13, ESV).
She began her professional work in private practice as a Mental Health Counselor/Psychotherapist in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) providing individual and group therapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults. Chudney has a great deal of experience helping young adults struggling with the transition to adulthood, college students with concerns related to substance abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem, and adolescents coping with adolescent issues, such as bullying. She helps them rebuild their self-esteem and teach new, constructive thought patterns to help them succeed in the present and plan for the future. Chudney also has experience working with women struggling with work-life balance and in all stages of motherhood.
Happily married to Rick, they are the proud parents of two beautiful kids, who keep their minds sharp and spirits free. She enjoys visiting new restaurants eating culinary delights, reading, attending Monthly Book Club, traveling, hosting family and friends in their home, and volunteering.
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At 20 years old, Raul found himself at a church where someone shared the gospel with him, and he surrendered his life to Jesus. Since then, he has actively served in different churches in their Youth and Young Adult groups. He has had plenty of experience with teens and young adults. He helps people navigate the pitfalls of life and offers support and encouragement for making healthy decisions. Additionally, he has experience working with kids and adolescents as a behavior therapist implementing program and behavior intervention strategies developed by a BCBA to support people with autism. His experience providing Biblical counseling to teens and adults sparked his interest in a career in Marriage and Family Therapy. He finished his Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy degree and is a graduate of Hope International University. In his spare time, Raul loves to spend time with his family and often skates to the coffee shop. As a pre-licensed therapist, Raul is supervised by Kathleen Shanahan, MA, LMFT and Dr. Toni Dunning, MA, DMFT, LMFT.
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Veronica’s experience working with a multicultural diverse population allows her to relate and connect with people of vastly different backgrounds and to provide trust and cultural understanding. She can provide services in Spanish and English. She walks alongside her clients with compassion and acceptance, providing a safe environment to heal, grow, and flourish.
Veronica has experience dealing with relational, emotional and spiritual struggles. Her clinical training, experience working in the community and church/ministry has prepared her to work with adults, couples, families, and children in all stages of life. She has experience working with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, identity, acculturation, loss/grief, addiction, parenting, abuse, trauma, and spirituality.She has experience utilizing, CBT, Emotional Focus Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Attachment.
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