Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
East Carolina University
Kelly CaspariusMA, LCMHC, NCC, RPT
Meet Kelly
A counselor who believes people need to feel understood before they can begin to change.
I’m Kelly Casparius, owner and lead counselor at Beacon of Hope Counseling. I work with children, families, and adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, difficult emotions, major changes, and times when life simply feels like too much.
Parents often come in knowing something is wrong before they know exactly how to describe it. A child may be worrying constantly, shutting down, acting out, struggling to talk about feelings, or reacting to something difficult that has happened. My job is not to expect families to arrive with all the answers. We begin with what you are seeing and work from there.
My approach
Counseling should fit the person—not the other way around.
I do not believe two clients should receive the exact same therapy simply because they share a diagnosis. Each person brings a different history, personality, family system, set of strengths, and way of processing the world.
That is especially important when working with children. Kids do not always have the words to explain anxiety, grief, trauma, frustration, or fear. Counseling can give them another way to communicate while helping parents better understand what may be happening underneath the behavior.
The goal is to create a relationship where clients can feel safe enough to be honest, learn practical skills, recognize their strengths, and gradually build healthier ways of coping and communicating.
Education & credentials
Professional training backed by years of experience.
Master’s in Service Agency Counseling
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, following a year-long internship at Methodist University’s Center for Personal Development.
Licensed & Nationally Certified
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and National Certified Counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors.
Registered Play Therapist
Added specialized play therapy credentialing to support developmentally appropriate work with children.
Experience
Working with people through difficult, complicated seasons.
My post-graduate experience has included work with women, children, and men facing a wide range of mental-health and life concerns.
I began my counseling career in Fayetteville in 2006 at Biblical Counseling Services. Since then, my work has continued to center on helping people understand what they are experiencing and develop practical ways to move forward.
Professional standing
Credentials families can verify.
Professional licensure, certification, and continuing development are part of providing responsible mental-health care.
LCMHCLicensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor — North Carolina
NCCNational Certified Counselor — National Board for Certified Counselors
RPTRegistered Play Therapist
Professional AssociationPlay therapy professional association involvement
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If you think Beacon of Hope may be a good fit for you or your child, the next step is simply to create an account and request an appointment.
Contact
Beacon of Hope Counseling
- Phone: 910-859-8166
- Fax: 910-920-9878
- Email: beaconofhopenc@gmail.com
- Office: 5041 New Centre Dr, Suite 112, Wilmington, NC 28403
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