Counseling that fits the person

Support for kids, families, and the people who care for them.

No two people struggle in exactly the same way. Counseling at Beacon of Hope is individualized, practical, and built around what is actually happening in your life or your child’s life.

Welcoming counseling setting

How we help

Start with what you are noticing.

You do not need the perfect diagnosis or the perfect words before reaching out. We begin with the concerns in front of you and work together from there.

Children & Teens

Support for young people who may be anxious, overwhelmed, shut down, acting out, struggling after something difficult, or having trouble expressing what they feel.

  • Anxiety and worry
  • Big emotions and emotional regulation
  • Stress, adjustment, and life changes
  • Trauma and difficult experiences
  • Play-based and developmentally appropriate support

Families & Parents

When one person in the family is struggling, everyone can feel it. Family-focused work can help improve communication, reduce conflict, and make it easier to understand what a child or loved one needs.

  • Parent support and guidance
  • Family communication
  • Relationship strain at home
  • Adjustment to stressful family changes
  • Building practical routines and coping strategies

Adults

Counseling is also available for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, or the feeling that something needs to change but you are not sure where to begin.

  • Anxiety and chronic stress
  • Depression and low mood
  • Trauma recovery
  • Relationship concerns
  • Life transitions and personal growth

Couples

Couples counseling offers a structured place to slow down difficult conversations, better understand recurring patterns, and work toward healthier communication and connection.

  • Communication difficulties
  • Recurring conflict
  • Trust and relationship strain
  • Major life transitions
  • Understanding one another more clearly

Ways to meet

Choose the setting that works best for your needs.

In-Office Sessions

Individual, family, couples, and play therapy sessions are available in our Wilmington office.

Telehealth

Remote sessions may be available when clinically appropriate and when licensing requirements allow.

Telephone Sessions

Telephone appointments may be available in some circumstances when appropriate for the client and treatment plan.

Planning to attend from outside North Carolina?

Telehealth rules depend on where the client is physically located at the time of the session and on applicable licensing requirements. Please contact Beacon of Hope before scheduling if you will be located outside North Carolina.

Payment

Simple, flexible ways to pay.

Self-pay options are available. Accepted payment methods may include traditional online credit-card processing and other electronic payment options.

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Insurance information and current rates will be listed separately on the Rates & Insurance page.

Kelly Casparius, counselor at Beacon of Hope Counseling

Meet your counselor

Kelly Casparius, MA, LCMHC, NCC, RPT

Care built around the person in front of us.

Therapy is tailored to the individual rather than forcing every client into the same process.

We work together to recognize underlying concerns, build on existing strengths, and develop healthier ways of thinking, communicating, and coping. The goal is practical progress that can carry into everyday life.

Not sure which service fits?

You do not have to figure that out before reaching out. Start by telling us what is happening, and we can help determine the next step.

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Contact

Beacon of Hope Counseling

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Ready when you are

Take the next step.

If you are looking for support for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your family, you can begin with an appointment request.

Schedule an Appointment