Business Details
15 Years
experience
Mental Health Therapy & Psycho-Educational Assessments in Wilmington, NC
Founded in 2011 by Dr. Christine Hook and Shelley Chambers, Potentials provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care and psycho-educational assessment services in Wilmington, NC. Our team of licensed therapists and a doctoral-level psychologist specializes in addressing emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges across the lifespan. With expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, and co-parenting support, we prioritize personalized care in a safe, inclusive environment.Our clinicians utilize evidence-based modalities like CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to foster healing and growth. We maintain a commitment to cultural sensitivity, gender-affirming care, and tailored support for individuals, families, and professionals seeking clinical supervision. By combining clinical excellence with empathetic service, we empower clients to achieve lasting positive change.
Services
Individual Therapy
Psycho-Educational Assessments
Co-Parenting Sessions
Clinical Supervision
Telehealth Services
Trauma Recovery
Neurodevelopmental Evaluations
Substance Use Recovery
EMDR Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapy for neurodevelopmental disorders and emotional challenges
- Our team includes a doctoral-level psychologist specializing in psycho-educational assessments
- We provide inclusive, culturally sensitive therapy for diverse gender identities and backgrounds
- Our clinicians maintain expertise in trauma recovery and co-parenting support
- We combine clinical excellence with personalized care in a welcoming environment
What people say
Life is forever changed
Safe and welcoming space
Confidence to communicate
Authentic self-expression
Positive transformation
Services
Individual Therapy
Our licensed therapists provide personalized mental health treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR, we help clients develop coping strategies and achieve emotional well-being. Services are available for all ages in both in-person and virtual formats.
Psycho-Educational Assessments
Dr. Christine Hook conducts comprehensive assessments for ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other neurodevelopmental disorders in children and young adults. These evaluations help identify learning needs and guide effective educational planning through detailed diagnostic testing and written reports.
Co-Parenting Sessions
Shelley Chambers offers specialized co-parenting therapy to help separated parents establish healthy communication patterns. This service focuses on creating cooperative parenting environments that prioritize children's emotional well-being through structured guidance and conflict resolution strategies.
Clinical Supervision
Buffy Taylor provides clinical supervision for mental health professionals pursuing licensure. This service includes ethical guidance, skill development, and preparation for professional certification exams through personalized mentorship and structured training programs.
Trauma Recovery
Our trauma specialists use evidence-based approaches like EMDR and mindfulness-based therapy to help clients process traumatic experiences. We create safe therapeutic environments for individuals to develop resilience and recover from emotional distress caused by past traumatic events.
People
Dr. Christine Hook
Partner & Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Hook specializes in psycho-educational assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders. With over a decade of experience, she provides comprehensive evaluations for children and young adults to identify learning needs and guide educational planning.
Shelley Chambers
Partner & Therapist
Shelley offers therapy and co-parenting services with 25+ years of experience. She specializes in anxiety, depression, and helping separated parents establish healthy co-parenting relationships through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Maddie Haddock
Therapist
Maddie provides bilingual therapy services in Spanish and English. She specializes in treating depression, trauma, and anxiety for teens and adults, offering both in-person and virtual sessions with a culturally sensitive approach.
Buffy Taylor
Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Buffy offers trauma therapy and clinical supervision with expertise in sexual trauma recovery. She provides EMDR-certified treatment and supports mental health professionals through their licensure process with personalized mentorship programs.
Bri Kacar
Director of Operations
Bri manages practice operations and client care with a background in private practice consulting. She focuses on creating supportive environments for both clinicians and clients through effective practice management and client support systems.
Questions
What insurances do you accept?
Insurance coverage varies by provider. We accept BCBS, Aetna, Tricare, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicare Part B through specific therapists.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide virtual therapy appointments with most providers, though some services require in-person visits.
What ages do you treat?
We serve clients from age 3 through adulthood, with specialized services for children, teens, and adults.
Do you provide psycho-educational assessments?
Yes, Dr. Christine Hook offers comprehensive assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders in individuals aged 3-22.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our clinicians utilize evidence-based modalities including CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care tailored to individual needs.
