Our therapists are compassionate, experienced professionals dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward emotional well-being. Each therapist brings a unique background, training, and therapeutic approach, allowing us to meet a wide range of needs and goals. United by a commitment to empathy, professionalism, and personalized care, our team works to create a safe and supportive space where meaningful growth and healing can begin.
Vincent Ketchie, MA, LCMHCS
Vincent’s Virtual Office on Doxy.Me
I am a therapist who does individual and marital counseling. I help couples to understand healthy communication and work through difficult issues. I work with adults and teenagers. My goal is always to help them to be well-adjusted and live a balanced life.
I also host the podcast Relationship Helpers with my wife Laura. We discuss topics on marriage, parenting, and personal growth. I interview experts in the counseling and helping profession in areas such as communication in marriage, sexual abuse, domestic violence, blended marriages, sexual addiction, and much more.
SOME PERSONAL HISTORY BEFORE COUNSELING
I am a Mooresville, North Carolina native growing up in the Shepherds community. As a child, I wanted to be a professional baseball player like Dale Murphy. Every time that he came to bat it was special. I was glued to the TV – ready to watch him hit a home run. I played little league and practiced hard. But by mid high school, I began to realize that that career path was not really an option.
In college at UNC-Chapel Hill, I was very active in InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. I led Bible studies, went on retreats, and organized intramural sports teams. During that time, my faith really grew in Christ. I explored the idea of being a full-time missionary. So I spent a summer serving in inner-city Chicago. I was not called there. Next, I spent a summer serving in Africa. I was not called there.
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:2
After college, I was ready to serve the Lord. So I worked at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home in Greenwood, SC. I enjoyed the people and learned a lot, but did not feel like that was where I needed to be.
I enjoyed art and wanted to serve God. I returned to my hometown and began working at Laws Stained Glass Studios designing stained glass windows for churches. I loved the work. I loved creating designs and making churches beautiful. I enjoyed enhancing people’s worship experience. I worked there for the next 20 years.
MY MOTIVATION AS A THERAPIST
Always during my work career, my effort has been guided by Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” So during that time, I not only designed windows for certain jobs but created a catalog and library of designs.
About halfway during my time at the stained glass studio, my wife Laura went to graduate school for counseling. A semester later, I decided to join her. My heart has always been to serve the Lord and build the church. I saw this as another way to do that on a part-time basis. I could “lay up more treasures in heaven.”
In the sermon on the mount, Jesus teaches us “to lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven” and not treasures on earth (Matthew 6:19). When I read this verse, I always think of the end of Psalm 102 which reads: “In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them and they will be discarded. But you remain the same, and your years will never end. The children of your servants will live in your presence; their descendants will be established before you.” This verse reminds me that most everything that I see in this world is temporary. What is everlasting are relationships.
MY GOAL IN COUNSELING
My first class in graduate school was Spiritual Dimensions in Counseling taught by Dr. David Ludwig who I interviewed later on our podcast. Dr. Ludwig holds doctorates in psychology and divinity and written numerous books on the subjects. His teachings resonated with me. He taught that the most important thing in life is relationships. I echo his sentiments.
My goal in counseling is to make relationships better – all relationships. Relationship with yourself, with spouses, with children, with other family members, with friends, with food, with money, with work, and of course with God.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor(#S8916). I received my Master’s degree in Agency Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2011. During my internships, I worked in the Delta Unit at Davis Regional Medical Center and at New River Behavioral Healthcare, which are both located in Statesville, NC.
LIFE IS DIFFICULT…
Life is difficult. It is easy to get bogged down by its complexities and lose focus. I feel that my greatest strength is being an encourager. As your counselor, I will encourage you and help you view your issues in a new, fresh light.
I am a very visual person. We will work together as a team to diagram, list, or draw out the issues at hand. At your pace, we will set realistic, achievable goals. I will utilize Reality, Cognitive-Behavioral, Attachment theory, and Gestalt therapies.
I enjoy meeting new people. I look forward to helping you obtain the freedom and zest for life that you have always desired.
I relax by reading dense historical biographies, playing recreational tennis and basketball, petting my dogs, playing with my son, and cooking with my wife Laura.
Laura Ketchie, MA, LCMHC
Laura’s Virtual Office on Doxy.me
I am a Mooresville native, having grown up on Lake Norman. I have called this area “home” all my life, and am excited to have the opportunity to help others who live here. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC#8694), having received my Master’s degree in agency counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University.
“…whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me — put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:8-9
As your counselor, I will work with you to establish goals and learn new ways to cope with life’s issues. For those interested in therapy from a Christian perspective, I will work to meet you where you are spiritually, helping to heal past wounds and working to build healthier life skills.
CHANGE DOES NOT COME EASY
Change does not come easy. I will aid in encouraging clients towards making those important steps towards change. As a team we will search for problem areas, and we will develop ways to overcome them.
As a counselor it is my responsibility to listen and to facilitate growth. It is my belief that the client has strong responsibility in the process as well. It takes work to grow, and the client must be prepared for this.
Therapy can have wonderful results, but that does not mean that we will not meet rocks and bumps along the journey. Growth requires peaks and valleys.
In my practice I will match my client with the appropriate theoretical approach(es). I am prepared to work using Reality, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Gestalt therapies. Issues will be addressed and goals will be created.
THERAPY CONTINUES AFTER SESSION…
Therapy does not end at the end of a session. A client’s therapy follows him or her out into the workplace, into the home, and into the public. We will work together to create homework assignments that will improve the issues at hand in these arenas.
I look forward to finding the opportunities for growth in each and every client. I enjoy music, musical theater, baking (I find baking “therapeutic”), reading, gardening, and spending time with my husband Vincent.
