Practical Counseling Solutions, PLLC
Team Bios
Dr. Tora Kincaid
Founded in 2000, Practical Counseling Solutions, PLLC has made a tremendous impact on the lives of our clients. Tora N. Kincaid, Ph.D., LCMHC, LCASA, NCC, is a Professor in the Adult Studies Program (Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track) at Montreat College and Lenoir Rhyne University, North Carolina. Dr. Kincaid is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate, and a National Board-Certified Counselor who works with various client populations with Partners Behavioral Healthcare and in private practice. Her platform focuses on raising mental health awareness through education and conversations that break the stigma associated with mental illness in Black and Brown communities and stigmatized populations. Dr. Kincaid has worked in the mental health field for over twenty-five years and having a personal understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with limited resources, she looks for practical ways to address the needs of her community. It is her goal to help individuals identify and overcome challenges to achieve a healthier and more productive lifestyle.
Beth Davidson
MA, LCSW-A
Beth Davidson enjoys working with diverse populations of clients. She has a passion for helping clients achieve optimal mental health outcomes. She understands the importance of integrative whole-person care which focuses on being healthy mentally, physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. Beth believes in collaborative care and walking alongside her clients as they make their journey to wholeness. Professionally, Beth earned her master's degree from Walden University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. I received my master's from Walden University in May of 2024. For the past 20 years I have worked in primary care helping them meet the financial and physical needs of individuals. In 2019, I chose to add social work to my bag of abilities to help individuals with their mental health challenges in addition to their physical health concerns. I have been helping individuals in my community and now I can serve at a greater level. There is a connection between whole person care that links how one’s mental health affects a person physically. My primary focus is tying all issues together to work towards a solution to benefit the entire person. Beth Davidson is committed to providing dedicated care to everyone she works with in their journey to wellness. Beth’s primary focus is providing therapeutic services tailored to meet the needs of each client she serves.
Ashley Powell
BSQP, BAQP
As the Office Manager for Practical Counseling Solutions, PLLC, Ashley S. Powell is the first face you will see when you contact the practice for services. Ashley believes counseling services are an integral part of a successful community. As someone who has always had a passion for and working with people, Ashley double majored with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Human Services and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and minoring in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University. She has continued her education by taking continuing education classes at Western Piedmont Community College and Catawba Valley Community College. As a Morganton, NC native, throughout her professional career, she has worked in various customer service and leadership roles primarily in human services capacities. Ashley also has experience serving at the county level with the Department of Social Services working with diverse, multicultural populations. She has a 14-year-old son who she homeschools and has a passion for cooking, raising mental health awareness in rural communities, and is an avid music lover.
Clients We Serve
Children and Adolescents
Adults
Groups (Families, Couples, etc)
Veterans
LGBTQIA+
BIPOC
Spiritual/Religious
Cosplay and Gaming Community
Kink Community
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Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
DBT
Brief-Solution Focused
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
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Services We Provide
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*Free Consultations
*Consulting
*Immigration Assessments
*Individual Counseling
*Comprehensive Clinical Assessments
*Coaching
*Group, Couples, Family Counseling
Treatments
Depression, Addiction, Anxiety, Anger Management, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Substance Use, Panic Disorder, Spirituality, Immigration, Bullying, and more!
Payments
We accept the following payment methods
Private Pay               Medcost
Blue Cross Blue Shield     Optum
United Health Care        Aetna
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Health Grand             United
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