Because what’s at your core… matters.
We help you connect to your unique core self through curiosity, observation, reflection, and expansion.
Curiosity ✨ Observation ✨ Reflection ✨ Expansion
Welcome to Core Matters Counseling
We believe true healing and transformation starts at the core. A strong relationship with your core, truest self is the foundation for emotional wellbeing and meaningful connections with both yourself and others. Through our integrative, compassionate and strengths based approaches, we'll help you get to the heart of what matters, and build a life that is aligned, grounded, and whole. We look forward to hearing your story, and coming alongside you to heal, recover, strengthen and thrive.
You've done a lot to hold it all together. Now, it's time to let us help you out!
Areas of Specialty
domestic abuse/violence
trauma
grief
divorce
high-conflict custodial challenges
attachment based parental alienation
parenting
grandparenting
high-control religious systems
high-control family systems
spiritual deconstruction
identity
Enneagram
neurodivergence
attachment styles
"I finally feel like
I'm living from my center,
not my chaos."
Ann S., past client
Thank you for considering Core Matters Counseling to support you in your personal journey. We offer a variety of safe, trauma-informed, compassionate, supportive services around the Charlotte, NC area.
Services
Individual Therapy
50 minute sessions
in-person & virtual
evidence based therapy
EMDR
Divorce & Custodial Related Consultations
50 minute sessions
in-person & virtual
assistance & support in divorce & high-conflict custodial related issues
note: this is not licensed mental health nor professional legal services
Group Support
60 minute sessions
educational and peer support with rotating themes throughout the year
10-12 attendees total
weekly sessions for 4-12 week commitment
access to private community support group
Scheduling
Tuesday 9am-9pm; Wednesday 9am-9pm
To book an appointment, please use our online scheduler and follow the prompts. You will receive confirmation of your appointment via email, and we will respond within 24 hours with additional steps if this is your first appointment with us.
All in-person sessions are available at our Huntersville location, inside Huntersville United Methodist Church.
Providers & Rates
Stephanie Gren, LCMHC-A
Individual Therapy: $165
Initial Intake Session: $185
EMDR Session: $175
Elle Arters
Consulting Sessions: $85 Spiritual Direction: $65
Group Sessions: $30/week
Insurance
Coming soon in 2026, we will partner with Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
If you need to file with a different insurance company, we can provide you with a superbill for you to submit on your own. Full payment is expected in office, and you will be responsible for contacting your insurance company to determine benefits.
Please note, only services with Stephanie Gren are covered by insurance. Any services rendered with Elle Arters will be considered self-pay.
Interested in more creative resources?
We want to get as many mental health resources into the hands of as many people as possible in effort to contribute to a more whole and healthy world! Core Matters Creative Center is the answer to this effort - you can find physical merch, digital worksheets, books, journals and designs that support continued growth & truth about your beloved, CORE self!
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Contact Us
Interested in speaking to someone but not quite ready to schedule an appointment? Please fill out our brief form and we will reach out within 24 hours. We look forward to connecting!