First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
Let's Connect (919) 887-6104

Accepting new clients! Our team, led by an EMDR-trained therapist, offers virtual sessions tailored to your needs. If you're feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, or navigating life transitions, we are here to support you. Struggling to process past or present trauma? We can help you heal and move forward. Therapy provides a safe and nurturing space for you to gain clarity, accountability, and encouragement as you work toward your goals. We believe that while everyone has a history, we all possess the potential to transform and rewrite our stories for a brighter future.
Our counseling team supports adults, teens, couples, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We address relationship issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, BPD, bipolar disorder, addiction, and more. Led by a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR-trained therapist, we offer personalized, compassionate care to guide your healing and growth.
Therapy is a partnership built on trust and respect. You hold the power to shape your progress. We provide a safe, empathetic space, offering tools and support to navigate life's challenges. Your growth is nurtured by embracing and applying what you learn along the way. Let us partner with you in your healing and support you in achieving meaningful change.
Call or Email First-Aid Counseling, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 887-6104
Let's Connect (919) 887-6104

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- AmeriHealth
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance
- Carolina Complete
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Contigo Health
- First Health
- Health Choice
- HealthyBlue
- Humana
- MedCost
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Partners Health Management
- TRICARE
- Trillium Community Health Plan
- UHC Community Plan
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Vaya
- WellCare
- Out of Network
First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 887-6104
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 17334 Christine Sande
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended Grand Canyon University , MS in Professional Counseling, Graduated 2021
- Certificate from NBCC Crisis and Trauma Counseling / 2023
- Certificate from Evergreen Certifications Certified Clinical Trauma Professional / 2022
Counselor: Christine Sande
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 887-6104
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 887-6104
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Italian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Italian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 887-6104