Kristina Mathews Acosta

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS (she, her)

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4 Endorsed

519 W John St, Suite D, Matthews, NC 28105

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Trauma weaves through life—from birth to childhood, relationships, and adulthood—shaping thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It lingers in memories, disrupts sleep, fuels anxiety, and impacts work, friendships, and self-worth. You may feel stuck, trapped by the past, or seeking ways to numb the pain. At McCloud Acosta Clinical Services (MACS), we specialize in trauma-informed therapy because we know that addressing trauma is the key to deep, lasting healing. Whether you’re navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, or simply feeling out of alignment, you are not alone—healing is possible.

Our expert clinicians use EMDR, TF-CBT, and DBT to help you release the past, rewire limiting beliefs, and restore inner balance. We work with first responders, birth trauma survivors, crime victims, abuse survivors, and individuals navigating life’s many challenges.

We welcome children (10+), teens, adults, families, and couples in a safe, affirming space for all races, genders, and backgrounds. Your healing starts here. Reach out today—because your past does not define your future.

Call or Email Kristina Mathews Acosta now for a free 15 minute consultation - (704) 286-6227

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

McCloud Acosta Clinical Services

519 W John St

Suite D

Matthews, NC 28105 map

(704) 286-6227

We are here to help! We have therapists working remotely (telehealth) and in the office. Call us today at 704-286-6227.

I specialize in Addiction, Depression and Anxiety

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

McCloud Acosta Clinical Services

519 W John St

Suite D

Matthews, NC 28105 map

(704) 286-6227

We are here to help! We have therapists working remotely (telehealth) and in the office. Call us today at 704-286-6227.

I specialize in Addiction, Depression and Anxiety

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance
Cigna and Evernorth
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Magellan
MedCost
Optum
Sentara Health Plans
TELUS Health
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

Kristina Mathews Acosta

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (704) 286-6227

Kristina Mathews Acosta

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (704) 286-6227

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 7687 Kristina Mathews Acosta

Education and Years In Practice

Attended University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Graduated 2008

I am a doctor of mental health and I specialize in trauma.

Kristina Mathews Acosta

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 286-6227

I am a doctor of mental health and I specialize in trauma.

Kristina Mathews Acosta

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 286-6227

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Addiction
Depression
Anxiety

Expertise

Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Behavioral Issues
Bisexual
Body Positivity
Career Counseling
Chronic Relapse
Coping Skills
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Gambling
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Infertility
Internet Addiction
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Substance Use
Thinking Disorders
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Video Game Addiction
Weight Loss

Kristina Mathews Acosta

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (704) 286-6227

Kristina Mathews Acosta

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (704) 286-6227

4 Endorsements

Dr. Eli Branscome

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC-S

Dr. Acosta has a remarkable ability to be intuitive and insightful. Her blend of professionalism and gentle demeanor is quite soothing and facilitates a calm moment in which clients can explore new approaches to life’s challenges.

Julie Minneci

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

MACS (McCloud Acosta Clinical Services PLLC)

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Larry Loughery

Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Energy Psychology
Experiential Therapy
Expressive Arts
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gestalt
Humanistic
Intervention
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Trauma Focused

Kristina Mathews Acosta

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (704) 286-6227

Kristina Mathews Acosta

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (704) 286-6227

Groups

Child Parent Relationship Training - ADHD Focus

Hosted by

Kristina Mathews Acosta

10 WEEK PARENTING GROUP Objectives: *Help your child increase their ability to be responsible for their own behaviors *Provide strategies to help respond to temper tantrums *Improve your child's school performance *Deepen your connection and communication with your child *Introduction of techniques that lead to increased independence *Increase/recreate your feelings of compassion and levels of enjoyment with your child again

Expertise

ADHD

Child

Parenting

Types of Therapy

Family Systems

Age

Preteen

Session Cost

$20-$40

Group Meets

Every Sat 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Location

McCloud Acosta Clinical Services, PLLC

1126 Sam Newell Road

Suite D

Matthews, NC 28105

Email Kristina Mathews Acosta about this group or call - (704) 286-6227

Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Parent & Teen

Hosted by

Kristina Mathews Acosta

The purpose of the 24 week Dialectical Behavior Therapy group is to help parents and their teenage children learn how to regulate their emotions, communicate more effectively with one another, cope with distressing emotions, and cultivate mindfulness. Clients will learn the skills in a group setting and practice them throughout the week. The parents and teens meet at the same time.

Expertise

Anxiety

Borderline Personality (BPD)

Depression

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Teen

Session Cost

$20-$40

Group Meets

Every Mon 6:45 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.

Location

McCloud Acosta Clinical Services, PLLC

1126 Sam Newell Road

Suite D

Matthews, NC 28105

Email Kristina Mathews Acosta about this group or call - (704) 286-6227

Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Adult

Hosted by

Kristina Mathews Acosta

This group will meet on Mondays at 5pm. There is limited space and clients are required to be in ongoing therapy. If you do not have a therapist, we can refer you to one. The group is 24 weeks long and new members are allowed to join at the beginning of a new module.

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$40-$50

Group Meets

Every Mon 5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Location

McCloud Acosta Clinical Services, PLLC

1126 Sam Newell Road

Suite D

Matthews, NC 28105

Email Kristina Mathews Acosta about this group or call - (704) 286-6227

Location

Primary Location

McCloud Acosta Clinical Services

519 W John St

Suite D

Matthews, NC 28105

(704) 286-6227

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Counties

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We are here to help! We have therapists working remotely (telehealth) and in the office. Call us today at 704-286-6227.

Kristina Mathews Acosta

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS

Call for a free consultation now - (704) 286-6227

We are here to help! We have therapists working remotely (telehealth) and in the office. Call us today at 704-286-6227.

Kristina Mathews Acosta

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS

Call for a free consultation now - (704) 286-6227