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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC

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Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Available both in-person and online
124 East Plaza Drive Mooresville, NC 28117
Families facing separation, divorce, custody disputes, parent-child estrangement, or high-conflict co-parenting often need more than emotional support. They need structure, clarity, and a calm clinical professional who understands how family stress, legal involvement, and relational wounds can affect parents and children. I provide specialized support for families navigating complex transitions, including co-parenting counseling, reunification therapy, conflict management, and family systems work. My work bridges clinical care and forensic understanding while keeping the well-being of children and families at the center.
My practice also supports attorneys and legal professionals who need a clinically sound forensic mental health partner. With experience in forensic evaluations, court-involved family matters, and complex relational dynamics, I offer objective, thoughtful services that help clarify concerns, identify patterns, and support informed decision-making.
Whether you are an attorney seeking a trusted referral partner or a family trying to find relief in a painful season, my goal is to bring steadiness, structure, and clinical insight to the process. I help families reduce conflict, rebuild healthier communication, and create pathways toward resolution, healing, and improved outcomes for children.
Call or Morning Light Wellness, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (980) 294-7320

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Morning Light Wellness, PLLC

124 East Plaza Drive

Mooresville, NC 28117 map

(980) 294-7320

Morning Light Wellness, PLLC

7901 4th St N STE 300

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 map

Website
In light of recent events, Morning Light Wellness, PLLC is offering telehealth services to accommodate clients using a variety of platforms.
I specialize in Divorce, Family Conflict and Sex Offender Treatment 
$125 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (980) 294-7320
Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Morning Light Wellness, PLLC

124 East Plaza Drive

Mooresville, NC 28117 map

(980) 294-7320

Morning Light Wellness, PLLC

7901 4th St N STE 300

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 map

Website
In light of recent events, Morning Light Wellness, PLLC is offering telehealth services to accommodate clients using a variety of platforms.
I specialize in Divorce, Family Conflict and Sex Offender Treatment 
$125 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle
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Morning Light Wellness, PLLC does not accept insurance; we do provide invoices to patients to submit to their insurances for reimbursement.
Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Morning Light Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 294-7320
"
Morning Light Wellness, PLLC does not accept insurance; we do provide invoices to patients to submit to their insurances for reimbursement.
Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Morning Light Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 294-7320

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Sadia Upright

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / S13063 Sadia Upright
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Walden University, PhD, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Institute of Clinical Sexology- Certified Sex Offender Therapist CSOT / 2022
  • Certificate from National Association Forensic Counselor 29359 / 2026
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Dr. Sadia Upright received a PhD in Forensic Psychology from Walden University in 2022 and Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy in 2017.
Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Morning Light Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 294-7320
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Dr. Sadia Upright received a PhD in Forensic Psychology from Walden University in 2022 and Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy in 2017.
Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Morning Light Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 294-7320

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Sex Offender Treatment

Expertise

  • Antisocial Personality
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sexually Reactive and Aggressive Youth
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Many of my clients are navigating the effects of trauma, parental alienation, estrangement, and complex family dynamics. Together, we work to understand these experiences, process their emotional impact, and foster healing, resilience, and healthier relationships.
Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Morning Light Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 294-7320
"
Many of my clients are navigating the effects of trauma, parental alienation, estrangement, and complex family dynamics. Together, we work to understand these experiences, process their emotional impact, and foster healing, resilience, and healthier relationships.
Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Morning Light Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 294-7320

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Urdu

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Urdu

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Family Systems
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Sex Offender Treatment
  • Sex Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I use holistic and integrative approaches in my practice. We will find the most appropriate ways toward progress. From an integrative mind, body, emotional, and spiritual approach, we will explore how experiences, beliefs, and worldviews impact our behaviors. We will untangle these behaviors and find productive pathways to healing and restoration.
Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Morning Light Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 294-7320
"
I use holistic and integrative approaches in my practice. We will find the most appropriate ways toward progress. From an integrative mind, body, emotional, and spiritual approach, we will explore how experiences, beliefs, and worldviews impact our behaviors. We will untangle these behaviors and find productive pathways to healing and restoration.
Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Morning Light Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 294-7320

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Location

Primary Location

Morning Light Wellness, PLLC

124 East Plaza Drive

Mooresville, NC 28117

(980) 294-7320

Additional Location

Morning Light Wellness, PLLC

7901 4th St N STE 300

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

(980) 294-7320
"
In light of recent events, Morning Light Wellness, PLLC is offering telehealth services to accommodate clients using a variety of platforms.
Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Morning Light Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Call for a free consultation now - (980) 294-7320
"
In light of recent events, Morning Light Wellness, PLLC is offering telehealth services to accommodate clients using a variety of platforms.
Photo of Sadia Upright - Morning Light Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Morning Light Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Call for a free consultation now - (980) 294-7320