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Best Black Psychiatrists
of Charlotte Honorees
This resource was created in honor of Minority Mental Health Month to advocate for high quality care and lower the stigma of medication options to help with emotional wellness.
Only clinician nominated psychiatrists and PNPs with good reputations were included on this list.
Best Psychiatrists in Charlotte









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Best Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

Dr. Charlene Whitaker-Brown DNP, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP- BC, CHFN
Clinical Professor / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner


Kim R. English, FNP-BC PMHNP-BC
Faith-based Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner


Torie Hoey Little PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Codependency Therapy Near Me: How to Break Unhealthy Relationship Cycles
Do you constantly put others’ needs before your own—even when it drains you? You might be stuck in a codependent cycle, and therapy can help you break free. Codependency isn’t just about “clingy” relationships—it’s a deep pattern of self-neglect that often stems from:✔ Childhood trauma (e.g. caretaker for younger siblings, a parent or apart of a family that was strict or had family member with a polarizing mental health or addiction problem ✔ Cultural or religious conditioning (e.g., “Always put others first”)✔ Fear of abandonment or rejection If you’re searching for “codependency therapy near me,” here’s how to find the right help—not just generic advice that doesn’t stick. What is Codependency? (Beyond the Stereotypes) Most with codependency struggles know that codependency shows up as:🔴 People-pleasing to the point of exhaustion🔴 Difficulty saying no, even when you’re overwhelmed🔴 Taking responsibility for others’ emotions (e.g., fixing their problems)🔴 Staying in unhealthy relationships because “they need you” Sound familiar? You’re not “too nice”—you’ve been conditioned to erase your own needs. How Codependency Therapy Helps 1. Identifies the Root Cause 2. Teaches Boundary-Setting (Without Guilt) Most codependents know they need boundaries—but feel selfish enforcing them.Therapy helps you:✅ Say “no” without panic✅ Stop over-apologizing for existing✅ Handle pushback when you finally prioritize yourself 3. Breaks Generational Trauma Cycles Many codependents come from families where self-sacrifice was normalized.A skilled therapist helps you:➜ Reparent your inner child (so you don’t seek validation through caregiving)➜ Rewrite relationship patterns before passing them to your kids What to Look for in Codependency Therapy Avoid Therapists Who… ❌ Shame you for “allowing” bad treatment❌ Only focus on surface-level tips (like “Just set boundaries!”)❌ Ignore cultural/family influences (e.g., religious guilt, family pressures) Seek Therapists Who… ✔ Use trauma-informed approaches (IFS, somatic therapy, etc.)✔ Understand family systems (how codependency gets passed down)✔ Help you rebuild self-trust (not just “fix” your relationships) How to Find Codependency Therapy Near You Healing Codependency at The UP Company We specialize in helping high-achievers (especially women of color) break codependent cycles by:🔹 Mapping your family’s emotional patterns🔹 Using somatic techniques to release guilt (deals with built up stress in the body)🔹 Preparing for pushback when you change (because people will test your boundaries) 👉 Start codependency therapy or book a free consultation to finally put yourself first.