Juliet Kuehnle, Counselor and Coach
Specialty Areas
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Self-Esteem
- Grief & Loss
- Middle School/High School Angst
- Eating Disorders
- Disordered Eating
- Body Image
- Life Transitions
- Communication
- EMDR trained
- Therapy Intensives
Juliet also offers coaching for therapists, consulting for businesses, and she can be booked for speaking engagements. More info here:
Juliet Kuehnle, MS, NCC, LCMHCS, Owner and Founder of Sun Counseling & Wellness
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Blue hair, don’t care! An avid Duke fan, once I added the blue streak to my hair in 2015 during the NCAA tournament, there was no turning back! While I grew up a Blue Devil and still bleed blue, I earned my undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University (Go Deacs!) and my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UNC-Greensboro.
I hold the following licensures/credentials:
- National Board Certified Counselor
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in North Carolina
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York
- Professional Counselor Telehealth Provider in South Carolina
- Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider
First of all, I am incredibly proud of our consortium of providers here at SCW. I trust each clinician 1000% and believe each provider is such an asset and brings incredible gifts to the community and to each client they serve.
How I work
My style is conversational and direct, balanced with genuine care. I want to build a relationship with you so we can actually navigate your story together, not just talk around it. We laugh a lot in session while we’re getting sh*t done. Your goals might include changing thinking patterns that aren’t serving you, improving your mood, restoring relationships, healing trauma, or just finding a way to live more wholly and honestly.
I’ve spent fifteen years working with individuals (adolescents, teens, and adults), couples, families, and groups. My hope for you is authentic connection, more laughter, and a clearer sense of your own worth and potential, both individually and in your relationships.
Where I focus
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and/or EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) are two of my primary interventions when it fits your goals. Beyond individual sessions, I also offer intensives, which can incorporate somatic release, CBT, DBT, ACT, and more.
I’m currently in a three year training program in Somatic Experiencing (SE), a body-based approach that helps resolve the stress, shock, and trauma that get stored physically, not just mentally. I use a lot of these techniques with clients already.
I’m also one of a handful of NC providers trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a parent-only therapy for parents of kids and teens dealing with anxiety, OCD, sleep issues, or phobias. I trained through Yale University. (Note: I’m not currently taking new SPACE clients.)
In the media
I show up wherever I can to help normalize the conversation around mental health. I’m a global keynote speaker, and my byline appears regularly in Southpark Magazine. I’m a frequent guest on WCNC and WBTV, and I’ve been featured on Global News and in Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, Insider, Parade, PsychCentral, Axios, Medium/Elemental, and Shondaland.
I also wrote a book: Who You Callin’ Crazy?!: The Journey From Stigma To Therapy.
Outside the office
I have a husband who loves corny dad jokes and triathlons, two spunky tween daughters, and a dog named Parmesan. I love singing (especially a cappella), playing piano, cycling, live theater, trying new restaurants, traveling, supporting organizations fighting social injustice and systemic racism, and watching college basketball and golf (a given, since I’m from Pinehurst).
I’m also lucky to be surrounded by amazing friends, including Joe Martinez (of Joe Martinez Photography), who generously let me use his beautiful work throughout this website.
If any of this resonates, I’d love to hear your story. Reach out and let’s see if we’re a good fit.
- Initial Intake: $275 per 53-60 min session
- Subsequent Sessions: $250 per 53-60 min session. $225 per 38-52 min session. $175 for 23-37 min session.
- Shorter Consultations: Fees upon request.
- Concierge Services: Fees upon request.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Self-Esteem
- Grief & Loss
- Middle-Age Angst
- Middle School/High School Angst
- Eating Disorders
- Disordered Eating
- Body Image
- Life Transitions
- Communication
- EMDR trained
- ART trained
- Somatic experiencing trained
- Therapy Intensives
I wanted to bring together the cream of the crop clinicians to serve people who just want to feel better. I wanted to create a unique kind of practice that treats the whole person. Our culture is apparent from the moment you walk in the door.
Cancellations/No-shows with less than 48-hours notice will be charged the FULL session fee. Every client gets one freebie in a year.
If you need to cancel an appointment you can do so manually by signing into your Client Portal. You can also contact me or our admin via email, phone, or Client Portal secure messaging. Any appointments that are canceled or rescheduled with 48 hours (or more) of advance notice will not be subject to additional fees.
Example: if your appointment is scheduled for 4pm on a Wednesday and you need to cancel or reschedule, you must do so before 4pm Monday to avoid additional fees.
As therapists, human connection and empathy are the core of the work we do and we understand being charged a fee when you are not able to attend appointments may bring up difficult emotions. Please know that charging these fees is difficult for most therapists.
In order to keep our business sustainable, we need to keep our schedules full and collect payment for our work. Our hourly sessions operate similarly to the seats on an airplane. They are limited, in demand, and once that plane has taken off, that seat can’t be resold. Therefore, we’re committed to reminding everyone of our cancellation policy, as we want to continue to provide high-quality services AND pay our team reasonable wages.
Please understand when you are unable to provide more than 48 hours’ notice for missing an appointment, being charged for the appointment is not intended to be punitive and should not be interpreted to convey any emotions on our end. It is purely a necessary mechanism to keep this small private practice viable. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your therapist directly.
We love the work we do and we’re honored that you’ve chosen to work with us.
EMDR uses eye movements to help your brain reprocess memories that got stuck. Juliet calls it a system update for your brain. It doesn’t erase the memory, it takes the sting out of it and swaps the negative belief attached to it for a more accurate one. Backed by research for PTSD, trauma, grief, phobias, and more. Usually unfolds over several sessions (or as an intensive if you want to move faster). More info here.
ART also uses eye movements, but it’s built for speed, often just 1 to 5 sessions. The key difference: you actively swap the disturbing image for a better one in real time, rather than working through the distress more gradually. Also research backed, for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Bottom line: both help your brain unstick from what’s stuck. Juliet is trained in both and can help you figure out which fits.
A Therapy Intensive is an accelerated form of therapy designed to help clients go deeper and get results faster. It’s a cutting-edge approach to help people feel better faster. If you have a specific topic, trauma, or stressor that you want support with – this can be the focus of your Therapy Intensive. The dedicated time will be customized specifically to you and your goals. Therapy Intensives work very well as an adjunct therapy alongside your continued work with your current therapist. Intensives can be done in person at our office in Charlotte, NC or online throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Tenn
EMDR uses eye movements to help your brain reprocess memories that got stuck. Juliet calls it a system update for your brain. It doesn’t erase the memory, it takes the sting out of it and swaps the negative belief attached to it for a more accurate one. Backed by research for PTSD, trauma, grief, phobias, and more. Usually unfolds over several sessions (or as an intensive if you want to move faster). More info here.
ART also uses eye movements, but it’s built for speed, often just 1 to 5 sessions. The key difference: you actively swap the disturbing image for a better one in real time, rather than working through the distress more gradually. Also research backed, for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Bottom line: both help your brain unstick from what’s stuck. EMDR is more flexible for complex, layered histories. ART is a fast, focused tool for a specific memory or stuck point. Juliet is trained in both and can help you figure out which fits.
EMDR uses eye movements to help your brain reprocess memories that got stuck. Juliet calls it a system update for your brain. It doesn’t erase the memory, it takes the sting out of it and swaps the negative belief attached to it for a more accurate one. Backed by research for PTSD, trauma, grief, phobias, and more. Usually unfolds over several sessions (or as an intensive if you want to move faster). More info here.
ART also uses eye movements, but it’s built for speed, often just 1 to 5 sessions. The key difference: you actively swap the disturbing image for a better one in real time, rather than working through the distress more gradually. Also research backed, for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Bottom line: both help your brain unstick from what’s stuck. EMDR is more flexible for complex, layered histories. ART is a fast, focused tool for a specific memory or stuck point. Juliet is trained in both and can help you figure out which fits.
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(Adapted from Shrink Chicks!)
- Am I truly depleted and too busy today or am I avoid talking about something hard?
- What would make today’s session worth it, if I left with just one takeaway?
- Could I benefit from even just a shorter lesson or switching to telehealth rather than totally cancelling?
- If I skip this session, will I lose momentum and will it be harder to return?
- What topic am I most avoidant of talking about and what’s one sentence I could start with?
- If not therapy today, what’s my plan for support (journaling, practicing skills I’ve learned, calling a friend, etc.) and is that enough?
- Favorite musicals: Come From Away and Six!
- Favorite bands: Mumford & Sons, DMB, Aerosmith
- Favorite singers: Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, John Legend, Adele
- Favorite song (hype song!): Yeah! by Usher
- Favorite books/authors: To Kill A Mockingbird, The Correspondent, Louise Penny, Lisa Jewell. I love murder mysteries and psych thrillers!
