Tree of Life — Joyful Life Counseling

Christian Mental Health · Charlotte, NC

Where faith meets genuine healing.

In-Person & Telehealth across North Carolina

Brian Distaso, LCMHC

Meet Brian

Every person carries a different story. I started Joyful Life Counseling to create a space where yours can be heard — without judgment, without pressure, and without having to have it all figured out first.

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7+
Years Experience

Clinical counseling across faith-based and community settings

LCMHC
Licensed in NC

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, State of North Carolina

MACC
Gordon-Conwell, 2021

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling — faith-integrated clinical training

$150
Per Session

Private pay · Sliding scale available · Free 15-min consultation

Getting Started

Four simple steps to begin

01
Reach Out

Call, text, or email — no pressure, no commitment. A free 15-minute consultation is your starting point.

02
Share Your Story

Tell me what's been weighing on you. Every person carries a different story, and yours deserves to be heard.

03
Build a Plan

Together we'll create a path forward that honors your faith, your goals, and where you are right now.

04
Begin Healing

Show up. Do the work. Real change happens one session at a time — and you won't be doing it alone.

"Every person carries a different story."

This practice is for adults who are ready to do honest work — whether that means navigating a faith crisis, recovering from addiction, processing spiritual wounds, or simply figuring out why life feels heavier than it should. Faith is welcome here. So are questions.

What We Offer

Services

Spiritual Development & Faith Integration

Deepen your faith and integrate your spiritual life into lasting emotional and mental wellness.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one counseling for adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

Addiction & Recovery

Faith-informed support for those working through substance use and recovery with a whole-person approach.

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Your Counselor

Brian Distaso

LCMHC · MACC

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With 7+ years of clinical experience, a background as an adjunct counseling professor at Pfeiffer University, and a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary — Brian brings both academic depth and real-world compassion to every session.

His approach is direct, grounded, and built around you. Whether you're rebuilding after a faith crisis, working through grief, or finally ready to face something you've been carrying alone — this is a place where that work can happen.

Joyful Life Counseling  ·  Rooted in Faith  ·  Growing in Hope

Ready to begin? You don't have to be.

Most people aren't sure when they reach out. A free 15-minute conversation is all it takes.

Call 980-298-7302 Send an Email

Confidential · Compassionate · No Pressure