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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.

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Individual Therapy

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

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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