Our Providers
Meet The Team
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April Sunshine Dupree
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor / Owner
aprildupree@butterflycounselingnc.com
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Payton Austin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
paytonaustin@butterfycounselingnc.com
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Austin Andrews
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
austinandrews@butterflycounselingnc.com
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Dana Washington
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
danawashington@butterflycounselingnc.com
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LaEbony Nelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
laebonynelson@butterflycounselingnc.com
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Mika Tucker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
mikatucker@butterflycounselingnc.com
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Matt Berg
Campbell University Intern
April Dupree,
Owner/Founder
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
April Dupree is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She provides an eclectic approach technique while assuring that her therapeutic techniques are what best suit the client. While specializing in counseling for depression, anxiety, life transitions, domestic violence, sexual issues, self-esteem, suicidal ideation and previous suicide attempts, PTSD, and more, she primarily uses client-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and as a trained Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, she is also able to help individuals impacted by trauma in their lives. April believes that most clients' issues stem from some sort of trauma in their life.
She believes when given proper guidance, people can become more capable of drawing out their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling and happy lives.
April is the proud owner of Butterfly Counseling, PLLC.
Butterfly Counseling, PLLC started in 2021 and is named in memory of April's mother. Butterfly Counseling officially opened in January 2022. Butterfly Counseling represents the transition of one's life as a butterfly transitions from a caterpillar to a free flying butterfly.
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Teens 16+
Adults
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Anxiety / Depression
Life Transitions
LGBTQ+
Domestic Violence
Sexual Issues
Suicidal Ideation
PTSD
Mood Disorders
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna
Medcost/ Contigo
Tricare
Self-Pay
Payton Austin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Payton is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and a National Certified Counselor. She has a passion for providing quality mental health services to children and adolescents struggling with mental health disorders and trauma. With a background and license in Professional School Counseling, Payton's compassion for children and adolescents is rooted from experience and understanding. Payton believes therapy is a safe place for children to grow, learn, achieve goals and foster independence and sense of self.
Payton also has experience working with adults of all ages dealing with a variety of concerns including but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationships, grief, and trauma. Payton is dedicated to helping individuals address their mental health concerns in a safe space. She believes that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important elements in guiding this process, as such, clients are collaborators in their own treatment plan.
She utilizes an eclectic mix of modalities with a person-centered approach to meet each clients unique needs and capabilities. Theoretical frameworks used in her practice might include play therapy techniques, mindfulness-based interventions, cognitive behavioral solution focused, play therapy, and expressive arts techniques.
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Children 3-12 years
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Mental Health Disorders
Trauma
Mood Disorders
Grief
Anxiety
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna
Medcost/ Contigo
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Austin Andrews
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
Austin looks forward to working with clients. With a background in Psychology, Social Work, and trauma-informed trainings he has found that there are many different paths to reach a point of healing and what Maslow might call "self-actualization." He understands that the idea of therapy can be daunting if not yet experienced, or maybe you have and it went poorly, and maybe you're just looking to engage with yourself in a new way. Through the use of art therapy techniques, sand tray therapy techniques, play therapy techniques, and traditional talk therapy his clients can explore underlying anxieties and worries, experiences (traumatic and non-traumatic), and behaviors that you feel keep you from moving forward.
Austin offers therapy services to ages 8+ years of age. His primary focus is on individual therapy, however, he has availability to work with families and couples as well.
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Children ages 8+
Adolescents
Individual Adults
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ADHD
Anxiety/ Panic Disorders
Depression
Stress
Life Transitions
Past Traumas
LQBTQA+ Friendly
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CBT
Solution Focused
Sand Tray Based Techniques
Play Based Techniques
Creative Approach
Experiential Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Existential Therapy
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna
Self-Pay
Dana Washington
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
Dana Washington is a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate (LCMHCA). She earned her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University and a B.S. in Social Science from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Dana was raised in Maryland and currently lives outside of Fayetteville, North Carolina. She gained life experience through military service, mentoring, coaching, as well as trial and error.
Dana decided to peruse a counseling degree to help others through tough journeys and experiences. Dana is committed to helping you create new routines and levels of discipline built around personal goals and values. She works with a diverse population dealing with widespread mental health issues like depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, binge eating, PTSD, and other stress induced conditions. Dana’s goal is to connect with those considering counseling or mental health support to understand and process how experiences and roles impact life.
Dana considers her approach to counseling an eclectic one. Her treatment strategies mix different theoretical approaches to balance mindful awareness, a genuine and empathic relationship with the client, and a collaborative effort at identifying what changes can be made to minimize emotional and behavioral disruptions. She believes that healing and overcoming obstacles require active participation and work outside of sessions.
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Children 3+
Adolescents
Adults
Families
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Anger Management
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Art Therapy
Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism/PDD/Asperger’s)
Behavior Modification
Behavioral Therapy for autism spectrum disorders
Chronic Medical Conditions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Depression/Depressive Disorders
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Family Therapy
Military Trauma
Postpartum Issues
Prenatal Issues
PTSD
Somatoform Disorders
Stress Management
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna
Medcost/ Contigo
Self-Pay
LaEbony Nelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
LaEbony is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in North Carolina. She has experience working in diverse settings and capacities such as, Head Start, inpatient, and outpatient facilities, home health, inpatient hospital setting, senior housing, private practice, case management, discharge planning, and State & Federal agencies. She is experienced in treating depression /self care; weight management/support; death, dying, & grief; life transitions; career issues; chronic medical illness; caregiver support; intellectual disability; anxiety; mindfulness; and women’s issues.
She employs an integrated approach Solution Focus, Supportive, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Visualization techniques. Her approach is collaborative as she is committed to work with her patients to increase awareness of their choices and to empower them to live according to their own values without judgement while providing a safe place.
LaEbony specializes in working with adults, teens, and geriatrics that are dealing with anxiety, depression, coping skills, life transitions, and self esteem.
She is a very passionate clinician that strives to improve the quality of life of all that she serves, and looks forward to meeting and being a part of patients' healing journey.
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Individual Adults
Geriatrics
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Anxiety
Depression
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem
Caregiver Support
Loss and Grief Support
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna
Medcost/ Contigo
Self-Pay
Mika Tucker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Hi! My name is Mika, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. I have my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from North Central University. I have been an NC native my entire life, but I love to travel. I am sister of Alpha Pi Omega Sorority Inc. and a member of Delta Kappa Honor society. I LOVE dogs, Disney, and The Golden Girls. I like to bead, read, sleep, and ride around in my spare time. I watch sports but my favorite sport is hockey, and my favorite team is the Carolina Hurricanes. I have experience working with individuals, families, couples, and children ages 12 and up. I also have experience working within the LGBT+ community and I look forward to helping you create your own path!
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Adolescents 12+
Individual Adults
Couples
Families
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Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Bereavement
Couples/ Families
Cultural/ Ethnic Issues
Depression/Depressive Disorders
Divorce/ Blended Family Issues
Family Therapy
Gay/ Lesbian/ Bisexual Issues
LGBTQ+
Stress Management
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Brief Solution Focused
Cognitive Behavorial Therapy (CBT)
Experiential Therapy
Family Systems Therpay
Group Therapy
Intergrative Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural Therapy
Music Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna
Self-Pay