Meet The Counselors

LESLIE H. PETRUK, MA, LCMHCS, NCC, BCC

Leslie is a Director at The Stone Center for Counseling & Leadership and a Clinical Supervisor. She has worked as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor since 1996. Her clinical experience includes working with children, individuals, couples and families using a systemic and internal family systems approach. Her “4 Kids Sake Parenting Programs” were developed to assist parents with the various challenges they face in dealing with each developmental stage and to facilitate cooperative co-parenting when families are going through a divorce or separation. Prior to moving to Charlotte in 2001, Leslie maintained a private practice in Austin, Texas. Her specialized training as a play therapist and marriage and family therapist serve her well in her focus with children, couples and individuals who are dealing with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment and relational issues. Additionally, she works with special needs children and their families, children and families experiencing divorce, and children with behavioral issues in school, for which she provides parenting consultation, coaching and school observation/remediation services. Leslie conducts parenting workshops, marriage seminars and presentations related to these and other issues.

Leslie is also a Board Certified Coach and offers life coaching services. She specializes in coaching working mothers who seek to find their passion, live more fully, decrease their stress and overwhelm and increase their life fulfillment. Leslie is available to conduct workshops and seminars to your group, company or organization related to increasing productivity, teamwork, leadership skills, and managing work and life (she believes work/life balance is a myth).

Contact Leslie at: leslie@thestonecenternc.com

KATIE BURNETT, MA, LCMHC, NCC

Katie is currently a Director at The Stone Center for Counseling & Leadership but will be starting her own practice called Wonder Counseling in August 2021. She has worked as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor since 2013.  She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University and her undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Katie is trained in play therapy, EMDR, IFS and is one of the Parenting Specialists at The Stone Center.

Katie has experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, PANDAS/PANS, trauma, ADHD, and various life transitions.  She is passionate about self-exploration and deeper levels of healing. She believes that curiosity and compassion are our greatest strengths. She wants to support families by empowering parents to have connected, harmonious relationships with their children.  She believes in an integrative, holistic approach to healing and growth.  Katie utilizes her supportive role as a counselor to help her clients discover the unique set of resources within themselves.  She recognizes the importance of collaboration and creativity in the counseling process and allows her clients to set the pace of their sessions.  She believes that your past doesn’t have to define your future.

Contact Katie at: katie@thestonecenternc.com

ARY RODRIGUEZ, Office Manager

Ary was born and raised in Miami, Florida until 2016 when a trip to visit friends here in Charlotte made her decide to relocate to the Queen City.
Prior to working at The Stone Center, Ary spent nearly 13 years managing an acupuncture practice in Florida. It was there that she developed a passion for Hypnosis, Reiki and other holistic practices. Some of Ary’s passions include music, her family, cooking, dancing, and her Cuban roots. She believes a smile can make anyone’s day brighter; a small gesture can make a difference; and a little kindness can go a long way.

Contact Ary at frontoffice@thestonecenternc.com

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