About Us
Alicia McArthur, MA, LCMHC
For over 20 years, I have walked with clients as they heal and grow through different seasons and struggles. It has been (and continues to be) a great privilege that clients choose to walk in to my office and be vulnerable, and trust me to care for them in challenging times.
My credentials: I received my BA in Communication and French from Wake Forest University, and my MA in Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. I have been working in the mental health field since 2002, and have been a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (formerly Licensed Professional Counselor) in the state of North Carolina since August 26, 2005 (License #5019). In August of 2013, I became a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (License #S5019). Prior to starting my own private practice, I worked at the Mecklenburg County Jail, and in both the outpatient department and emergency department of CMC-Randolph (now known as Atrium Behavioral Health).
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On a personal note, I am a mom of 3 teenagers/young adults and a wife, which keeps me busy outside of work! The gardening metaphor is near to my heart since some of my own “therapy” involves getting my hands in the dirt and I love to enjoy the fruit (and flowers) of my labors. One of my professional dreams is to find a way to take therapy outside and incorporate the healing benefits of plants in my work. As of August 2025, I am participating in a therapeutic horticulture certificate program through the UNC Botanical Gardens - stay tuned for what this will mean for my practice in the future!
Why "Seeds"?
I named my practice “Seeds” because I see so many parallels between cultivating healthy plants, and the work that happens in the therapy office: being able to identify and create an environment conducive to healthy growth, weeding out things that might choke growth, and the wisdom found in navigating different seasons.
“Collaboration” is part of the name because counseling truly is a joint effort – my goal is to partner with my clients to identify and leverage their strengths, understand their stories, and remove barriers so that they can heal and flourish. If you are ready to grow, please reach out!