Compassion and care in a professional setting
Making the decision to come in for counseling is important and we feel excited you’ve made the first step into this life-changing journey. Everyone faces different life circumstances and not every counseling appointment is the same. We encourage you to read through the types of counseling we offer, and see what may be the best fit for you. If you’re unsure of what you may need, or this is your first time seeing a therapist, don’t worry, we will work with you to discover what you may need. Please leave a detailed message and we will return your call to answer any questions you have, or make an appointment.
Our Experience
Collaborative Counseling Group, serving Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Charlotte was established by Charles and Buffy Wimmer who have over 24 years of experience in Charlotte counseling services. The husband-wife duo has actively been assisting individuals and couples in marital counseling and mentoring, the coaching of men, trauma therapy, and leading marriage seminars internationally, in Florida and across the Carolina’s.
Collaborative Counseling’s focus is to work along side the individual, couple or family to help achieve the desired outcome. We are committed Christians who desire to provide a safe place for anyone within the church family or those still searching for their significance in this wild world we all live in. We believe the quote below reveals the truth of our practice:
The Collaborative Team
Collaborative Counseling’s focus is to work along side the individual, couple or family to help achieve the desired outcome. We are committed Christians who desire to provide a safe place for anyone within the church family or those still searching for their significance. We believe the quote below reveals the truth of our practice:
“I experienced real physiological changes as a result of Brainspotting. I was able to focus more on the present and spent less time distracted by the past.” – P. Smith
We believe in holistic therapy. Body-Mind-Spirit. We believe the integration of all three, as well as one’s relationships within their community, if balanced and authentic, can give one a whole-hearted, shame free well-adjusted life.
Buffy Wimmer
Founder, MACC, LPC
Buffy is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her undergraduate degree from University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill and her Masters in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Buffy primarily focuses on trauma therapy utilizing both EMDR and Brainspotting.
Charles Wimmer
Founder, LRS, PSS
Charles Wimmer is a Certified Life Recovery Coach & Mentor to those in or coming out of addictions and mental illness. As an ordained minister he administers couple assessments to pre-engaged and engaged couples and is a certified trainer of facilitators for Prepare/Enrich.
Beth Shepherd
MACC, LPCA
Beth is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan and earned a Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling from Denver Seminary in 2008. Beth worked in residential treatment, counseling adolescents and their families in the foothills of Colorado.
Robyn Nicholson
MACC, LPC
Robyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and her Masters in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Seminary.
Robyn obyn is trained in EMDR, the Flash technique for trauma and Internal Family Systems.
Kristie Young
MACC, LPCA
Christie is one of Collaborative’s newest therapist to the team. She is a Professional Counselor Associate who is passionate about creating a safe, client-
centered space where hope and healing can take root.
She works with children (ages 10+), adolescents, individuals, and families—helping each person
build a healthier relationship with themselves and with others.