• History of CBA Counseling Center?
• What issues are you facing?
• Who might benefit from our services?
• What about cost?
• Would you like to meet our staff?
• What are our hours?
• How can you contact us?

A: The Counseling Center was organized in 1995 as a joint effort of the Cabarrus Baptist Association and the Baptist Counseling Center in Charlotte.  It was established as a Christian counseling center to help both Christians and non-Christians with their spiritual and emotional needs.  The center had been a dream of several local pastors and leaders for many years in Cabarrus County.

Clients of the center seek our assstance because they have a greater trust in a reliable Christian counselor.

A:  Marital Conflict, Marital Affairs, Stress & Depression, Anxiety & Panic, Grief, Parenting Skills, Divorce Recovery, Childhood Problems, Adolescent Struggles, Blended Families, Workplace Issues, Women's Issues, Men's Issues, Pre-marital/Re-marital Concerns, Sexual/Physical Abuse, Substance abuse,  Faith-in-Life Issues.

Our counselors are trained to assist you in all these areas of life's transitions.  Give one of our counselors a call today, if you are facing a life changing issue.

A: Adults, families, couples, senior adults, clergy, physically disabled persons, adolescents, and children are all served by our center.  People from all walks of life receive sensitive, nonjudgmental counseling each day.

Our staff experiences the true meaning of ministry as we serve our clients and pastors.

A: Dawn Franks, Center Director and Licensed Professional Counselor

Dawn received a Masters degree in Counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in May, 2001.  She holds a M.Div. degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary which she earned in December, 1989.  She is a Liscensed Professional Counselor (#4573) and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Rev. Tom O'Neal, Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor

Tom received a Masters of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1969, and a Masters of Arts degree in Pastoral Counseling from the Graduate School of Wake Forest University in 1974.  He has been a diplomat in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors since 1979 (#924).  In addition, he is a Fee-based Practicing Pastoral Counselor (NC # 34).  Tom is a Licensed Professional Counselor (NC #2413).

Rebecca Sue Barriger, RN, MSN, LCAS

Sue received her Bachelor's degree in nursing at UNCC Charlotte in 1970.  She went back to school for her Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing at UNCC in 1986.  Sue has been a substance abuse counselor for 14 years and received her license as a Clinical Addiction Specialist (#841) in 2006.  She is also a member of the American's Association of Christian Counselors.

Erin Messmer, LPC

Krissy Harvell, Administrative Assistant
Krissy assists our clients in directing them to the counselor who would best fit their needs and will any questions you may have.

A: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays the center is open from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. 

Dawn Franks, LPC 
  Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
2:00 pm - 7:00 p.m.
  Tom O'Neal, LPC
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sue Barringer, LCAS
Monday Evenings 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Erin Messmer, LPC
Erin counsels ages 12 yr. old - 20 yr. old
Mondays 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
 
ADETS (Alcohol & Drug Education Trafficing School) 
Mondays & Thursdays 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Next ADETS Class:  July 2008
If you would like to attend the next set of classes,
please contact our office at
704-786-9205 to reserve your spot
More information coming soon!

A: Office:  704-786-9205

or email:  kharvell@cabarrusbaptist.com