About John "Preston" Cole, LCSW
Preston believes that the process of therapy works best when a patient is motivated for change and can engage in honest self-reflection. He has learned over the past seven years as a lead therapist that one of the most important factors that predict success in therapy is the alignment and therapeutic rapport between the therapist and the patient. Preston may give direction and advice if solicited, but he believes the patient possesses the internal strength and direction to improve life satisfaction and mental well-being. He is from Kings Mountain, NC, and found early experience in public service with volunteering at the Special Olympics and completing a service project for the Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts. Preston uses a Strengths-Based approach which seeks to amplify the strengths and areas of resilience within the patient to tackle other challenges they are facing, as well as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Crisis De-Escalation, and Motivational Interviewing.
Partial List of Treatment Areas
- Major Life Change: grief, divorce, etc
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Disorder
- Couples/Marital Therapy
- Depression
- Developmental Disability
- PTSD - Childhood Trauma
- Family / Parenting Therapy
- PTSD - Victim of Abuse
- Parent/Child Concerns
- OCD
- Drug Use (non-opioid)
- Pain Disorder
- Personality Disorder
- Phobia
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Sexual Functioning Concerns
- PTSD - Single Incident/Shock
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Education & Certifications
– Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from
University of North Carolina Charlotte
– Masters of Social Work from
University of North Carolina Wilmington – Minor in Child and Family Development
– Eagle Scout Award – 2001
– Certified Trauma-Informed Therapist
Reviews
DR
July 24, 2021
Dr. Preston made me feel very comfortable about discussing my feelings and insecurities about my family and myself. Dr. Preston makes me and my wife feel as though we can talk about anything. We have many insecurities and often feel threatened to speak about certain subjects with most therapists, bo not with Dr. Preston. Thank you so much.
NN
July 5, 2021
Preston really connected with our daughter.
SB
July 1, 2021
He is helpful for me
MM
June 21, 2021
Preston is very in tuned to what I need help with, he knows how to approach the specific treatment models that will benefit me and he actually listens and shows me that he cares. So far in my treatment with Preston he has presented himself as a kind, caring, judgment free clinician that s genuinely interested in helping me heal from traumas I don t understand and don t know how to get through. And he s rolled up his sleeves and has started navigating me through some troubled waters.
NO
June 16, 2021
John Preston Cole continues to help me every time we talk. I'd like to acknowledge him and his great work.
EO
June 16, 2021
I absolutely adore Preston. He s been the only therapist I ve spoken with that has made me genuinely excited about therapy and made me face myself. I rave about him to all of my friends and family.
SB
June 7, 2021
Preston is perfect for me
MM
May 17, 2021
Preston s approach to providing and wanting to provide trauma-focused treatment support comes off as genuine and that he actually cares. After only a couple of sessions, Preston still seems to be the right fit for me, in helping me work through my complex trauma and experiences I need help with.
RD
May 17, 2021
It's very easy to work with in general.
KP
May 6, 2021
Preston has done an incredible job working with me and guiding me through each conversation and making me feel comfortable to open up. Very professional, and helpful!
NO
May 5, 2021
Preston is amazing and has helped me a lot.
MV
May 4, 2021
He like a friend now, saved my life!
MA
April 29, 2021
He is a good listener and a very big help. Thanks
AM
April 21, 2021
Mr. Cole was very nice and patience
BS
April 14, 2021
Great 1st session with Preston.
IL
April 14, 2021
We are really happy with Mindpath. John Preston is very kind and he is doing a great job! We would highly recommend Mindpath to others. Thank you!
RR
April 8, 2021
I m getting so much out of my appointments! The sessions have been so helpful to me in a tough time.
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