Services
One of the greatest investments you can make is getting professional care for yourself and/or your marriage. We believe that you shouldn’t have to face struggles or hiccups alone. Often times it just takes a little guidance and direction to get you back on the right track, which is why we provide professional, confidential therapy at below-market rates in a comfortable, caring, and compassionate Christian environment. We uniquely blend our clinical expertise with biblical principles to provide comprehensive and holistic care for each person who steps through our doors.
Whether it’s just keeping your marriage healthy and strong with a marriage check-up, going through our premarital preparation sessions, overcoming ongoing struggles you and your spouse may be battling, or overcoming serious issues that threaten the longevity of your marriage, we’re here to help. Our clinical experience coupled with our passion and heart for people sets us apart and means you don’t have to lose heart or hope. Allow us to help you!
Individuals, Couples, Adults, Young Adults, and Families
- Marital & Couples Therapy
- Marriage Enrichment
- Premarital
- Spiritual Formation
- Depression
- Grief/Loss
- Adjustment
- Identity/Self-Esteem
- Communication
- Anxiety
- Foster & Adoption
- Postpartum
- Family Conflict
- ADHD
- Ministry
- Addiction
- Dementia Care
- Children, Adolescents & Teens
- Care Providers/Leaders
- Military
- Trauma
- Substance Abuse
Clinicians
Mary Brannan Gubitz, MA, LMFT
Desiree Burns, MSW, LCSWA
Desiree is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA). She earned her master’s degree in social work from Walden University and her bachelor’s in social work from Stockton University. She has completed the externship for Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and holds a Level One certification in Rational Living Therapy.
Desiree is committed to walking alongside teens, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges, using evidence-based interventions within a biblical framework. She is devoted to helping people not only feel better, but truly get better- whether they are navigating relational distress, working through trauma, coping with grief and loss, or adjusting to significant life changes. Meeting people where they are with empathy, non-judgement, and a holistic, systems-oriented perspective, Desiree collaborates with each person, couple, or family to develop a plan that supports meaningful movement toward their goals. Her areas of focus also include anxiety, depression, identity and self-esteem concerns, spiritual formation, communication, family conflict, and dementia care. Her heart is to compassionately help those she works with move through the discomfort that often accompanies growth so they can live the life God intends for them.
Desiree lives in Wake Forest with her husband, Steve, and their playful border collie, Buckie. They are newly empty nesters, as their two adult daughters both attend NC State University. In her free time, Desiree enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, dancing, and spending time with her husband and family, especially in the beautiful NC mountains.
Lea Mucciacciaro, MSW, LCSWA
Lea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA). She received her Masters in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also completed her bachelors at UNC Chapel Hill with a dual degree in Human Development Family Studies and Religious Studies. Lea is trained in Substance Use Addiction Specialization with a focus on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Lea believes in the importance of mental health awareness and creating positive
Erin Camp, Intern
Erin is a master’s degree student at Liberty University in their Clinical Mental Health Therapy program and an intern at Foundation Restoration with an ultimate goal of becoming a fully Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). Erin graduated from West Virginia University with her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2007. After 15 years as a stay-at-home mom, she felt God calling her to pursue a career in counseling.
Erin believes in fostering a person-centered approach to counseling since we as humans were created to be in relationship with much healing coming through relationships, including the counseling relationship. She seeks to get to know her clients well and to genuinely equip her clients to heal and grow in the counseling setting and beyond.
As an adoptive mom herself, Erin has a particular passion for working with parents of foster and adoptive children with high needs. She hopes to begin facilitating groups to bring others together experiencing similar challenges or journeys. She also has an interest in incorporating somatic work to release and heal the trauma and pain that are often stored in the body. Erin also utilizes skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems Theory and Internal Family Systems (IFS). She is a certified facilitator for the SYMBIS Assessment, a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and the American Counseling Association.
Erin lives in Apex with her husband Greg and 3 of her 4 children (18, 16, 13, and 9), three cats, and two dogs. In her spare time (ha!) Erin loves volunteering with worship at her church, practicing hospitality, crafting, reading, watching a good movie, and playing with her plants.
Sydney Outlaw, MA, LMFT
Sydney Outlaw, MA, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UNC-Greensboro and a Master’s degree in Christian Marriage, Family, and Individual Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Sydney primarily integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Attachment Theory in her work with clients. She is trained in trauma-informed care and is a certified facilitator of the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Assessment, which supports couples in building a Christ-centered foundation for marriage.
Sydney feels deeply called by the Lord to the work of therapy and considers it a privilege to walk alongside others in their healing journey. She is passionate about creating a therapeutic space that is empathetic, non-judgmental, and rooted in grace and truth. Sydney believes that the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. She seeks to foster a strong connection with her clients, trusting that through that relationship healing, hope, and restoration can occur.
Sydney enjoys working with adolescents (ages 13+), adults (men and women), and couples. She has particular interest and experience in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, the challenges of motherhood and the postpartum transition, marital and relational issues, premarital counseling, and grief. When appropriate and desired by the client, Sydney is glad to integrate Christian faith into the counseling process as a source of strength, identity, and healing.
Sydney lives in Butner, NC with her husband, Hunter, and their two young children. In her free time, she enjoys serving at her local church and spending quality time with family and friends
Ashley McIlwain, MA, LMFT
Ashley McIlwain, MA, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University.
Ashley is the Founder and CEO of Foundation Restoration, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which offers a wide range of resources committed to helping relationships thrive. Believing that marriage is the foundation of society, she passionately utilizes her non-profit, therapy, speaking engagements, and writing to prepare, nurture, salvage, and encourage healthy, strong marriages from a biblical perspective. Her past experience includes partnering with Moody Publishers and Dr. Gary Chapman as Managing Editor to launch and develop a website focused on premarital preparation.
Her areas of focus include premarital, marital, and individual therapy working through life transitions, relational issues, personal growth, boundaries, restoration, depression, and anxiety. She is certified as a Prepare & Enrich Facilitator, SYMBIS Facilitator, and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors as well as the AACC Marriage & Family Division. She has completed Level 1 Gottman Training.
Ashley loves connecting with, helping, and encouraging people professionally and personally. Her heart is to support those hurting and help them to feel understood, cared for, and hopeful on their path to healing.
In her spare time, she loves being with family and friends, enjoying every second with her son; playing, watching, and coaching sports; going to concerts; meeting new people; laughing; being outside; and trying to make the world a brighter place. Her, her husband Steve, and son live in Raleigh.
Please note: Ashley is currently not accepting new clients.
Location & Contact Information
- Our office can be located off of Falls of Neuse Rd. or Mutual Court (off of Strickland Rd.). We are suite #107, which faces Strickland Rd. You can park in any of the available spaces. Upon entering our office, clients may be seated in the waiting area, and your clinician will greet you there at your scheduled appointment.
- Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early.
- There is coffee or tea available in our waiting area (on the back side of the half wall) that clients can help themselves to while waiting.
- We also have various merchandise available; if you would like to make a purchase, please notify your clinician who can assist you.
Other Information
New Clients: Make sure you have completed ALL required intake paperwork through the client portal 48 hours PRIOR to your initial session. Clients who do not complete their intake paperwork prior to the session will need to complete it during their session or may be asked to reschedule.
Payment: Payment is due at the time of services – no exceptions. We accept cash (please bring exact amount as change is not available), checks, or debit/credit cards. Please note that a current credit/debit card is required to be on file at all times in your client portal. Most FSA or HSA cards are accepted. We offer reduced rates from industry standard. We are an in-network provider with and accept Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina insurance (not Blue Local or Blue Value) as well as Aetna.
Insurance Disclaimer: While we try to be as accurate as possible when verifying benefits, your fees may change depending on your eligibility and benefits during the date of your sessions. Estimates are as of that day, and we won’t know your exact fee until we bill your insurance and get your explanation of benefits back from your insurance company. You are also encouraged to call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask your member representative about your ‘mental health, outpatient, office visit’ benefits. We will provide bill summaries for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement for an out of network provider.
Scheduling Appointments: Please call our office at (919)569-5820 to make an appointment.
You can also visit our FAQs page here.
