Our Counselors in Wilmington NC

Bridge Builders Counseling offers some of the most educated, experienced, and compassionate therapists in the Wilmington, NC area. Our goal is to guide each client - whether child, teen, or adult - through the challenges, struggles, and issues affecting their daily life to achieve resolution, personal growth, and solutions to managing these issues day to day.

Learn more about our approach and How Therapy Can Help in our FAQ section.

Read more about our specific Wilmington NC Counseling Services.

Douglas Owen, MS, LPC - bridgebuilderspp@bellsouth.net - E-Mail Doug

As the owner of Bridge Builders Counseling Center and a native of Richmond, VA, Doug moved to Wilmington in December of 2004 to be closer to his grandchildren and great fishing. Licensed to practice as a therapist by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, he is also a National Certified Counselor.

Doug holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Randolph Macon College, a Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary, and a Master of Science in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University.

Doug facilitates Pastoral Counseling and General Counseling daily and accepts most major insurances.

"I have truly founds my life's calling. An appreciation for the human condition and a sincere desire makes me thankful I am able to lead Bridge Builders and work with a wide variety of clients" -- Doug Owen

Kim Johnson, M.S., LMFT - kimjohnsonbb@bellsouth.net - E-Mail Kim

Kim Johnson has a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from Elizabethtown College, PA and a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Webster University in Myrtle Beach, SC. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and dedicated to working with individuals of all ages and those with special needs.  Kim is also approved by the North Carolina Board of Education to see children at school.

Jade Knutson, MA, NCC, LCAS, LPC-A

Jade has both a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling both from the University of Northern Iowa.  She is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. Jade is originally from Iowa and moved to the Wilmington area after obtaining her Master’s Degree for employment and a new adventure. Jade provides DWI group services for Bridge Builders in the evenings.

T. Morgan Heath, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CSI - DUI/DWI Services

Morgan has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from both the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and a licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. Morgan is a native of Eastern Carolina and moved to the Wilmington area several years ago to be closer to family and the beach.

Morgan provides DWI Assessments and Groups for Bridge Builders Counseling, along with addiction and substance abuse counseling for individuals and families.

Dana R. Chambers MA, LPC

Dana is a licensed professional counselor who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Wheeling Jesuit University. She received her Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Marshall University. Upon graduation, Dana became a school counselor in Charlotte, NC at Holy Trinity Middle School for 10 years. After getting married she moved to Wilmington, NC and became a school counselor at St. Mark’s Catholic School for 2 years. She began working at Bridge Builders in February 2012. Her clientele consists of children, teenagers, adults, and couples.