Midwood Addiction Treatment in Charlotte, NC

Catherine Morlu Ladson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Supervisor in the state of North Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC and a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from The Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Atlanta. She comes from a wide background of top-level management positions within behavioral health and substance abuse facilities in the Charlotte area.

As a licensed clinician, she has over 14 years of providing direct clinical services across a variety of settings as well as managing the clinical and business operations of such agencies providing children, adult and family services.

Cathy attributes her clinical success in being able to integrate her experiences, knowledge of education and mental health issues to help her clients problem-solve, overcome personal issues, and work toward positive life experiences. Her approach emphasizes the mutual development of goals for therapy and provision of ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic approach. Cathy is a trained in and utilizes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, Brief-Solution Focused Therapy and Crisis Intervention in practice. She continuously seeks ongoing training and development to her skills and knowledge base.

In her role as Clinical Director for MAT, Cathy strives to promote a clinical environment and a program that provides individuals with the tools and the coping skills that are needed to improve emotional wellness and to transition from a life of addiction to a future of stability and hope.

Dr. Samuel is Board Certified in the Specialty of General Adult Psychiatry,and the Sub-Specialty of Pediatric (C & A) Psychiatry (ABPN). Dr. Samuel also holds two additional Sub-Specialty Board Certifications in Addiction Medicine (ABPM), and in Brain Injury Medicine (ABPMR), by the American Board of Medical Specialties. His past institutions of training include,The North East London Hospitals, London, England, Great Britain; and The Saint Luke's & Roosevelt Hospitals, New York, New York (Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons). His professional experience is 32 years.

Starting out as a case manager over 15 years ago, Sherrie enjoyed helping individuals obtain resources to reach their goal of sobriety, complete their education objectives and acquire stable employment. Today, with a Master’s degree in Social Work, Sherrie feels privileged to help individuals through the recovery process gain a new sense of confidence and learn skills to live clean and sober lives.

After a long battle with addiction to opiates and prescription drugs during his teenage years and early 20s, William went through state-funded treatment programs. After two episodes of treatment, he started living a clean life in February 2014, helped by the NA community and his desire and willingness to follow a program and change his life.