It is important to find a therapist who is a "good fit" for you and your family. We are happy to consult by phone or email prior to your first appointment to answer any questions you might have about therapy, and explore whether Kids On Up Psychotherapy is right for you!
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Solomon Kobes, LCSW

I started this practice based on my belief that with RESPECT, CURIOSITY, and timing, we can engage young people no matter how closed off they seem. Barriers to engagement include fear, disorganization, self-absorption, anger, hyperactivity, and more. Still all are open to enticement; all crave connection.
By treating young people with RESPECT and CURIOSITY we nurture those same values in them, and in doing so help move them toward more harmonious relationships.
919-240-5548 x 1
Solomon@KidsOnUp.com
Areas of Interest
![]() Solomon enjoys working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families, with a special focus on:
Solomon also provides Clinical Supervision for Associate Licensed Professionals. |
Laura Byrnes, LCSW

I have a passion for HOLISTIC WELLNESS AND PERSONALIZED CARE. I believe in harnessing the unique strengths inherent in clients to bring about person centered growth and change.
919-240-5548 x 3
Laura@kidsonup.com
Areas of Interest
Utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques, Laura collaborates with clients and important people in their lives to promote long lasting gains. She enjoy working with children and their parents, as well as individual adults, with a special focus on serving teens and young adults.
Laura is especially interested in work with:
Laura works online only. Therapy may include individual sessions and parent consultation.
Laura is especially interested in work with:
- Anxiety
- ADHD/Executive Function Difficulties
- Depression
- Interpersonal Concerns
- Body Image
- Life Transitions
Laura works online only. Therapy may include individual sessions and parent consultation.
Erum Agha, Ph.D., LCSW

I am COMMITTED TO THE WELL-BEING OF MY CLIENTS and draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to address their unique needs. My clinical experience is enriched by my research on behavioral health issues and ethics among the underserved.
919-240-5548 x 2
Erum@KidsOnUp.com
919-240-5548 x 2
Erum@KidsOnUp.com
Areas of Interest
Erum is especially interested in improving family functioning of clients and optimized outcomes for children in the context of school, social and inter-personal functioning. She places a special focus on complementary and alternative methods of health and healing, including mindfulness and practicing self-compassion. Erum is a postdoctoral research fellow with the Program on Integrative Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine.
She works with clients of all ages to address:
Erum has experience working in a variety of urban and rural settings and uses both brief and long-term interventions to facilitate healing. Therapy may include individual or family sessions and groups.
She works with clients of all ages to address:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD
- Grief
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Behavioral issues
- Bipolar disorder
Erum has experience working in a variety of urban and rural settings and uses both brief and long-term interventions to facilitate healing. Therapy may include individual or family sessions and groups.
Lane Robbins-Thompson, LCSWA

I am focused on IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS DIVERSE POPULATIONS, with consideration and respect for the sometimes difficult situations and places we navigate.
919-240-5548 x 4
Lane@KidsOnUp.com
Areas of Interest
Lane is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (ME) techniques, and has a deep interest in mindfulness-based practices that he incorporates into therapeutic work with clients of all ages, both individually and therapy groups. Lane has a particular talent for respecting and connecting with children, adolescents, and young adults.
Lane is especially interested in work with:
Lane works both online (telehealth) and in-person (with appropriate masking and physical distancing). Therapy may include individual sessions and parent consultation.
Lane is especially interested in work with:
- Activities of daily living
- Anxiety
- ADHD/Executive Function Difficulties
- Behavioral difficulties
- Depression
- High Functioning Autism/Aspergers
- Interpersonal Concerns
Lane works both online (telehealth) and in-person (with appropriate masking and physical distancing). Therapy may include individual sessions and parent consultation.
Kylie Hofmeister
Areas of Interest
Kylie co-facilitates social skills therapy groups at Kids On Up Psychotherapy.