Retirement Notice:

First Step Counseling, Inc. was originally opened by Mike Cress in 1991 and served Salisbury and the surrounding communities for 35 years.  I retired and closed my practice on April 30, 2026.  While I am no longer offering onsite services, I can still complete and manage unresolved paperwork for our former clients.  The best way to reach me is to text 704-856-9431 or email me at mikecressfirststep@gmail.com.

We were formerly located “on the Square" at 100 East Innes Street in downtown Salisbury. My offices were on the second floor directly above Spanky's Ice Cream & Deli.