Therapists Beginning With C in North Carolina

I get it superwoman; you wear all the hats. Mom hat, wife hat, friend hat, employee hat. All the hats! But this gets exhausting. Constantly having to make sure everything is running smoothly & everyone is happy & ok takes its toll. You find yourself constantly worrying…bills, kids, spouse, dinner, friends, career, on and on and on. What's worse is that in all the worrying and juggling you’ve lost yourself. This part right here is a nagging thought that stresses you out even more. You don’t even recognize who you are anymore or how you’ve gotten to this place. It’s beyond frustrating. I get it.

Do you ever feel like you're losing yourself amidst the seasons of life, such as new parenthood, changing careers, or adjusting to college? Perhaps you're feeling stuck and overwhelmed with daily tasks or struggling to cope with a recent loss. Whatever your reason for being here, I'm glad that you're taking the first step towards finding support and regaining your confidence. My expertise lies in assisting motivated adults and couples navigate significant life changes by empowering them to be more attuned to their emotions and develop supportive skills towards self-acceptance and "wholeness".

Wondering what will be expected of you? Just a commitment to try. Is it really safe for you to just be yourself with me? Absolutely; there's no judgment here. Will there be homework? Yes; this is the fastest way to get results. The homework assignments I give will help reinforce what we work on in sessions. Before you know it, you'll be reaching for positive coping tools without having to give it much thought. It will help you reach your goals as soon as possible. It's important not to take ourselves too seriously, so jokes and laughter will often join our sessions. You can rest assured knowing you can always be yourself with me.

Do you experience unwanted intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses? Have you ever worried you’re “losing it,” or “going crazy” because you have these thoughts? Do you find yourself replaying conversations and interactions over and over again to make sure you didn’t offend someone or embarrass yourself? Do you find yourself avoiding people and/or places and/or performing actions to neutralize or alleviate the unwanted thoughts? Have you been anxious for most if not all of your life and are ready for a change? Have you attempted to reduce and manage your anxiety before to no avail?

A mental health diagnosis does not define who you are or have the final say in the quality of your life. I believe that education is power and the more a person understands their condition the better they can manage life and relationships. I also believe that being allowed to share your journey is an honor. Therapy can be freeing as it inspires personal growth and hopeful outcomes.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in the state of NC, and received my Masters of Social Work at UNC Chapel Hill. I have experience working at inpatient behavioral health settings, hospital systems, multidisciplinary collaborative care clinics, and in private practice. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (trauma), and utilize other therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational Interviewing, talk-therapy, and solution-focused. I am proud to serve clients with a wide rage of ages (early adolescence through older adulthood), and from a wide range of backgrounds.

Accepting day & evening clients. I work with a variety of clientele utilizing a person-centered approach, which means our sessions will start with you and your needs. Together, we will explore the issues that you bring to counseling in a holistic way, with emphasis on emotional and personal history perspectives. In our work together, it is expected that you will participate in the formation and completion of counseling goals so that our sessions will be meaningful and helpful to you. I have worked closely with clients with varying needs bringing enthusiasm, compassion and cross-cultural understanding to our work towards healing.

Life is full of ebbs and flows. At times, life can seem overwhelming and unmanageable but I believe we each possess the tools within ourselves to overcome these difficult waves. My goal is to help you uncover those tools and assist you in achieving the life satisfaction you deserve! It takes courage to seek help, and by taking this step you have already proven yourself to possess a special strength. At the core of my practice, is a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to be truly understood.

Life is complicated. I want to help clients navigate life’s challenges to find their path to peace. My ideal client could be someone who is dealing with unresolved conflict from the past or present. My ideal client could also be someone someone with relationship issues such as codependency or being raised in a toxic home. This could also include someone with mood stability issues or someone who struggles with negative and irrational thought patterns. I often work well with those who work in public service. We can work as a team to find the tools you need to navigate the messy parts of life.

I specialize in helping adults negotiate turning points and transitions. These turning points are the critical experiences making our lives' narratives uniquely ours. Transitions may come in the form of divorce, grief, job loss, health concerns, or parenting status changes. Alternatively, transitions may be signals it is time for a change. My work focuses on making meaning of these transitions and the stressors that often accompany them. Some of my specific areas of practice include work and career issues, relationship concerns, and stress and stress management.

Are you having difficulty with your relationships? When you understand how important you are and how valuable your life is, I believe you will make better choices when it comes to the people you allow into your life. My hope is that you recognize the unique things you offer the world and be vulnerable enough to share them. Connection to people is something we all need and it is often determined through the love we hold for ourselves.

Welcome! I am so glad that you are here! I have extensive experience diagnosing and treating Client's with diverse acute and severe mental health needs. My Client's have included active-duty military, physicians, high profile Client's, clergy, instructors, CEOs, lawyers, and even other Therapists. I have worked within family conservation programs, therapeutic boarding schools, wilderness camps, the public school system, children's homes, public health, clinical research, simulation labs, and the private practice sector. In private practice I provide individual therapy, parent coaching, marriage therapy, and consulting.

Accepting New Clients, after school appointments available! Is your child stressed, overwhelmed or more irritable now than ever? Are you exhausted trying to help your kids with their big feelings? Perhaps your child/teen is not happy or doesn't seem like themself anymore. I believe that every individual possesses innate strengths, resilience and the ability to live a fulfilling life. Counseling can be the support to help you and your kids live a more peaceful life. I help by supporting your child and your family through connection, empathy and creative expression and bolstering healthy self-concepts for all.

I believe everyone deserves a space to process, heal, and grow no matter the circumstance. My therapeutic approach is rooted in collaboration, resiliency, and compassion. I believe healing is a nonlinear process and unique to each individual. I am passionate about facilitating a safe environment in which individuals can explore their own path of self-discovery. I use experiential, expressive arts, body-based, cognitive, and behavioral approaches in my work with clients. I work with teens and adults who have experienced trauma, loss, and eating disorders.

I am passionate about working with individuals and families. I believe the client/ therapist relationship is a critical component of the therapeutic process and place emphasis on maintaining a nonjudgmental, caring, and safe environment for my clients. My compassion and use of evidence-based research models provide a space for me to empower and support clients. I believe that the therapy process is collaborative, both therapist and client work together to develop strategies and tools to help clients transition through stressful times. Using both long and short-term therapy approaches, I create an individual approach for clients.

My practice focuses on late adolescence and adult development issues and other problems of living including stress, anxiety, and depression. I believe everyone has struggles, and my goal is to help you to access your courage and resilience to reestablish balance and improve your quality of life. I often integrate the arts in service of an individual's path towards healing, recovery and positive change.

My ideal client is someone who is seeking a greater understanding of self. This client can be someone with anxiety, depression, trauma, marital issues, anger issues, or someone who just wants to learn to function better in day-to-day life. This client should be someone who wants to collaborator or someone who wants to take an active role in their treatment. As a client you are the expert on you, I will be a collaborator.