Therapists Beginning With G in North Carolina

NOTE: Only daytime (BEFORE 3PM) spots currently available. Life is full of challenges, but what happens when those challenges are harder to overcome than you expect? Whether we find ourselves with a mental illness that makes coping harder, or in extreme situations we never thought we'd face, there comes a point where we need a little help. Counseling and therapy can provide that help and get you to the place and person you want to be. It is my goal to help you meet your goals, whether that's overcoming a difficult past, surviving a difficult present, or being able to envision an easier future. We'll get there together!

I truly enjoy working with a range of clients. Some of my specialties include ADHD management, anxiety, grief, improving self-esteem, increasing self compassion, working with those wanting practical tools to apply to their life, and working with those wanting to shift out of unhealthy beliefs and patterns. I use several types a therapy to process and resolve trauma, past relationships, difficult life events, ect. I am not a couples therapist but I enjoy working on the individual level to create healthy relationships, learning communication tools, healing attachment wounds and developing secure attachments.

Throughout your experience have you faced challenges with identity, equality, and traditions? In life, we face many adversities, as a second-generation American my aim is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for you to be yourself and “have a moment”. I enjoy helping people find their current qualities and use those strengths as steps toward recovery utilizing a strengths-based viewpoint. I utilize trauma-informed techniques to help individuals understand the connection between their thoughts feelings and actions.

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate (LCMHCA) who works with clients of all ages. My approach is tailored to each client’s needs, relying on therapy modalities that include play therapy (age 2-12), cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and a person-centered approach. My specialities include working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, peri/postnatal complications, stressful life transitions, parenting concerns, poor emotional regulation, behavioral issues, and family conflict.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges in your life? Are the demands of your relationships, family, work, or school getting you down? If you are facing an unexpected life transition such as divorce, health issues, or Women's issues, I can help. Contact me today to schedule a 15-minute consultation. I have worked in community mental health for over 20 years.

Everyone thinks you have it all together but in reality, you’re exhausted. The fear of judgment forces you to suppress your feelings. So you keep a smile on your face to continue showing up for others even when you don’t want to, because you don’t want to let them down. You’ve found yourself feeling tired, isolated and frustrated because no one understands and shows up for you when you need it most, but you still manage to push through each day. The time for a change has been long overdue, but figuring out where to start is a challenge all in itself.

Are you experiencing challenges in daily living that are impacting your relationships, work, and even things you used to enjoy doing? I have skillfully helped people overcome difficulties from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, irritability, low self-esteem, stress and trauma. Whether you have experienced one adverse event or compounded traumatic experiences over time, or just have not found success with other therapeutic modalities, I can help you find resolution to the past and discover hope in the future. I utilize a psychodynamic approach that flexibly incorporates ego states and advanced EMDR strategies.

Individual Therapy is offered. I use a combination of approaches and I build on strengths, not dissect weaknesses. I also see the individual wholistically (body, mind, and spirit) and see each life problem as an opportunity for significant growth.

Our teens, twenties and thirties are transitional years of growth, clarity, and exploration, which can feel equally scary and exciting! Whether you are experiencing anxiety and stress, are navigating a difficult relationship with food and/or your body, or are wanting to feel more connected to yourself and loved ones, know that you don't have to do it alone! I am passionate about supporting college and adult women as they identify who they are, what is important to them, and how to live a life where they feel fulfilled, connected, and energized. I also have a personal passion for supporting equestrians with their mental health needs.

My approach as a therapist is to provide you a safe, supportive, and confidential environment. I enjoy working with individuals struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, and stress, as well as couples who are in need of a 'relationship tune-up'. We"ll explore your issues, build on your strengths, and then develop new skills and strategies to help you enjoy your life with less stress and worry. This can mean short-term solution focused therapy sessions for immediate and pressing problems, or longer sessions - depending on what you want to accomplish.

My journey towards becoming a healer began in 2009 with a vision of creating a safe place that supports the emotional, psychological, spiritual, and physical health of men and women. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I offer empowerment and compassion to my clients in effectively navigating life's challenges using a holistic approach to wellness.

I love helping clients that have been through trauma or are currently struggling through anxiety, depression, or other struggles which may not even be clear what is going on just yet! We can work together to determine what are your issues, your needs, and what kind of goals we can make together to help you get better. Life transition, moving, living in another culture some of your hardships? I am your girl - your counselor! I love working with expatriates, cross-cultural workers, missionaries, and others that move around. I also love bringing in faith, spirituality, prayer, and the Bible into counseling.

I have a humanistic and client-centered approach. I view the counseling relationship as a collaboration between myself and you. Together we will work towards self-acceptance and self-awareness by dealing with issues such as moods, attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors that may be standing in the way of happiness and contentment in your life. I use an integrative method including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, reality therapy, positive psychotherapy, and mindfulness training with a mind-body-and-soul model.

As an eating disorder clinician, I work with people in all stages of their recovery and strive to meet my clients where they are in their journeys. I am passionate about helping individuals who are struggling to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. In taking a whole-person approach by using behavioral methods of treatment, I work to uncover any underlying causes for the struggles my clients may be going through. I work with both adolescents and adults who are suffering from eating disorders, anxiety, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, OCD, and mood disorders.

Levi Galford is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A) in the state of North Carolina. He has years of experience helping adults and couples to overcome concerns related to anxiety, depression, stress management, grief, life transitions, anger, infidelity, communication issues, and other life stressors.

Karen Gall is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and National Board Certified Counselor with 27 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Karen specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, major life transitions, parenting issues, and crisis services.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in NC with over 15 yrs of experience in community, higher education, supervision and group private practice settings. In my work, I draw from EMDR (eye movement desensitization), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), brainspotting, mindfulness, expressive arts, internal family systems (IFS) and other trauma-informed practices through a social justice lens. With a deep commitment to equitable care celebrating gender, sexuality, race, and culture, my practice is LGBTQ+ allied and weight-inclusive.

I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years and feel most rewarded in assisting those struggling to identify how life holds each of us back, locating the courage to confront barriers to living our best life and managing life transitions. I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma (and in particular adults who have experienced childhood trauma), anxiety disorders, depression and self harm behaviors. I work with mid-life individuals who are learning to navigate stressors particular to the "third act" of life while sustaining a balanced and meaningful life.

Always trying to be "perfect" is exhausting. Even though you're a high-achiever, you may still feel like you're not good enough, compare yourself to others, and ruminate over past mistakes. Maybe you notice those negative thoughts translate into how you perceive yourself physically and you struggle to accept yourself. You want to feel reconnected and in control, physically and mentally. I specialize in empowering compassionate young women who are struggling with anxiety, body image, and eating disorders to find peace and acceptance within yourself and regain self-trust.