Therapists in 27103

Welcome to Magnolia Center for Counseling and Eating Recovery located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are committed to walking with you on your journey toward your new life. We provide counseling services to assist you in addressing conditions that contribute to the onset, maintenance, and severity of eating disorders and other psychological concerns. Eating disorders addressed through our services include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. We also provide counseling for other mental health and behavioral concerns including emotional/stress eating, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, body image disturbance, self-esteem, adolescent concerns, and family discord.

I provide counseling to a wide variety of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and life transitions. I enjoy working with teens and adults who are having a difficult time managing life's stressors. I have helped clients address their concerns and build effective coping skills to better control those difficult feelings and thoughts. Often times, these feelings and thoughts can be overwhelming and that is where I can be a helping hand. We will work together on what you want to change to develop skills to improve yourself and become the best possible version of you.

You are the only expert of your own life, but sometimes we need a little help. My perspective is that I'm the GPS and you're the driver- you know where you are isn't where you want to be and I am there to guide you and re-route as needed. I have worked with a wide range of clients with a focus on military members and dependents, life stressors, trauma (combat and otherwise), marital distress, depression, anxiety, and domestic violence. I am LGBT+, kink, and sex work friendly. I believe that it takes courage to come to therapy and you deserve authenticity and a space where you can address your concerns without fear of being judged.

Being a human being is hard and life gives us many opportunities to grow through our struggles. Our crises in life can become our opportunities to care for ourselves, to understand ourselves, our needs and to grow, as human beings and in relation to those we love. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, emotional/ behavioral issues, grief/loss, mood disorders, relational issues, substance abuse and trauma. I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist and I also, utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to support others on their journey of healing so they can live a "good life".

We talk a lot about what's on our minds, the work our brains are doing, and the moving body as separate parts. But, they are all one unit working together, for better of for worse. Trauma is a good example of these parts working together as one. Our nervous system connects the body/brain/mind and can get stuck working too hard trying to keep us safe. Brainspotting via the eyes, connects with our sub-cortical brains to release trauma held in our whole selves. It gets to the things talking can't get to and reduces unwanted trauma responses. Curious? Come give it a try.

I understand how new it might be for you to finally be taking the time to care for yourself. It can be exhausting if you feel like you are always caring for others, and hardly making the time to recognize your own needs. Sometimes we lose sight of ourselves during significant life transitions. Whether this is becoming a parent for the first time, a relationship change, or a time where you just don't feel like your feet are on solid ground. You may feel like your confidence in yourself isn't where it once was, or you aren't really sure who "you" are anymore. I get it.

It takes a lot of courage to seek help due to the stigmas that are often associated with receiving counseling services and getting assistance with your mental health. I applaud you for taking the first step! I have had the opportunity to work a diverse group of individuals over the course of the past 15 years. One of the most important things I’ve learned is that there is no cookie-cutter, one size fits all approach to counseling. I prefer to get to know you as an individual, and not just categorizing or summing you up based on the challenges or behaviors that you’re currently facing or challenged with.

I believe therapy can be essential for anyone seeking to improve their mental well being. Each of us have experienced our own difficulties, though they may be different, struggle is universal. It is my desire to provide a safe, unbiased, and welcoming space for you to grow to the person you want to be. In therapy I will be there to provide a listening ear and give feedback to assist you in your journey. During this time we will work as a team navigating the ups and downs together.

Many of my clients come to counseling wanting to work through struggles, strengthen relationships, or process painful experiences. As a counselor, I strive to respond to the unique needs of my clients with genuineness, respect, and support. Over the past eight years, I have provided counseling to individuals, couples, and families for issues related to anxiety, depression, relational conflict, parenting struggles, managing stress, navigating career transitions, and coping with loss.

Unexpected loss, challenging situations, employment, parenting, illness-all of which can cause significant stress. A single stressful event or series of events could trigger the onset of depression or anxiety at any point in your life, even years after the event(s) have occurred. While we certainly cannot control the challenges life throws our way, we can control what we do about them. We have the right to use those challenges to learn and strengthen ourselves…to become a better version of ourselves.

Greetings, I am a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with a Master of Science in Substance Abuse Counseling. I have 25 years of experience working in substance use and behavioral health. I am experienced with medically-managed treatment (MAT) and can provide you with an integrative and holistic approach to alcohol/drug addiction using evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.

You may be experiencing anxious worries, feelings of depression, chronic pain, concerns about parenting, stress-eating, conflicts or uncertainty at work or home, or the pain and upheaval of a loss. My commitment is to creating a health-focussed solution to your problems. I provide a calm, compassionate, and thoughtful presence in order to help you achieve a greater sense of peace and acceptance, as well as a greater sense of control over the direction of your life. I welcome phone and email inquiries to answer any questions you may have about my practice and my approach to achieving greater emotional wellness.

Seeking help is a sign of strength and health, not weakness or shame. You have a story and it matters. As an experienced mental health therapist, I feel honored to listen to your story and work together toward change and healing. My style is warm, supportive, emotions-focused and collaborative. I place the utmost importance on developing a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. You deserve to live a full, complete life. Make an investment to improve the most influential relationships of your life. I can help. I am grounded in person-centered counseling, which emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and acceptance in relationship.

WAITLIST--JUNE OPENINGS. EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS--TELEHEALTH, ANYWHERE IN NC. As a queer cisgender woman, I specialize in working with college-aged teens, adults, and seniors, and especially the LGBTQ+ communities. In our work together, I pull from a variety of trauma-informed, feminist, and narrative therapeutic techniques to address your concerns, identify your goals, and help you create lasting change. My goal is to provide you with a safe and affirming space in which you feel truly seen and heard, identify and build upon your strengths, and create goals and a plan to achieve them.

Life comes at us from every angle. Obligations, expectations, and responsibilities from work, family, home, school, and friends can weigh heavy on our shoulders. Everyone wants a piece of us and we aim to tackle it all. We need to be prepared and equipped to handle the challenges. The strategies I employ at Newcastle Counseling are designed to set you or your male child up to formulate a plan, overcome obstacles, and solve problems.

I possess over seven years experience working in mental health, including serving the full range of cognitive and behavioral disorders. Assisting parents with expanding their coping repertoire, helping couples and families hear each other, and assisting children in finding their voices after traumatic events is a passion of mine. As a veteran, I am also skilled in working with persons dealing with PTSD. I utilize CPT, CBT, Mindfulness, and TF-CBT.