Therapists in 27104

Have you ever felt like you weren’t being heard? That others don’t really understand what you are going through? Or perhaps they do listen, only to give you unsolicited advice in an attempt to be helpful. Perhaps you want focus on problems related to alcohol and substance use, communication skills, or relationship concerns. Maybe your most urgent concern is alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and grief. Or, you may be grappling with overwhelming life questions that either don't make sense or seem to have no answers.

Allyson Shields is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with more than 9 years of experience working with adults and seniors. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, divorce-related stress, relationships, trauma, and PTSD. With Allyson, clients should expect freedom and openness in a safe environment.

Counseling involves a therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client that is based primarily on respect, empathy, and confidentiality. The issues can range from alcoholism and other drug misuse, growing up in an abusive home, poor self-esteem, work difficulties, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. You determine your needs and goals and my job is to provide and safe and trusting environment for you to explore your issues. The style of therapy and the treatment approaches used varies depending on your needs and issues and the particular problems that are areas of concern for you.

One of my favorite quotes by Melody Beattie conveys the essence of our counseling relationship: “Learn to listen to your inner voice. Listen to your heart. It’s your connection to God, to people, to the universe, and to yourself." My goal is to create a safe and positive environment allowing you an opportunity to explore and grow in self-awareness as you learn more about how to identify new strategies and cope with your circumstances in healthy ways. I believe in the power of individuals to change as they work toward common goals with their therapist, drawing upon person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.

Maybe you have waited a long time to seek help and suffered in silence. Perhaps you've become accustomed to this discomfort or a pain. Or maybe you desire change through seeking understanding and want a greater sense of wellbeing. Therapy may help you with this process of personal growth and healing. Whether you have a crisis, traumatic experience, significant life challenge or are wanting to experience greater fulfillment therapy may be for you.

The path to living more fully is an adventure, one I believe has transformed my own life. Each day I am honored to join people along a path of recovery, self-exploration, and healing. I have helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. My role as your counselor is to be a knowledgeable, genuine, and empathetic guide along this journey and provide a safe and supportive environment to do so. I help people live their best lives, by reaching more authenticity, self-awareness, and making behavioral changes. I primarily offer telemental health counseling with options for counseling in Winston-Salem.

Crossnore Communities for Children offers services to outpatient clients utilizing a trauma-informed model of care. We provide each client with a complete clinical assessment to ensure they receive personalized services and the best care for their needs. Our clients work with a therapist in a consistent, structured, and collaborative environment that promotes growth and healing.

Betsy Servis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has worked with community mental health for 25 years in various capacities. The year before Betsy went into behavioral health, she was working exclusively with dementia clients both young and old. She has many years of experience counseling children, adults, and couples of multiple nationalities.

I believe we all have a path and purpose in life. Sometime we need help to overcome obstacles that block our way. I counsel all people, but I specialize in working with those who wish to explore their relationship with drugs and/or alcohol and their supports, survivors of sexual assault or trauma, and life transitions. At the heart of my practice is a genuine care for others, authenticity, and a little humor. I use Person-centered approaches, Mindfulness based techniques, and evidence-based modalities like CBT.

I work with children. adolescent, and adult clients who struggle with anxiety, life transitions, school issues, and family issues.

Kiara Armstrong is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who specializes in treating a number of mental health issues which include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), women’s issues, and mood disorders. Kiara also specializes in helping couples and families break the multigenerational patterns that promote painful cycles of stagnation. Kiara worked for 2 years as a Community Counselor with EurAupair Intercultural ChildCare Program. As Community Counselor, Kiara was a fervent advocate for the aupairs who provided live-in childcare for local families.

Jenifer Shadrick is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). Jenifer obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology Christian Counseling with a minor in Special Education in 2013 from Liberty University and then went on to graduate with a Master’s degree of Professional Counseling in 2015. Jenifer works with individuals struggling with communication, impulse control, relationships, social skills, self esteem, anxiety, addictions, and adjustment issues.

Sherry Royster is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHC-S) in the state of North Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Supervisor (LCPC-S) in the state of Maryland who has over 15 years of licensed experience working with adults, adolescents, couples and families in a variety of settings. Sherry's areas of clinical expertise include mood stabilization, reduction of avoidance and phobias, management of obsessions and compulsions, management of social anxiety, behavior modification, and management of gaming and gambling additions.

Hello! I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you towards your personal goals. I have 19 years of experience working with children, teens, and their families and it is my privilege to walk alongside clients as we navigate challenges together. I believe in the healing power of relationships and I work to make connections with clients to ensure they feel safe, heard, and cared for. I often encounter clients struggling with the effects of ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and social isolation.

I see adults for individual and couples therapy. I believe it is important for you to decide what your needs and goals are as you are the expert on who you are. My job is to provide a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment for you to explore your issues. My training is in depressive/anxiety disorders, grief and loss, parenting issues, victimization issues (domestic violence, rape, issues related to childhood/adult trauma), life transitions, communication skills, substance misuse, co-dependency, adult children of alcoholics issues, sexual abuse, and relationships issues. I am also a registered yoga teacher, RYT-500.

My work as a therapist is centered around the values of social justice, client self-determination, and collaboration. I work with adults who are unhappy with their day-to-day quality of life. Maybe they dread getting up in the morning, are avoiding activities, feel tired, and feel lonely. Maybe they want to figure out how to improve their mood, learn coping strategies, and make changes for the better. Feelings of anxiety and depression affect us all, but these feelings can also really hurt our ability to function. I help people find energy, stop avoiding things, and improve their relationships.

Amanda Kluttz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 23 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents and adults address their unique challenges and learn to live healthy, fulfilled lives. Amanda specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, major life transitions, and substance use issues.

The journey to healing is often difficult and having support along the way is necessary. Many of us have been given messages that we need to be strong and brave, making it hard to ask for help. I am here to help you see that you are strong, and you are brave, but it is also okay to ask for help.

Weekday Evening Apt. Availability - Do you feel pulled between the demands of your career and personal life? Perhaps, you’re struggling with balancing the demands of parenthood. Or, maybe you’re a student who is struggling to adjust to college or figure out your life path. You aren’t sure exactly what’s wrong, but you know that something isn’t right. You feel anxious or sad much of the time. You’re dissatisfied with the quality of your life. You know these feelings are impacting your relationships with others. You aren’t the person that you would like to be and you’re ready to change.