Therapists in 28031

We all go through challenging times in life. When we have people we trust to support us, we can learn and grow through those tough times. For you, I’ll strive to be that safe person, and my job is to guide and help you when you need it the most. My therapy style is based on creating genuine, caring connections with my clients. My goal is to help you gain a sense of empowerment and increased confidence in your ability to handle future life stressors. People I work with often say that they feel stronger and more resilient as a result of the challenges that they have faced.

You already have the answers you need. You do. All you need is someone to listen as you figure out what you already know or encourage you to make the changes you need. You may be waiting for permission to take a step, set a boundary, leave an unhealthy relationship, etc. Other times, you may know you need to change but don't know how. Counseling provides an opportunity to let down your walls, process pain, and gain insight from a trusted, neutral person without fear of judgment.

When one area of your life is under stress, it affects everything else. When emotional health is compromised, physical health is too. All facets of well-being are inseparable and intertwined. It can be exhausting trying to keep it all together. Thus, my passion is addressing the needs of the whole person, not just one dimension. With warmth, sincerity and humor, I create a safe space for getting to the root of what’s going on.

Hello! It has been a joy of mine to work with children, teens and young adults dealing with life transitions. My passions include working with clients who are experiencing stress, trauma, and/or behavioral issues. I can assist clients in developing the skills necessary for self-regulation, self-control and increase their self-esteem and self-confidence. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity and sense of humor with a realistic approach to counseling.

I received my Master of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Clinical Mental health Counseling with a concentration in Addictions Counseling. I also received my Bachelor of Arts degree from UNCC in Sociology with a minor in Gerontology. I have training working with children and adults, but before becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I spent time working in Human Services, specifically working with older adults. During my time there I received training in person-centered and motivational interviewing approaches.

We are ever changing, but yet always the same. I find purpose working with those who feel misunderstood or as outsiders in their own lives. I enjoy assisting couples with identifying the strengths in their unique differences and uncovering how opposite attractions create the dynamic passion between them, even if it’s passionate fighting in their current cycle. I aspire to provide adolescents the opportunity to be heard/seen by their parents as the wise beyond their years individuals they truly are, while also transitioning them out of the safety net their parents choose to provide for their success.

Teen Health Connection empowers every adolescent to be healthy, safe and successful. We specialize in working with teens and their families. Our team of licensed mental health therapists are warm, welcoming, and genuinely dedicated to helping their clients improve their lives. Our team has extensive experience in working with the full range of issues that commonly occur during adolescence. Our therapists are also highly trained in working with specific mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and behavior disorders.