Therapists in 28078

Over the course of my career, I've had the honor of collaborating with a variety of clients seeking support. Typically, clients who see me are looking for ways to better manage work-related stress, infidelity in marriage or dating relationships, family conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, or any other concerns which negatively impact the most important relationships in their lives. I work with clients who are ready to make changes and find the path to improvement.

My clients come from all walks of life. Most of them have a history of family dysfunction (emotional neglect/abuse, religious trauma, physical abuse, household dysfunction, emotionally immature parents, sexual abuse, etc.), a past trauma, narcissistic abuse, or maybe a combination of those things. I have over 2 years' experience supporting those in the LGBTQIA+, particularly trans individuals. I work with those ages 10+.

*Accepting new clients..I have worked in the Charlotte area since 1997 completing evaluations and providing counseling. I specialize in assessing and diagnosing children, adolescents, and young adults. Psychological evaluations provide information necessary to help individuals achieve success in their lives. Parents often question: under-achievement, inattention/distractibility, executive skills, proper interventions, and/or strengths and weaknesses of their child. I assess for learning disabilities, attention disorders, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, giftedness, kindergarten readiness, and private school admissions (CAIS).

If you are struggling to love the life you are living, counseling can help. The many roles we take on can easily create stress and make us lose our focus, but you are a valuable individual and deserve happiness. As a counselor, I will work to empower you to meet your goals in a supportive and encouraging environment with a variety of techniques and skills. As a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider, I am able to meet with clients via secure video in addition to meeting in my office.

Your eyes feel like they couldn’t possibly cry anymore. After crying yourself ragged, your heart is breaking just as deeply as the moment you found out your loved one was gone forever. The life you had – gone. And you are left alone, facing an uncertain future. The storm of suffering has so consumed your life, you no longer recognize it’s there. Because it’s everywhere. There’s nowhere to put down this burden of grief and nowhere to escape this pain. There’s just you, alone and unsure how to move forward. Your mind desperately grasps at questions: Will I always feel this way? How long can I stand this? Will I survive?

Life is found in the both/and, not the either/or: Joy and pain, struggle and victory, happiness and sadness, celebration and grief, etc. My approach is holistic and multimodal, meaning I integrate various types of therapy approaches according to the needs of each unique client. I believe therapy can look like whatever the client needs it to: talking, expressive arts, taking a walk outside, and more.

I am passionate about working with individuals to strengthen their mental health and achieve the version of themselves that they strive to be. I approach counseling from a person-centered view, believing everyone has the power to make changes toward their own healing and growth as well as the ability to discover this for themselves. I believe it is important for a therapist to be empathetic and genuine with their clients while displaying unconditional positive regard.

My passion for helping others through grief trauma has become a privilege of joining people on their journey through healing. Whether you are struggling with a loss, life transition, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, or looking to improve your marriage or relationships; my goal is to provide you with an empathetic, trusting and peaceful environment where you can find strength and healing.

Do you feel like your mind has been in a fog? Are you stressed and feel uncertain about what the future holds? My specialty is to assist clients in gaining inner peace, to help settle their minds and spirits, no matter how chaotic things are around them.

Life is a journey full of transitions that can bring unexpected change and heavy emotions. Children and adolescents often struggle with navigating and regulating such big feelings. Regardless of age, I believe we all have the ability to channel our inner strengths when given the correct tools and proper support.

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.

We face many challenges in life that test us, strengthen us, and change us as individuals.  Sometimes navigating these challenges requires additional support. Reaching out to seek counseling can elicit an array of emotions.  You might feel overwhelmed, scared, anxious, empowered, or curious. Know that wherever you are in the process, I will be here to support you in the joy, the sorrow, and all the emotions in between. I specialize working with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma, and perfectionism.

I have been working with and helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, and goal setting for four years. My specialty is working with young adults with anxiety through assisting them in reframing their thoughts and learning positive coping mechanisms. I go through a series of modules and/or workbooks to help the individual first learn about the issue they would like to work on, and then build upon that knowledge to help that individual learn to manage that issue on their own. I want to assist individuals understand how their thoughts or beliefs, influence their behavior.

David Shein uses a collaborative and strengths-based approach with each of his clients. When developing a treatment plan, David believes in leveraging a client’s self-knowledge, and will always meet clients where they are emotionally, cognitively, and physically. David incorporates humor, music, literature, media, and sports in his therapeutic work, and integrates a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions to address behavioral health issues, including: Motivational Interviewing; CBT; EMDR; Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy; and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.

Do you want to take control of your life? It may be difficult for you to sleep, eat, or manage your emotions. Have you found yourself crying or feeling agitated? You worry that the pain and disappointments from the past will always impact your happiness. Perhaps, you are in a relationship, and you find yourself thinking that you love this person, but it's just not working. The life you see for yourself includes a "rich" love, where you are able to communicate and meet each other's needs. In this new life, you have the skills to handle issues and manage your fears. You want and deserve to have peace and joy.

Seeking support for life's difficulties can be daunting. Partnering with others as they walk through these difficulties is one of my lifelong passions. Let's begin to investigate your own particular story and see how it can be rewritten. The most important benchmark for each session is establishing an environment of trust and openness. From there, we can work to break through barriers. My goal is to support, educate, counsel and guide you through it all.

I have experience working with ADHD, LGBTQIA+, trauma, and boundary setting. I am an LGBTQIA+ allied therapist and provide trauma-informed therapy. I am a Certified Trauma Professional and as a trauma professional and childhood trauma survivor myself, my goal is to provide a unique, compassionate, and evidence-based approach when providing treatment. I enjoy helping individuals find ways to create and find safety within themselves. I thank you for stopping by and I hope to support you on your journey through this process.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the chaos of life, stressed over relationships, alone even when surrounded by others? The first step to taking control of life is the hardest, and I would love the opportunity to help you reach your optimal life vision.