"I have practiced as a Licensed Professinal Counselor for the past 20 years in both North and South Carolina. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families as they seek help in facing and working through the stresses and challenges of living. I have trained extensively in the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues and co-parenting."

"Dr. French sees adults and couples, diverse in ethnicity, religious identification, social class, gender, and sexuality. She collaborates with men and women interested in cultivating curiosity about their experience of themselves (mind and body) and desiring deeper felt connections with others. Periods of transition (beginnings and endings) are prime opportunities to invest in your mind health. Dr. French is inspired by recent findings in interpersonal neuroscience which offer considerable hope and advanced understanding of our biological capacity for healing and transformation. These findings influence the way she lives and practices her profession."

"More often than not people feel the need to change something – anything – to feel happier and more content in their lives. I help adults who use substances, such as alcohol and drugs, to cope with past events such as childhood traumas, relationship and family issues, feelings of hopelessness and sadness, anxiety and worry. Furthermore, I help people to feel safe within their own bodies and begin to trust themselves and others. "

"For any person, beginning therapy is a difficult commitment to make both to the therapist and yourself. I firmly believe your feeling comfortable with your therapist is one of the most important pieces to having a beneficial therapeutic relationship. I primarly work with individuals but enjoy working with couples and families. I work well with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. I have done psychotherapy in group, families, couples and with individuals since 1998. My most current interest has been treatment of individuals and couples with issues around infertility."

"As a certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, it is my passion to work creatively with individuals, couples, families and groups using Internal Family Systems, experiential therapy, Gottman Couples therapy or others based on my clients needs. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In addition, I am a licensed supervisor for LMFT and LPC in North and South Carolina. While I have a Judeo-Christian worldview, I respect people of all beliefs and do not impose mine on my clients. "

""Come and See Who You Can Be!" I work with adults, teens and children in a beautiful historic building in city-center. Clients describe me as calm, warm, and direct. With 24+ years of full-time, post-doctoral experience, I quickly get to the heart of the matter. What do you want for yourself? Within the first three sessions, we will make a plan to help you move toward it. I work best with people who want to grow, are curious and can be patient. I help you find your own answers. I also offer play therapy for kids/teens."

"I primarily work with children, adolescents, and women and have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjusting to changes in life, and identity issues. Prior to entering into the field of counseling, I received a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise. I also worked for several years on staff with a Christian college ministry at Virginia Tech. These experiences have contributed to my holistic approach to counseling, considering the interconnectedness of one's psychological, emotional, spiritual, and physical health on overall well-being and quality of life."

"Welcome. Entering into therapy can be a difficult step to take. As a licensed psychologist, my approach to mental health treatment is a collaborative one--my clients and I work together in confronting, processing, and overcoming deep and sometimes painful problems. My role is to offer insights and skills, provide encouragement, compassion, and hope, and create a safe therapeutic space from which real change can occur."

"Has a past experience left you feeling stuck and unable to reach your full potential? Events such as a tragic accident, military combat, loss of a loved one, bullying, domestic violence, divorce, childhood abuse and living with a parent diagnosed with a mental illness are all traumatic experiences that can cause stress and imbalance in your life. I specialize in helping children feel better about themselves; parents feel empowered with the skills to raise their children; and individuals feel connected and able to find new meaning in life free of anger, anxiety, and sadness."

"My passion is to work with those who have struggled to cope with the challenges of life; trauma, addiction, relationship issues, mood disorders, grief, career issues or any stress contributing to anxiety. They may have sought therapy in the past and have become discouraged, for whatever reason. It is the therapeutic alliance that heals. When one suffers depression, addiction, loneliness, mood disorders or psychosis, life becomes dull and motivation to reach one's potential weakens. It is critical that the therapist be able to experience the worldview of the person seeking clarity and healing."

"In our ever more complicated, stressed out world we sometimes feel lost, alone and not clear about why life isn't working they way we planned. At these times it is helpful to have a guide to point the way and teach us life affirming skills that can brighten our path. Learning to cope with anger, depression, grief, betrayal, and resentment can be a burden lifted. Let me help you find Life in the Midst of Living. Learn to WAG MORE, BARK LESS!"

"People come to therapy for many different reasons: Some want to enrich their relationships or solve a specific problem, others may be stuck in patterns of behavior that they have had difficulty changing. Seeking therapy is a healthy and courageous step in honestly examining one's life. Therapy is a collaborative process of identifying and overcoming your unique patterns of thinking, feeling and acting, which may have limited you. The intended result is the development of new skills that can enhance your overall well-being, improve your relationships, and enable you to make better choices in life."

"I teach the Enneagram Approach in the Healthcare, Education and Recovery Communities. The Enneagram Approach offers a framework and methodology to integrate the somatic, psychological and spiritual facets of a human being. It is a powerful and practical tool for understanding human personalities. The Enneagram distinguishes nine personality types and describes the strengths, potentials, and challenges of each. These nine types reveal the spectrum of perspectives, which unconsciously or consciously, shape our approach to relationships."

"Have you faced struggles with depression and anxiety possibly due to illness, family conflict, loss, work or relationship issues? Has it been difficult for you to cope with and overcome these emotions on your own? If so, you’re not alone. We all need support from time to time, yet many of us may not feel comfortable asking for help or sharing intimate details with friends or family. Within my practice, you will find a safe & nonjudgmental environment where we can explore these obstacles together, help you heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life."

""...healing means, first of all, the creation of an empty but friendly space where those who suffer can tell their story to someone who can listen with real attention..." (Henri Nouwen). My desire in counseling is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for one to tell their story, to go deeper and discover the their own personal way of being human and the way they want to go. As Henri Nouwen says, "Quite often it is our fear for the hidden moments in our own history that keeps us paralyzed." "

"I am passionate about helping people get to know themselves more deeply and to find opportunities for growth in all circumstances. I believe deeply in the process of therapy and feel strongly that all of our experiences hold potential for growth and insight. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am able to see adults, children, couples, and families. I offer a compassionate and understanding perspective in an environment that values your confidentiality."

"Does it sometimes feel like your partner doesn't understand you? Have you experienced an affair or some other kind of infidelity? Connecting to our partner begins with understanding our own wants and desires and learning to communicate with one another in the most effective way possible. Relationships can give us a lot of comfort, but to be their best, they require hard work - and some guidance every now and then."

"Relationships don't have to be challenging. For 10+ years, I've helped people manage difficult relationships that may cause feelings of anxiety and depression. I work with people who are managing unhealthy or difficult relationships with family members. I am effective at helping couples who have lost their connection to each other after trust has been broken or after being together for many years and couples needing to improve communication. Additionally, I assist professionals struggling with work/life balance, overwhelmed moms and people lacking appropriate self-care."

"I have worked with adoptive and foster families and in child mental health for over a decade. I am committed to supporting long-term family success- not just surviving your daily routine but thriving each day. I will meet you where you are and assist you in addressing attachment and relationship issues between family members, processing grief and loss, developing parenting interventions to address behavioral concern and directly with you and/or your child in order to help them understand and process his or her own unique story."

"I help people who are grieving the loss of a relationship, a loved one, or loss in any form. When people experience loss it is common to feel depressed or anxious. Working with and treating individuals from all walks of life, I understand that grief and loss is apart of the human experience. "