Therapists in 28207

I am passionate about assisting others to achieve the most out of their life. My mission is to uplift, motivate, educate, and inspire. I have experience working with a diverse population including youth, teens, adults, public safety police officers and firefighters, LGBTQ+ members, justice involved youth and adults, attorneys, college students, and athletes. I also have experience working with international clients from South America, India, Asia, and Europe to name a few.

One afternoon I told my wife that after another tour, I would be leaving the U.S. Coast Guard for a very different career. Serving my country and the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard is one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. After serving for nine years I knew that directly assisting and serving people is the life-giving work of my heart. I became a Social Worker and therapist because it is my greatest joy and pleasure to support you as you unify all your strengths and gifts to release your Faith, Hope, and Love into society.

My clients often tell me that sex has started feeling like a chore or like they can't fully share who they are sexually. I help them to turn things around by building emotional intimacy, sexual communication skills and a clear sense of their turn-ons and turn-offs. Whether you have low libido, sex addiction, erectile dysfunction or trauma around sexuality, I can offer support and guidance.

Cecilia Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2017. She has an MA in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Cecilia offers a safe and caring environment free from judgment that allows clients to feel comfortable opening their hearts and minds to healing and hope! An individualized approach will be used for each client individually to work towards their specific treatment plan and goals! Outside of work, Cecilia enjoys baking, nature walks, spending time with family and friends, and attending her home church!.

My goal as your therapist is to provide you with specialized treatment and care; To assist you with identifying issues, rediscovering your strengths, gaining insight into the dysfunctional dynamics (mental health, addictions and civic relations) that trouble you. My goal is to help you develop skills aimed at rebuilding your life and achieving your goals. I am here to encourage you, believe in you and I will not give up on you! I believe a positive client-therapist relationship is crucial for effective therapeutic treatment.

Life and love can be messy. Our 24/7 world can make otherwise successful people get out of balance in their lives and in their relationships. The good news is: quality, research-based counseling works for couples and individuals. Together, we can help you and/or your relationship feel better.

The basis of my practice is rooted in the promise of hope. I believe that we are all capable of moving toward healthier versions of ourselves that can result in more functional emotional responses, deeper, more satisfying relationships, and redeemed living. My goal is to be a helper that provides a safe place to begin to move toward positive change. I partner well with individuals and couples who are tired of dealing with dysfunction and are motivated to work toward being a better version of themselves.

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.

SPECIALlZING lN MEN'S WELL-BElNG. With an extensive background in men's mental health and over 15 years of clinical experience, I understand the strong sense of ambition and responsibility that successful men carry. I coach executives, leaders, and professional men to sustain a high level of career performance while also feeling effective in their relationships.

My focus is to assist children, adolescents, families, and adults to build positive self image through enhancing self esteem, improving social skills, and reducing family and peer conflicts. I work closely with parents to strengthen their limit setting, clear expectations, and conflict resolution abilities through improved communication skills. Setting limits and boundaries in all relationships and dynamics is a tool that I often use in my therapeutic process. Giving children, parents, couples and individuals tools to maneuver through the daily issues are tools and techniques that I focus on in our sessions.

You've gotten lost in the daily grind and drifted apart. Work, kids, laundry.. you feel like roommates who split chores. You don't feel heard, seen, admired, desired or understood. It seems like you keep fighting over little things, that quickly turn into arguments about unresolved issues that have stuck around for years. You've tried everything. Ignoring it, conceeding, appeasing, fighting, silence, retreat..

We are a Group of Trauma Specialist working with a variety of ages (8-100+) who have experienced trauma & have mental health needs. Our team of 15 therapists have a variety of specialties, experience & methods along with life experiences that can address most challenges. We love to work with clients who are ready to take the healing journey, are open, motivated & committed. Therapy is work & it is something we are honored to help you do. If you are ready to improve your life- please reach out. Virtual (in NC) and In-Person Sessions Available in Matthews & Mint Hill.

As a therapist I am intuitive, humorous, and respectful. I pride myself in forming comfortable relationships with my clients and truly believe that all people can be happy. If nothing else, this is my goal for our work together. I am willing to bet there are things you are already doing to improve your situation and, you may not be noticing the good you are causing in your life. I hope together we can decide what is helping you, what could be helping you, and add significantly to your ability to roll with life's up's and down's.

Ben Oliva works with adults, adolescents, and children using evidence-based mental skills and techniques that can be applied in all areas of life. Ben specializes in working with children and adolescents on the topics of confidence, anxiety, focus, and emotional control, as well as helping parents to navigate the youth sports experience. Ben has advanced training in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT).

ATTENTION ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS: Do you feel like you are never good enough and that nothing will get better? Do you feel like you are the only one struggling with intense emotions and that there is no one to help you figure them out? Are you struggling with how you look and/or feel about yourself? Do you think everyone else has their life together and you don't? Do you experience highly intense flashbacks? Are you excessively drinking alcohol, excessively spending money, isolating yourself from others, having sex but immediately regretting it afterwards? Do you feel you are struggling in your relationships?

Sustainable change takes time and it has been well-known for years that the most important component of this change is the therapeutic relationship. Licensed to treat both mental health and substance use issues, I use a nonjudgmental, collaborative approach, and believe strongly that my clients are the experts of their own lives. Sometimes we just need help finding our way, and I am here to walk with you on that difficult journey. Our relationship will serve as the North Star.

OPEN space for new clients! At times, life feels heavy and mundane. Other times, you feel anxious and on edge. You're probably aware of some of the trauma and unresolved emotions you're holding onto, but you have no idea what to do with them. Chances are you're great at caring for others but struggle to take time for your own healing. If you're someone who has tried talk therapy and meds before with little results, I assure you there are alternative ways to release the emotional blocks and make peace with your past without unproductive, surface level conversations.

Are you feeling like you are always trying to fit into someone's else box, the version of your life that others have for you, hoping that by doing so you will finally gain acceptance and validation? You have recognized that this is a no-win situation which only produces vacillating feelings of anxiety and depression which rob you of the life you know could be yours. You are ready for change but don't know where to start. Your biggest fear that that this would be another in a series of "starts". However, your desire to live your best life is pushing you to take a chance on change, but who will walk with you?

Note: (I am currently offering a weekly Mental Health Wellness virtual therapy group. Contact for more info!) Throughout my career I have focused on working with clients from a trauma-informed perspective, helping clients simultaneously work toward the seemingly opposite goals of acceptance of what is and changing what is possible. I prioritize meeting clients where they are, creating a space that enhances their ability to experience and process emotions, and offering skills to create positive change in their lives that are consistent with their own goals and values, all while building a strong therapy relationship.