Therapists in 28801

People often tell you that you are so strong and brave and appear to “have it all together” but inside that feels so far from reality. Do you have feelings of overwhelm or shame around if you are doing “it” right?- whatever “it” may be. Perhaps you feel guilty for spending too much time with the baby, or not enough time with the baby, or wanting time away from the baby. All of these are valid and deserve space to be said aloud. Maybe you feel worried all the time that something might go wrong. You have an inner voice that knows you want something to be different. You have the strength to create a life that is authentically yours.

If you are having the same arguments over and over again, you are not alone. I will be with you every step of the way. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples to interrupt repetitive Cycles where one person reaches out in frustration, causing their partner to withdraw and hide out. Couple Therapy doesn't have to be torture, and there doesn't have to be a "bad guy". I have helped couples with a range of issues from Domestic Abuse to infidelity to communication issues. I even use humor sometimes, but we don't waste a moment! I welcome couples who have been in couple therapy before and have almost given up.

My passion is supporting and empowering people through challenging experiences, whether that be stress, life transitions, trauma, caregiving challenges, health issues, depression, anxiety, and grief. I enjoy supporting people who have experienced oppression, discrimination or marginalization as well as people dealing with cultural, international and immigration stresses. I believe that my role is to be both a witness and a guide in helping you to reconnect with your strengths and find increased joy and resilience in life.

I believe that every person embodies their own answers and inner wisdom but can often encounter obstacles that make it difficult to access their full capabilities and strengths. I enjoy providing guidance and exploration of the parts of oneself that have been suppressed or avoided as a mechanism of survival. I use a direct and person-centered approach to help to transform patterns that are often instinctual and comfortable, but ultimately unhealthy. I meet clients wherever they are emotionally and incorporate an approach in which I provide a safe space for clients to become empowered at their own pace.

I consider myself a "perfectionist in recovery," and love helping people develop healthy self-acceptance. As kids, we learn to place immense pressure on ourselves to feel and behave in certain ways. During hard times in our lives, this creates painful inner conflict, which contributes to all sorts of problems: anxiety, depression, anger, shame, physical pain, addiction, and more. In therapy, I guide my clients through a gentle, exploratory process that helps them let go of old patterns and develop new ones. Each day, I see my clients become more trusting of themselves, love bravely, and pursue their hearts' desires.

The most powerful tool available to you is not the realization of who you are...it is the option to create who you want to be. My privilege is to work with clients who are deciding to give themselves choice in how they think, respond, and, therefore, feel. Unique as your story is, you are not alone in your needs - relief from anxiety, resolution of conflict, or ability to trust. Whether you feel you are stuck completely or have just been circling the same chapter forever...good news. You have permission to turn the page.

Sometimes life seems to pour stress and anxiety onto us from a bucket. My specialty is helping you get back in the drivers seat. Creating the life you want by aligning values with time. Helping you show up in the world in a way you can feel proud of. Having a full balanced life is an option.

*1-2 spots currently open for tele-therapy* Binaries are stifling. Suffocating. Living in a world with prescribed ideals, roles, and expectations is exhausting, terrifying and lonely. Maybe recent world changes (quarantine and isolation) have you thinking about your expression, presentation and/or internal sense of self as it relates to gender and sexuality. Maybe older traumas and painful past experiences have resurfaced and disrupted your path forward. If so, I’m here to help.

My areas of focus include: mindfulness, trauma, adolescence, family systems, parenting and co-parenting relationships, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, stress management, existential matters, and personal growth.

Perhaps you are grieving a loss, navigating a major life change, experiencing difficulties in relationship or seeking to explore life's meaning and your place in it. I am a seasoned therapist specializing in holistic (mind, body and spirit) psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and groups in-person and online (residents of NC and CA). A Place for Grief™ provides a safe sanctuary in which your concerns and challenges can become a catalyst for your healing, growth and transformation.

Some common reasons why people come to me are: feeling stuck in a pattern of negative thinking or behavior, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, unresolved trauma, difficulty coping with new challenges or life transitions. I am very comfortable and love working with clients who are struggling to deal with adjusting to change- no matter how big or small. I also have personal and clinical experience with adapting to change related to health and short-term or chronic illness and disability, single parenting, codependency, sexual abuse and trauma. My history deeply informs my work as a therapist.

I'm glad you're here. I deeply respect your courage to engage in this process, and I want to know you and your story. To help you get grounded in your body, perspective, and self. I strive to create a warm space of acceptance, meeting you with care, insight, empathy, humor and playful challenge. Through this, I hope to help you create an experience of self compassion that leads to deep changes in perspective that offer new possibilities for you. I believe therapy is a balance of support and challenge, and you grow at your own pace. I help my clients find meaning in their experiences and move forward to create new stories.

I work with individuals who are navigating questions of identity, relational dynamics, trauma and life transitions. Clients I work with are often coping with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and/or family challenges. My style is warm, nonjudgmental, curious, and engaging and I strive to meet individuals where they are. I am a queer-identifying practitioner who is trained in gender-affirming and trauma-informed healthcare.

Whether you have a current personal or relationship crisis, or an ongoing problem, I can help you increase your peace, satisfaction, effectiveness, and understanding of yourself and others. Want joy and satisfaction in your life, and yet circumstances, known or unknown, seem to keep getting in the way? I offer tools for changing that. We will work with both the conscious brain, and with the instinctive brain, which has a mind and a life of its own. Many who've had much therapy, made good changes but not fundamental shifts, have happily transformed their lives working this way with me.

My practice is not accepting new clients at this time. I commend you for being here. It takes courage and strength to ask for help. I believe as human beings we are resilient and often intuitively know what we need to do to heal. Unfortunately sometimes that healing can be thwarted by seemingly insurmountable barriers such as depression, anxiety, history of trauma, or substance abuse. Let's work together to create more effective coping skills so you may actually live, rather than just survive, your life. I find that the best results in treatment stem from focusing on people's strengths rather than their weaknesses.

Trying to conceive can take over your life. I help people struggling with fertility learn to thrive again. My clients are capable, motivated, and driven to live the life they want. I will help you make a plan to handle the emotional part of infertility and restore hope. During our time together you will reduce stress, feel more in control, and learn communication skills to strengthen connection with your partner and loved ones. I will help you participate in your life again.

Finding the right therapist for you is a primary factor in whether or not your therapy will be successful. I believe in creating a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere where people feel safe to explore painful feelings and negative thoughts/behaviors. My approach includes a balance of support and challenge. My goal is to bring warmth, humor, and an interactive style to our sessions. I do not believe in "one size fits all," and therefore, I strive to create an experience that is unique to you based on your individual needs and goals for therapy. My work is grounded in current research/education on mental health and well-being.

My style with clients is warm, compassionate, heart-centered, solution-focused & collaborative. As a clinical therapist & yoga teacher, my approach is rooted in somatic therapy, using the body to help us regulate & manage our emotions, symptoms and triggers more effectively in our daily life. I use embodiment practices combined with EMDR to help people heal from past experiences & live a life we love. My goal in working with clients is to help them cultivate a greater sense of compassion, connection, & mindful awareness with themselves & others.

Are you questioning your sexual, gender, racial, or family identity? Are you struggling to make peace with the past while staying in the present? Are your behaviors not in alignment with your values? Regardless, you are refusing to minimize the issues you face by initiating therapy and prioritizing yourself. This courage will be the foundation for our work. I am a warm and engaging therapist that has success addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. I have a psychodynamic framework, utilize EMDR to address trauma, and mindfulness for mood management. I provide individual/couples counseling for ages 17 and above.