Therapists for Teens in Buxton, NC
Roger Allen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Buxton, NC 27920
I completed a hospital internship, have taught psychology at the university level, and I am now in private practice. I frequently see patients who have been in treatment previously with little improvement. Careful diagnostic investigation often reveals an incomplete diagnosis and consequently the wrong treatment plan. A careful evaluation of your problems will be my first priority and we will jointly develop a treatment plan. I have extensive experience in the testing and treatment of childhood and adolescent disorders including ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorders, Depression, Phobias and Anxiety Disorders.
I completed a hospital internship, have taught psychology at the university level, and I am now in private practice. I frequently see patients who have been in treatment previously with little improvement. Careful diagnostic investigation often reveals an incomplete diagnosis and consequently the wrong treatment plan. A careful evaluation of your problems will be my first priority and we will jointly develop a treatment plan. I have extensive experience in the testing and treatment of childhood and adolescent disorders including ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorders, Depression, Phobias and Anxiety Disorders.
Catherine A McGrogan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Buxton, NC 27920
I have wide range experience treating child and adolescent disorders.
I have been in full-time private practice as a clinical and counseling psychologist for 31 years. I completed a hospital internship and have spent my career seeing not only patients with emotional disorders, but also patients with medical diagnoses such as chronic pain, cancer, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and morbid obesity. I have considerable experience with psychological testing and use tests to help patients' physicians and psychiatrists find the optimal psychotropic medications for their symptoms. I have been trained in traditional psychodynamic therapy but also employ a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive and behavioral therapies and family therapy.
I have wide range experience treating child and adolescent disorders.
I have been in full-time private practice as a clinical and counseling psychologist for 31 years. I completed a hospital internship and have spent my career seeing not only patients with emotional disorders, but also patients with medical diagnoses such as chronic pain, cancer, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and morbid obesity. I have considerable experience with psychological testing and use tests to help patients' physicians and psychiatrists find the optimal psychotropic medications for their symptoms. I have been trained in traditional psychodynamic therapy but also employ a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive and behavioral therapies and family therapy.
Edward T Dunbar
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Buxton, NC 27920 (Online Only)
When the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of changing people often seek professional help. Addiction and mental health issues can result in feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and hopeless. My job is to help you navigate the negative cycle of addiction and/or mental health issues toward a positive outlook and overall wellness. We will work together to develop a plan that uses your strengths and resources to overcome your current barriers.
When the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of changing people often seek professional help. Addiction and mental health issues can result in feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and hopeless. My job is to help you navigate the negative cycle of addiction and/or mental health issues toward a positive outlook and overall wellness. We will work together to develop a plan that uses your strengths and resources to overcome your current barriers.
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Anne Watts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Nags Head, NC 27959
Is your child struggling with complicated challenges? OR Is your child getting by, but you want to see them thriving at a higher level? Give me a call. Play Therapy is a powerful way to help young people to grow & heal. Families can overcome incredible challenges & live healthy, well balanced lives. I help children with challenging behaviors, anxiety, depression, ADHD, highly gifted & talented, special needs, those with difficult experiences such as adoption, divorce, loss of a loved one, or trauma.
Is your child struggling with complicated challenges? OR Is your child getting by, but you want to see them thriving at a higher level? Give me a call. Play Therapy is a powerful way to help young people to grow & heal. Families can overcome incredible challenges & live healthy, well balanced lives. I help children with challenging behaviors, anxiety, depression, ADHD, highly gifted & talented, special needs, those with difficult experiences such as adoption, divorce, loss of a loved one, or trauma.
Lime Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nags Head, NC 27959 (Online Only)
Struggling with life changes? Feeling Overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed? We are here to support your unique needs. We serve: young adults, adults, aging population/geriatrics, LGBTQ+, adult entertainment industry workers, caregivers, parents, single parents, blended families, stressed or overwhelmed, anxious, trauma/abuse survivors, adoption/foster care history, Sensory Process Disorder, and individuals seeking a mental health evaluation to help support their application for immigration.
Struggling with life changes? Feeling Overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed? We are here to support your unique needs. We serve: young adults, adults, aging population/geriatrics, LGBTQ+, adult entertainment industry workers, caregivers, parents, single parents, blended families, stressed or overwhelmed, anxious, trauma/abuse survivors, adoption/foster care history, Sensory Process Disorder, and individuals seeking a mental health evaluation to help support their application for immigration.
Danny Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCMHC, BC-TMH, NCC,ACS
Verified Verified
Nags Head, NC 27959
I am so glad you have taken the time to seek out a therapist to connect with. Your relationship with your therapist is the most important factor. I have worked with individuals and couples for 32 years and would absolutely love the honor of connecting with you. I have worked with couples struggling with infidelity, blending families, and many other issues. Please call me if you'd like to connect and see if we would be a good match to help you move ahead into the next chapters of your life! I am also to meet with you through telehealth (video) or in person.
I am so glad you have taken the time to seek out a therapist to connect with. Your relationship with your therapist is the most important factor. I have worked with individuals and couples for 32 years and would absolutely love the honor of connecting with you. I have worked with couples struggling with infidelity, blending families, and many other issues. Please call me if you'd like to connect and see if we would be a good match to help you move ahead into the next chapters of your life! I am also to meet with you through telehealth (video) or in person.
Online Therapists
David Knappenberger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Swansboro, NC 28584 (Online Only)
Seeing clients through the Psychology Today Telehealth portal allows me to assist clients throughout NC. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, anger issues, PTSD and Asperger's disorder. I work with couples to improve their communications & the overall quality of their relationships. I assist couples whose relationships have suffered from infidelity. I also help families deal with the challenges of divorce, step family formation, and parent/teenager conflicts. I have experienced divorce, remarriage, and step family issues, thus I understand the emotional impact of these life changes.
Seeing clients through the Psychology Today Telehealth portal allows me to assist clients throughout NC. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, anger issues, PTSD and Asperger's disorder. I work with couples to improve their communications & the overall quality of their relationships. I assist couples whose relationships have suffered from infidelity. I also help families deal with the challenges of divorce, step family formation, and parent/teenager conflicts. I have experienced divorce, remarriage, and step family issues, thus I understand the emotional impact of these life changes.
Tracye Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28562
Allow me to meet you and your teen where you are.
01/04/2024 - Now accepting new clients! Limited openings for Saturday morning appointments. You're worried about your teenager or young adult. They seem stressed out and are struggling to do the things that used to do easily. Maybe they are acting out with friends or family, or worse yet - isolating from everyone. Life happens! We go through things in life, some things we have control over and some we don’t. Let’s work together to assist you with navigating through this thing called Life. I am passionate about providing you with a safe and secure place to discuss your thoughts, feelings and/or behaviors. Things can get better!
Allow me to meet you and your teen where you are.
01/04/2024 - Now accepting new clients! Limited openings for Saturday morning appointments. You're worried about your teenager or young adult. They seem stressed out and are struggling to do the things that used to do easily. Maybe they are acting out with friends or family, or worse yet - isolating from everyone. Life happens! We go through things in life, some things we have control over and some we don’t. Let’s work together to assist you with navigating through this thing called Life. I am passionate about providing you with a safe and secure place to discuss your thoughts, feelings and/or behaviors. Things can get better!
Dr. Charles Kaplan, Ph.D., Therapist & Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Edenton, NC 27932
Everyone has burdens as a result of living. No one is without troubles! Happy, successful people learn to view their problems as challenges, turning problem solving into a positive experience and a growth opportunity. I provide a confidential, "team" approach to therapy, and welcome your phone call or email. My clients: are adults, couples, adolescent & teenage boys. We work together on issues of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and current life challenges. I have 22-years of experience following my Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Connecticut. Licensed CT & NC. (Virtual sessions offered via Zoom). Emails only please!
Everyone has burdens as a result of living. No one is without troubles! Happy, successful people learn to view their problems as challenges, turning problem solving into a positive experience and a growth opportunity. I provide a confidential, "team" approach to therapy, and welcome your phone call or email. My clients: are adults, couples, adolescent & teenage boys. We work together on issues of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and current life challenges. I have 22-years of experience following my Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Connecticut. Licensed CT & NC. (Virtual sessions offered via Zoom). Emails only please!
Stephanie Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28562 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a mother of a neurodivergent/autistic teen, I value the need for a safe space for clients to heal, no matter their situation.
Having support and guidance with life challenges can be empowering for healing and self growth! Many times we just need someone to listen as we talk through our life challenges. A good working relationship between a therapist and client begins with rapport and trust. With a Person Centered approach in our therapy sessions, I will utilize therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, TFCBT and expressive therapies so each session is individualized to the client. I completed my Phd coursework for Advanced Studies of Human Behavior in 2015 and I completed my master's degree of Community Counseling in 2009.
As a mother of a neurodivergent/autistic teen, I value the need for a safe space for clients to heal, no matter their situation.
Having support and guidance with life challenges can be empowering for healing and self growth! Many times we just need someone to listen as we talk through our life challenges. A good working relationship between a therapist and client begins with rapport and trust. With a Person Centered approach in our therapy sessions, I will utilize therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, TFCBT and expressive therapies so each session is individualized to the client. I completed my Phd coursework for Advanced Studies of Human Behavior in 2015 and I completed my master's degree of Community Counseling in 2009.
Eli Straw
MS, MPC
Verified Verified
Ocracoke, NC 27960 (Online Only)
Eli brings a proactive and applicable approach to mental training & sport psychology. He believes that repetition is the key to success and so it is no different when it comes to mental training. Eli's philosophy is to make mental training a habit that becomes part of your daily routine. That is how he believes lasting change can be created. Through a 12 week mental performance coaching program via phone calls and video conferencing, you can turn practice skills into game time execution. Making mental training accessible to you, no matter where you are in the world! This includes a weekly coaching call and action steps!
Eli brings a proactive and applicable approach to mental training & sport psychology. He believes that repetition is the key to success and so it is no different when it comes to mental training. Eli's philosophy is to make mental training a habit that becomes part of your daily routine. That is how he believes lasting change can be created. Through a 12 week mental performance coaching program via phone calls and video conferencing, you can turn practice skills into game time execution. Making mental training accessible to you, no matter where you are in the world! This includes a weekly coaching call and action steps!
Dana Duke
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Havelock, NC 28532
Everyone has times in their life that are challenging, confusing, and/or hard to figure out. Life gets that way sometimes. There is wisdom in seeking help to sort through these challenges. Sometimes a professional can help you see things from a different angle, provide other thoughts to consider, and be there with you as you figure out the hard things in life. We all want the very best for our marriages, our children, our families, and yes, even ourselves- at home and at work. Sometimes we experience unimaginable, unspeakable trauma. There is hope for the future, hope for your life, beyond what happened. Life gets better.
Everyone has times in their life that are challenging, confusing, and/or hard to figure out. Life gets that way sometimes. There is wisdom in seeking help to sort through these challenges. Sometimes a professional can help you see things from a different angle, provide other thoughts to consider, and be there with you as you figure out the hard things in life. We all want the very best for our marriages, our children, our families, and yes, even ourselves- at home and at work. Sometimes we experience unimaginable, unspeakable trauma. There is hope for the future, hope for your life, beyond what happened. Life gets better.
Melissa Button Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Beaufort, NC 28516 (Online Only)
We all experience times of stress and anxiety but sometimes this becomes overwhelming and we may even experience depression due to our current situation or from past traumas. I treat clients using a holistic approach with a focus on mindfulness and through a trauma-informed lens. I hope to provide skills and be a listening ear to get my clients through difficult times so they are better able to handle what life brings.
We all experience times of stress and anxiety but sometimes this becomes overwhelming and we may even experience depression due to our current situation or from past traumas. I treat clients using a holistic approach with a focus on mindfulness and through a trauma-informed lens. I hope to provide skills and be a listening ear to get my clients through difficult times so they are better able to handle what life brings.
Anchored Hope Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28562 (Online Only)
Are you are living in a constant state of worry? Are you a couple who is sinking into a cycle of conflict that you can’t escape, or a Christian who feels lost and seeking spiritual guidance? Then Anchored Hope Counseling is the place for you. My counseling philosophy can be summarized in the name "Anchored Hope," which was inspired by Hebrews 6:19; a verse that teaches that hope for healing can be steadfast and anchors us. With secure hope, we may not always see how the healing will come but we know that it will come through faith. For us, counseling is a way to direct people to hope so that they can experience joy and wholeness.
Are you are living in a constant state of worry? Are you a couple who is sinking into a cycle of conflict that you can’t escape, or a Christian who feels lost and seeking spiritual guidance? Then Anchored Hope Counseling is the place for you. My counseling philosophy can be summarized in the name "Anchored Hope," which was inspired by Hebrews 6:19; a verse that teaches that hope for healing can be steadfast and anchors us. With secure hope, we may not always see how the healing will come but we know that it will come through faith. For us, counseling is a way to direct people to hope so that they can experience joy and wholeness.
VoicedMania
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28562
Pressure makes Diamonds; Irritation makes Pearls - this is my personal motto. Allow me to help you help yourself. My personal experience and acceptance of traditional and alternative lifestyles and multiculturalism place me in a keen space to effectively with individuals from many backgrounds. I am accepting new clients and have immediate in-network availability.
Pressure makes Diamonds; Irritation makes Pearls - this is my personal motto. Allow me to help you help yourself. My personal experience and acceptance of traditional and alternative lifestyles and multiculturalism place me in a keen space to effectively with individuals from many backgrounds. I am accepting new clients and have immediate in-network availability.
Gretchen Derda (Woosley)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
My goal is to help you create a family where both parents and children can grow to meet their full potential, becoming the persons they were meant to be. I do this through individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as family therapy and parenting education and coaching. I use a whole family approach when possible, with a warm, non-threatening style.
My goal is to help you create a family where both parents and children can grow to meet their full potential, becoming the persons they were meant to be. I do this through individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as family therapy and parenting education and coaching. I use a whole family approach when possible, with a warm, non-threatening style.
Carolyne Grizer
LCSW Associate , LCSWA, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28562
Are you tired of feeling like life is an uphill battle? Are you struggling to get through each day, weighed down by feelings of low self-worth, sadness, or racing thoughts. Trying to focus and get through the day is hard. Even mundane tasks become arduous and you feel drained and exhausted! It's completely understandable if you're feeling overwhelmed right now and lack the motivation to move forward. The daily struggle with anxiety, depression, and stress is a complex one. You don't have to figure this out on your own! My ultimate goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding and ownership of your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Are you tired of feeling like life is an uphill battle? Are you struggling to get through each day, weighed down by feelings of low self-worth, sadness, or racing thoughts. Trying to focus and get through the day is hard. Even mundane tasks become arduous and you feel drained and exhausted! It's completely understandable if you're feeling overwhelmed right now and lack the motivation to move forward. The daily struggle with anxiety, depression, and stress is a complex one. You don't have to figure this out on your own! My ultimate goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding and ownership of your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Kelsey Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28560
I have worked with individuals throughout many different life stages and events in an attempt to improve their quality of life. It is my goal to meet clients where they are currently at in the therapeutic process and work with them to help meet their goals. I have experience working with all ages to include children/adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults. I utilize a trauma informed, strengths based perspective with my clients to assist with an array of challenges and strive to identify an effective and appropriate evidence based clinical intervention with clients.
I have worked with individuals throughout many different life stages and events in an attempt to improve their quality of life. It is my goal to meet clients where they are currently at in the therapeutic process and work with them to help meet their goals. I have experience working with all ages to include children/adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults. I utilize a trauma informed, strengths based perspective with my clients to assist with an array of challenges and strive to identify an effective and appropriate evidence based clinical intervention with clients.
Real Talk Counseling Services, PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morehead City, NC 28557
I am pursuing full licensure as a mental health counselor. I offer a place to come and sit and be yourself. Where you are, is important to me. I aim to meet you where you are in your walk of life. I have lived a lot of life and have personal experiences that drove me and inspired me to become the counselor I am today. You want freedom and peace, and it is all within you. My mission and passion is to help you find that, and to be able to give yourself permission to keep going. Don't Give up on you!
I am pursuing full licensure as a mental health counselor. I offer a place to come and sit and be yourself. Where you are, is important to me. I aim to meet you where you are in your walk of life. I have lived a lot of life and have personal experiences that drove me and inspired me to become the counselor I am today. You want freedom and peace, and it is all within you. My mission and passion is to help you find that, and to be able to give yourself permission to keep going. Don't Give up on you!
Meaghan Gregg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Morehead City, NC 28557 (Online Only)
I can't get my life together - something I hear every day from clients. Having ADHD and trauma can feel like a gut punch. It makes everything confusing and frustrating. Friendships, romances, work situations, all of them feel just so...overwhelming and exhausting. It feels easier to be alone in your off time because there are no weird social rules that you don't know to manage. You also don't have to feel on edge every moment because you're going to do or say the wrong thing. But being alone just makes you feel, well, lonely. Feeling like a failure every minute, then people pleasing and masking, it's all just too much.
I can't get my life together - something I hear every day from clients. Having ADHD and trauma can feel like a gut punch. It makes everything confusing and frustrating. Friendships, romances, work situations, all of them feel just so...overwhelming and exhausting. It feels easier to be alone in your off time because there are no weird social rules that you don't know to manage. You also don't have to feel on edge every moment because you're going to do or say the wrong thing. But being alone just makes you feel, well, lonely. Feeling like a failure every minute, then people pleasing and masking, it's all just too much.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.