Therapists in Wilmington, NC

Accepting new clients with immediate openings. I have a friendly, direct style and foster a welcoming, non-judgmental relationship to explore challenges and collaborate on ways to live one’s most fulfilled life. I use an observational and intuitive approach to guide clients to develop the best possible relationships with themselves and others. My goal is to help individuals and families develop emotional strength, clarity, and confidence.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment in order to work as a team towards achieving your mental health goals. I enjoy working with children and adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, past traumatic experiences, emotional stress, and various challenges throughout their daily routine. My approach to therapy is collaborative and encourages open communication and authenticity as we work towards healing, exploring concerns and building skills in order to achieve your goals.

If you think about it, your mental health is probably the most important thing you have. Without it, there is not a lot left. I like to work collaboratively in helping others grow and deepen themselves and their self esteem to make a stronger, self empowered individual of your own design. I have found that with support, insight, and building a strong identity, people feel more free and happy, not depending on others for happiness. I mostly do Individual therapy with adults and older teens.

Wilmington Mental Health (WMH) provides evidence-based and person-centered treatment to residents of Southeastern North Carolina. Our mission is to offer accessible universal mental health treatment so that everyone in our community has access to the services they need, when and where they need them. WMH integrates multiple therapeutic techniques to create optimal patient experience. WMH understands that life presents difficulties that can reduce the quality of life and happiness of those in our community. These challenges can be detrimental if left on unresolved. Hence, it is critical that access to mental health care exist when individuals need it most. WMH has developed a platform that provides therapeutic support for teenagers, college students, adults, couples, and families. Our compassionate counselors are ready to meet with you to help you resolve challenges and move forward in your life. Get on the road to recovery with Wilmington Mental Health Today! Book a confidential consultation, call 910-777-5575 or email us at info@wmhwc.com.

Are you a human? Great! You can benefit from therapy. Only semi-joking. On a real note, if you are anxious, depressed, stressed, unable to sleep at night, scared, mentally absent, have low self-esteem, experience flashbacks, nightmares/terrors, misuse substances or have a loved one that missuses substances, have difficulty focusing and staying on task and/or have a child that has ADHD, experience anger outbursts and/or abrupt mood changes, carry around childhood wounds from which you have never healed, have difficulty adjusting from a life-changing event, or are riding out the waves of grief, then you are a good fit for therapy.

Now seeing North Caroline clients for virtual therapy-Are you looking for a therapist who has the experience and training to work with your child, teen, or family through their current difficulties? Welcome to your new beginning for you and your family. I provide evidenced-based interventions that can meet your family or child's emotional, mental, social, and behavioral needs and foster healthy development and growth. Together we can create a better quality of life for you and your family.

I work primarily with individual adults and couples who are experiencing difficulties ranging from major mental illness to situational problems that are interferring with their daily living. My work with clients is designed to determine the most effective approach to assist them in reaching their goals in developing a healthy and satisfying life. I am experienced in working with individuals with mood disorders, anxiety disorders and substance abuse. In couple's therapy I address communication patterns that cause roadblocks to the couple's ability to build a healthy and close relationship.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and tired? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and unable to identify what’s holding you back? I know it can be difficult sometimes, especially when you are struggling and facing so many challenges. I am here to help you manage the challenges and calm the chaos. Through therapy, we can work together to find solutions that improve your life and allow you to live the life you were created to live.

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or defeated? Maybe you feel like life has thrown you too many curve balls recently. I am here to help you work towards solutions to improve your every day life. You might be a parent who is concerned with a behavior your child is exhibiting, a teen who is looking to work through challenges, or a young adult who is figuring out your new roles in life. Through therapy tailored to your needs, I’m looking forward to working with you to discover solutions to challenges you’re facing. I’d love to help you improve your overall mental health and set goals towards a healthier you.

Heather Hughes earned her Master's in Social Work with a Certificate in Aging Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008. She works with adolescents and adults using a variety of therapeutic modalities that are tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Joseph views therapy as a collaborative journey and acknowledges and honors the strengths, skills and talents embedded in each individual and family he works with.

Now Accepting New Clients! Does anxiety, depression, family conflict, and life stressors control your life? Hi! I'm Michelle Parker. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about and have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who experience anxiety, depression, and childhood disorders. I also assist those who are struggling with other issues, such as school stress, work stress and burnout, as well as difficult relationships.

I work with adults who want to change negative patterns in their lives, improve self-esteem, and get free from problems that have them feeling stuck. I specialize in working with transgender and gender diverse populations; supporting clients navigate transition or explore their gender identity. I also enjoy working with all adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety and those experiencing a difficult season in life.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Are you looking for a warm, compassionate therapist who will provide you the opportunity to be validated and heard? Are you looking to develop strategies to help cope with life's stressors? I work from a person centered approach, providing evidence based counseling services to college students, and adults, facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse, ADHD, PTSD, life transitions, career stress, anger issues, and interpersonal relationships. This means our work together will be conversation based allowing you the opportunity to feel validated and heard.

I believe all humans have the potential to discover their inner strength and overcome difficulties. I help clients to understand the root of unhealthy behavior patterns and thoughts to break free from what is holding them back from living authentically. My approach includes mindfulness, compassion, and helping my clients to recognize their own inner resources. I look forward to working with you to create transformation, healing and strength from within despite the external challenges of the world, being "stuck" in past trauma or childhood narratives, and day to day stressors - EMDR/trauma based focus.

Maybe you are struggling through a transition, overwhelmed by life stressors, feeling worn down, or having difficulty in a relationship. I believe that we all deserve compassion and care. We are built for connection, and it can be comforting to seek an outside perspective to navigate life's challenges. We all walk through life differently, yet none of us are immune to hardships. I operate under the principal that you are the expert of your own life and experiences. I work to come alongside and collaborate with individuals to reach their goals. We can all learn from each other's perspectives.

Individuals seek counseling because they desire lasting change in their lives and greater awareness of who they are. I am here to help empower and assist you in getting to where you want to be. Working together and developing treatment goals, we can improve communication, disrupt negative patterns, gain knowledge and tools that will facilitate continued growth, overall health and wellness. I work primarily with adults (clients over 18yrs. of age) seeking to address anxiety, depression, trauma- based responses, addiction and challenges associated with ADHD. I work in both individual and group therapy settings.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have been in practice for over 30 years. I work exclusively with adults presenting with a wide range of diagnosis including:adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship issues,coping with stress,grief and loss, current and past trauma, military related trauma,life transitions, compulsive disorders and addictions,anger management, phobias,mood disorders I utilize various treatment modalities, depending on the presenting issues, including EMDR{Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing}.

There are a lot of therapeutic modalities out there! My approach is to cater to what you need. I like to take time to get to know each of my clients and gain an understanding of what your needs are. I view my approach as collaborative, person centered and goal oriented. I have experience working with children, teenagers and adults. My specialties include using dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to gain understanding and coping with intense emotions. I am also certified in providing eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. This type of modality can help in processing experiences that might be holding you back!