Therapists in Wilmington, NC

Welcome! I'm licensed in the state of N.C. as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 20 years experience working with children, adults, couples and families. I'm excited you're taking the steps for your wellness and self care! My training, experience, and general counseling practice include working with folks on trauma, depression, anxiety and other life changes, so they may live healthy and productive lives. My practice also includes, grief, all aspects of building your family, TFMR, miscarriage, reproductive health across the lifespan (birth to 100!) pregnancy loss, (In)fertility, and the impact on all parts of SELF.

Being human isn't always easy, no matter how much we wish it is. We all have difficulties, struggles, and need support. If your anxiety or depression are preventing you from working towards your goals or creating the version of yourself you want to be, I can help. Maybe you’re struggling with difficult family or romantic relationships, or finding your confidence. If you're seeking change in your life, or looking to explore your emotions and thoughts, I'm a solution-based clinician and I would love to talk to you I'm here to help you navigate the challenging things you're dealing with and validate your experiences.

The hardest part of seeing a therapist is admittingit is time to make a change in your life and making that first appointment. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience, I am passionate about helping clients seek their full potential while working through life's many challenges.

I work with adults seeking to change their lives. I have considerable experience helping people alleviate anxiety and depression, as well as, other mood disorders. I find creative ways to help people heal from trauma they have experienced and to connect with the present. I enjoy helping people who need help to tackle substance use issues such as alcohol or other drugs. I also work with couples using EFT to rebuild the bond between partners and create a healthier relationship with emotions.

Feeling like a shadow of your former self. Just going through the motions. All this pretending and performing—it's exhausting. You've been through some real tough times. It's a lot to handle. You just want to feel good again and not have those past struggles keep coming back to haunt you. So you try your hardest to put on a brave face and be the person everyone expects you to be. Relationships are on shaky ground right now. Feeling embarrassed every time you lose your cool with someone you care about. Worried that they'll get sick of dealing with this trauma stuff. Fresh out of ideas for how to bring things in a better direction.

I believe in the Transformative Power of Holding Space for Healing where individuals can authentically explore their journeys, connect with others, and discover the resilience within themselves. ​ Our commitment extends beyond traditional notions of support, as we strive to create an inclusive environment that embraces diverse experiences and perspectives. Through the provision of resources, education, and empathetic guidance, we aim to empower individuals on their paths to healing and self-discovery. My clients are all working through past hurts, trauma, chronic stress that has impacted their health and relationships.

Life can challenge us in unexpected and unforeseen ways. Whether it’s a new diagnosis, the loss of a loved one or difficult thoughts or feelings, it’s important to have the support and tools to navigate.

Brittni Adkins, LCMHCS, is our practice owner and Clinical director. She holds a Master’s of Arts degree from John Carroll University in Clinical Mental Health. Further, she is currently pursuing ongoing certification in forensic counseling for the juvenile justice system. Brittni operates from a combination of Person-Centered and holistic approaches utilizing more innovative evidenced based counseling tools and techniques. Her counseling experience and background include child and adolescent mental health disorders including, developmental trauma, ADHD, social issues, gender identity issues, and bullying.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, and self-doubt? Do you ever feel unsure of how to cope with your past trauma and current life stressors? If these questions resonate with you, therapy may be a helpful tool to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. By creating an empathetic and supportive environment, we're able to refocus your energy so you can rediscover yourself, achieve lasting relief, and ultimately embrace more opportunities to experience joy and fulfillment. In a compassionate, non-judgmental, and healing manner, I provide individual, and couples.

Get unstuck. Whether you need couples counseling or one-on-one for anxiety, make your time and money count. I see couples for premarital work and those in conflict. Culturally, we are taught to be critical—to scan our environment for flaws and errors, to assign blame, and to exercise “critical thinking.” We look outward because we are connected to the world with our eyes and ears, so couples in crisis often come to therapy with this mindset: “It is the other’s fault, and they need to change.” Will staying stuck in this mindset serve the relationship you want, or the one you have? You choose.

*I am not currently taking on new clients*. I have been a licensed clinician for the past 22 years. My strengths-based approach to therapy is integrated, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is my goal to provide a safe, respectful, and confidential environment to work through current challenges. I believe that each person is unique and possesses internal strength, skills, and talents which can be maximized in therapy. Every day I am reminded how fortunate I am to be able to witness the growth and development of the client's I serve.

I specialize in helping children who have experienced trauma or traumatic grief, using TFCBT to reduce trauma symptoms experienced by the child with the support of their caregiver. I’m also committed to helping children understand and overcome other life challenges and stressors, such as depression, anxiety, familial separations, grief, poor self-esteem, and difficulties in school. I use an eclectic approach to develop a treatment plan and goals that suit the specific needs of each client while drawing from their intrinsic resiliency and strengths. I also have a training therapy dog to provide comfort and support to clients.

I deeply value the opportunity to partner with clients as they pursue healing and navigate the challenges of life. I am passionate about holistic wellness and strive to create a safe and accepting place for healing. I view holding space for people in this way as the greatest honor and privilege. Whether facing grief after a loss, unmanaged anxiety, or feelings of not being enough, I believe we each have within us everything we need to live healthy, wholehearted lives. I love supporting clients as they discover their inner wisdom and practice newly acquired skills on their journeys.

Hi! I'm Leslie. My speciality is providing down to earth, exploratory, strength based therapy. I take a collaborative approach with my clients in addressing a variety of concerns ranging from life transitions and relationship issues to anxiety/depression, stress management, parenting concerns and ADHD (and just about everything in between.) I especially love working with women in all phases of motherhood, as well as young adults and older adolescents. I welcome family and spouse participation in the therapeutic process and I endeavor to provide a compassionate and supportive environment for working through life's challenges.

Every day is a chance to make a new start! I LOVE what I do, and it is a great privilege to help people on their journey through life. I welcome clients of all ages and all backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with youth and young adults. am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Life Coach and a NC Licensed School Counselor. I like to incorporate Positive Psychology & Humor into my sessions. I believe nature can be healing, so I offer Nature Therapy sessions...therapy outdoors! I offer evening and weekend sessions as well. Don't Have Insurance? I offer a discounted self-pay rate for clients without insurance:)

You might be seeking therapy because you feel like no one has your back, that you just can't handle how much crap keeps pilling up on you, because you doubt your ability to manage the craziness of life, the heaviness of it, the complications of family that you love, but who don't always treat you with love and care, you feel weighed down by "failures" and unable to see your strength and successes despite surviving one hard thing after another, and often with limited or poor support. Or maybe you just feel broken and that no one else cares. The truth is most people aren't broken. They may have hearts or minds that have been sprained, but with the right treatment, they can heal. When people come to see me who feel that "no one cares about them" I'm always reminded of how important it is that AT LEAST ONE PERSON cares...and the fact that they got to my office tells me that the MOST important person they can have rooting for them in their life CARES - THEY CARE. They care enough to get the support they need. And that's the first step to widening that circle to create healthy connections so that they don't have to carry that care alone.

For the past 25 years my interest and passion is working with adults and children, families and couples to reach their goals and make positive change in their lives. Whether you are experiencing an adjustment to a new and difficult situation or have been dealing with a more complex condition for which you need help, Ms. Forris helps define the issues and develop solutions. Ms. Forris has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience over a wide spectrum of mental health problems. She has trained, mentored and supervised many therapists in community mental health, home health and public health settings.

Hi! My name is Sharon Dickey. I enjoy working with children and adults ages 12 and older helping them develop skills to increase their ability to manage their mental health symptoms and handle challenging situations they may encounter in life. I am a trauma trained therapist and I utilize Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Based Therapy techniques. I am also trained in Grief Counseling, and I provide grief therapy for those who have experienced a loss.

You know the phrase, “You have to help yourself before you can help others?” It may ring especially true for you, someone who is running on empty, trying to do everything for everyone. You may feel exhausted, anxious or lack motivation. You may be wondering how much longer you can keep this up. I teach people pleasers and perfectionists to be at peace with their own decisions without worrying about causing conflict or disappointing others. If you want to say no and mean it without guilt or fear I’d love to support you getting there.