Therapists in Downtown, Charlotte, NC

Throughout our life's journey, we encounter a multitude of experiences. Some may contain extreme joy and happiness, while others can manifest feelings of doubt, sadness, anxiety or questioning if change or healing is possible in our current circumstances. During these difficult seasons we need the courage and perspective to explore challenging questions and the willingness to listen to the answers that emerge. My goal is to empower my clients and develop a rapport which promotes the confidence, skills and change agents needed to progress towards a direction that nourishes emotional and physical well-being.

Joanna treats anxiety, depression, and impulse control issues such as anger and ADHD. Many times clients uses unhealthy coping skills for example; OCD and BFRBs (skin and hair pulling) to temporarily provide relief only to recognize their issues are then compounded. Joanna uses her 8 years experience to develop tailored techniques to replace her clients' unhealthy behaviors.

Julissa Edward takes a holistic approach to counseling and coaching, incorporating various techniques to help individuals achieve their goals. She firmly believes that the power of the mind is one of the best skills you can hone in on to achieve any accomplishment in life and overcome hardships. Drawing upon her years of experience as a therapist, coach, and psychology professor, Julissa guides clients to strengthen their resiliency and develop a positive mindset that can transform their perception of the world. Her goal is not only to help clients heal, but to also empower to create better tomorrows for themselves.

Do you ever feel like the struggles of life are getting in your way? Are you tired of trying to face these challenges on your own? The truth is we all have struggles and the greater truth is you don't have to deal with it alone! You've made it this far, now take the next step in improving your mental health. I would love to assist you in discovering your strengths, overcoming obstacles, eliminating unwanted behaviors and thoughts, and increasing your overall quality of life!

Looking for something different? I uniquely combine evidence-based therapy with meditation, breathwork, yoga, and other techniques, like art therapy. I’ve been a licensed therapist since 2007. I create a space where you can be heard and nurtured but also pushed to grow. We'll work together to set realistic therapeutic goals so you can thrive. I love to support teens, college students, & adults, as well as LGBTQIA+, POC, single parents, and other marginalized populations. I offer group for younger kids. Together, we’ll reduce stress, anxiety, and low mood by learning coping skills to increase overall wellness and personal awareness.

Accepting New Clients-Email for Availability. If you’re a woman or mother struggling with anxiety or depression, you're not alone. I am here to help you feel better. I understand whole-heartedly the challenges that women face when experiencing infertility, pregnancy, grief/loss, trauma & postpartum depression and anxiety. Women often feel stressed out by the transition to parenthood, adjusting to new roles, relationship challenges, major career decisions, caring for a baby and parenting young children. I’ve dedicated my career to helping families thrive, grow and heal and we will work together to help you feel like yourself again.

Howdy! I'm Russell Davenport, LPCA. My background in counseling ranges from working with clients in inpatient hospitals to providing intensive in-home services to families. I have worked with children ages 6+, adolescents (usually male), families, couples, and adults from various cultural backgrounds and situations. I have assisted clients with overcoming anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts; anger management and oppositional-defiant behaviors; strengthening and repairing relationships; decreasing risky adolescent behaviors; school issues; parenting skills; supervised visitation; and general phase of life concerns.

Life is full of changes and transitions-particularly for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families! It is my hope that I can work with individuals and families to not only grow from their experiences, but to gain helpful insight that will allow them to flourish in the future. I am currently accepting new clients ages three to thirteen years of age, as well as working with parents regarding parenting-related concerns. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, ADHD symptoms, school-related concerns, and clients whose families may be in the midst of a transition in their family system.

Hey there! Whether you stumbled upon this journey by chance or took a leap of faith, I'm thrilled to be your co-pilot in this therapeutic adventure. With over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, and 6 of those years focused solely on counseling, I've had the privilege of walking alongside folks from all walks of life. Together, let's navigate the twists and turns of your path towards growth and healing.

C&FD psychologists are experienced diagnosticians and practitioners. Our counselors provide a range of services including play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and parent coaching. We have a developmental and behavioral pediatrician on staff who provides medication management. We specialize in children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. Common concerns include emotion regulation and behavioral problems, anxiety, ADHD, and ASD.

Are you tired of managing anxiety and stress that prevents you from living the life you want to live? This can often show up through people pleasing, staying busy to distract yourself, or taking on the role of the strong, responsible friend who has it all together. But the weight of this emotional labor can leave you drained and exhausted. It may seem easier to avoid these feelings rather than be overwhelmed by them. As a result, you may struggle to have a sense of self.

My goal is to empower each person to discover his or her inner strengths and to live life as fully as possible. Through the therapeutic process you will gain a stronger sense of self and learn effective coping skills which are necessary to deal with the ongoing challenges and transitions that life brings to all of us. I use a variety of interventions including CBT - cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, MSC - mindful self compassion, and supportive counseling.

I know that the process of finding a therapist can be a challenge, especially finding a therapist with whom you want to work, and broach difficult topics with. The pages upon pages of listings can become overwhelming, but the good news is that you've got options. You've made the first step, just by browsing.

Sara’s experience includes working with adults, children, and adolescents in community-based and residential, inpatient, and outpatient treatment settings, providing individual and group therapy and case management and addressing a variety of concerns that include: domestic violence, crisis intervention, depression, anxiety, family conflict and adjustment/life transitions.

I have been a therapist for more than 15 years, successfully working with children,families and individuals. I provide therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury, Anxiety, Panic, Anger, Stress Related Disorders, PTSD, and ADHD. My therapeutic interventions consist of Biofeedback, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Modification and Relaxation Techniques."

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Do you strive for breakthrough but somehow seem to always fall short? Do you want to finally achieve progress and reach your goals? I can help by utilizing psychological tools to push past these barriers and into a more fulfilled life. As a Christian therapist we can utilize both psychological tools and Christian principles to achieve breakthrough. Too often Christians practice solely from a spiritual perspective and neglect the psychological or worse, deny it exists. I believe both spiritual and psychological can work together.

I typically see clients presenting with ADHD, anxiety, anger management, behavioral struggles, depression, emotional regulation, grief and loss, relationship issues, school-related issues, learning difficulties, and self-esteem struggles. Feeling accepted as you are, openly expressing what you are thinking and feeling, and exploring new strategies for managing thoughts and feelings are basic to the counseling process. I strive to create a counseling relationship centered around these goals and am honored to accompany clients on their pathway toward greater self-understanding and acceptance.

I am a licensed psychologist in North Carolina and provide both psychotherapy and assessment services. I specialize in psychological assessments including diagnostic testing for emotional problems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disability (LD), and gifted assessments. Psychological assessments can be especially helpful when evaluating children and teens, as unidentified mood issues frequently impact learning styles and academic difficulties.

Our ideal client has suffered a traumatic brain injury and has ongoing cognitive and adjustment issues related to their injury. This person is typically in the chronic stage of recovery but is still experiencing postconcussive symptoms including memory loss and attentional problems, depression and anxiety related to their injury. They are in need of cognitive rehabilitation and psychotherapy to help with adjustment to their injury. They often want to have their symptoms and concerns validated, which is where the neuropsychological evaluation is extremely helpful.