Behavioral Issues Therapists in Olin, NC

Accepting day & evening clients. I work with a variety of clientele utilizing a person-centered approach, which means our sessions will start with you and your needs. Together, we will explore the issues that you bring to counseling in a holistic way, with emphasis on emotional and personal history perspectives. In our work together, it is expected that you will participate in the formation and completion of counseling goals so that our sessions will be meaningful and helpful to you. I have worked closely with clients with varying needs bringing enthusiasm, compassion and cross-cultural understanding to our work towards healing.

We all have times of suffering in our lives; it is difficult to walk through those times alone. Having gone through my own healing in counseling, and being a "wounded healer" aids me in being able to help others deal with their own suffering. I worked as a youth pastor for 16 years and in the mental health industry for the past 15 years with adolescents, children, and their families. I seek to help families that are having conflict in their home as well as those having school issues.

Growing up is hard and becomes even more difficult when you are dealing with emotional and social problems. I will work directly with you, parents, school, and community to provide the most comprehensive service available.

I think it is safe to assume that if you have found yourself here on my page, you are looking for the right counselor to pursue mental health counseling services with whether it be for yourself, family member, friend, or another loved one. Well, hopefully I will be that perfect fit counselor you are looking for! My name is Megan Byerly, LCMHC, and I am an undergraduate from Western Carolina, double majoring in Psychology and Recreational Therapy. I then obtained my graduate degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have been working in the field for over 5 years, in various settings.

I believe that taking care of your mental health is an important part of ensuring that you are living a fulfilled life. The first step of seeking help can be scary and I am dedicated to providing a comfortable, safe space for you to share your story.

My passion each day is to work through life's challenges with teens through adults. I love working with Couples (Gottman Method) to help their relationships build a stronger connection. I work with individuals ages 13 and up with a variety of needs such as general coping skills, self-esteem, parenting issues, retirement, divorce, family conflicts, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, grief issues, men's issues, and life adjustments. My specialties include Marriage and Family Therapy (Gottman Style), Dealing with Chronic Illnesses (M.S., Cancer, Kidney Disease, etc.), and working with school issues with teens and college students

Life events can feel overwhelming and challenging at times, and I believe we need each other’s support to journey through them. I specialize in play therapy working with the emotional and developmental needs of children ages 3 through 11. In my sessions, I provide an atmosphere that nurtures confidence, boosts self-esteem, and promotes healing for children of all ages. I believe the foundation created in play therapy can have a positive long-term impact in children’s lives. I am also trained in child-parent relationship therapy and work with caregivers and parents to develop and improve skills that strengthen the parent-child bond.

Life can feel overwhelming and exhausting. You are seeking balance and calm in your life so that you can be the person that you have always wanted to be. You have tried other ways of coping, but now you have taken the courageous step of finding meaningful and intentional ways of achieving those goals. I believe in you, and I’m here to help you.

I strive to meet my clients where they are in their life journey. I have a passion to help guide and encourage them to reach their ultimate goals. I work with clients facing various challenges including but not limited to substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am a US Navy Veteran, so working with other Veterans is a passion of mine and something I am grateful to be able to do. Building motivation, managing depressive or anxious symptoms, setting life goals, developing boundaries, overcoming trauma or addiction and more, if that is what you desire, I can help.

I believe that clients are the experts of their own experiences. I am unable to “fix” you, but I will bring professional expertise to assist you with any issues you may be experiencing. I will accept you unconditionally, listen to you, and communicate honestly with you throughout the process. I integrate different techniques based on your individual needs.

I work with adults, adolescents and children ages 5+. My areas of clinical focus include working with folks who are living with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, including Bipolar Disorder, family dysfunction, and codependency. I also enjoy working with parents and provide a culturally-attuned environment for folks within the LGBTQIA+ community.

When we experience extreme stress or distressing events that leave us afraid, disconnected, or out of control, it is the telling of our story that creates the change we choose. My goal is to help you understand your past so you can move towards the life desired. By providing a supportive and collaborative approach to therapy, you will be able to develop your own goals, rediscover your values, find meaning, and conquer obstacles.

I believe that counseling is a relationship between the client and therapist where the therapist assists the client to use their strengths to overcome any situation they may be facing. I attempt to meet you, the client, where you are, as well as aid when needed to succeed in choices that you have made for yourself.

I am dedicated to creating a safe space for healing and growth in your life. It is a brave thing to ask for help and work toward real change and I am willing to help you do that. I have five years of experience with group, individual, couples, and family therapy. At River of Hope Behavioral Health and Wellness Center I provide SAIOP group therapy (Matrix Model), mental health group therapy, individual, couples, and family therapy. Primary models of individual treatment are CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Brief Solution Focused therapy. Couples therapy models of treatment are Imago and Gottman Theory. Call today!

I have 45 years experience as a therapist, teacher, and researcher. At the Center for the Advancement for Human Potential I work primarily with adults, couples, and senior citizens. In therapy I encourage clients to consider changes in their thinking, behavior, and lifestyle in order to resolve problems and enhance their emotional and physical health. I enjoy running with my dogs and riding my horses.

Over the past decade, the importance of mental health has been brought to the forefront of the conversation. My goal is to normalize and de-stigmatize the utilization of therapeutic interventions. I recognize the courage that it takes to ask for professional support and I am strongly committed to helping you navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. I have been working in the mental health field for over 8 years; within this time I gained experience working with children ages 5 and up, adolescents/teens, adults, couples, and families.

I use holistic therapy techniques to empower individuals who struggle with addiction, past trauma, and relationships to live a happy, courageous life by releasing the unhealthy or toxic patterns that keep them stuck and from discovering their true purpose.

The Wise Minds team at Southeast Psych is dedicated to working with individuals and families in group and individual therapy to help our clients overcome their struggles with interpersonal relationships, negative thoughts and feelings about themselves, and teach the skills necessary to cope with the stress and hardship that can come with life. We provide groups for adolescents, teens, and adults and offer ongoing workshops and talks for the public, schools, clients, and other professionals. Our team is made up of licensed doctoral level psychologists with decades worth of combined experience.