Reality Therapy in Elizabeth City, NC

Hello! My name is Kristina Mills-Gregory and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 12 years in the mental health field. I have experience working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds and specialize in mood disorders, anxiety, anger issues, and family conflict. We first explore where your behaviors, reactions and emotions are coming from using methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused, reality, and person-centered. Then, we use practical methods to provide the client relief.

Do you experience depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, relationship challenges, or trauma? Do you tend to feel lonely, hopeless, sad, angry, empty, tense, or stuck? Sometimes, when we feel that way, the thought of telling another human about it might be uncomfortable. I offer a safe space in which you can talk freely, without judgment. I work from a collaborative, accepting, and compassionate perspective, which means your needs and wants are always considered and respected.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) and a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). I have been in the field for over 16 years and have been witness to many clients changing their lives. Being dually credentialed allows me to work with a wide range of disorders. I enjoy working with adults diagnosed with mental health disorders and/or substance use issues. I rely heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and take a Person-Centered approach in my therapy.

Are you a mom trying to juggle the responsibilities at home, life changes, along with building your career? Dealing with these struggles sometimes make you feel like you can’t handle it all, and you’re losing yourself. Well, I am a single mom who gets it. Here at Renewed Way of Thinking, PLLC, we can look at how to juggle it all and give ourselves permission that some of the things we are juggling will fall, and that’s okay. Even if you are a father, young man or woman without children facing these challenges, we are here to help.

Are you or one of your loved ones feeling stuck, lost, lonely? Unable to break free from negative thought patterns or feel the peace in life that comes from knowing your authentic self? It takes a lot of strength to seek wellness! We all want to be heard and validated. I believe recovery is possible for everyone even if the pathway is unique. I would love to partner with you to achieve the freedom and wellness you deserve! I am passionate about seeing those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, transitions in life, and mood instability learn ways to live boldly.

Have you ever felt like you would never get ahead in life? Have you ever been so depressed that you couldn’t get out of bed, shower, brush your teeth, or return a call or a text? Have you recently gone through a life transition and have no idea how to begin putting your life back together? Have you ever been in situations that made you so anxious or panicked that that you felt like you might be having a heart attack? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help guide you in making the necessary changes in your life to help you feel like a worthwhile, lovable, productive, competent, and a successful individual.

In the intricate tapestry of life, there are patches woven with heartbreak, loneliness, and profound sorrow. Such periods, although deeply unsettling, also offer an opportunity—a chance to unearth the inherent strength that often remains dormant within us. If you find yourself amidst such a challenging phase, unsure of the way forward, and contemplating therapy, I invite you to embark on a transformative journey with me. A journey where we illuminate the path, turning overwhelming emotions into unwavering fortitude.

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.

There is hope, no matter what you are experiencing. Having someone listen without judgement, genuinely care and assist you in exploring your problems can help. I want to support you in exploring the issues that you are facing and encourage you to discover positive ways to manage your stressors and difficult life situations. Together we can develop a plan for treatment that's best for you. Your therapy will be unique to what you or your family needs. With children, parents will be involved in treatment.

Throughout my forty (40) years as a therapist in Private Practice, I have provided empathy, insight, information, validation and a confidential, non-judgmental and listening ear to hundreds of clients. My clients sought counseling to gain strategies for: anxiety/depression, assertive communication skills, grief/loss, trauma, lack of self-esteem, relationship issues and change on life situations. My clients need to be heard without being judged, to be understood, to be offered realistic and workable options to issues they have, and to know that they are valued and have worth as a person.

I am a LCMHC and LCAS who is dedicated to helping individuals on their journey to recovery and mental well-being. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy addressing those challenges that cause individuals to struggle on their mental health and recovery journeys. I am not here to tell you what to do but to assist you in identifying, processing, and reflecting on the root cause of the issues that continue to impact your life. My mission is to foster a safe and supportive environment in which I work collaboratively with clients to explore their emotions, overcome challenges, process trauma, and embark on a path to healing.

I am a psychotherapist licensed in North Carolina and Virginia. In my career I have worked mainly in an in-office outpatient setting but recently I had a traveling position providing psychotherapy services to seniors in assisted living and nursing facilities along the east coast of NC. I have also had the opportunity to work in a school-based setting as well as in a juvenile residential treatment facility.

I believe in meeting every client where they are in life and to focus on strengths and abilities. Change and adapting to an identity are part of the growth process throughout life. I believe it is important to provide patients with knowledge, support and emotional growth during their time in therapy.

I HAVE OPENINGS FOR NEW CLIENTS!! Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel trapped by your strong emotional reactions? Are you feeling alone and disconnected in your relationship? Anxious or not good enough? We all have moments in our lives when we need support, and we are not meant to suffer alone. There is no shame in reaching out for help. I help clients work through current struggles & emotional pain by so they can experience calm, self-compassion, freedom and meaning in their lives.

Our Practice Is Accepting New Clients! You are feeling overwhelmed; with your family, with your career, with school, with daily tasks. Every day is like walking uphill through the mud. Even being on this website is a chore that you know you need to complete, but that doesn't make it any easier. Maybe you feel anxious as hell because of how stressful your situation is. Let's work with that. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative partnership in which we work together to find the balance you are searching for.

Sometimes you need more than someone who is outside the situation who can hear what is going on and be a neutral voice. Sometimes you need more than someone who can tell you when it’s time to seek medication or give physiological education. Sometimes you need a spiritual leader, a guide, a prayer warrior, and someone to remind you when to slow down and give it to God and walk with you in the process of giving it over, showing you how, and reminding you, even teaching you how not to pick it back up. If that’s what you are looking for then you’ve come to the right place.

Although we are unable to change the past, it assists us in bringing awareness in the present moment. In doing so, we are able to review the past while participating in the moment and preparing for future experiences. Whether you are looking to better understand yourself, change long-standing behavioral and thought patterns, or enhance the quality of your life, Holland and Associates Counseling looks forward to working along side you.