Therapists in Elk Park, NC

Accepting New Clients! I am an EMDR trained therapist. If anxiety is preventing you from enjoying your life and you're wondering if you can ever escape it- the answer is yes! The first sentence in Scott Peck’s timeless book The Road Less Traveled is “life is difficult”. Such a simple grouping of words and yet so insightful. When we understand and accept that life is difficult, we have taken the first step on the road towards healing. Traveling this road can be more manageable and less scary if someone walks alongside us offering encouragement or a different perspective. I can be this resource for you.

You've found yourself feeling stuck, living the same story over and over. Its the same -thing, just a different day. Sure, things seem to be changing, but you constantly feel like you are not! Sometimes, you even feel disconnected from yourself. You hope to reconnect with yourself, have deeper connections to others, and a overall sense of stability and safety that maybe you havent experienced. You hope to start to explore deeply rooted narratives, struggles, and live a fulfilling, enriching life.

Therapy is a healing and transformative process, and it takes courage to seek help with the issues often brought to counseling. I believe healing involves looking at the whole person, and it is important to me to provide a safe environment for my clients where they can explore their challenges without judgment, and share with honesty and openness. I work with children, adolescents, teens & adults who want to become their best selves! Many are seeking greater self-awareness & guidance on their path, & many struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, body image, relationships, family stress & life transitions.

At The River Wellness LLC, we aim to help our clients move forward from their problems and reestablish their personal, professional, and social connections.

Do you find yourself feeling isolated, unmotivated or overwhelmed? Are you struggling to cope with life’s challenges, relationship issues, or daily stress? Moving through a crisis? I am committed to offer you a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe space where you do not feel alone. Some life experiences may be more difficult to cope with, which can result in challenging symptoms related to your emotional well-being and overall health. If you are ready to begin the process of healing and personal growth, I am here to help you now to feel empowered and make sense of your life while processing past and present difficulties.

You're an ambitious person, and you love what you do, but recently something has changed. All of a sudden you don't feel like yourself anymore. You feel exhausted and overwhelmed. You used to feel successful and competent, but these days you don't feel like you are getting anything right. On the surface, things look great, but inside you worry that it's all falling apart. When you lay down at night, you can't seem to quiet your mind, and you wonder if you will ever feel "normal" again.

Are you feeling unworthy of the life you are living or maybe incompetent in the role that you have? Maybe it feels like every thought that crosses your mind is a spiraling rabbit hole of worst-case scenarios, and it’s creating a barrier to reaching your fullest potential. Has it felt like you’ve been on an emotional roller coaster of sadness, anxiety, or confusion and you feel like the ride is never going to end? Perhaps an unsettling sense of wanting to isolate or build walls within your close relationships. You always make sure everyone else is taken care of first; however, you know it’s time for something different. Time for you.

*****NOW ACCEPTING BCBS***** Welcome! Let's start with some good news: 80% of people in therapy get better! Many feel better right away. Change is possible within the crucible of a healing relationship. Working together we will create a safe space where you can begin to let go of the struggle and give voice to your deepest concerns, thoughts, feelings, and desires without fear of judgment or shame. Where you can experiment with new ways of being and behaving, and create a more meaningful narrative for your life. Healing begins with the first step. And, the best time to start is always now.

I love the helping process, and I am here to learn about you – your wisdom, your creativity, and the ways that you have coped with challenges in the past. During our time together, we will explore the experiences you have had in an attempt to bring awareness to things that are working well and things that you would like to change. Maybe you have struggled with self-esteem and fear being judged by others. Perhaps you’re dealing with changes in your life, taking on a new career, entering a new relationship, or navigating parenthood – transitions that all can bring both joy and stress.

Ben Oliva works with adults, adolescents, and children using evidence-based mental skills and techniques that can be applied in all areas of life. Ben specializes in working with children and adolescents on the topics of confidence, anxiety, focus, and emotional control, as well as helping parents to navigate the youth sports experience. Ben has advanced training in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT).

I am a clinical psychologist providing counseling to couples, families, and adults. My services are offered to the greater Charlotte area and with telehealth in South Carolina. I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, stress, medical problems, attention and focus problems and grief and loss issues. I completed my doctorate at the University of South Carolina. I am passionate about my work with clients and enjoy learning and developing new skills and techniques to support them in managing the complexity of their daily lives.

Are you seeking a compassionate guide on your journey to self-discovery and healing? Look no further! My journey in therapy has been fueled by an innate passion for understanding the diverse complexity of the human experience. In my practice, I am a firm believer in the transformative power of positive energy. I pride myself on infusing this energy into every session, creating an atmosphere that radiates warmth, hope, and encouragement. I pride myself on providing a welcoming atmosphere without judgment. Every individual's story is unique and I look forward to joining you on your journey!

My ideal client is someone who is open to self-reflection and personal growth, seeking a collaborative therapeutic journey. They value introspection, are committed to making positive changes in their life, and are motivated to explore and address various aspects of their mental and emotional well-being. As a therapist, my ideal client would be individuals, couples, or families seeking support for ADHD management, relational dynamics, or men's mental health challenges. They would value evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy.

"Strength doesn't come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't do." My therapeutic style is tailored to you as the individual and what you need to help you overcome, improve, change, process, relieve, heal or balance. I will meet you in whatever phase you are in and we will begin from there.

Full Circle Counseling and Wellness provides access to high quality, experienced counselors and integrative wellness practitioners who operate in a holistic, community oriented environment. Our counselors have experience with a wide range of emotional and psychological health challenges and seek to make effective treatment strategies affordable and sustainable. We employ the power of relationship for therapeutic benefit and to help foster belonging and connection by surrounding you with resources and support. Whether making art together, weeding gardens, or playing a board game, we hope to provide community oriented opportunities for everyone.

I can help you find more balance, manage stress, and find more satisfaction in your life. I will help you articulate your aspirations, create action plans to achieve your life goals, and hold you accountable. I want to help you to create a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, and joyful. My style is enthusiastic, direct, and fun! I will push you out of your comfort zone, support you when you stumble, and celebrate your successes along the way as you start living the life you want and deserve. I often incorporate wholistic wellness practices into my sessions as well as mindfulness techniques.

"No one understands how I feel" "Why is life so hard?" Have you had similar thoughts? Are you tired of not living the life you want due to life stress, relationship issues/conflict or sex addiction? Then we should talk. Are you tired of doing this alone? You don't have to, we can work together to reach your goals. If you are ready for positive change, I want to hear about your situation and work with you. Don't wait another day, now is the time for relief. Contact me today as your first step towards the life you really want.

Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.

Do you get exhausted seeing all the confusion in the world today? Does it seem like everything is backward and no one seems to care anymore? Prices have skyrocketed and you can’t seem to get ahead. You feel like you are stuck in a rut and most days you don’t even want to get out of bed because it all just seems so pointless. You’re tired of being sick and tired and you just feel frustrated and numb if you feel anything at all. All of this can lead to anxiety, depression, anger, and being overwhelmed. If this describes you, then you are not alone! You can’t expect this to just go away.