Emotionally Focused Therapists in Havelock, NC

Its a TOXIC WORLD, social media and COVID have devastated our lives and caused so much pain. Its hard to know where to turn and who can actually understand or help. Having somewhere to go where you are understood and accepted is the first step. What comes after is amazing!

HEALING IS AN ACTION WORD. It can be overwhelming finding a therapist. Reaching out for help can be difficult in itself. You’ve already taken the biggest step! Its important that the provider you choose understand you as an individual, your needs, YOUR definition of the problem (not anyone else’s). Even if we are not the best fit for you, we can provide a safe, confidential space to examine your needs in order to find the best provider for you.

EMDR Trained and Certified. Many people find themselves stuck in unconscious patterns that obstruct success, joy and the life they were meant to live. I work with you in exploring your daily patterns and how your experiences may have shaped you. After careful assessment, we work together to establish minor adjustments that set you on a course of optimal balance. Small changes can have profound effects. We target the root of the emotions, which have positive results in enhancing self-confidence, relationships, career, success, and ultimately bringing you back to your highest, most authentic self where you can experience true joy.

Finding a therapist you can trust is key when pursuing mental health services. I believe that all aspects of a client's life are relevant and contribute to their overall mental health. I work with individuals/ families experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, irregular mood, stress, trauma, and behavioral issues. I also work with clients who are having a hard time adjusting to life changes, grief, and loss. I utilize a variety of interventions in order to provide the best quality of treatment for each client.

Accepting New Clients: Is your dream of living happily ever after with your spouse becoming a frustrating nightmare? Does your conflict with your spouse devolve into criticism of each other? Do you feel like you are constantly defending yourself and developing feelings of contempt for your spouse? Has communication almost completely stopped? Have you or your spouse had an affair or been unfaithful by spending time, energy, and financial resources on things that do not represent the commitments you made to each other? If so, I hear you, and I have been there.

I am a licensed psychologist, PsyPACT member, and former adjunct faculty of Craven Community and Lenoir Community College. I work under the umbrella of Alpha Neurobehavioral Clinic in Jacksonville, NC. I help individuals ages 20 and older to manage conditions such as generalized anxiety, health anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, panic attacks, PTSD and emotional eating. I also help individuals with things such as communication skills, building boundaries, life transitions, being a military spouse, weathering the throes of peri-menopause and menopause, adopting a vegan lifestyle, grief and much more!

We all arrive at turning points in life, a place in which we realize that our current path no longer suits our needs or reflects our values. Often, we develop ways of coping with life’s stressors and continue to use these outdated coping methods long after they have lost their purpose. Therapy is most effective when it addresses bio-psycho-social wellness in all areas. I will listen to your needs and desired outcomes to help you create your ideal plan for recovery and wellness.

I have worked as a therapist for 23 years in various settings and have been licensed since 2006. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor/Supervisor, I have provided family, couple and individual counseling for adults. I am EMDR trained. I address parenting skills, marital issues, trauma, mood disorders, behavior disorders, thought disorders, career concerns, and spiritual concerns. As a professional Christian counselor, I believe that the Lord has the power to heal marriages, families, and individuals using Jesus as our example of how to live life and find perfect peace.

Step into a safe and accepting space for personal growth. As a caring and dedicated Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, my goal is to create a welcoming space where you can openly share your emotions and experiences, knowing that you will be met with understanding and support. At OTFC, we are a faith-based practice that respects the rights of every individual to embrace other faiths and make their own decisions about faith. We honor and embrace diversity, welcoming clients from all walks of life.