Narrative Therapists in Mount Gilead, NC

Life can be difficult and so can mental health challenges. There has been a stigma associated with mental health that has prevented people who need mental health counseling from seeking mental health counseling. Anxiety, Depression and Grief, to name a few, are a part of life, and sometimes, we need a little help getting through those difficult periods of life, talking to someone about mental health issues is the first step to moving forward and working through those issues.

Paul Coelho says, “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” I support clients on the journey back to themselves. We often put pressure on ourselves to “be” a certain way - so much that life can feel like acting instead of living. This acting can feel draining and lead to increased stress, anxiety and depression. I believe that therapy is a space where you can take off the facade and reconnect with your genuine, whole self - finding freedom and renewed vitality. I invite you to begin your journey.

Life is tough. There are many trials and hardships we experience and sometimes we carry all of that with us until we reach a point where we stop feeling like ourselves or have never truly found the self we wanted to be. I am here to help you find the self you desire and have been wanting to reach. Together, we will work to overcome the obstacles life has put up and work towards healing from areas of the past that have held you for too long. I am a firm believer that when we take the first step in taking care of ourselves mentally, emotionally. physically, and/or spiritually, our perspective starts to change and restoration begins.

I'm accepting clients! Feel unloved, outcasted, or struggle with connection? Is expressing your human needs to support systems difficult? Growing up, did you feel overwhelmed by expectations of success? Were you obligated to serve as a caretaker? Do you focus more on others’ happiness and well-being in your current relationships and sacrifice your wants and needs? Are you afraid of abandonment, judgment, rejection, and failure? I can support you in pursuing balance, problem-solving, navigating life transitions, and processing trauma and family wounds (i.e. abuse, divorce, adoption, and sick parents).

Counseling is such a bold and brave step in the process of healing. I believe that healthy development and growth are not reached by the elimination of pain and challenges, but rather in developing healthy methods of understanding, coping with, and responding to pain. This can be a challenging, but a beautiful process, and I am honored to walk with my clients through it. Most of my training is in working with women and I enjoy working alongside them as they navigate working through trauma, work/life balance, anxiety, boundary issues, guilt/shame, identity issues, life transitions, self-esteem, depression, and/or loss.

Elizabeth is an experienced clinician committed to empowering people to understand and experience their lives in a more satisfying way. She supports clients through a combined practical, cultural, spiritual and narrative approach. She strives to help people find meaning in their lives and increase the congruence between their value systems, behaviors, and life contexts.

I am a therapist intern and Wake Forest University graduate student with extensive experience supporting individuals in crisis management, psychoeducation, and therapeutic interventions with such issues as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, family issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and life transitions. I approach each client with empathy and compassion while helping them explore the connection between past and present events to identify potential solutions to problems, find balance in their lives, and move toward becoming their ideal selves.

My goal is to help individuals struggling with trauma, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, adjustment, burnout, and life transitions. I am also beginning to work with couples. I care about forming a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship, building upon strengths and successes, and honoring my clients' stories. Therapy is going to look a little bit different for everyone, and I am so excited to start this journey with you.

As a therapist, I believe in the power of supporting others in unlocking their inner potential, while defining their concept of joy or contentment based on their terms. I support people by utilizing therapy modalities (i.e., narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance & commitment therapy), rooted in strength-based practice and framed in multiculturalism.

Gilded Peace Counseling is BIPOC owned/operated, LGBTQIA+ affirming, a supporter of the healthy at any size community, poly & ethical non-monogamy friendly, sex-positive, and kink-competent. GPC offers counseling for all walks of life and has specialized experience counseling clients with intergenerational trauma, sexual and/or religious trauma, chronic illnesses, and hidden disabilities. We are passionate about members of minority, marginalized, and divergent communities being heard and seen, as intersectionality should only make voices louder.

I started my career as an electrical engineer in the aerospace industry, working and leading teams for the International Space Station and a satellite mission. Wanting to work more closely with people, I switched to business strategy consulting, traveling to Fortune 100 companies on a weekly basis for two years. While I got the chance to solve complex problems, I realized I wanted to help people solve the problems that mattered to them at a deeper level. This, coupled with my own recovery journey, is what drives me to do exceptional therapy work today.

My mission in therapy is to hold space where positive change can happen, hope can flourish, and relationships can thrive. I encourage clients to explore their roots and worldview and identify areas for growth and healing. Clients can expect that each of their sessions with me will be an experience where they can safely share and edit their story so that they can find the freedom to live the life they truly want. I am passionate about assisting clients with: anxiety, attachment wounds, trauma, sex & intimacy, depression, relationship issues, infidelity & affairs, pre-marital counseling, and family functioning & dynamics.

“Im really glad you're here”, is a phrase you’ll hear often in my therapy room as I find it to be a true honor to be a part of my clients’ lives and I am grateful for the opportunity to be trusted to walk beside them on their therapeutic journey. During my last year of my studies I found my passion in working with adolescents, teens, adults, couples. I treat multiple areas of difficulty and challenge in my clients’ lives while providing a safe, trustful, and comfortable space to process together. I truly believe in collaborate work with my individuals and families to help them reach their full potential and healthiest selves.

If you are struggling with a difficult season of life, need to make important decisions, or want to grow and change, establishing a therapeutic relationship can help. Through interactive counseling sessions, you can process thoughts and feelings that are hindering your quality of life. Be encouraged and believe that even in the darkest situations, restoration can occur. You are not your problems. You are a person who matters that can live with meaning and purpose.

Searching for a counselor who is connected to real life concerns? Then look no further...I consider myself an Integrative Mental Health counselor who looks for underlying causes of your struggles. I use a holistic approach, identifying emotional or spiritual issues. Together we will set goals to get you functioning back to your desired level of wellness. I am passionate about educating about a "better way" to reclaim your emotional health. I use EMDR & Inner Healing for trauma, PTSD symptoms, fears, phobias and anxiety.

I work with individuals, couples, and families and utilize models of treatment that focus on healthy relationships, emotional awareness and expression, increasing positive self-talk and improving quality of life. I have experience working in the community mental health field, as well as in Inpatient and Outpatient Dual Diagnosis Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment centers. I utilize modalities of treatment including Emotion-Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.

Welcome! Perhaps you are a couple looking to improve communication, address unmet needs, or overcome disconnection. Or maybe you are an individual who would like to improve your self-esteem, manage anxiety/depression, or navigate a life transition. Whatever your reason, congratulations on taking an important step toward prioritizing your mental health and well-being.

Life and relationships can be stressful or painful at times. I am passionate about working with families, romantic partnerships, and individuals to move through the stress and pain towards healing and authentic connection. I specialize in working with families of adolescents, romantic partnerships, and individuals through a systemic lens. I will work with you to reconnect to your personal and relational strengths to address the concerns you bring with you to therapy. The therapy modalities that I pull from are Emotionally Focused Therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, structural therapy, and mindfulness.

Hey there! My name is Bekah, and I am a therapist at Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness. I enjoy working with adults and teens on topics including identity, LGBTQ+ matters, self-esteem, life transitions, relationships, stress, depression, and inner child work. I am deeply passionate about working with folks seeking to unpack experiences of religious harm and spiritual abuse. I’ve experienced firsthand how isolating and confusing re-evaluating long-held belief systems can be, and I would love to support you as you identify what holds meaning for you and begin creating a life that aligns with your values.