Feminist Therapists in Onslow County, NC
Dawn K Clark
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (Online Only)
My name is Dawn Clark, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 27 years of clinical experience. My primary focal point is adults and couples with Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, Sexual Orientation, Trauma, and PTSD. I focus on helping and encouraging individuals., not treating a disorder. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Coaching, Couples Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapies during treatments with my clients. I believe that I am very direct and open-minded, and no one should ever feel out of place in a relationship.
My name is Dawn Clark, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 27 years of clinical experience. My primary focal point is adults and couples with Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, Sexual Orientation, Trauma, and PTSD. I focus on helping and encouraging individuals., not treating a disorder. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Coaching, Couples Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapies during treatments with my clients. I believe that I am very direct and open-minded, and no one should ever feel out of place in a relationship.
Lisa Colella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Sometimes we have difficulty turning life's lemons into lemonade. You could probably manage a bag of lemons but what happens when you're given a truck load? I imagine you'd reach out for help. Using therapy is a similar concept. Having difficulty turning life events into manageable situations. Especially when we're overwhelming negative thoughts, deep emotions, or traumatic experiences feel impossible to navigate. Feeling stuck is bound to happen when finances, relationship issues, disabilities, or caring for ourselves/others are added to our daily responsibilities, feeling stuck is bound to happen and it happens to all of us...
Sometimes we have difficulty turning life's lemons into lemonade. You could probably manage a bag of lemons but what happens when you're given a truck load? I imagine you'd reach out for help. Using therapy is a similar concept. Having difficulty turning life events into manageable situations. Especially when we're overwhelming negative thoughts, deep emotions, or traumatic experiences feel impossible to navigate. Feeling stuck is bound to happen when finances, relationship issues, disabilities, or caring for ourselves/others are added to our daily responsibilities, feeling stuck is bound to happen and it happens to all of us...
Full Circle Life Therapy, PLLC
PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS
Verified Verified
Holly Ridge, NC 28445 (Online Only)
My ideal clients have a broad range of concerns, including those who have suffered domestic and/or sexual abuse, other traumatic events, mood and anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders. I can help these clients learn coping skills to gain confidence, grow resilient, accept and manage their conditions for a better quality of life. I am Dr. Hiza Jackson-Price, a Navy Veteran, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and Clinical Addictions Specialist. I've provided both individual and group counseling to chemically dependent persons, as well as families, couples, active-duty military and Veteran populations.
My ideal clients have a broad range of concerns, including those who have suffered domestic and/or sexual abuse, other traumatic events, mood and anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders. I can help these clients learn coping skills to gain confidence, grow resilient, accept and manage their conditions for a better quality of life. I am Dr. Hiza Jackson-Price, a Navy Veteran, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and Clinical Addictions Specialist. I've provided both individual and group counseling to chemically dependent persons, as well as families, couples, active-duty military and Veteran populations.
Monika Pursell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (Online Only)
Monika received her undergraduate degree in Painting and Drawing from The Ohio State University. She worked as an artist and an educator before earning her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. Her experience includes working with complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and issues related to low self-esteem and shame.
Monika received her undergraduate degree in Painting and Drawing from The Ohio State University. She worked as an artist and an educator before earning her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. Her experience includes working with complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and issues related to low self-esteem and shame.
Brighter Life Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LCAS, CCMC, DBTC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Life can be very difficult at times, and I want to help. I have had the opportunity to train in a variety of therapeutic modalities, making me uniquely qualified to utilize the interventions that are most appropriate for each of my clients. In order to determine the most appropriate form of treatment, I collaborate with each of my clients to determine the issues they would like to address and the goals they would like to achieve. We are then in a better position to determine the most efficacious treatment modality.
Life can be very difficult at times, and I want to help. I have had the opportunity to train in a variety of therapeutic modalities, making me uniquely qualified to utilize the interventions that are most appropriate for each of my clients. In order to determine the most appropriate form of treatment, I collaborate with each of my clients to determine the issues they would like to address and the goals they would like to achieve. We are then in a better position to determine the most efficacious treatment modality.
Amber Perry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Navigating life can be challenging. Often the advice received from family, friends, social media, etc. comes with the best of intentions but may not be what is needed. Yearly we seek physical checkup, we go to the gym and seek resources to better our lives yet are often reluctant to give ourselves the gift of therapy. None of us make it through life without cuts and scrapes. Often we need additional resources and tools to heal, honor who we truly want to be and maximize our well-being. Throughout my career I have worked with couples, individuals and families.
Navigating life can be challenging. Often the advice received from family, friends, social media, etc. comes with the best of intentions but may not be what is needed. Yearly we seek physical checkup, we go to the gym and seek resources to better our lives yet are often reluctant to give ourselves the gift of therapy. None of us make it through life without cuts and scrapes. Often we need additional resources and tools to heal, honor who we truly want to be and maximize our well-being. Throughout my career I have worked with couples, individuals and families.
Sagestone PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPCA, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Hubert, NC 28539
At Sagestone, we respect and acknowledge the vital aspects of your life and take a "whole you" approach. We use empathy, compassion, and curiosity to better understand you and your needs. We listen. We share our experience, "know how", and provide thought-provoking, substantive, and practical process. We provide support that fosters safety, curiosity, and growth. We meet you where you are, in the here and now, allowing you to experience grounded vulnerability, presence, and acceptance, as you expand your way of being to embody inner peace, balance, and empowerment.
At Sagestone, we respect and acknowledge the vital aspects of your life and take a "whole you" approach. We use empathy, compassion, and curiosity to better understand you and your needs. We listen. We share our experience, "know how", and provide thought-provoking, substantive, and practical process. We provide support that fosters safety, curiosity, and growth. We meet you where you are, in the here and now, allowing you to experience grounded vulnerability, presence, and acceptance, as you expand your way of being to embody inner peace, balance, and empowerment.
Sagestone, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swansboro, NC 28584
At Sagestone, we respect and acknowledge the vital aspects of your life and take a "whole you" approach. We use empathy, compassion, and curiosity to better understand you and your needs. We listen. We share our experience, "know how", and provide thought-provoking, substantive, and practical process. We provide support that fosters safety, curiosity, and growth. We meet you where you are, in the here and now, allowing you to experience grounded vulnerability, presence, and acceptance, as you expand your way of being to embody inner peace, balance, and empowerment.
At Sagestone, we respect and acknowledge the vital aspects of your life and take a "whole you" approach. We use empathy, compassion, and curiosity to better understand you and your needs. We listen. We share our experience, "know how", and provide thought-provoking, substantive, and practical process. We provide support that fosters safety, curiosity, and growth. We meet you where you are, in the here and now, allowing you to experience grounded vulnerability, presence, and acceptance, as you expand your way of being to embody inner peace, balance, and empowerment.
Jeanne Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Taking new clients. For the last several years, I've worked with military service members and their families. I'm a Veteran myself, though I've worked with a wide variety of people. I work with adults, couples, families, adolescents and school age children. Areas of specific expertise are trauma, addictions (addicts and their families including adult children of alcoholics) GLBTQIA issues and parenting. I focus on empowerment, helping you to find the strength to accomplish your goals.
Taking new clients. For the last several years, I've worked with military service members and their families. I'm a Veteran myself, though I've worked with a wide variety of people. I work with adults, couples, families, adolescents and school age children. Areas of specific expertise are trauma, addictions (addicts and their families including adult children of alcoholics) GLBTQIA issues and parenting. I focus on empowerment, helping you to find the strength to accomplish your goals.
Jacqueline Sabella
LCSW Associate, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Surf City, NC 28445 (Online Only)
I believe the therapeutic process is based on a collaborative relationship between the therapist and client. While the client oversees setting goals, I feel privileged to assist with, and throughout, that process. I work to create a safe and compassionate environment where you can navigate your thoughts, emotions, and experiences necessary to promote a successful journey. My approach to therapy is a holistic one that includes discussing your goals from many perspectives and examining the effects on your mind, body, spirit, relationships, career, and other areas of importance.
I believe the therapeutic process is based on a collaborative relationship between the therapist and client. While the client oversees setting goals, I feel privileged to assist with, and throughout, that process. I work to create a safe and compassionate environment where you can navigate your thoughts, emotions, and experiences necessary to promote a successful journey. My approach to therapy is a holistic one that includes discussing your goals from many perspectives and examining the effects on your mind, body, spirit, relationships, career, and other areas of importance.
Jennifer Walsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Not accepting new clients
*Not accepting new clients.* Are you struggling to set healthy boundaries in your relationships? Is the stress of work getting in the way of your personal life? Has co-parenting become a difficult task? Is your child struggling at school? I can help you build the necessary skills to find clarity and success in life.
*Not accepting new clients.* Are you struggling to set healthy boundaries in your relationships? Is the stress of work getting in the way of your personal life? Has co-parenting become a difficult task? Is your child struggling at school? I can help you build the necessary skills to find clarity and success in life.
Tiffany Cutrone - Rising Tide Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel alone navigating challenging times? Let’s take some time to take care of you! As your therapist, I aim to support you in finding meaning, creating comfort, and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. The stress of everyday things, such as work, family, finances, health, loss, etc., can be overwhelming if you try to navigate them alone. Counseling allows you to process your feelings in a safe and supported environment. This often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, and relief from feelings of distress.
Do you feel alone navigating challenging times? Let’s take some time to take care of you! As your therapist, I aim to support you in finding meaning, creating comfort, and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. The stress of everyday things, such as work, family, finances, health, loss, etc., can be overwhelming if you try to navigate them alone. Counseling allows you to process your feelings in a safe and supported environment. This often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, and relief from feelings of distress.
Online Therapists
Jamila Ayoubi
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goldsboro, NC 27534
These include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, and Feminist Therapy.
I enjoy working with adults and teens 15 years and older. My previous experience involves working with several populations in the community, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and clients with substance use diagnoses (including those with co-occurring mental health diagnoses). As a therapist, my ultimate goal is to create a safe space where everyone I see feels heard, seen, and accepted in order to facilitate real change through a collaborative approach.
These include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, and Feminist Therapy.
I enjoy working with adults and teens 15 years and older. My previous experience involves working with several populations in the community, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and clients with substance use diagnoses (including those with co-occurring mental health diagnoses). As a therapist, my ultimate goal is to create a safe space where everyone I see feels heard, seen, and accepted in order to facilitate real change through a collaborative approach.
Loren Bahor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403 (Online Only)
I bring a postmodern, feminist, affirming approach grounded in bringing forward the thoughts and processes that drive our decision-making.
I see therapy as the process of learning to tap into your inner source of strength. I get that looking inward isn't always easy, so that's where I come in. Partnering with your own intuition, self-compassion and humor, we will work together to create and help you embody your unique vision of your best self. I provide a safe space for you to explore your experiences, understand your inner self and learn practical coping strategies. As a therapist with ADHD, I have a unique perspective that enriches my practice and allows me to connect with you on a deeply empathetic level. I am a neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician.
I bring a postmodern, feminist, affirming approach grounded in bringing forward the thoughts and processes that drive our decision-making.
I see therapy as the process of learning to tap into your inner source of strength. I get that looking inward isn't always easy, so that's where I come in. Partnering with your own intuition, self-compassion and humor, we will work together to create and help you embody your unique vision of your best self. I provide a safe space for you to explore your experiences, understand your inner self and learn practical coping strategies. As a therapist with ADHD, I have a unique perspective that enriches my practice and allows me to connect with you on a deeply empathetic level. I am a neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician.
Andrea Juarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27858 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is guided by a trauma-informed lens, rooted in feminist multicultural therapy.
Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.
My therapeutic style is guided by a trauma-informed lens, rooted in feminist multicultural therapy.
Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.
Tasha Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goldsboro, NC 27534 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems ( IFS), womanist/feminist style.
Licensed in North Carolina, Kansas, and Florida. My ideal clients are people with a history of childhood parental abuse and neglect, feeling stuck in their emotions and life experiences, people who are used to taking care of others more than themselves, and those who are navigating life transition, grief, prolonged depression and sadness, body image, and anxiety. Whether you are new to therapy or in the search for someone new, I want to help you get to the root of what you are experiencing and become unstuck and unburdened so that you can live a life of ease, freedom, and clarity.
I am a Certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems ( IFS), womanist/feminist style.
Licensed in North Carolina, Kansas, and Florida. My ideal clients are people with a history of childhood parental abuse and neglect, feeling stuck in their emotions and life experiences, people who are used to taking care of others more than themselves, and those who are navigating life transition, grief, prolonged depression and sadness, body image, and anxiety. Whether you are new to therapy or in the search for someone new, I want to help you get to the root of what you are experiencing and become unstuck and unburdened so that you can live a life of ease, freedom, and clarity.
Ashlea Staunch-Humphries, LCSW (Remote NC only)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morehead City, NC 28557 (Online Only)
Ashlea utilizes dynamic, client-centered therapeutic methods to uncover the root causes of distress and transform negative patterns that arise from personal trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, court and medical issues, and relationship conflicts. As a court-certified, abuse and trauma expert, her clinical experience and certifications include: EMDR Levels 1 & 2, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gottman, Forensic Interviewing, Nia Blue Belt, mindfulness, and Transcendental Meditation (TM). She is a cancer survivor who connects from the heart.
Ashlea utilizes dynamic, client-centered therapeutic methods to uncover the root causes of distress and transform negative patterns that arise from personal trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, court and medical issues, and relationship conflicts. As a court-certified, abuse and trauma expert, her clinical experience and certifications include: EMDR Levels 1 & 2, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gottman, Forensic Interviewing, Nia Blue Belt, mindfulness, and Transcendental Meditation (TM). She is a cancer survivor who connects from the heart.
Mary Ray-Council
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCAS, CADC, SAP, ADETS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clayton, NC 27520
Rays of Hope Ministries is a Ministry of Helps organization. A place of support for people experiencing problems in life. Rays of Hope Ministries believe in second chances and encouraging hope. We offer support for spiritual, emotional, substance and other behavioral problems. Services offered include Assessments, Counseling and Case Management. We provide: DWI, DOT SAP, and Substance Abuse Assessments/Evaluations; Addiction, and Christian Counseling; Referral, and Linkage to supportive services.
Rays of Hope Ministries is a Ministry of Helps organization. A place of support for people experiencing problems in life. Rays of Hope Ministries believe in second chances and encouraging hope. We offer support for spiritual, emotional, substance and other behavioral problems. Services offered include Assessments, Counseling and Case Management. We provide: DWI, DOT SAP, and Substance Abuse Assessments/Evaluations; Addiction, and Christian Counseling; Referral, and Linkage to supportive services.
Susan M. Underhill
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403
Stress and anxiety can leave us feeling overwhelmed, unsure and alone. You may be fed up with feeling constantly on edge, explaining it to others who don’t understand, or shame over feeling the way you do. You might not even remember a time when you didn’t feel this way. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel relaxation in your body. You’re ready to feel like you can handle what comes your way. You’re ready to feel at peace with your decisions. Most of all your ready to live your life with purpose. You’re ready for a new “normal” and I can help you get there.
Stress and anxiety can leave us feeling overwhelmed, unsure and alone. You may be fed up with feeling constantly on edge, explaining it to others who don’t understand, or shame over feeling the way you do. You might not even remember a time when you didn’t feel this way. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel relaxation in your body. You’re ready to feel like you can handle what comes your way. You’re ready to feel at peace with your decisions. Most of all your ready to live your life with purpose. You’re ready for a new “normal” and I can help you get there.
Kelly Rose
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403 (Online Only)
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same cyclical patterns of unhealed wounds and behaviors that are affecting your overall mental health and wellbeing? Do you find yourself repeating the same actions that have caused unnecessary pain and suffering in your life? Do you often feel alone and struggle with intrusive thoughts or overwhelming emotions? At times, we may feel lost in our own individual journeys, however, therapy can be a tremendous segue into personal healing. I believe in treating the root of the symptom while supporting my clients through their emotional processes geared toward resolution & transformation.
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same cyclical patterns of unhealed wounds and behaviors that are affecting your overall mental health and wellbeing? Do you find yourself repeating the same actions that have caused unnecessary pain and suffering in your life? Do you often feel alone and struggle with intrusive thoughts or overwhelming emotions? At times, we may feel lost in our own individual journeys, however, therapy can be a tremendous segue into personal healing. I believe in treating the root of the symptom while supporting my clients through their emotional processes geared toward resolution & transformation.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.