Have you faced struggles with depression and anxiety possibly due to illness, family conflict, loss, work or relationship issues? Has it been difficult for you to cope with and overcome these emotions on your own? If so, you’re not alone. We all need support from time to time, yet many of us may not feel comfortable asking for help or sharing intimate details with friends or family. Within my practice, you will find a safe & nonjudgmental environment where we can explore these obstacles together, help you heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.

So often, dealing with emotional and mental health challenges can feel isolating and confusing, not to mention exhausting. The stress of daily life combined with past experiences can reek havoc on our internal and external functioning. Finding a therapist who can listen to truely understand your experiences, offer compassion and empathy, and provide space to heal, regardless of where you are in your struggle, can sometimes feel overwhelming.

It has been a privilege in my many years of experience to work with clients struggling to find their way at a particular time in their life. I find it is often a state of worry, doubt, confusion or stress and yet they still have the hope that someone will reach out to help. I can help guide you across that bridge. In therapy, we together establish a collaborative and trusting relationship in which we will set specific goals that you want to address. I use a variety of successful treatment modalities to assist you in dealing with these challenges.

As much as you want to live in this moment, you find yourself worrying about the future or being pulled into the past. You can’t focus or concentrate on your life or work. You can’t breathe, your heart races, your stomach hurts, your head aches, you feel frozen, or you feel nothing at all. You find yourself getting hooked into so many negative thoughts about yourself and worry about all the bad things that might happen. Part of you is wondering if you are going crazy. Part of you wonders if it will always be like this.

I believe that seeking out therapy is a courageous step in working towards overall wellness and positive mental health. I hope to provide a free space for individuals to present their thoughts and needs in a validating and understanding environment. I will incorporate values of acceptance, empathy, empowerment, resilience, non-judgmental awareness and self-compassion.

***NEW PATIENT APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE MARCH 6!*** Visit our website www.spenceclinicalservices.com for list of available therapists! I believe that therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Taking the time to focus on yourself to better your life can reap benefits that last a lifetime. People come to therapy for many different reasons, but the one constant is that something isn't working for them. I believe that everyone has strengths and resilience, and therapy is just using another outlet to help use your own abilities to solve whatever issue you have.

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a mental health therapist. I have always been drawn to learning more about people and their unique stories. I enjoy exploring what brings us to think, feel, and act the way we do and identifying ways to shift patterns that may be creating challenges for us in our day to day lives and relationships. My therapeutic style is direct, while also supportive and compassionate. I embrace the principle that the treatment relationship is a genuine relationship between equals. I consider it a privilege for people to share their stories with me and allow me to walk alongside them on their journey.

I look forward to the opportunity to create a collaborative counseling approach to fit your needs and goals! I use an integrative approach that helps me to work towards creating a space where you feel safe and supported. I also like to involve a strengths-based approach, which can bring an angle of positivity to the counseling process. I look forward to working together to meet your needs and goals!

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Restoration of our lives is needed to help us stay hopeful and have healthy loving relationships. If you or a loved one is in need of counseling please give me a call at 803-627-2401. Our office phone is 704-786-9205 and please ask to schedule with Jenny. Thank you and I look forward to working with you.

*Currently not accepting new clients. Referring to Laura Albrecht-Munk at my same practice on Psychology Today! Are you tired of being a prisoner to your own negative thoughts, trying everything to ease your sadness and frustration, but feel like you are going in circles? Maybe you've tried self-help books, talking to friends, staying busy, but to no avail. Have you gone through something recently or in the past, which was traumatic and painful, where you feel like keeping to yourself is safest, and doing whatever you can to not get hurt again? Maybe you feel unsure about the world, anxious, unmotivated, and don't know why.

While starting therapy can seem daunting, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space in which we'll explore your concerns together. Therapy is a journey of rediscovering clarity, purpose, and joy. I have experience working with a culturally diverse population and provide individual counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. My focus is on counseling clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, stressor related issues, anger management, interpersonal skills deficits, and cultural integration difficulties. As every client is unique, I tailor my therapeutic approach to match the client's needs, values, and goals.

CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS. Do you feel like you are strapped on a roller coaster of anxiety and depression and can't get off the ride? We can feel out of control because of life changes, relationships, and significant events. We can become stuck in our own unhealthy thoughts, emotions, actions, and responses. Sometimes we hyper-focus on relationships and fixing other people. Or we may develop unhealthy patterns when using things outside of ourselves to experience immediate relief and help us cope. This may include alcohol, marijuana, pills, food, porn, exercise, gaming, social media, shopping, and gambling.

Everyday, for the best of 16 years, I have had the privilege of working with many wonderful clients; embarking on a journey to commit to themselves, committing to change, and making a commitment to improve their lives. I consider myself honored to be a part of someone’s journey to physical, emotional, and spiritual growth through this process. Together, in a trusting clinical alliance, is where this growth occurs.

I am an LCSW and have worked with adults, couples, adolescents, children and families dealing with many life situations and psychological challenges for 28 years. During this time I worked for twelve years as a civilian psychotherapist with the Army and Air Force here and overseas. I am grateful for the immense experience I have gained. I service the Lake Norman area and North Charlotte. I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy. I am also eager to serve military personnel/veterans/families. Additionally I have increased my practice to include First Responders (EMS, Law Enforcement and Fire personnel).

In life we often times face difficult circumstances that may alter our life plans. As a dually licensed psychotherapist, I specialize in working with adults and children who may be suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. I offer a safe space where we will work together using your individual strengths to achieve your social, emotional, behavioral and therapeutic goals. I offer evening and weekend appointments to best fit your schedule.

I have experience with clients of all ages from all walks of life. I utilize a strengths-based approach in which I empower clients to take charge of their symptoms and develop effective coping skills to manage those symptoms effectively. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship problems, low self-esteem, or are simply going through a rough patch in life, I am here to help. We can work together to identify how you can best overcome your challenges.

Although you may feel alone in your problem, I guarantee that you are not, and will help you develop individual and relationship skills to overcome your problem(s). I am an avid proponent of examining the systemic nature of problems, which includes taking inventory of the mental, physical, spiritual, societal, and relational aspects that may be effecting you. I will help you deconstruct your life and experiences, and help you reconstruct a healthy psychological paradigm that heals you and brings meaning and purpose to your life. You will ultimately feel more alive, genuine, and hopeful about yourself and your future.

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Whether you’re feeling upset about problems in your relationship, having communication issues with your partner, feeling anxious, sad, or just feeling lonely, I am here to help you reclaim the happiness you deserve and make lasting positive changes in your life. I have a passion for working with individuals who are having difficulty adjusting to life's changes.

If you are struggling to love the life you are living, counseling can help. The many roles we take on can easily create stress and make us lose our focus, but you are a valuable individual and deserve happiness. As a counselor, I will work to empower you to meet your goals in a supportive and encouraging environment with a variety of techniques and skills. As a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider, I am able to meet with clients via secure video in addition to meeting in my office.

I work with my clients to empower self-discovery and healing from past and present hindrances. We journey together to work towards change and better outcomes. As a life coach and clinical therapist for over 10 years I've been given the ability to assess your "old paintings" in how you viewed yourself. I aid you in rewriting/correcting the wrongs as you gain insight on who you can become. My goal: help you to create a new canvas to life along with the tools to sustain it!