Clear, Resolve, Transform. I help clients discover and resolve subconscious causes for emotionaI and behavioral difficulties. The Subconscious controls emotions, desires, memory, habits, thoughts, dreams, and automatic responses. One may consciously understand the value of eliminating problematic emotions, thoughts or behaviors but unless the Subconscious Mind is reached, enduring change is unlikely. I address the underlying subconscious blocks to living a clear and free life. I have effectively treated sexual abuse, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, phobias, addictions and more. Issues are cleared, clients report being able to function with more energy and clarity. Relationships thrive and lives are transformed.

If you have been affected by stressors related to the current pandemic, help is available. Many people are feeling helpless and overwhelmed or are experiencing stress, anxiety or depression. The fact that you are here means that you are searching for relief from troubling thoughts or feelings or are looking for solutions to improve your life and increase coping skills in some way. Life has become much more chaotic, uncertain and stressful in recent months and many people need support in adapting to these major life changes. You are not alone in this struggle.

Hearing from the heart and seeking help with paralyzing personal challenges can be a daunting experience. Finding someone to connect with in the process of personal healing is half the battle to a solution. Keeping the person at the center of the therapeutic process is a goal for me. I have employed this approach for over 16 years of practice in Western NC. While this majestic mountain setting is a place of unique beauty it is not free of personal challenges that may need a calm and skilled approach to navigating life' s challenges.

My clients are adults experiencing challenges with addiction, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss. I believe deep listening can be an antidote to the impersonality of our increasingly busy world. My therapy style is collaborative and strengths-based, helping people tap into their inner wisdom and resources. I am generally fascinated by people - their stories, challenges, interests, hopes, loves, struggles, and goals. I particularly enjoy helping people discover and change patterns that are no longer useful, uncover neglected parts of themselves, and grow into the successful people they mean to be.

The hardest part of the counseling journey is the first step! The fact you've come this far in your search speaks to your bravery! My supportive approach aims to assist you in building resiliency & connecting you to joy. As a trauma-informed Certified EMDR Licensed Counselor & Board Certified Art Therapist, I'm trained to help people reduce shame & express themselves effectively. I'll guide you in navigating change, identifying inner resources, & creating growth. I'm committed to your healing & hope you will have fun through this process too!

It’s not necessary to be in crisis to seek counseling, but it’s often the push that we need to go deeper. Something wakes us from our auto pilot existence and we feel a hunger for self-examination. Whatever made you take this next step, I believe I can help. I know this can feel overwhelming...but its just another part of the journey. A search for your authentic self or for a balanced, healthy space to challenge yourself to grow and be more. You can be changed by this experience. You will find answers and more questions... But nothing changes & no discoveries are made without beginning...Read more at www.createamindfullife.com

I work to create a safe space for individuals and families to share and grow. I understand the importance and necessity to heal ourselves in relationship to our world around us. And at the same time, the necessity to push the status quo of our environments and systems that may be causing us harm both individually and collectively. As a participant in activism and organizing work, I understand the emotional, psychological, and overall toll that this work can take on an individual, a family, and/or a collective.

Life not working for you? Are you dealing with issues that are causing emotional pain and suffering in your life? I can help you! These issues might include Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma from Abuse, PTSD, ADHD and Divorce. With my 25 years of experience, I can help you find VALUE in your life again. My practice includes EMDR and Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS): This provides direct treatment to unblock suppression in the brain's bio-electrical system. This is brief and non-invasive. THE RESET FOR YOUR BRAIN!! Check out www.ochslabs.com I Also provide supervision for LPCA's.

Judith Moolten is our treatment and training specialist. She is highly recommended for working with couples/families as well as individuals and groups who are stressed, arguing, having panic attacks, anxiety, depression, addictive habits, trauma, suffering w/ grief, loss and more. Her aim is to be short term and resolution-focused. Judith is an expert at what she does (treating, training, consulting) and has been using TeleHealth methods for over 10 years! During COVID-19 Judith is offering Pro Bono Adv. Somatic Psych. IBSR Framework Training for first responders, healthcare workers, MH clinicians, and clients in need!

I've been practicing therapy for almost 30 years. Perhaps more importantly, I have a family of my own. I have been married for over 25 years. I have 3 daughters, a dog and three cats. I think kids are wonderful and my favorite people in the world! I work with individuals of all ages, and couples including marital, engaged and long-term relationships. I especially like doing family therapy, addressing parenting issues and individual work with children; in-depth work with individual adults, focusing on healing and recovery from such debilitating experiences as abuse, chronic depression, anxiety, and identity/self-esteem issues.

Women feel deeply, love deeply, and hurt deeply. We just do. Even with experiences like grief, trauma and relationship problems women sometimes go years before seeking help. We blame ourselves for how lost we think we are - or for our "brokenness." This is sadly normal but it's not true! That's why you might be seeking a therapist now, to get to the root of why life is feeling painful, possibly unmanageable. You want to uncover what hurts, improve relationships/communication skills and move more confidently in the world!

You don't feel good enough and you've never truly fit in. You're struggling with substance use, addiction, shame, and low self-esteem. Control, perfectionism and rigidity have become ways to manage life. If you're not achieving then you feel worthless. Nothing is good enough! You're harder on yourself than with strangers. You've felt depressed and anxious for as long as you can remember. It's felt difficult to connect with others. Relationships feel challenging. Anger comes out quick but it's masking other feelings. Even though life has been challenging you keep pushing forward. You're resilient and continue to bounce back.

I believe that we live in challenging times. Many people find it difficult to feel confident and self assured, have peaceful, fulfilling relationships, navigate the demands of finances, family, work and home, and also focus on nourishing self care. These challenges are interconnected. They are related to how we have developed our sense of self in the context of family expectations and experiences, societal demands, cultural assumptions, and media influence. It is necessary for all of us to learn how to live our best lives in these particular circumstances. You are not alone.

A common misconception of counseling is that it is meant to "fix" an individual. More accurately, it is a catalyst for emotional stability, successful relationships, and satisfaction in life. Counseling is meant to build upon one's existing strengths resulting in the ability to manage stress in a healthier way. Often one's innate resiliency is overlooked and problems are approached with the assumption of a deficiency or "illness." A more positive, strength based, approach leads to a more intentional life with a grounded presence.

I specialize in accompanying highly sensitive adults, teens, young adults, and children on their life journey to wholeness. Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP) are different than 80% of the population, and hence are often misunderstood by others. HSP's maybe introverted, extroverted, or sensation seeking yet commonly share some important traits which greatly benefit others and the world. HSP's may struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression.

*** Accepting New Clients*** Symptoms of depression, worry, anxiety, intrusive, obsessive, flashbacks and racing thoughts can leave one feeling lost, helpless, overwhelmed and alone at times. Self-blame, guilt, fear and feelings of unworthiness are faulty thinking patterns in the core belief system and past trauma. Again, you did not choose this and you do not have to continue life this way. Having the opportunity to process your concerns without fear of judgment, shame, guilt, blame and actually being heard with the intent to understand is the start of your personal journey to healing and freedom, and you deserve it!

Now providing help with COVID-Related stress. For 20+ years, I have specialized in providing a safe place for people to talk about difficult things in their lives. I listen attentively and without judgement. You will be safe with me. I will work with you to develop a way forward so that you can live the life you want to live. I don't follow the latest "fads" but rely on over 20 years of experience counseling people. I also don't "label" you other than as a human being with dignity and worth. I welcome all people regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual preference, gender identity, faith tradition, or financial situation.

Please note that my practice is only web based and I am licensed to see clients in NM, NC & SC. Welcome, as I invite you to explore the relationship(s) with yourself and those you engage with. My aim is to help you transform to live the life you deserve & seek to have. I engage clients in the personal exploration of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors internally & externally. Are there issues or patterns from your past that you notice affect your present life & you wish to change or make healthier? Do you have a negative inner critic that is too dominant in your life? If so, I invite you to relieve yourself of these patterns.

I'm glad you're here. I deeply respect your courage to engage in this process, and I want to know you and your story. To help you get grounded in your body, perspective, and self. I strive to create a warm space of acceptance, meeting you with care, insight, empathy, humor and playful challenge. Through this, I hope to help you create an experience of self compassion that leads to deep changes in perspective that offer new possibilities for you. I believe therapy is a balance of support and challenge, and you grow at your own pace. I help my clients find meaning in their experiences and move forward to create new stories.

Sometimes life entangles us along the way and it's held in our bodies in the form of mental distress. I believe that every person has their own innate light to self-healing but may need some support along the way. I find it a great privilege to walk with clients on the personal journey of healing. I work especially well with children doing play therapy and art, teens facing anxiety, trauma, and/or adversity, adults with trauma and/or anxiety ,and those who just don't quite fit cultural norms.