Compassion Focused Therapists in Buies Creek, NC

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.

I'm Sarah Olson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have the privilege of walking with people during difficult moments in their lives. I believe there is nothing that life can hand you that cannot make you a better person once you do the work and get to the other side of it. I want to discover this with you. Coming to me as a therapist would feel like exploring your honest feelings and experiences with a non-judgmental friend that can really hear you. I want to gain your trust so we can talk about what truly is stopping you from being your best self.

If you are like many of my clients, you’ve been through a lot; you've fought to get to this point in life, are driven, and consider yourself a hard-earned-version of personal success in continuous process. Having already done a lot of personal work on yourself, you’ve begun to realize there are some things that you thought you dealt with and put to bed, but for some reason they have started popping up again. You may have an established meditation or self care practice and are noticing some new emotional static. Your established skills don’t seem to be doing the trick and you need help navigating how to move forward.

While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual, couples and family therapy and I maintain a private practice in Fuquay Varina, NC. I have over 28 years of experience as a social worker serving children to adults with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

I provide a safe, welcoming space in an effort to help clients feel at home. I provide continuous support for an array of issues pertaining to adults. I believe the counseling relationship is the most important component to clients meeting their therapy goals.

Are you experiencing a sense of disconnection from yourself and those around you? Do you often prioritize others' needs over your own? Are you questioning why life doesn't feel as fulfilling or joyful as you hoped? In today's uncertain times, many people are grappling with feelings of anxiety and overwhelm, unsure of how to navigate their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. Ignoring your own needs and neglecting self-care can have lasting consequences on your mental and physical health. I believe that achieving a better quality of life shouldn't feel like an uphill battle.

As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, client-centered environment for my clients to explore their feelings and patterns of thinking while setting and working toward their personal goals. I utilize evidenced-based practices including CBT. I also love to incorporate play and art therapy techniques in my practice with children and adolescents. I am also passionate about teaching clients about brain-based techniques founded on neuroscience to help them better understand how to manage stress. Christian counseling upon request. Populations served: Children and adults ages 2 and up, Adolescents, Parents, and Women.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of practice. I work with people experiencing mood disorders, adjustment difficulties, stress related to personal or job areas, and people suffering from chronic or acute illnesses such as oncology diagnoses. I utilize a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Compassion Focused, Interpersonal, and Strength-Based therapies. Often we may not even know the problem or have the words to explain it. We know that something is wrong. I offer a respectful and compassionate space to explore the details of your problem and map out a plan for moving beyond them.

My hope is that we can work together to establish goals and clarify the values that are important to you. As we look at what's going on in your life, we will consider what you have tried before and what barriers are hindering you from living the life you want. Together we will develop creative and flexible strategies that you can try in the future. I do not "fix" people, nor do I have all the answers in life. Instead, I deeply care for hurting people. I will help you consider other perspectives and build skills that will empower you to live a more authentic life. My hope is that you will feel seen, understood, and accepted.

Kristyn Martinez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 6 years of professional experience. She specializes in working with all adults looking to focus on identifying, healing, and learning to cope with anxiety, depression, OCD, stressors in life, work-life balancing, body image, or single motherhood. Kristyn also specializes in helping clients learn to be successful with bipolar, psychosis, dissociative, and mood disorders. In addition, she is a military spouse with first-hand knowledge of life's many stressors.

As a behavioral health provider, my goal is to support you as you deal with challenges you are facing. I treat adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. I also work with seniors and individuals diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM ONLY OFFERING TELEHEALTH SERVICES AT THIS TIME. Please allow me to help you manage anxiety and stress through this difficult time.

Accepting new clients! Do you feel like something is holding you back from living your best life? As a licensed therapist, I’ve always been passionate about helping others. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, or simply feeling stuck in your current situation, I'm here to provide support and guidance to help you overcome these challenges. I specialize in using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help my clients achieve their goals.

Hi, you can call me Jas! I am here to listen, encourage, support, and guide you with everyday life challenges. It's not a secret that our circumstances can indeed impact the mind, body, and spirit in a negative or positive manner. I am best suited for clients experiencing many obstacles, which include: grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, self esteem, spirituality, and school issues. However, I will do my best to accommodate your individual needs. My goal is to help you develop the skills you need to make a difference in how you view, cope, and solve the issues you may be facing right now or from your past.

In my clinical practice, I utilize a strengths-based approach to support clients and integrate different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and mindfulness. I work with teens and adults who come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Anxiety, depression, grief, burn out, and relationship challenges all can have a significant impact on daily life. I offers tools to manage these feelings, while also providing a space to process trauma, set boundaries, and help clients feel validated and unstuck.

I provide a culturally competent, anti - racist, LGBTQ+ affirming space. I have expertise in working with people who want support with healthy sexuality, trauma, self- esteem issues, depression, grief, and anxiety. I feel comfortable working with teens and adults, and have the most experience working with female identified individuals.

I am dual-licensed as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. My ideal client is someone who wants to put in the work to make themselves the best they can be. I recognize that your best will be different every day, and that's okay! Aimee draws from evidence-based practices such as person-centered therapy, compassion-focused therapy, existential therapy, expressive arts therapy, journaling and narrative therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, reality and solution-focused therapies, I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve clients in NC & help them meet their personal goals!

Welcoming New Clients! Thank you for visiting my profile—I'm delighted you've taken this step towards your well-being. I'm here to offer a safe and nurturing space for you to work through what is holding you back. Together, we'll navigate away from obstacles and move toward fulfillment, exploring solutions tailored to your needs. This may involve challenging thought patterns, changing unhealthy habits, addressing relationship dynamics, embracing yourself, processing stressors and trauma, or honing your coping strategies.

Congratulations! You have chosen to seek help. It is important to find a therapist you can build a relationship with. I am described as an interactive, insightful, intuitive, genuine, non-judgemental therapist. My expertise comes from a unique balance of professional and personal training and experience. I have a passion for what I do and love coming to work everyday. I would love to join you in getting where you want to be. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist with a family systems perspective. I add compassion-focused, culturally sensitive, attachment-based therapy with a solution focus, to fit each person's individuality.

After a year and a half as Chrysalis’s IOP intern, Kaelin Kennedy is thrilled to be joining the team full-time as a licensed clinical social worker associate. She recently graduated from UNCW with her master’s in social work and earned her BA in English and Biology from UNC Chapel Hill in 2018. She most enjoys working with individuals with eating disorders, highly sensitive persons, non-linear thinkers, and clients looking to explore questions of identity or reconnect with their sense of aliveness. As a proud member of the queer community, Kaelin also welcomes LGBTQ+ clients.