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).

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.

Life and relationships are hard. Maybe you're in a pivotal transition and trying to figure out how to maneuver through this new phase of life. "Is this really what life has to be like now? I am tired of putting on a happy face for everyone else when I am crying inside." Life adjustments can be scary and even a little infuriating at times. Sometimes you just need someone else to talk to about what is happening without feeling judged, allowing you the freedom to speak your true thoughts without fear of hurting someone else's feelings.

My preferred modalities are Motivation Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and accountability to form an eclectic style suited to each individual client. I value the innate potential each client has to gain insight and make the commitment to change their life when they are both ready and willing. I use compassion and accountability to provide a genuine platform for clients to reveal themselves without fear of judgments. In my therapeutic approach, I believe that each individual is unique. My treatment approach is customized to bring greater self-awareness, psychological healing, and inner satisfaction.

From the outside looking in, people see someone who “has it together.” Perhaps this is related to your family, job, marriage or community. From the inside looking out, you see a world full of pressures, expectations and a need to cultivate happiness for those in your life, sometimes at the expense of your own sanity. I often hear from clients that they feel “stuck” in the same cycle of life and can’t seem to find satisfaction, despite having many of life’s “checkboxes” marked off. Experiences of chronic anxiety and worry are common though they keep moving through the motions of life.

Prism Psychological Services offers an experienced and dedicated staff of mental health professionals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and skills. Ronald Field, Ph.D. and his staff provide psychotherapeutic services and psychological / neuropsychological assessment for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Immediate appointments available.

My goal is to provide you with a safe, trusting, and caring environment in which we will work together to identify and explore those concerns that may be prohibiting you from enjoying a more rewarding home life and career or from establishing more fulfilling relationships. I aim to empower you with the necessary tools to promptly reach your goals and to take ownership of your life. I provide couples, family, and/or individual therapy for a variety of issues, and I use Gottman Method Therapy when working with couples.

At Hosford Lifestyle LLC, we endeavor to provide counseling and educational services for children, adolescents, and adults in a warm and nurturing environment. Whether you are seeking counseling or psychological testing you will find your experience to be professional and confidential.

I work with people from all walks and stages of life: men, women, professionals, students, parents - anyone seeking to build a more productive, meaningful, and satisfying life. Clients often come to counseling or coaching feeling "out of balance." They may be physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually drained. They seek additional courage and confidence and greater balance. I help my clients live in integrity, exist in deeper connection with others, and engage in meaningful relationships.

I am currently not accepting new clients. I have been working with children and adults of all ages in individual therapy / family therapy and play therapy for over 18 years. My expertise is in the areas of working with anxiety, depression, psychosis, grief, suicide, trauma, relationship concerns, aging, PTSD, substance abuse, and diversity issues. I specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological and diagnostic assessment for Autism, ADHD, Personality, medical necessity, forensic, fitness for duty, educational, TBI, etc. I speak several languages and have won several awards for multicultural and diversity focused work.

I feel isolated and alone in this relationship. We're having trouble connecting. All we do is argue over every little thing. These are just a few of the reasons couples reach out to me for help. Are you committed to your relationship yet feel emotionally or physically disconnected from your partner? Having the same argument repeatedly and feel misunderstood? Have you found yourself thinking that you and your spouse seem more like roommates than lovers? Couples therapy can help you prioritize your relationship, learn how to talk to each other in a way that is free of criticism and defensiveness and rebuild that important bond.

Does seeking therapy trigger fears in you? Do you think if you allow yourself to be fully known, fears of judgment and shame will surface? These fears are normal. I am in the business of healing, not learning the latest coping skills that "pop psychology" uses as bandages. I am a customer service driven clinician who puts my clients first. Your experience in therapy will be a safe place for your uniqueness without feeling odd or misunderstood. Spiritual formation has been apart of my individual growth therefore I weave it into my therapy in addition to researched based modalities.

With 30 years of clinical practice, I have a special interest in helping clients maximize their human potential. My training and experience have allowed me to successfully help people alleviate depression, anxiety and pain from grief, loss and "life's terms." I designed, developed and directed a comprehensive chemical dependency recovery center, in Napa, CA, and have used many of those techniques through my private practice in NC to help clients maintain recovery principles in other life areas. My practice is equipped to assist people on the continuum from guidance through a life change to severe levels of life disturbance.

Looking for a therapist to share vulnerable issues with is a difficult task. It is important to feel safe and able to trust your therapist. Personal struggles, challenges and hardships are difficult to handle alone. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, environment where you can feel comfortable to address challenging issues. I have years of experience working with people in crisis and transition. I have respect for each person's process and work towards empowering and supporting you as you take the steps needed to grow and make whatever changes are needed to achieve personal goals and healthier relationships.

I am President and Executive Director of Hope & Freedom Counseling Services in Charlotte, North Carolina. My professional expertise and extensive training includes treating compulsive behaviors and addictions (substance and process addictions – including sex/love/romance, food, finances (gambling/shopping), and work related addictions; all aspects of sexuality; trauma (including PTSD); abuse survivors; anxiety disorders; eating disorders; codependency; family issues; life transitions; mood disorders; and individuals and their loved ones who are affected by addictions and/or personality disorders.

Finding the right therapist, taking that first step, is one of the most difficult parts of therapy. Finding a good fit when it comes to a therapeutic relationship is key to gaining symptom relief and creating lasting change in your life. My purpose is to provide a relaxed, comfortable, and trusting environment to help you gain insight into behaviors that are keeping you stuck and elicit the change you are seeking.

Are you spinning your wheels? Have you tried, again and again, to just get this thing called life to work for you, but nothing seems to stick? I've been there, and I get it. Our lives are the stories of our being in the world, and I work with individuals, couples, and families to look at the big picture of the story of YOUR life. We will explore not only the “how” of your life and the challenges that it brings, but also the “why” of these same issues, so that you can finally make some progress and begin to live with greater fulfillment and ease of being in the world.

It takes strength to admit we are having difficulty managing problems alone. If you are anxious, depressed, feeling stuck or without hope you are among the many that often turn their lives around with the help of therapy. Processing our issues, prioritizing and developing strength are of tantamount importance. As a therapist I have worked with clients that have struggled with *Bullying *Communication Skills *Conflict Resolution *Coping Skills *Domestic Violence/Abuse *Family Issues *Mood Disorders *Personality Disorders *Phobias/Fears *PTSD/Trauma *Sex Abuse/Trauma *Sports Psychology/Performance Anxiety

If life seems confusing, heavy or difficult, I believe that together we can empower you to successfully face areas of concern; we can look at patterns that have developed and how to lessen their grip on you; we can learn new coping skills to help you maneuver in a supportive and connecting manner; we can find joy and hope in your life. Together we can develop strategies to help you reach your unique goals and develop a strong sense of self to embrace life.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. When going through struggles in life, you do not have to suffer in silence nor do you have to endure the journey alone. I will actively pursue the fulfillment of your therapeutic goals by listening, collaborating with you, and offering suggestions to illicit positive change. Each session is conducted with an impartial approach which ensures that everyone in the session feels heard and understood. My clinical areas of focus include, but are not limited to stress, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, infidelity, infertility, and understanding the highly sensitive person (HSP).