Throughout our life's journey, we encounter a multitude of experiences. Some may contain extreme joy and happiness, while others can manifest feelings of doubt, sadness, anxiety or questioning if change or healing is possible in our current circumstances. During these difficult seasons we need the courage and perspective to explore challenging questions and the willingness to listen to the answers that emerge. My goal is to empower my clients and develop a rapport which promotes the confidence, skills and change agents needed to progress towards a direction that nourishes emotional and physical well-being.

IF YOU'VE BEEN FEELING - Worried about the future - Stressed about work - Less interested in the things you used to enjoy - Disconnected from the people who matter most - WE'LL HELP YOU FEEL - Ready for whatever life throws at you next - Focused and productive at work - Enjoyment of the things you love to do - Connected to the people closest to you. Charlotte Counseling and Wellness is here to help. Our counselors have dedicated their lives to being the best at helping people go from stuck to thriving, anxious to calm, and hopeless to hopeful.

Dr. French sees adults and couples, diverse in ethnicity, religious identification, social class, gender, and sexuality. She collaborates with men and women interested in cultivating curiosity about their experience of themselves (mind and body) and desiring deeper felt connections with others. Periods of transition (beginnings and endings) are prime opportunities to invest in your mind health. Dr. French is inspired by recent findings in interpersonal neuroscience which offer considerable hope and advanced understanding of our biological capacity for healing and transformation. These findings influence the way she lives and practices her profession.

Do your relationships repeat the same frustrating circles? Are moments of joy fewer than moments of anger, confusion, heartache or pain? Unwittingly, you learn about yourself and how to be in relationships by watching others. What you believe you see influences the majority of your choices. If your relationships aren't healthy, neither are you. My clients feel hurt and frustrated in their relationships, presenting with questions like why and what next. Exploring those feelings and discovering what they uncover about past and present patterns and beliefs, you can work toward finding authenticity, truth and healing.

Virtual Sessions Available! Are you currently facing life challenges? Are you ready to become a better you? Are you experiencing relationship problems? Do you need extra help in overcoming life challenges? We can work together to create solutions that are tailored to your needs. I support you in healing core issues and negative patterns while empowering you to change your life. I have a special interest in helping you from a holistic perspective, including emotional and mental wellness. I enjoy helping individuals enhance the quality of life as well as understand the dynamics and development of relationships. Get ready to Grow!

I understand that entering therapy is a very difficult decision and one that you may have been thinking about for some time. My initial goal would be to make sure that working with me would be a good fit for you. I hope to provide you with a warm, kind, and genuine environment. Overcoming emotional distress, whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or postpartum issues can happen in a therapeutic environment. My goal in therapy is to help you through these difficult times, and give you the tools you need to cope with life's stressors.

We offer an ideal approach for anyone who deals with anxiety, inability to focus, dissociation, patterns of unhelpful behavior and other barriers to living the fullest life possible. Existential coaching brings the practices of mindfulness, movement, body awareness, sensation mapping, mind-body integration, and education. Combined with Existential-Humanistic therapy, positive, identifiable and sustainable shifts can occur much more quickly because this combination works from the top down (therapy) and the bottom up (mindfulness, movement, etc) and is, therefore, inclusive of the total experience of being human.

Many of us need an experienced caring professional to walk with us as we question, and confront our personal pain. The struggle may come in the form of loss, trauma, or overwhelming confusion. Although we often feel hopeless and helpless at these moments, the pain and struggle offer us unique opportunities for discovery and growth. l help my client work towards awareness, understanding, and healing. I work with grief, abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues. Improved communication, boundaries, parenting, conflict resolution and forgiveness strengthen and heal relationships. Together we identify unhealthy thoughts and patterns that keep one stuck.

At Sanctuary Counseling Group, we believe in creating therapeutic relationships with our clients promote the healing of heart, mind & soul. Life is not meant to be done in isolation. There are times when we meet challenges too difficult to face. Even if you are surrounded by family & friends, they do not necessarily know how to help. I have the experience & skills to assist as you navigate life's trials. Whether you are facing the wonders of new love, planning a marriage, facing the loss of an infant, combating addictions, or foundering to connect in a relationship, there is help. I offer you a safe place of respite and recovery.

At Sanctuary Counseling Group, we believe in creating therapeutic relationships with our clients that promote the healing of heart, mind, and soul. When working with trauma survivors, my theoretical orientation is based on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and existential therapy techniques, as well as the 3-Stage Trauma Recovery model developed by Dr. Janet Hansen. Dr. Hansen’s model focuses on helping the patient develop safety and stability before addressing traumatic memories. A focus on the mind and body is an important component of my work with clients.

My passion is to work with those who have struggled with the challenges of life; trauma, addiction, relationship issues, mood disorders, grief, attachment, career issues or any stress contributing to anxiety. They may have sought therapy in the past and have become discouraged, for whatever reason. The foundation of therapy is the therapeutic alliance. When one suffers various disorders, life becomes dull and motivation to live according to one's values instead of one's fears is threatened. It is critical that the therapist be attuned to the worldview of the client to facilitate healing, self acceptance and self compassion.

My mission at Returning to You is ultimately to empower you in your self-healing journey, to awaken your intuition and trust in yourself. Returning to You cultivates a personalized, strength-focused, respectful partnership between therapist and client and involves a shared commitment to the work, both in and outside of sessions. The goal is to assist you in living your very best and most authentic life, and sustaining your changes and growth. It’s the pathway to a deeper understanding and knowing and can open the door for healing, and living from a sense of wholeness and authenticity, showing up as the very truest version of you.

I am adept at treating much of the human condition because my training is existential-humanistic. My approach is holistic, client-centered, and tailored to the specific place you are in the world. I will help you move to your place of purpose and meaning, as well as evoke your innate healing ability. I do not think there is an ideal client, but there is an ideal relationship that we establish together. I ensure that you feel attended to, heard and seen in the way you wish to be. You deserve stellar care. Visit or call for free 20 minute consultation.

Making a decision to begin counseling can be an intimidating undertaking, so I am passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for all who come to see me. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor. I have experience working with individuals who are struggling with diverse challenges, ranging from temporarily overwhelming stressors to life-altering losses or circumstances. I worked in corporate America before my training as a therapist so I also have a distinct insight into the work-life balance demands and pressures of corporate culture.

As a certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, it is my passion to work creatively with individuals, couples, families and groups using Internal Family Systems, experiential therapy, Gottman Couples therapy or others based on my clients needs. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In addition, I am a licensed supervisor for LMFT and LPC in North and South Carolina. While I have a Judeo-Christian worldview, I respect people of all beliefs and do not impose mine on my clients.

Sex is an essential part of life, love, and relationships. What happens when you struggle to communicate your needs? We live in a culture obsessed with sex yet it can be the scariest topic to discuss. I help couples connect and have the sex life that they desire. It is possible and I am here to help and support you on your journey. Too many people have a negative view of themselves, their bodies, and their sexuality. You deserve to feel empowered and confident!

We’ll help untangle your thoughts, get in touch with the strongest parts of your inner being, and get back to living life on your own terms. Maybe you find yourself living too much in the past, or too much in the future. Maybe you want to be a better partner, feel optimistic about the future again, and feel like the person you have always imagined yourself to be. Through therapy, we look at ways in which your thoughts and beliefs shape your entire reality, often negatively and unrealistically. In every journey, you need a guide. A guide to navigate the stresses inherent in everyday life.

For many of life’s issues, it is helpful to talk with someone within a nonjudgmental, safe environment. To be listened to and heard in a way that facilitates an understanding of what the underlying origin of the problem is in order to bring about healing. Kimberly uses the psychodynamic approach to counseling as a means to assist clients with understanding themselves more deeply. Serving adults, couples and adolescents, she collaborates with the client to address patterns and behaviors that disrupt wellbeing.

Life is not without it's ups and downs. Often the difficulties and challenges that we encounter need to be conquered in a positive and productive way. Each and everyday our wounds will demand uncovering and healing until we address them. Choosing to face our emotional scars requires strength, which will propel us forward towards a new beginning. Through counseling you can find helpful solutions to past trauma, stress, emotional scars and everyday issues that are in need of healing.

At Sanctuary Counseling Group, we believe in creating therapeutic relationships with our clients that promote the healing of heart, mind & soul. Becoming a parent can be an exciting time, filled with hope and plans for the future. Yet, what often goes unspoken is how common feelings of fear, doubt & uncertainty will be. I enjoy collaborating with pregnant & postpartum women & their families on clarifying expectations of the “new normal” & developing better strategies & coping skills to handle all the changes that may come. Perhaps you have experienced infertility or a traumatic delivery & that experience has replayed in your mind.