Emotionally Focused Therapists in 28216
Melissa J Gary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges and seeking support on your journey towards healing and personal growth? Melissa, therapist with Behind The Smile, PLLC, provides a welcoming sanctuary where the journey of healing commences and optimism is rekindled. With a comprehension of trauma's complexities and its profound impact on individuals, families, and communities, she brings forth empathy, expertise, and unwavering commitment to her practice. As a clinician, Melissa is devoted to providing a personalized approach to therapy that emphasizes empathy, trust, and collaboration.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges and seeking support on your journey towards healing and personal growth? Melissa, therapist with Behind The Smile, PLLC, provides a welcoming sanctuary where the journey of healing commences and optimism is rekindled. With a comprehension of trauma's complexities and its profound impact on individuals, families, and communities, she brings forth empathy, expertise, and unwavering commitment to her practice. As a clinician, Melissa is devoted to providing a personalized approach to therapy that emphasizes empathy, trust, and collaboration.
Hayley Dodd
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, YTT-200, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216
Hayley Dodd is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults in both private and non-profit sectors of the mental health field. She specializes in working with clients coping with trauma, issues of loss and change, anxiety, depression, and the essential human tasks of: self-development, growth in relationships, and discovering meaning and purpose.
Hayley Dodd is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults in both private and non-profit sectors of the mental health field. She specializes in working with clients coping with trauma, issues of loss and change, anxiety, depression, and the essential human tasks of: self-development, growth in relationships, and discovering meaning and purpose.
Shiniqua Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you masking inner pain behind a smile? Mental health struggles are often overlooked as individuals maintain a facade of strength. I acknowledge the cultural barriers to seeking help, yet it's crucial to acknowledge and address these concealed emotions. At Behind The Smile, PLLC, I'm here to guide you on your path to wellness and self-discovery. I understand that beneath every smile lies a unique story, filled with emotions, experiences, and thoughts that shape who you are. As an experienced therapist, I am dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of your mental health and emotional well-being.
Are you masking inner pain behind a smile? Mental health struggles are often overlooked as individuals maintain a facade of strength. I acknowledge the cultural barriers to seeking help, yet it's crucial to acknowledge and address these concealed emotions. At Behind The Smile, PLLC, I'm here to guide you on your path to wellness and self-discovery. I understand that beneath every smile lies a unique story, filled with emotions, experiences, and thoughts that shape who you are. As an experienced therapist, I am dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of your mental health and emotional well-being.
Karrah Wood
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like you've lost touch with who you are? Does your life feel chaotic, overwhelming, and confusing? Does it feel like you just can't seem to find a sense of stability? Do you experience big emotions and just don't know what to do with them? Do you feel like you keep getting hurt over and over again in relationships and can't figure out why? Do you find yourself stuck in self-loathing and spiraling in shame? This is a normal human experience, and you are not alone. Emotions can be confusing but they were made to be our guides. Let me help you get back in touch with how you were made, so you can live a fulfilling life.
Do you feel like you've lost touch with who you are? Does your life feel chaotic, overwhelming, and confusing? Does it feel like you just can't seem to find a sense of stability? Do you experience big emotions and just don't know what to do with them? Do you feel like you keep getting hurt over and over again in relationships and can't figure out why? Do you find yourself stuck in self-loathing and spiraling in shame? This is a normal human experience, and you are not alone. Emotions can be confusing but they were made to be our guides. Let me help you get back in touch with how you were made, so you can live a fulfilling life.
Dr. Sharesa H. McCray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LISW-CP, LCAS, LAC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28216
Beyond fear are pathways of hope and new beginnings! Essential Pathways Counseling, Wellness and Consulting, PLLC strives to foster an environment that promotes healing, wellness, and positive transformation. Recognizing that trauma, substance misuse, depression, and anxiety can complicate building a life worth living, we promote recovery and healing by diminishing fear and creating new pathways and skills towards intentional living.
Beyond fear are pathways of hope and new beginnings! Essential Pathways Counseling, Wellness and Consulting, PLLC strives to foster an environment that promotes healing, wellness, and positive transformation. Recognizing that trauma, substance misuse, depression, and anxiety can complicate building a life worth living, we promote recovery and healing by diminishing fear and creating new pathways and skills towards intentional living.
Inner Peace Counseling Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216
While I work with most people who come through the door, my ideal clients are women, age 30 and above who are unhappy, stressed out, frustrated and who feel they are at a crossroads in their lives. They want change but are not sure how to go about implementing changes to their lives. Women who desire to live their best life now.
While I work with most people who come through the door, my ideal clients are women, age 30 and above who are unhappy, stressed out, frustrated and who feel they are at a crossroads in their lives. They want change but are not sure how to go about implementing changes to their lives. Women who desire to live their best life now.
Project Calm LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28216
"No Person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don't have , and to cheerfully put to good use what they do have ." - Senca
"No Person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don't have , and to cheerfully put to good use what they do have ." - Senca
Ashley Caroline Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28216 (Online Only)
My name is Ashley Mills and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist providing mental health therapy to individuals, couples, adults, and families. I have been in private practice for over 13 years. I focus working with people with anxiety disorders, depression, difficulty coping with changes, and relationship issues. I often work with people who have traumatic experiences, people with grief and loss issues, and people who are on the spectrum of Autism. I am very open minded, nonjudgmental, non-biased, and have a great deal of empathy. I have wanted to be a therapist most of my life and absolutely love what I do.
My name is Ashley Mills and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist providing mental health therapy to individuals, couples, adults, and families. I have been in private practice for over 13 years. I focus working with people with anxiety disorders, depression, difficulty coping with changes, and relationship issues. I often work with people who have traumatic experiences, people with grief and loss issues, and people who are on the spectrum of Autism. I am very open minded, nonjudgmental, non-biased, and have a great deal of empathy. I have wanted to be a therapist most of my life and absolutely love what I do.
Dr. Lamont Barnett
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LCASA , CPLC , MAC, CNHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216
I specialize in helping you navigate through life's challenges, learn how to be more aware of your thoughts, feelings, emotions, surroundings, situations, & to reduce automatic responses. My clients are often experiencing stressors related to burnout, life transitions, life stagnation, relationships, perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, high achievement/striving, challenging family dynamics, & struggling with managing anxiety/depression symptoms, addictions, or just feeling "stuck". The goal is to find your peace, recognize that you are not separated by your mental, physical, & spiritual health but interdependently connected by them.
I specialize in helping you navigate through life's challenges, learn how to be more aware of your thoughts, feelings, emotions, surroundings, situations, & to reduce automatic responses. My clients are often experiencing stressors related to burnout, life transitions, life stagnation, relationships, perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, high achievement/striving, challenging family dynamics, & struggling with managing anxiety/depression symptoms, addictions, or just feeling "stuck". The goal is to find your peace, recognize that you are not separated by your mental, physical, & spiritual health but interdependently connected by them.
Grow In Grace Behavioral Health, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216
At Grow in Grace Behavioral Health, PLLC we offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health and substance use disorders, and provide a neutral ground for individuals, families, and children/adolescents to grow through what they go through. Are you experiencing extreme emotional shifts or not feeling like yourself? Maybe you are in a period of change and transition in your life and often feel invalidated by others. Perhaps your family or personal relationships are strained and you are feeling isolated or alone. We all experience tough times, let us guide you through.
At Grow in Grace Behavioral Health, PLLC we offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health and substance use disorders, and provide a neutral ground for individuals, families, and children/adolescents to grow through what they go through. Are you experiencing extreme emotional shifts or not feeling like yourself? Maybe you are in a period of change and transition in your life and often feel invalidated by others. Perhaps your family or personal relationships are strained and you are feeling isolated or alone. We all experience tough times, let us guide you through.
Do you experience ongoing stress and anxiety, related to work pressures and personal life transitions. Are you struggling with self-worth and often feel inadequate, which affects your professional and personal relationships? Do you find it challenging to manage your time between demanding work responsibilities and personal life? Then you have made it to the right place. I’m accepting new clients and I am here to help you navigate life.
Do you experience ongoing stress and anxiety, related to work pressures and personal life transitions. Are you struggling with self-worth and often feel inadequate, which affects your professional and personal relationships? Do you find it challenging to manage your time between demanding work responsibilities and personal life? Then you have made it to the right place. I’m accepting new clients and I am here to help you navigate life.
My name is Megan Cole, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina. I believe that everyone can benefit from having a therapist to share concerns and experiences, and to help you process life's challenges- big and small. I believe in empathy, compassion, and respect, and the endless capacity for growth, development, and healing. My aim is for every client to feel unconditionally accepted and secure during our sessions.
My name is Megan Cole, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina. I believe that everyone can benefit from having a therapist to share concerns and experiences, and to help you process life's challenges- big and small. I believe in empathy, compassion, and respect, and the endless capacity for growth, development, and healing. My aim is for every client to feel unconditionally accepted and secure during our sessions.
Corday Denise Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with teens and adults to improve self-confidence, self-esteem, and goals. I specialize in issues of adjusting, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, fears, and stress management. Through stages of early development, it becomes easy to create unrealistic expectations. This leads to stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, burn-out, etc. You are seen and whether you meet those expectations or not, they effect, you, they effect us. How can we manage trauma, stress, finding self?
I enjoy working with teens and adults to improve self-confidence, self-esteem, and goals. I specialize in issues of adjusting, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, fears, and stress management. Through stages of early development, it becomes easy to create unrealistic expectations. This leads to stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, burn-out, etc. You are seen and whether you meet those expectations or not, they effect, you, they effect us. How can we manage trauma, stress, finding self?
Evelyn Murrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28216 (Online Only)
Anxiety and Depression can be debilitating, causing direct stress, and makes navigating through life difficult. Although there may seem to be no end to depression; setting goals, and working through feelings and triggers can help you combat the symptoms. Depression and Anxiety have a direct effect on your self-esteem causing you to feel less than your worth. As we work through your depression, anxiety, and changes of life we will work to rebuild your self-esteem. Helping you become whole.
Anxiety and Depression can be debilitating, causing direct stress, and makes navigating through life difficult. Although there may seem to be no end to depression; setting goals, and working through feelings and triggers can help you combat the symptoms. Depression and Anxiety have a direct effect on your self-esteem causing you to feel less than your worth. As we work through your depression, anxiety, and changes of life we will work to rebuild your self-esteem. Helping you become whole.
Candy M Farmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216
Waitlist for new clients
At Cobblestone Counseling we understand the challenges of depression and anxiety and daily life adjustments. We work with adult individuals and couples to help manage the stress that anxiety, depression, change and stress creates.
At Cobblestone Counseling we understand the challenges of depression and anxiety and daily life adjustments. We work with adult individuals and couples to help manage the stress that anxiety, depression, change and stress creates.
Elliot Sanchez
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28216 (Online Only)
Dr. Elliot Saunders, Ph.D., LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor specializing in trauma, clinical Christian counseling, and motivational therapy. With a holistic approach, I integrate evidence-based practices and spiritual principles to help clients achieve emotional healing and personal growth. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment in my therapy sessions, ensuring that clients feel safe and supported while being straightforward. Working with me feels collaborative and compassionate, as I prioritize active listening and validation of clients' experiences.
Dr. Elliot Saunders, Ph.D., LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor specializing in trauma, clinical Christian counseling, and motivational therapy. With a holistic approach, I integrate evidence-based practices and spiritual principles to help clients achieve emotional healing and personal growth. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment in my therapy sessions, ensuring that clients feel safe and supported while being straightforward. Working with me feels collaborative and compassionate, as I prioritize active listening and validation of clients' experiences.
Kyla D. Harvey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216 (Online Only)
Utilizing a dynamic therapeutic style, that draws from multiple theories, Kyla encourages clients to reconnect and balance emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. Through therapy, clients are inspired to look beyond the constructs of their traumatic experiences in an environment that fosters transparency, honesty, and sustainable growth. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, anger management, women issues, emotional disturbances, and other life stressors. I believe that childhood experiences play a major role in our lives as adults.
Utilizing a dynamic therapeutic style, that draws from multiple theories, Kyla encourages clients to reconnect and balance emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. Through therapy, clients are inspired to look beyond the constructs of their traumatic experiences in an environment that fosters transparency, honesty, and sustainable growth. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, anger management, women issues, emotional disturbances, and other life stressors. I believe that childhood experiences play a major role in our lives as adults.
Erica Hoyer
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216 (Online Only)
Finding the right counselor can be a daunting task that can discourage individuals from seeking the help they need. We may not want to admit it, but sometimes, we need assistance in sorting out our thoughts and feelings. Life can get crazy. Work can get hectic. Juggling all of the responsibilities that life throws at us can be extremely difficult. That is where I can help.
Finding the right counselor can be a daunting task that can discourage individuals from seeking the help they need. We may not want to admit it, but sometimes, we need assistance in sorting out our thoughts and feelings. Life can get crazy. Work can get hectic. Juggling all of the responsibilities that life throws at us can be extremely difficult. That is where I can help.
Gabrielle Troutman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216
I have 7 years of experience as a social worker, and 3 years of experience as a mental health therapist. My primary passion is women's mental health, specifically perinatal mental health, which I am currently taking courses to become certified in. I work with people who have experienced infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and post-partum mood disorders. Becoming and being a mom can be hard, but you do not have to do it alone.
I have 7 years of experience as a social worker, and 3 years of experience as a mental health therapist. My primary passion is women's mental health, specifically perinatal mental health, which I am currently taking courses to become certified in. I work with people who have experienced infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and post-partum mood disorders. Becoming and being a mom can be hard, but you do not have to do it alone.
Tiffany Brown-Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, BCND, BHHC, FDN-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216
Are ADHD symptoms, TBI symptoms, Nervous System Dysregulation, Anxiety creating problems? Do you suspect that root cause health causes may be a culprit? Do you struggle with focus? You will also benefit. I combine nutrition, natural medicine, Amen Clinic Brain typing (there are many brain types), CBT, QNRT, and the Functional Neurology to deliver comprehensive interventions. As a Neuro Psychotherapist and Naturopath, I offer a holistic approach. I address Executive Function. Available: IFS Intensives, Brainspotting Intensives, Inner Critic Intensive, People Pleaser Part Intensives, Medical Diagnosis Intensive www.drbrownbush.com
Are ADHD symptoms, TBI symptoms, Nervous System Dysregulation, Anxiety creating problems? Do you suspect that root cause health causes may be a culprit? Do you struggle with focus? You will also benefit. I combine nutrition, natural medicine, Amen Clinic Brain typing (there are many brain types), CBT, QNRT, and the Functional Neurology to deliver comprehensive interventions. As a Neuro Psychotherapist and Naturopath, I offer a holistic approach. I address Executive Function. Available: IFS Intensives, Brainspotting Intensives, Inner Critic Intensive, People Pleaser Part Intensives, Medical Diagnosis Intensive www.drbrownbush.com
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.