Therapists in 28078

Taking the initial step to call can be difficult. It's scary to reach out for support, especially if it hasn't been there in the past. Those feelings of doubt usually go away after making that call and beginning to tell your story. Counseling is a place of acceptance where you can learn to see your true value. You hold the keys to your happiness. You just need support to unlock that door. Doing it alone will keep you stuck. You can learn to trust again. Begin your healing and personal growth, call today for a free consultation.

ONLINE VIDEO THERAPY ONLY. Do you want to: Stop feeling stuck and take control of your life and relationships? Gain a new and profound perspective on your relationship? Stop pushing your loved ones away with your anger or other symptoms? Break your dissatisfying and reactive patterns? Stop having the same fights over and over again? Communicate and resolve conflicts easily, and mutually meet your needs? Deeply understand yourself and your loved ones, as well as experience warmth, love, and passion again? Feel a strong connection, enjoy reciprocity and synergy with your partner?

I respect client's current emotional state and provide a safe, secure environment for our sessions. I also listen to client needs in an empathic, nonjudgmental way. Counseling techniques can vary based on the client's emotional and mental state, age, issue(s), goals and time restraints.

I am a North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience providing counseling/therapy services. I received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and later earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy) from the University of San Francisco in California. My specialties are child & adolescent issues, relationship & family problems, adjustment problems, depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management and ADHD.

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.

My passion is guiding clients toward healthier lifestyle choices and increase their effectiveness. Our goal is to help gain insight into the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are preventing them from achieving their full potential. The majority of my treatment experience is working with adults, adolescents, families and couples in a private practice setting. I've developed expertise following my passion to support clients and family members working through substance abuse issues, mood disorders, and trauma. I treat each client as an individual in a comfortable, supportive environment where clients will feel respected.

In the more than 20 years that I have been a therapist, I have honed an eclectic-style of guiding therapy, using the skills that I have in the best interest of meeting the needs of my clients. I feel as though what sets me apart from other therapists is my drive to help clients deal with the things they struggle with. When I entered college, I initially wanted to be a psychiatrist, but I decided I didn't want to simply prescribe pills: I wanted to know people and to help them. So I chose psychology instead of psychiatry.

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.

I use a variety of approaches to treat each person based on their individual goals and needs. I have experience and training in a number of theoretical orientations and techniques and draw from each of them as appropriate.

I am a strong believer in the power of people to change, if given the right tools and the right amount of support. The process of change can be both exciting and frightening at the same time, and as a psychologist, I work with my clients to help them decide if they are ready to make changes and what changes are the right ones to make. In the end, however, the choice to change is one that only the individual can make, as he or she is the only expert on himself or herself.

My desire is to help people navigate this crazy journey called life. I understand that there are ups and downs for everyone, and yet they look different for each of us. I want to come alongside you and help you heal from the wounds of life, grow into the best version of yourself possible, and to be successful on your journey. Taking the first step for your future may be scary, but the journey there doesn't have to be traversed alone. Individuals I have worked with have been dealing with struggles such as depression, anxiety, history of abuse and trauma, relationship conflicts, and life transitions such as education and careers.

Often the most difficult step is scheduling and attending the first appointment. I assure you that helping you create and meet your goals is my only goal. I simply ask that you commit yourself to the process of expressing your thoughts and feelings and I will commit myself to you through a safe and caring environment. Don't waste another minute trying to decide if you are worth the time and energy. You are.

I understand that it takes courage to begin the process of therapy. My goal is to provide compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental counseling in a safe and nurturing environment. I use both professional and personal experiences to help individuals reach goals. I realize life can be difficult and we may feel alone in our problems. I believe clients enter therapy with a desire for change and willingness to take on a journey of self discovery. I support the client in entering this process in whatever way feels right for them.

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.

"I'm okay. Everything's alright". You tell yourself this repetitively while withholding tears and smiling for everyone else. You secretly struggle to believe what God says about you. Some days you feel so alone. You battle to feel loved and good enough to be the person God created you to be. Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, loss, shame and trauma have become emotional strongholds. Life seems to keep coming and you feel depleted. You ultimately want to live in freedom in your mind, no longer enslaved by the pain of the past, comparison, and even fear that your future will be failure. You desire to sense hope and fulfillment again.

I am an LCSW and have worked with adults, couples, adolescents, children and families dealing with many life situations and psychological challenges for 31 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 and diverse experiences. I service the Lake Norman area. I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy. I no longer work with children and adolescents. I primarily serve Military Personnel/Veterans/Families, First Responders (EMS, Law Enforcement and Fire personnel).