Therapists in Bakersville, NC

Hearing from the heart and seeking help with paralyzing personal challenges can be a daunting experience. Finding someone to connect with in the process of personal healing is half the battle to a solution. Keeping the person at the center of the therapeutic process is a goal for me. I have employed this approach for over 16 years of practice in Western NC. While this majestic mountain setting is a place of unique beauty it is not free of personal challenges that may need a calm and skilled approach to navigating life' s challenges.

Appalachian Counseling and Psychological Services is a full service testing center providing psychological and neuropsychological testing. We provide diagnostic testing for assessments for mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, learning disabilities, giftedness, parental fitness evaluations, assessments for cognitive functioning, and post-concussion cognitive assessments.

Nova Lux Counseling works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from traditional therapy from depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of the clients' individual needs.

Full Circle Counseling and Wellness provides access to high quality, experienced counselors and integrative wellness practitioners who operate in a holistic, community oriented environment. Our counselors have experience with a wide range of emotional and psychological health challenges and seek to make effective treatment strategies affordable and sustainable. We employ the power of relationship for therapeutic benefit and to help foster belonging and connection by surrounding you with resources and support. Whether making art together, weeding gardens, or playing a board game, we hope to provide community oriented opportunities for everyone.

Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.

Welcome to the first step in finding a therapist to aid you in your healing and development. My practice highlights individuals, families and couples who are ready to make a change in their life. In my therapeutic approach I integrate several therapeutic approaches that have key characteristics to aid the client in their own healing and development. I allow the client to engage their thoughts which can drive their actions which will impact their overall worldview. I use an individualized approach that enables the client to see what modality they can grow from. Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist (TF-CBT) therapist.

I believe there are many ways to achieve well-being and recovery. Presence, patience, compassion, acceptance, and curiosity are some of the qualities I possess. I believe competent therapy is a co-creation between the client and therapist and pride myself in embodying everything I expect of my clients. I'm passionate about stewarding people to create greater acceptance, balance, inner attunement and well-being in their lives. I specialize in all addiction disorders (i.e. substance use disorders, behavioral addictions such as problematic sexual behaviors, porn, food, internet gaming, etc.) and/or co-occurring disorders.

The earlier we instill positive ways to manage our lives the better. Children can benefit from therapy at a young age to learn emotional regulation to help with big behaviors. We can help with behaviors that may stem from certain diagnosis or family dynamics, school stressors etc. Adult men and women can benefit from therapy with us to help recognize patterns that may stem from childhood or traumas along the way that are interfering with optimal mental health. We enjoy supporting the entire family or individuals we aren’t only a children’s center we just are one of the few providers that specialize in helping all ages 3 and up.

I am an experienced therapist with years of experience in psychotherapy and counseling to children, teens and adults. My services include assessment using motivational interviewing, clinical testing and outcome measure survey to help you measure your progress. I strive to help you get result within a short time by ensuring that I understand your problems and your needs. I use solution focus and cognitive behavior therapy techniques to explore concrete issues, and to guide you in resolving them. I provide a therapeutic environment that is confidential, and where individual can communicate openly and honestly about their feelings.

My utmost priority is to assist you in reaching your goals and aspirations. I am dedicated to tailoring my approach to each individual, utilizing proven and effective treatment methods that are backed by solid evidence. With my extensive experience working with diverse clients from various backgrounds, I am well-equipped to provide a non-biased perspective and lend a compassionate ear. In today's fast-paced society, it is all too common for individuals to face their challenges alone when they don't have to. That's why I strive to create a therapeutic environment that fosters relaxation and ease.

My journey of helping individuals and families began as a hospice social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide a "total care" approach while offering guidance through the emotional process of death. Now in private practice, I have worked with many cases and continue to use the "total care" approach with each client. I welcome all individuals and find incorporating your values/beliefs in therapy is supportive of the healing process. As I share with clients, we have to embrace our past, present and future to begin the healing process.

Facing life's challenges and transitions should not be done alone. When you encounter issues arising from lifecycle changes, relational turmoil or any other challenges that invoke a crisis or grief, it is important to have genuine and empathetic support to guide you without passing judgment. As a spouse of a retired veteran, I have over 20 years of experience adapting to the lifestyle challenges that the military community encounters. I have helped many families successfully cope with the military lifestyle, relational struggles and raise special children.

We are licensed in Utah, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.

My specialties are trauma, anxiety, depression. 21 yrs experience counseling adolescents, adults, couples and families. I do supportive listening, accepting, understanding and compassionate counseling to help problem solve together and cope to focus on healing. Kinds of therapy I do: CBT, DBT, REBT, Art therapy, Play therapy and Christian counseling. Experience: worked with World Trade Center 9/11 survivors, survivors of torture, in a psychiatric hospital, an outpatient clinic, as a clinical supervisor, as a school based therapist, counseled military, their spouses & children at bases in USA, Europe and Japan and private practice.

I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that all people have a desire to improve their life. Through my counseling services, clients are provided tools to empower and understand themselves, as well as, improve their relationship with others. When clients are provided empathetic listening, and effective interpersonal skills to deal with anger, stress, and communicate more effectively, success is a given and a healthier person arises. I specialize in therapy for depression, trauma, anxiety, couples and family counseling, and parenting support.

I truly believe that all of us have the tools and potential to face life's challenges, adversities, and pains. Relationship issues, divorce as well as life and professional changes may bring anxiety, stress, and depression. For over 20 years I have been working with individuals, couples, and families. I will create a warm, safe, and confidential environment for you and I will be a passionate listener to your story. Together we will find your own ability to live a better life with yourself and with others. I am trained to use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat trauma and difficult issues.

Hello. My name is Shironda M. Bryant. I attended William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey where I received a bachelors degree in Sociology (Criminal Justice) and a masters degree in Education: Counseling Services. I love to travel,sing, dance, laugh and help others. I am motivated by the fact that I think I have a way of "normalizing" therapy. I grew up hearing people equate therapy to "being crazy" and wanted to help change the perception. I am honored that I get to work in my God given Gift daily!!

Welcome! I am licensed in both NY, NC, and SC w/ 12 yrs of professional work experience. I have worked in a variety of settings such as school settings, substance abuse facilities, outpatient facilities, inpatient/hospital behavioral health units, crisis call centers, & private practice settings. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, as well as a variety of other life stressors. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear or judgement.

Have you ever felt as though everything that you’ve planned for in your life is falling apart piece by piece? Sometimes when this is happening we feel as though we are alone. What if the answer is right in front of us and we just can’t find it? Sometimes it helps to have a second person, someone to walk the journey along side you, someone who won’t judge you but will walk with you side by side to help guide you to find that missing piece. I want to work with you where you are at and help you achieve the goals you want to achieve. Together as a team we will work step by step to achieve a happier and healthier life.