Therapists in Charlotte, NC
Soul Care Christian Counseling Services
Counselor, MA, LCMHC-S, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28212
Counseling sessions seek to get to the root of problem issues and are tailored to meet the individual needs of clients drawing from cognitive behavioral, person-centered and family systems techniques.
When the storms of life come, it's nice to have someone who can offer the support you need when you need it the most. Soul Care offers compassionate Christian Counseling to those who seek to incorporate their faith into finding healing for issues of concern. We also offer Medications Management Appointments for children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations. Soul Care offers services that are tailored to meet the individual needs of clients operating from a strengths-based and biblical perspective.
Counseling sessions seek to get to the root of problem issues and are tailored to meet the individual needs of clients drawing from cognitive behavioral, person-centered and family systems techniques.
When the storms of life come, it's nice to have someone who can offer the support you need when you need it the most. Soul Care offers compassionate Christian Counseling to those who seek to incorporate their faith into finding healing for issues of concern. We also offer Medications Management Appointments for children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations. Soul Care offers services that are tailored to meet the individual needs of clients operating from a strengths-based and biblical perspective.
Caroline Racher Turak
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
This process will bring you closer together as a family.
Every child yearns to be seen, heard, and understood. My goal with our time is that your child feels more connected with their inner world and more confident in speaking for their needs. My style of counseling is particularly effective with children experiencing worries and having a hard time self-regulating and/or listening to their body. I want to support you (the care-taker) and your little one. Through our relationship, communication will improve, self-esteem will boost, we will practice mindfulness and autonomy, and problem solving. I have a specialty in building emotional intelligence in children with autoimmune disorders.
This process will bring you closer together as a family.
Every child yearns to be seen, heard, and understood. My goal with our time is that your child feels more connected with their inner world and more confident in speaking for their needs. My style of counseling is particularly effective with children experiencing worries and having a hard time self-regulating and/or listening to their body. I want to support you (the care-taker) and your little one. Through our relationship, communication will improve, self-esteem will boost, we will practice mindfulness and autonomy, and problem solving. I have a specialty in building emotional intelligence in children with autoimmune disorders.
Dentavius Lamarn Barber
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA , LCMHC-S, LCAS, NCC, CCS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28273
Dentavius has 15 years of counseling experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and family populations with co-occurring disorders in all levels of care (outpatient, community-based programs, partial hospitalization, inpatient psychiatric units, medical detox, and substance abuse residential programs).
Dentavius is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in the state of North Carolina, in addition to a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and South Carolina. Dentavius hold certifications as a National Board Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor with the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board, International Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with International Association of Trauma Professionals.
Dentavius has 15 years of counseling experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and family populations with co-occurring disorders in all levels of care (outpatient, community-based programs, partial hospitalization, inpatient psychiatric units, medical detox, and substance abuse residential programs).
Dentavius is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in the state of North Carolina, in addition to a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and South Carolina. Dentavius hold certifications as a National Board Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor with the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board, International Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with International Association of Trauma Professionals.
Diana D. Landers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28273
A lonely moment. A slight stressor. A tipping point or crisis. A sense of vulnerability or troubling thoughts. Maybe you are in physical pain. Something has called you to therapy, and you are seeking a guide to walk alongside you. My goal is to provide you both a place of comfort and autonomy, yet ensure we have the flexibility and willingness to go where we must. I am a therapist. I am also a parent, a spouse, a daughter, and a sibling. I believe that family bonds, or lack thereof, shape who we become and I cannot guide you where I haven’t also been myself.
A lonely moment. A slight stressor. A tipping point or crisis. A sense of vulnerability or troubling thoughts. Maybe you are in physical pain. Something has called you to therapy, and you are seeking a guide to walk alongside you. My goal is to provide you both a place of comfort and autonomy, yet ensure we have the flexibility and willingness to go where we must. I am a therapist. I am also a parent, a spouse, a daughter, and a sibling. I believe that family bonds, or lack thereof, shape who we become and I cannot guide you where I haven’t also been myself.
Insightful Options, PLLC
Counselor, EdD, LCMHCS, LPCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28202
Our specialty areas are SUD, addiction, DWI, domestic violence, parenting children with special needs, teenage issues, anger management, family conflicts/resolution, couples/marital issues, career counseling supervision, and professional private practice development.
We explore Insightful Options to help you change your life, face your fears and overcome difficult obstacles. We have years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with a wide range of issues. We provide flexible services weekly. In addition, we provide SUD,DWI,DOT-SAP services that includes group sessions. We also provide TeleHealth Sessions for SC, NC, and GA clients for additional privacy and convenience. We have a nonprofit organization for additional assistance in different service areas...www.greenemcilwainefoundation.org
Our specialty areas are SUD, addiction, DWI, domestic violence, parenting children with special needs, teenage issues, anger management, family conflicts/resolution, couples/marital issues, career counseling supervision, and professional private practice development.
We explore Insightful Options to help you change your life, face your fears and overcome difficult obstacles. We have years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with a wide range of issues. We provide flexible services weekly. In addition, we provide SUD,DWI,DOT-SAP services that includes group sessions. We also provide TeleHealth Sessions for SC, NC, and GA clients for additional privacy and convenience. We have a nonprofit organization for additional assistance in different service areas...www.greenemcilwainefoundation.org
Robert C Faucette
Psychologist, PhD, PLLC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
Waitlist for new clients
My therapy/counseling approach is tailored to the unique needs of the client and family and I strive to establish a collaborative, respectful, and non-threatening environment in which your concerns can be addressed and resolved.
Hello. I'm a clinical psychologist who has practiced in the Charlotte area since 1994. I am semi-retired and keep a small caseload. I primarily provide psychological services to children, adolescents, and their families, but I see an occasional adult as well. In addition to providing counseling services, I conduct comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational evaluations that help in making confident diagnoses and help to direct treatment and/or educational decisions.
My therapy/counseling approach is tailored to the unique needs of the client and family and I strive to establish a collaborative, respectful, and non-threatening environment in which your concerns can be addressed and resolved.
Hello. I'm a clinical psychologist who has practiced in the Charlotte area since 1994. I am semi-retired and keep a small caseload. I primarily provide psychological services to children, adolescents, and their families, but I see an occasional adult as well. In addition to providing counseling services, I conduct comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational evaluations that help in making confident diagnoses and help to direct treatment and/or educational decisions.
Jess Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28205
Waitlist for new clients
You are the expert on you and your family. Which may be hard to recognize at times because of things that have happened in your past or there may be experiences that are impacting you more than you realize. Or you may have a child who feels overlooked or misunderstood. Because only you are experiencing your life, I am here to assist you in making changes in areas you identify to better fulfill your goals. I work with adolescents, adults, and families to help navigate through communication, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I have experience with the LGBTQ+ population and certified in letter writing for gender affirming medical care.
You are the expert on you and your family. Which may be hard to recognize at times because of things that have happened in your past or there may be experiences that are impacting you more than you realize. Or you may have a child who feels overlooked or misunderstood. Because only you are experiencing your life, I am here to assist you in making changes in areas you identify to better fulfill your goals. I work with adolescents, adults, and families to help navigate through communication, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I have experience with the LGBTQ+ population and certified in letter writing for gender affirming medical care.
Affinity Clinical Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28212
As an experienced therapist and supervisor, I specialized in helping individuals around variety of issues such as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, alcohol, drugs, personal, couples, marriage and family relationship, developmental disorders and trauma.
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.
As an experienced therapist and supervisor, I specialized in helping individuals around variety of issues such as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, alcohol, drugs, personal, couples, marriage and family relationship, developmental disorders and trauma.
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.
Brenda Gallardo
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28262
The treatment modalities that she incorporates are Person-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).
Brenda Gallardo is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). She graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Developmental Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. It is her mission to provide a safe space for all clients. Brenda enjoys working with children (age 4 &up), adolescents, and adults. She has experience working with trauma, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
The treatment modalities that she incorporates are Person-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).
Brenda Gallardo is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). She graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Developmental Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. It is her mission to provide a safe space for all clients. Brenda enjoys working with children (age 4 &up), adolescents, and adults. She has experience working with trauma, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Jordan Tadlock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28211 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and families from a holistic and systemic point of view. I specialize in family systems of addiction as well as grief, having worked with families for over ten years dealing with these and other forms of dysfunction. I work with clients in need of support setting clear and consistent boundaries, as well as individuals seeking recovery from codependency. I also have extensive experience in helping individuals ages 6 and older work through grief and loss.
I work with individuals, couples and families from a holistic and systemic point of view. I specialize in family systems of addiction as well as grief, having worked with families for over ten years dealing with these and other forms of dysfunction. I work with clients in need of support setting clear and consistent boundaries, as well as individuals seeking recovery from codependency. I also have extensive experience in helping individuals ages 6 and older work through grief and loss.
Debbie A Breen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Th, M, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
My passion and calling is for the family: the core unit and each individual.
Has something occurred recently that pushed you over into unfamiliar territory and is causing anger, anxiety, depression? I have helped hundreds of people, adults, adolescents and children reconcile these issues, identify wants and needs, and achieve resolve for a more satisfying life today, and promising tomorrow, for this generation and the next. I am a parent & child advocate, family & individual therapist, and pastoral confidant. My work with families & individuals, young and old, help them achieve understanding, meaning and direction for the current issue of today, and those that will occur in the future.
My passion and calling is for the family: the core unit and each individual.
Has something occurred recently that pushed you over into unfamiliar territory and is causing anger, anxiety, depression? I have helped hundreds of people, adults, adolescents and children reconcile these issues, identify wants and needs, and achieve resolve for a more satisfying life today, and promising tomorrow, for this generation and the next. I am a parent & child advocate, family & individual therapist, and pastoral confidant. My work with families & individuals, young and old, help them achieve understanding, meaning and direction for the current issue of today, and those that will occur in the future.
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28287
I have evening and after school appointments to accommodate your family, so you don’t have to miss work or school.
Parenting adolescents is challenging. As your teen gets older, they may show signs of struggling in some or many areas of their lives. You may notice personality changes, or they no longer have the same interests or no longer seem motivated. You’ve read books, tried different strategies and tried to communicate with your teen, but there has not been sustained change. You know that your teen has potential, but how do you help them find it? Looking for outside help, can be a scary step, with many questions. Will someone be able to connect with my teen, am I able to trust that person/will my teen be able to?
I have evening and after school appointments to accommodate your family, so you don’t have to miss work or school.
Parenting adolescents is challenging. As your teen gets older, they may show signs of struggling in some or many areas of their lives. You may notice personality changes, or they no longer have the same interests or no longer seem motivated. You’ve read books, tried different strategies and tried to communicate with your teen, but there has not been sustained change. You know that your teen has potential, but how do you help them find it? Looking for outside help, can be a scary step, with many questions. Will someone be able to connect with my teen, am I able to trust that person/will my teen be able to?
Desired Solutions & More, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28213
DS&M is a private practice dedicated to providing professional individual and and family therapy for adults, adolescents and children to help with life changes, problems in relationships and mental health issues. Our clinicians are licensed mental health professionals with experience treating a variety of issues.
DS&M is a private practice dedicated to providing professional individual and and family therapy for adults, adolescents and children to help with life changes, problems in relationships and mental health issues. Our clinicians are licensed mental health professionals with experience treating a variety of issues.
Endora Crawford
PhD, Life, Coach
Not Verified Not Verified
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Through Trauma Recovery Life Coaching, I help individuals who have experienced trauma reconnect with their feelings and with others and safely move towards wholeness; and I help families understand how each member influences the family unit and how they can work together to support, nourish, and strengthen the family bond.
Has a past experience left you feeling stuck and unable to reach your full potential? Events such as a tragic accident, military combat, loss of a loved one, bullying, domestic violence, divorce, childhood abuse and living with a parent diagnosed with a mental illness are all traumatic experiences that can cause stress and imbalance in your life. I specialize in helping children feel better about themselves; parents feel empowered with the skills to raise their children; and individuals feel connected and able to find new meaning in life free of anger, anxiety, and sadness.
Through Trauma Recovery Life Coaching, I help individuals who have experienced trauma reconnect with their feelings and with others and safely move towards wholeness; and I help families understand how each member influences the family unit and how they can work together to support, nourish, and strengthen the family bond.
Has a past experience left you feeling stuck and unable to reach your full potential? Events such as a tragic accident, military combat, loss of a loved one, bullying, domestic violence, divorce, childhood abuse and living with a parent diagnosed with a mental illness are all traumatic experiences that can cause stress and imbalance in your life. I specialize in helping children feel better about themselves; parents feel empowered with the skills to raise their children; and individuals feel connected and able to find new meaning in life free of anger, anxiety, and sadness.
Dr. Sarah M. Whitmire
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LCMHC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28277
I have provided mental health services since 2004 and have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as: psychiatric hospitals, corrections facilities, residential treatment, and private practice. At my current private practice, I provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for children, teens, and adults in the Charlotte area. My specializations include: individual issues related to anxiety, crossdressing, depression, grief & loss, stress management, and trauma; couple & marital issues related to communication, infidelity, and co-parenting; and play & filial therapy for children and their families.
I have provided mental health services since 2004 and have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as: psychiatric hospitals, corrections facilities, residential treatment, and private practice. At my current private practice, I provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for children, teens, and adults in the Charlotte area. My specializations include: individual issues related to anxiety, crossdressing, depression, grief & loss, stress management, and trauma; couple & marital issues related to communication, infidelity, and co-parenting; and play & filial therapy for children and their families.
Agape Christian Counseling Center
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28227
Our counselors are Christians who are trained in counseling with children and adolescents, premarital, marriage and family counseling, individual counseling for adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, phobias, and addictions.
We are a group of counselors who are dedicated to the well-being of our clients as we practice professional counseling from a Christian perspective. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, losing a loved one, challenges at work, having hard time parenting your children or dissatisfaction in your marriage - we provide a safe place for you to come individually, as a family, or as a couple to explore the issues you might be experiencing, gain new perspective, and work on overcoming your difficulties. While taking an integrative approach to therapy, we welcome all people who seek counseling, regardless of religious background.
Our counselors are Christians who are trained in counseling with children and adolescents, premarital, marriage and family counseling, individual counseling for adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, phobias, and addictions.
We are a group of counselors who are dedicated to the well-being of our clients as we practice professional counseling from a Christian perspective. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, losing a loved one, challenges at work, having hard time parenting your children or dissatisfaction in your marriage - we provide a safe place for you to come individually, as a family, or as a couple to explore the issues you might be experiencing, gain new perspective, and work on overcoming your difficulties. While taking an integrative approach to therapy, we welcome all people who seek counseling, regardless of religious background.
Dorothy D Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCASA
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28277
My education is specific in dealing with martial issues, family and systemic change even within the individual. I have worked with an array of individuals, couples, and families of all backgrounds and know that we all have the same basic wisdoms and strategies to evoke change and growth as it applies to our life’s journey. I am knowledgeable and comfortable to walk with you through yours.
My education is specific in dealing with martial issues, family and systemic change even within the individual. I have worked with an array of individuals, couples, and families of all backgrounds and know that we all have the same basic wisdoms and strategies to evoke change and growth as it applies to our life’s journey. I am knowledgeable and comfortable to walk with you through yours.
Myque Harris
Counselor, LCMHC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
Waitlist for new clients
I offer individual therapy, co-parenting therapy, parent-child therapy, and family therapy.
Looking for something different? I uniquely combine evidence-based therapy with meditation, breathwork, yoga, and other techniques, like art therapy. I’ve been a licensed therapist since 2007. I create a space where you can be heard and nurtured but also pushed to grow. We'll work together to set realistic therapeutic goals so you can thrive. I love to support teens, college students, & adults, as well as LGBTQIA+, POC, single parents, and other marginalized populations. I offer group for younger kids. Together, we’ll reduce stress, anxiety, and low mood by learning coping skills to increase overall wellness and personal awareness.
I offer individual therapy, co-parenting therapy, parent-child therapy, and family therapy.
Looking for something different? I uniquely combine evidence-based therapy with meditation, breathwork, yoga, and other techniques, like art therapy. I’ve been a licensed therapist since 2007. I create a space where you can be heard and nurtured but also pushed to grow. We'll work together to set realistic therapeutic goals so you can thrive. I love to support teens, college students, & adults, as well as LGBTQIA+, POC, single parents, and other marginalized populations. I offer group for younger kids. Together, we’ll reduce stress, anxiety, and low mood by learning coping skills to increase overall wellness and personal awareness.
Shinia Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28262
Currently, providing individual, family, Christian and couples counseling to clients with various diagnoses to include ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma-related disorders, and Behavioral/emotional .
My primary goal is to walk alongside you on this journey providing therapy to clients that they feel validated while also being offered concrete suggestions on how to create change in their lives. I believe that everyone is capable of change, which is why clients bravely seek out a therapist – and an opportunity for healing.
Currently, providing individual, family, Christian and couples counseling to clients with various diagnoses to include ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma-related disorders, and Behavioral/emotional .
My primary goal is to walk alongside you on this journey providing therapy to clients that they feel validated while also being offered concrete suggestions on how to create change in their lives. I believe that everyone is capable of change, which is why clients bravely seek out a therapist – and an opportunity for healing.
Amy Kunz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28203
I work with people of all ages and a wide variety of struggles through individual, couple, and family therapy.
Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. If you are looking for things to change and are willing to work with me, things can get better. So many clients enter therapy with apprehension and a lack of hope for things to improve. I focus my practice on creating trust and getting my clients back on track as quickly and as comfortably as possible. Therapy begins with an end in mind and you and I would work together to make sure we are always making progress towards goals.
I work with people of all ages and a wide variety of struggles through individual, couple, and family therapy.
Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. If you are looking for things to change and are willing to work with me, things can get better. So many clients enter therapy with apprehension and a lack of hope for things to improve. I focus my practice on creating trust and getting my clients back on track as quickly and as comfortably as possible. Therapy begins with an end in mind and you and I would work together to make sure we are always making progress towards goals.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.