Family Therapy in Mount Mourne, NC

My clients want to make changes that improve their quality of lives, careers, and relationships. I focus on couples, addiction, grief, trauma, life transitions, professional burnout, finding purpose, and spirituality. I connect well with mid-career professionals and people who have had that nagging sense of wanting something more. I also work with couples post-treatment from addiction. I see my role as a confidential member of the client's support system, a mirror, and exploration guide.

TY for taking the time to consider me as your therapist and welcome to your safe space. I work with individuals who have been in domestic partnerships where one exhibits emotionally abusive behaviors: i.e. manip., blame, gaslighting, plays the victim AND persecutor, obligates, fear (real or imagined), and guilt etc.; a unique situation that requires a professional's help. I invite you to peruse my website and ask me any questions you might have. I also work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, family problems, and adjusting to life circumstances. Two + therapists who work here as well. Let's get you feeling better!

Everyone has a story, and I want to listen to yours. Encouraging hope, helping a person see their worth, and teaching them how to advocate for themselves drives my practice as a therapist. I will meet you where you are and help you reach your goals on your journey to finding hope, healing, and meaning in your life. I provide advocacy, care, and support for those seeking self-improvement, enduring crises and life's challenges, and those suffering from family and relationship conflict, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, grief and loss, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, panic, interpersonal violence, and work or school-related stressors.

Helping people navigate life's challenges is my passion. I believe in relationships, and enjoy working with clients to help them develop healthier connections within themselves, with friends and family, and with society. I also take a particular interest in teaching clients coping skills to manage their distress, including mindfulness and yoga. I am experienced in guiding individuals, couples, and families through relationship challenges, grieving difficulties, life transitions/divorce, substance abuse, and trauma. I'm able to connect compassionately with resistant adolescents and teach their parents more effective ways to understand and support them through those often tumultuous years.

My passion each day is to work through life's challenges with teens through adults. I love working with Couples (Gottman Method) to help their relationships build a stronger connection. I work with individuals ages 13 and up with a variety of needs such as general coping skills, self-esteem, parenting issues, retirement, divorce, family conflicts, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, grief issues, men's issues, and life adjustments. My specialties include Marriage and Family Therapy (Gottman Style), Dealing with Chronic Illnesses (M.S., Cancer, Kidney Disease, etc.), and working with school issues with teens and college students

I believe that people can better their lives through therapy. Whether you are struggling with stress and anxiety, depression, adjustments to changes in your life, family issues, or unresolved hurt from your past, learning coping skills can make your life more manageable. I understand that counseling is a very personal experience, and stress the importance of feeling comfortable in my office, where you will be free to discuss your thoughts and feelings without judgement.

Currently I'm only accepting individuals for virtual session. As a marriage and family therapist I work with individuals, couples and family groups.Being an LMFT means being "systemic". I enjoy working with people with a variety of concerns such as: life transitions, relationships, sexual dysfunction, divorce/remarriage and health. I treat mental health issues as well as provide coaching. My focus is integrative, strength-based and client centered, meaning I'll work with you at your speed to achieve your goals. I view coaching and therapy as a collaborate process. Your motivation and our relationship is key.

I am passionate about working with individuals who possess a genuine desire to explore and understand themselves on a deeper level. If you're seeking guidance through life's transitions and yearn for a stronger sense of connection, you've come to the right place. Change is a beautiful yet challenging process, and I am here to accompany you every step of the way. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey, delving into the depths of your psyche and unraveling the complexities that make you unique. I find therapy can often be more impactful in couples/family work or in group therapy.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with mental health concerns around trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief, life changes, depression, anxiety, sexuality, and gender identity. My goals for my clients are that they feel heard, validated, supported, and involved in their treatment goals. I am passionate about helping my clients in increasing their insight and understanding of themselves, their values, needs, effective and ineffective coping skills, and their goals of living a fulfilling life.

We understand that reaching out for help can be very scary and overwhelming. Please know that we are here to help you, and make you feel as comfortable as possible throughout this process. We are so proud of you for being courageous enough to ask for help, and can't wait to have the opportunity to work with you. This is the first step towards living a happy and healthier life, and we are here to support you through your journey.

We know that initiating counseling services for your child or yourself can be very challenging. Please know you are making a positive step towards a healthy change in your life and we are here to help you every step of the way.

Dr. Lisa Long is a psychologist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She specializes in forensic and clinical psychological evaluations and is a qualified expert witness and court-appointed evaluator in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Kentucky. Dr. Long provides contract psychological evaluations to the Department of Social Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice and consults with attorneys on criminal and civil matters. In addition, she performs psychological evaluations for family law and immigration cases. Dr. Long is fluent in Spanish, proficient in Arabic and Russian, and holds active licenses in multiple states.

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.

I specialize in working with adult women on issues such as managing stress, career and sports performance, life transitions and creating healthy relationships. In addition, a high percentage of my practice is focused on working with couples on relationship issues. I work with adults in all phases of their relationships, whether they are considering marriage, experiencing struggles in their marriage and wanting to improve their situation or in the process of trying to end their relationship in a healthy way. The goals and process for my clients vary depending on the unique circumstances of each individual and relationship.

Cynzi loves helping young children and adults identify their strengths, build upon them, and help motivate them to become self-sufficient.

We are all faced with a myriad of obstacles, adjustments and stressors throughout our lives. Starting a family and navigating the role of new parent can be one of the biggest. Whether working through the postpartum adjustment, navigating the ever changing role as parent or walking through the many transitions and difficulties of being a child, I work with adults and children to find ways best suited to master these obstacles and surmount life's challenges.

Is alcohol use impacting your marriage? Are you struggling with anxiety or finding that you are frequently depressed? Is someone gaslighting you? Do you find that you're struggling to be your best self? If so I’m here to help with loads of experience, having worked for a major substance use & mental health agency for over 18 years. We will work together to craft a plan that fits and supports your lifestyle.

We are stuck doing the same thing. It is difficult to keep going with all the chaos. We don't know what else to do! These are a few of the frustrations that many families bring to sessions. Do you love your family yet going home feels more exhausting than going to work? Is your family constantly arguing and family life feels like you are stuck in a loop? Family Therapy can help your family learn to better communicate needs and problems without criticism and rebuild relationships within the whole family.