I believe that everyone, including you, is entitled to experiencing happiness. Whether it be needing to find more work/life balance, learning how to navigate through difficult relationships, or dealing with a MH/SA disorder, I want to help you achieve serenity. One of my main goals as a therapist is to empower, encourage, and support you in achieving your life goals. I know that counseling requires courage and strength, and I am here to make this process easier for you by assisting you along the way. I believe in you and I want you to believe in you too!

"Life's roughest storms prove the strength of our anchors!" With almost 20 years of experience in working with individuals of all ages as well as families, I have taken great pride in helping others recognize their individual strengths to weather the many storms of life. Although I work with all ages, I have a special passion for working with older children and teens and their families. Throughout my career, I have helped parents find the balance of providing support and love coupled with discipline to have healthy, happy relationships with their children and teens.

I am an LCSW and have worked with adults, couples, adolescents, children and families dealing with many life situations and psychological challenges for 28 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 experience I have gained. I service the Lake Norman area and North Charlotte. I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy. I am also eager to serve military personnel/veterans/families. Additionally I have increased my practice to include First Responders (EMS, Law Enforcement and Fire personnel).

*Now Accepting Telehealth clients only* Life transitions can be daunting; when entering college, a divorce, moving to a new city, death, or trauma occurs sometimes we need a little help along the way. As your counselor, I am here to support you in discovering personal meaning, creating comfort, and uncovering innate resources to help you emerge from the fog into your best self. I strive to foster a warm and genuine space to sit with you on some of your darkest days. It is my hope that we can create a more meaningful life and provide you with new tools to navigate life’s bumpy roads.

Life can feel overwhelming at times! It comes hard, quick, unsolicited, and is indiscriminate. Am I doing enough? Am I good enough? What’s next? You may feel as though you want to seek refuge by hiding in your office away from others or perhaps in the bathroom away from family. Your plate is overflowing and trying to balance it all can be a challenge. You are barely getting by, haunted by mistakes and events of the past. Your relationships are suffering, and your concept of self is dwindling. You wish you could find balance and take care of self, all while being an amazing parent, child, spouse, or coworker, etc.

Although you may feel alone in your problem, I guarantee that you are not, and will help you develop individual and relationship skills to overcome your problem(s). I am an avid proponent of examining the systemic nature of problems, which includes taking inventory of the mental, physical, spiritual, societal, and relational aspects that may be effecting you. I will help you deconstruct your life and experiences, and help you reconstruct a healthy psychological paradigm that heals you and brings meaning and purpose to your life. You will ultimately feel more alive, genuine, and hopeful about yourself and your future.

Life and relationships are hard. Maybe you're in a pivotal transition and trying to figure out how to maneuver through this new phase of life. "Is this really what life has to be like now? I am tired of putting on a happy face for everyone else when I am crying inside." Life adjustments can be scary and even a little infuriating at times. Sometimes you just need someone else to talk to about what is happening without feeling judged, allowing you the freedom to speak your true thoughts without fear of hurting someone else's feelings.

Therapists are only wounded survivors with education and training, who seek to help their fellow man to face life's difficulties. It is part of my journey to walk with my clients along their chosen path and offer guidance, support, and acceptance. No one knows the right answer. It is my belief that everyone has within them what they need. The only question that remains is how do they get tapped into the internal strength that can provide healing. I have successfully accompanied many adolescences, adults, and families as they discover their own capacity to resolve their presenting life challenges.

Crystal McNiel, MSW, LCSW, McNiel Family Counseling & Services, LLC is a private counseling agency in Cornelius, NC. Our practice serves residents of Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. We specialize in working with families and children. Our mission is to promote secure, loving, and healthy interactions within families.

Hi everyone! I'm an LPC intern through Liberty University and am now seeking clients for my internship (now-May2021). I've worked with a variety of individuals in my intern experience thus far and am open to assist with any and all mental health concerns or obstacles. My goal is to help individuals, from all walks of life, navigate through life in a positive way. Although we all face our own obstacles, these obstacles look and feel different for each person. I want to be on your team and help you through life's unexpected twists and turns, as you grow into the happiest, healthiest version of yourself.

*Accepting new clients..I have worked in the Charlotte area since 1997 completing evaluations and providing counseling. I specialize in assessing and diagnosing children, adolescents, and young adults. Psychological evaluations provide information necessary to help individuals achieve success in their lives. Parents often question: under-achievement, inattention/distractibility, executive skills, proper interventions, and/or strengths and weaknesses of their child. I assess for learning disabilities, attention disorders, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, giftedness, kindergarten readiness, and private school admissions (CAIS).

Have you faced struggles with depression and anxiety possibly due to illness, family conflict, loss, work or relationship issues? Has it been difficult for you to cope with and overcome these emotions on your own? If so, you’re not alone. We all need support from time to time, yet many of us may not feel comfortable asking for help or sharing intimate details with friends or family. Within my practice, you will find a safe & nonjudgmental environment where we can explore these obstacles together, help you heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.

We were not made to suffer, struggle, or change alone. Sometimes we need a push, a shove, or a gentle helping hand. Melissa sees the counseling process as an opportunity to increase self-awareness and build resilience together. Melissa enjoys helping to empower her clients by walking beside them working towards a common goal. Melissa has worked extensively with complex mental health and substance use cases, both as a counselor and program clinical supervisor. Melissa works with adolescents (14 and above) and adults of all ages.

I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist with 30 years of clinical experience. I am the owner of Charlotte Center for Balanced Living where I maintain a private practice in the historic Southend area of Charlotte, I pride my practice on delivering exceptional personalized care in a confidential, supportive, and safe environment. I have extensive experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. My treatment philosophy is empathically informed and draws from a broad range of theoretical orientations. I incorporate a blend of conventional and alternative approaches drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to

Do you find yourself concerned about your child? Have you tried everything in your "toolbox"? I can help you. I have 15 years experience as a playtherapist, Montessori teacher and school counselor. Let me help you with the social, emotional and academic needs of your 3-18 year old.

***Offering Telehealth services only!*** ***Only enrolling clients into our Ticket to Work Program*** The Ticket to Work (Ticket) program is a free and voluntary program that can help Social Security beneficiaries go to work, get a good job that may lead to a career, and become financially independent, all while they keep their Medicare or Medicaid. Individuals who receive Social Security benefits because of a disability and are age 18 through 64 probably already qualify for the program.

Want to live a Joyful, Vibrant, & Conscious life? Understanding that you are important, relevant & that you matter, is step one. Your relationship with your SELF affects every aspect of your life & often small changes can lead to big shifts! If you want to feel differently, want satisfying relationships, & to cope with life's stressors in an empowered & positive way, then please do reach out to me. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space in which you can explore feelings, thoughts & beliefs, both conscious & unconscious, that may be keeping you stuck. You don't have to keep struggling alone. I'm just an email away!

I have more than 20+ years experience as a psychologist treating adults of all ages. My areas of specialty include, but are not limited to, depression and anxiety management; bipolar disorder; grief and loss issues; issues related to life transitions; and diversity issues. I provide clinical services based upon empirically validated approaches to therapy that have a proven track record of effectiveness. I will work to assist clients in developing coping skills and increased knowledge regarding self-care for psychological and psychiatric difficulties. I bring a passion to clinical work based on my experience in a variety of community settings.

It has been an incredible privilege and honor in my many years of experience to work with every client I encounter during some of the most trying times in their lives. My clients feel immediately my genuine care, compassion and dedication to helping them resolve whatever issues they are encountering. I am extremely focused on providing the absolute best client/customer care experience for my clients. I work with my clients directly to assist them in defining their goals and to help them achieve them in the most efficient and solution focused manner. Together we put a plan into place in ensuring the best possible outcome.

Having a professional career can be stressful and overwhelming. Balancing a busy work schedule, social life, family (with or without kids and maybe a fur-baby) and personal life can be difficult to achieve successfully. Sometimes, turning to alcohol or other substances can be an outlet. No one understands what it's like to be you, so you indulge in activities that may not be the right choice. You feel like no one understands what it's like to be you. You're struggling, but you're not sure if it's a problem. You need help from someone relatable, experienced, and genuine.