Gujarati Therapists in Raeford, NC

As a professional counselor, YOU are my focus. I view counseling as a series of small stepping-stones, each representing success, when joined together, provide a path for change. Teamwork is the most important foundation in counseling. I am here to help guide you towards meeting goals and resolving challenges that life throws at you. As your therapist I aim to work with you to overcome any obstacles that you are facing in your life and embark with you on your journey. It is my hope that throughout our time together, you will create a path towards understanding and being able to resolve your own obstacles and challenges.

Hi, my name is Sejal Patel. I am a LMFT in North and South Carolina and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate. My greatest strength is my innate compassion, empathy, and creative ability to present information tactfully that empowers my clients' autonomy.

Are you a high achiever or high performer? Do you feel like you're failing at everything some days or not showing up as your best self? Do you want better relationships? As a former attorney, I understand feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and burned out. Something isn’t working, you're stuck, or frustrated. Perhaps you struggle with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or overworking. I'll help you achieve solutions, improve your relationships, and make the positive life changes you are looking for. You can feel hopeful and supported here. I incorporate humor, compassion, and skills with clients. Therapy can be enjoyable and effective!

I have been working with children and adults of all ages in individual therapy / family therapy and play therapy for over 18 years. My expertise is in the areas of working with anxiety, depression, psychosis, grief, suicide, complex trauma, relationship concerns, developmental concerns for all ages, PTSD, and diversity issues, dementias. I specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological and diagnostic assessment for Autism, ADHD, Personality, medical necessity, forensic, fitness for duty, educational, TBI, dementias, etc. I speak several languages and have won several awards for multicultural and diversity focused work.

Mental wellness has an impact on all of us, from someone who is fighting through it to even ourselves struggling with it everyday. The stigma of seeking help is still present, but Take Control of your own Revolution. We want to help our patients identify the core concerns that they face, help them restructure their negative thought patterns and teach them techniques to reduce their concerns.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker /Therapist (LCSW) Board Certified in NC. I have over 20 years of experience in the fields of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. I provide Individual and Family Counseling and work with all populations such as children, adolescents and adults. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment in which my clients can explore their emotional needs, discuss behavioral issues and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths based approach in my work with individuals and families

Life can feel overwhelming. When it does, it’s not unusual for individuals to find a counselor who can help them deal with the obstacles life throws! Whether you are struggling in your relationship with yourself, your partner or your family, our goal is to create a safe, trustworthy, and confidential space to process through the difficult emotions and to see your painful experiences in new, life-giving ways. We can help you learn coping skills and specific strategies to help you grow from what you may be going through.

At Integrative Wellness Services, we take the "village" approach. We view our client's needs as as being connected to a larger scheme of things and work tirelessly to get to the root of what concerns them. We believe that all mental health challenges must be supported by more than one approach, and all of the approaches need to be working together, like a village! Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

I understand it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for support. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-worth, PTSD, physical and sexual abuse, grief, relationship challenges, and the unpredictability of life. I believe in a mind/body/spirit approach to my work and draw upon humanistic, psychodynamic, and relational approaches to therapy. I am also certified in EMDR from an EMDRIA-approved program. I believe in a mind/body/spirit approach to my work and collaborate with the client to work at a pace most comfortable for you.

Therapy is about become more and more comfortable with yourself and with facing challenges with as much confidence in yourself as possible. I want to work with you to help you achieve a higher sense of self. I provide a safe and welcoming space where we can collaborate to reach your goals.

No matter where you are in life currently, you have undoubtedly faced challenges and difficulty. If you are coping with past trauma, you may notice situations in the past may be playing a role in your current concerns or significantly impacting your life and relationships. Feelings of shame, guilt, and worries for the future can hold you back from knowing and achieving what you want for your life. Regardless of what you have experienced, I believe you are capable of moving forward with courage and resilience. I seek to provide you with a safe space to share your story and to write them together.

Life is beautiful when we are in harmony with the universe and heal through our challenges. I would be honored to be a part of your journey to live a little more at peace and find your way through life’s circumstances. I excel in working with patients who have anxiety, depression, crisis situations, eating disorders, cultural acclimation issues, or racial trauma amongst many other areas of specialty. I enjoy healing through targeted therapies and helping you connect to the vast opportunities provided by the universe to get back to the joy of living. Practicing with care, compassion and empathy are my strong suits. All are welcome.