Intellectual Disability Therapists in Vilas, NC

***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years in the field with experience treating a wide range of psychological issues. I have experience working with people of all ages including college students . I enjoy helping those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I have enjoyed working with people experiencing the more severe symptoms of mental health so that they may live a more stable and fulfilling life. I am located in Boone NC but can offer Telehealth services to those in need anywhere in North Carolina

Now Offering Appointments Saturday Mornings! Are you feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and burnt out? Do you often find yourself feeling isolated and believing that nobody truly understands you? It's possible that you've always had a sense of being different, and perhaps you've had to conceal your true feelings and authentic self in order to fit in and avoid standing out. Maintaining this façade requires an immense amount of effort, and now you find yourself on the verge of losing the very essence that makes you unique. You deserve to feel relief from the constant burnout.

I am pleased you are considering working with me. We all have issues which need improvement. Life is a journey of change in which therapy can be a supportive tool.

I am pursuing full licensure as a mental health counselor. I offer a place to come and sit and be yourself. Where you are, is important to me. I aim to meet you where you are in your walk of life. I have lived a lot of life and have personal experiences that drove me and inspired me to become the counselor I am today. You want freedom and peace, and it is all within you. My mission and passion is to help you find that, and to be able to give yourself permission to keep going. Don't Give up on you!

When you are feeling overwhelmed by life, a therapist can help you. You know that you want to feel better - and be better for yourself and others - but when you have been doing the things that have always worked in the past and find they are not working now, it may be time to enlist the support of a therapist.  I love to work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, sad, anxious, indecisive, or have any other painful emotion. Instead of feeling stuck, I want to help you feel empowered to move forward and help manage those painful feelings.

Hi, I view counseling as a forum for acceptance and understanding that serves to facilitate and foster change. To some, counseling may be as simple as using the counselor as a sounding board, or as a way to navigate roadblocks in life. I support each individual based on their needs. I'm an ally to everyone because I love people and we all deserve kindness and respect.

I work with clients in a relaxed, informal, and professional way to promote emotional safety and comfort within the relationship so that they can process openly and authentically about meaningful and often sensitive topics. While experiencing this connection, people are able to gain presence, reflect on experiences and plan for personal maintenance, change and growth. Many clients enjoy both spending time in the office, taking walks, spending time in nature, and/or meeting virtually for telehealth sessions. I like to utilize physical activity, mindfulness, and ecotherapy for engagement and emphasizing overall health and wellness.

I am a licensed clinical mental health therapist committed to helping clients of all ages live a life they want to live! I centralize multiculturalism and advocacy through a trauma-focused lens in my work with clients. I have experience working with children and families navigating social, emotional, academic, and behavioral concerns and changes. My counseling expertise is in helping clients develop identity, strengthen coping skills and make behavioral changes. I utilize play therapy with children and work from a strengths-based, person-centered theoretical orientation.

Are you stuck? Are ADHD symptoms, TBI symptoms, Nervous System Dysregulation, Anxiety creating problems? Do you suspect that root cause health causes may be a culprit? Do you struggle with focus? You will also benefit. I combine nutrition, natural medicine, Amen Clinic Brain typing (there are many brain types), CBT, QNRT, and the Functional Neurology to deliver comprehensive interventions. As a Neuro Psychotherapist and Naturopath, I offer a holistic approach. I address Executive Function issues applying the work of Russell Barkley, Neil Nathan, Limbic Retraining and Functional Neurology.

I am passionate about working with individuals and families. I believe the client/ therapist relationship is a critical component of the therapeutic process and place emphasis on maintaining a nonjudgmental, caring, and safe environment for my clients. My compassion and use of evidence-based research models provide a space for me to empower and support clients. I believe that the therapy process is collaborative, both therapist and client work together to develop strategies and tools to help clients transition through stressful times. Using both long and short-term therapy approaches, I create an individual approach for clients.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) that enjoys helping people find meaning in their lives and achieve personal growth. My approach incorporates cognitive behavioral and acceptance commitment techniques and is individualized and tailored to your personal and professional goals.

I believe life needs to be fully experienced and enjoyed! Too often, the stresses and traumas of life prevent us from stepping into a full life. My goal is to create a welcoming environment where you can feel safe enough to start working on creating the life you dreamed of having and to develop the skills necessary for personal growth. Prior to becoming a counselor, I worked as as a Qualified Professional with individuals with developmental delays over a decade. I enjoyed assisting individuals with specific behavioral and life skill needs. I enjoy spending time with my son, riding horses and gardening.

As a native of Iredell County, it is my privilege to counsel individuals who live here and in surrounding areas. Past experience includes working with adults of all ages, couples, children and teens. I particularly enjoyed working with teens in an alternative school setting. I have also counseled individuals struggling with OCD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, low self-esteem, and developmental disabilities. I especially empathize with the DD population due to personally experiencing many of the struggles faced by having a daughter who was born with Spina bifida.

We must: Heal. Grow. Thrive. And always remember that "Today is a good day to have a good day". Life can be a lot to juggle at times. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to sit beside you and listen to you share that you are doing the best that you can and have it affirmed, that is enough. I am here to validate your feelings and affirm that I am here to support you on your journey. It is YOUR journey.

My philosophy as a therapist is anchored in the principle of meeting you where you are. I recognize that the journey to therapy is often paved with challenges that are difficult to articulate. In these times, I stand as a supportive ally, guiding you through your struggles. My focus is on fostering a harmonious connection between body and mind.

We all have struggles and things that we want to be different. Families, couples, or individuals who are looking for a change can find meaningful progress in therapy. I work with people who may struggle with school, relationships, neurodivergence, and life's anxieties. Often we explore what steps you want to take in your therapeutic journey. This has been a passion of mine for the last decade!

Anxiety and difficulties with emotional regulation underlie many problems experienced by people of all ages. Some of these conditions are generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, depression and marital problems. I work with adults using mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies. These therapies are proven to be effective means of reducing anxiety and equipping my clients with skills that they will use the rest of their lives. These skills allow them to think more accurately, live mindfully and regulate emotions leading to reduced stress and healthier interpersonal relationships.

I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations for complex symptom presentations including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. I provide IQ testing, testing for giftedness, evaluation for Kindergarten readiness, school admissions testing, testing for IEP/ 504 planning, and high-stakes testing accommodations. I also provide therapy for older teens and adults with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. I use assessment and therapy to promote self-compassion and joy!

I specialize in working with the neurodiverse community (all ages) and draw from a wealth of experience to provide psycho-education, validation, empathy, and strategies. I hold space for processing the challenges while also working to identify strengths. When working with children, I utilize play therapy to focus on building your child’s understanding of their ADHD brain, equip them with skills to both understand and communicate what they are feeling, improve self-control, and increase their confidence. This often helps reduce the intensity of emotions that can be otherwise felt and expressed in BIG ways!