Career and work play a significant part in our lives. Stress and the challenges from our work can affect our mental health and well being and impact every area of our lives. As a career counselor and licensed professional counselor, I offer career coaching to help you create a more meaningful work life that supports you personally and professionally. I help clients understand what is contributing to their dissatisfaction, help them achieve clarity about what is getting in the way and offer support and motivation so that change can occur. I specialize in career management issues, career direction and job search.

Life. It’s about how well we navigate the world around us; our family, friends, partner, career, health, financial obligations, etc. Our happiness is dependent on our capacity to keep “it” together. When one of these is confronted with a challenge, life begins to feel unbalanced. It’s that easy to lose our grasp on happiness. When this happens, life becomes more about survival and getting through the day than it does about savoring the moments and counting our blessings. This is where I can help. Together we will focus on life’s challenges and together we will find the opportunities to reclaim and maintain your Complete Peace.

Do you ever hear yourself asking, how did this get so bad? Nothing I do helps. For 32 years I've helped people improve their relationships with themselves and others. We'll work on communication skills, breaking old patterns, improving connections. I provide 90 minute sessions to help integrate the work. I have a background with personality issues, addictions and as a Marriage and Family therapist I am able to see the whole system and provide the support you'll need for effective change. Being body centered I'll show you how to access your physiology, expand your capacity, creating less stress in your life.

Most people who find me here are pretty miserable and hoping to find a way to make things different in their lives. I work best with girls and women who are willing to bust it to achieve change. Therapy isn't a magic wand - I believe that each individual has the power to recognize what their therapeutic needs are and maybe even how to address them; I am here to provide gentle guidance and perhaps some different perspective to bring awareness to patterns of thought and behavior, therefore facilitating YOUR desire for change.

You don't feel good enough and you've never truly fit in. You're struggling with substance use, addiction, shame, and low self-esteem. Control, perfectionism and rigidity have become ways to manage life. If you're not achieving then you feel worthless. Nothing is good enough! You're harder on yourself than with strangers. You've felt depressed and anxious for as long as you can remember. It's felt difficult to connect with others. Relationships feel challenging. Anger comes out quick but it's masking other feelings. Even though life has been challenging you keep pushing forward. You're resilient and continue to bounce back.

**Not Accepting New Clients Right This Moment** I work with dynamic women and men who want to do big things with their lives yet experience mood and health challenges that keep them from fully realizing their potential. I help them get centered, balanced, and healthy so they're happier, more vital ... and more fulfilled. I work with the "highly sensitive person" who struggles with self-acceptance, guilt, and shame. Additionally, I work with people facing health challenges, helping them regain the capabilities they've lost and vigor they once enjoyed.

I connect easily with clients to feel lighter and clearer in their minds, body, and Spirit. I work with people with stressful careers in medicine, law, finance, and small businesses. Knowing the necessity of keeping a clear head and calm body, yet have been struggling with heartbreak, anxiety, fears, loss and grief that has created overwhelming stress and expectations that limits functioning. It is a challenging balancing act with career, family, relationships, along with finding some quiet time to relax. I help you master these challenges with a very confidential, (no insurance or electronic records) safe, and caring environment.

If you are experiencing confusion in one or multiple relationships in your life, you are not alone. Relationships often reflect some of our greatest difficulties about ourselves and others. These challenges can be with a spouse, lover, family, or even a close friend. Regardless of the relationship in your life that is highlighting angst, getting input from a professional outside perspective can hep you make sense of things, creating a clearer path back to stability. If you are looking for help right now, it means you have already begun to take proactive steps towards more peace in your life.

PLEASE NOTE: MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL AND I AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Being a young adult female in high school, college, or in the beginning of your career can be both an exciting and terrifying time. Whether it be anxiety, self-esteem struggles, issues adjusting to and balancing new schedules/demands, relationships, possible current or past trauma and grief, new living situations, or even an ongoing battle as a young adult with autoimmune disorders and chronic illness; I am here to help you sort it out and find healthy coping patterns that work for you.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. I am a licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience. I specialize in helping WOMEN of all ages navigate difficult times and challenging emotions. We will work together in a safe, non-judgmental space to help you manage difficulties such as grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions and aging/caregiving. Together we will explore coping skills to enable you to manage whatever difficulties you are experiencing and to assist you in transformation and growth to find the life you want. Please contact me to schedule a free consultation.

The most powerful tool available to you is not the realization of who you are...it is the option to create who you want to be. My privilege is to work with clients who are deciding to give themselves choice in how they think, respond, and, therefore, feel. Unique as your story is, you are not alone in your needs - relief from anxiety, resolution of conflict, or ability to trust. Whether you feel you are stuck completely or have just been circling the same chapter forever...good news. You have permission to turn the page.

With nearly forty years of experience as a counselor, I've helped clients with a wide range of issues: family of origin/childhood experience issues, grief and loss, life transitions, communication skills, relationship concerns. Whether working with a couple or with an individual navigating relationship difficulties, I have addressed everything from relationship dissatisfaction/boredom, affairs, communication difficulties, sexual/intimacy issues, etc. I was a civilian counselor on military bases for several years, so I have a clear understanding of the unique pressures and challenges facing service members and families.

Our work centers around reconnecting with ourselves and our surroundings, taking full advantage our natural environment. We facilitate and support small groups and individuals walking a path of recovery from substance use disorder and other healing modalities. Our time together is grounded in self-awareness, discovery, and growth. By exploring nature as a container for self-reflection, goal development and incorporation, and interpersonal skills, you are invited to a reintroduction with your inner strength, wisdom, and worth.

Deb Osgood-Hynes, Psy.D.: Doctoral degree in 1993. Internship and post-doc at Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston). Continued at MGH and Harvard Medical School for 15 years. Founding staff in opening the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital. After 11 years there, final position before leaving OCDI was Director of Psychological Services and Director of Training. Served on OCD Foundation Scientific Advisory Board for 7 years. Owner of company in MA (LLC) offering CBT to diversity of clients for 12 years. Relocated to NC; received license 2017. Now have new company in NC. Accepting new clients! Any questions, give me a call.

As an AASECT certified sex therapist, I specialize in helping clients address sexual intimacy issues. I offer therapy sessions to clients in AZ, CO, DE, GA, ID, IL, MA, ME, MO, NE, NV, NH, NC, OK, PA, TX, and UT, as well as intimacy coaching sessions nationally. Sessions can offer a path toward more fulfillment personally and in relationships. Engaging in a rich and meaningful life requires knowing ourselves deeply and acting on intentional choices guided by our core values, feelings, and desires. Our relationships can become more intimate as we develop clarity about our needs and courage to be vulnerable with those we trust.

*****NOW ACCEPTING BCBS***** Welcome! Let's start with some good news: 80% of people in therapy get better! Many feel better right away. Change is possible within the crucible of a healing relationship. Working together we will create a safe space where you can begin to let go of the struggle and give voice to your deepest concerns, thoughts, feelings, and desires without fear of judgment or shame. Where you can experiment with new ways of being and behaving, and create a more meaningful narrative for your life. Healing begins with the first step. And, the best time to start is always now.

(I have a waitlist for therapy clients, however I have one opening for private pay spiritual growth/development coaching ($125 per session). I'm glad you're here. This may mean you want to grow and stretch beyond what you have been, into a more balanced and authentic version of yourself. Guiding and supporting you in your journey is one of my passions. I help by guiding you through your process of healing, self reflection and skill building as you become more resilient and confident, through what I have learned from my own life experiences, as well as my professional training as a clinical social worker and addiction specialist.

There are a lot of new pressures in your world right now. Things are changing quickly and there's a lot of uncertainty. "What if I crumble under all of these pressures?" You appear calm on the outside but on the inside you're wondering if you're really cut out for this. Anxiety about all of the uncertainty and your ability to manage it is real. It makes it difficult to think clearly and perform effectively, let alone be present in your day to day life. What can you control during these times of sudden change? You're ready for a mindset change - to go from reacting to taking charge of your life in this new environment.

In a safe and confidential setting, I support you in determining what is getting in the way of reaching your potential and experiencing fulfillment.. I will help you move beyond unhappiness, frustration, and uncertainty. No matter your age or life experiences, you are capable of growing and making invaluable changes. I can help you bring joy back into yourself and your life, with patience, persistence, and compassion. I see you as a whole person, not as a diagnosis/ I encourage your questions, as well as your thoughts and wishes. creating a well lived life. You matter, and deserve the opportunity to find peace and purpose.