Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Grandy, NC

I offer an affirming and anti-oppressive space for you to explore who you are, what you’ve been through, how those experiences have shaped you, and how you’d like to shape your future. Everything is connected: symptoms such as anxiety and depression are often related to relationship and resource issues, which connect to things like identity, neurotype, or environment. I work with teens and adults struggling with multiple concerns within themselves, their relationships, and their communities.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have worked in various settings such as home health/hospice/bereavement, health department, major universities, medical clinics and V.A. I chose the Social Work profession because while in the foster care system as an adolescent and teenager, a wonderful social worker empowered me to facilitate change and choose the direction of my life at the age of 13. In my practice, I acknowledge that you are the expert of your story so we build on your self-determination and strengths. I believe in holistic approach-focusing on whole person-mental, physical, spiritual, social-all interconnected.

Life can be challenging, and making change alone can be a real struggle; however you are not alone! I want to do life with you and provide support. I have learned that one of the most important factors of success is making a connection and feelings comfortable with the person you choose to work with. In addition, I feel like you are the expert of your life and you have the answers within yourself; however sometimes it take someone coming along beside you to provide the support needed to help guide you to find those answers. I would love to get to know you and to have the opportunity to be a support for you!

Well hello there, here at On The Right Path, PLLC, we strive to guide you on your journey. Whether small or big we can work toward your goals together. I have had the honor of being invited into the lives of many clients with various backgrounds. I have worked with clients living with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, family issues, career obstacles and much more. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, authentic and professional. I desire to provide a warm safe place to allow us to explore the current challenges you may be facing. I do my best to make sure my clients are not only seen but heard.

Hello! My name is Kristina Mills-Gregory and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 12 years in the mental health field. I have experience working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds and specialize in mood disorders, anxiety, anger issues, and family conflict. We first explore where your behaviors, reactions and emotions are coming from using methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused, reality, and person-centered. Then, we use practical methods to provide the client relief.

As a potential client, know that your courage to face personal vulnerabilities and uncertainties is acknowledged from the start. To realize and understand the efforts you've made already affords us early opportunities to consider possibilities in therapy. Your desired outcome is the goal. The process of sharing, reflecting, and adjusting any internal and relational patterns is our therapy means to this end. The clinical approaches perhaps most reflective in therapy are cognitive-behavioral, inter-personal and family systems, and acceptance/commitment. Interventions are based on your child/family, couple, and individual needs.

I love the quote, "It's okay to not be okay, just don't stay that way." My goal is to walk alongside you and offer you tools and skills to improve your mindset and situation.

I am a psychotherapist licensed in North Carolina and Virginia. In my career I have worked mainly in an in-office outpatient setting but recently I had a traveling position providing psychotherapy services to seniors in assisted living and nursing facilities along the east coast of NC. I have also had the opportunity to work in a school-based setting as well as in a juvenile residential treatment facility.

You may be feeling tired of not being “good enough.” Or exhausted with trying to meet someone else’s expectation of who you should be. Or maybe you are done dealing with your own inner critic and all those negative thoughts that keep you from living the life you want. Or perhaps you are fed up with being at war with yourself, your body, and your relationship with food. If any of these situations describe you, you need a safe space to share who you are and what you’re experiencing.

Seeking therapy can be scary, but it's also a courageous step that shows you care about your well-being and relationships. I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing, personal growth, and feeling better. I'm committed to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome their unique challenges and find healing. I understand the unique difficulties that can come up in relationships. My goal is to create a safe and understanding space where couples and families can work through communication problems, conflicts, and other issues. I want to help you build healthier and more fulfilling connections.

"Life choices provide chance." I believe that sometimes people don't know what their choices are and feel limited. If you are looking for a private plan, in my program, we will explore the choices that life has to offer to you. I can talk with you about exploring your possibilities in life without boundaries. There are choices that give you another chance. Together, we reset and start moving towards a higher potential of your needs and wants from life.

Rapport building and establishing a warm therapeutic environment that allows my client to feel comfortable to fully express their concerns and issues is crucial. Once trust is established a person-centered plan that accesses limitations and barriers to personal growth and progress will be established. The purpose of this relationship is to inspire and motivate you to function in your full potential. Each session will identify crucial points of your choice for personal empowerment that will equip you with insight for desired liberation.

I recognize it can be hard to reach out for help as well as make the time and space for yourself during the everyday craziness of life. We often put everyone else ahead of our own needs and put ourselves last and our needs on hold. Time just seems to fly by and nothing changes. By the time we are looking for a therapist or reaching out for help, we are overwhelmed and need support now. You may feel exhausted and may not even know where to start to make things better.

Don’t know where to start regarding your mental health or substance use concerns? Do you need a safe space to be your true authentic self? Talking with a professional about your mental health can positively impact your mental wellness. Let’s take that leap of faith together. I have LCMHCA and LCASA Licensure. I have experience working in diverse and multicultural environments and providing a safe environment for my clients to express their emotions, thoughts, and feelings. This allows you to find new ways of thinking and behaving that support a healthier life.

To quote Maya Angelou, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." I believe that you deserve to be heard, and I will work to create that safe place for you. Free of judgement and full of empathy. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, negative thoughts about yourself or others, your relationship with yourself, or your relationship with those around you, I want to help you. My goal is not to fix you-you are not broken. Instead, my goal is to empower you. Guide you to a place of healing where you are confident in your abilities to cope with the things you struggle with most.

We all need a place where we can feel safe and validated with our emotions/life transitions. It can be difficult to open-up and talk about life-stressors to a stranger. Sometimes, we can feel unheard or alone, or just need someone who can be a helping, compassionate, and nonjudgmental ear. In therapy, we can mend fractured and fragmented pieces of ourselves that have been damaged by past relationships, and trauma. Together, we can bring out positive change in our lives; we can challenge negative cognitions and dissonance. Together, we can begin the path of healing.

Have you been struggling in various aspects of your life? Have things gotten too overwhelming or is it finally time to try make sense of it all? It would be my pleasure to serve as your therapist. Whether you are dating, engaged, or have been married for years, seeking a relational therapist can be instrumental in strengthening the quality of your relationship. Relational therapists are beneficial to individuals experiencing life stressors as well as they are equipped to provide support and knowledge that takes into account the many relationships in ones life.

Are you experiencing the Sunday scaries on more days than just Sundays? Anxiety can stem from a vast variety of underlying conditions, physical and mental. It can be challenging to even know where to begin, but I am here to help! If you're new to therapy or returning, I am so excited you're here in your mental health/recovery journey. I offer a safe & relaxing space with good vibes, positive energy and lots of crystals. Counseling is centered around you, so no two sessions are ever the same. We will work together to create goals that are unique to you and what you want to accomplish together! I use CBT, DBT, MI, art therapy, & more!