Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Pender County, NC

I am Joden Ford a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Hamstead, North Carolina. My main goal is to help clients with eating disorders or individuals struggling to heal their relationship with food and/or body. I make it a priority to assist clients through their recovery from an eating disorder by building new habits, embracing self compassion, and understanding how certain eating habits developed. I started working with eating disorders in 2017 and became passionate about this population. My goal is to help clients take control of their lives and prioritize their mental/physical health.

Life is chaotic but that does not mean your healing should be held back. Growth begins when you are ready for it, and I would love to help honor that decision you have made for yourself and provide support. Choosing healthy change can be hard and deserves the right environment to protect, nurture, and expand what all is in store for you in achieving your most authentic self. Through time together, my clients are able to receive a safe environment free of judgment, and a genuine assistance . My goal is to create a space for you to be fully open and to find support, positive affirmation, and safety of your feelings in each session.

We all experience different seasons of change throughout our lives and I enjoy helping others navigate these changes and find new rhythms that work best for them. I work with college students who are adjusting to all of the new changes and stressors that college life can bring. I also work with women who are pregnant, have experienced loss, or are new mothers. Pregnancy and motherhood can bring different challenges and I love supporting women through this transition. Working together through individual therapy we can build on your strengths and help you to achieve your goals so you can live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Are you a human? Great! You can benefit from therapy. Only semi-joking. On a real note, if you are anxious, depressed, stressed, unable to sleep at night, scared, mentally absent, have low self-esteem, experience flashbacks, nightmares/terrors, misuse substances or have a loved one that missuses substances, have difficulty focusing and staying on task and/or have a child that has ADHD, experience anger outbursts and/or abrupt mood changes, carry around childhood wounds from which you have never healed, have difficulty adjusting from a life-changing event, or are riding out the waves of grief, then you are a good fit for therapy.

There is a little voice in your head that keeps telling you that you cannot do it. You're not good enough. That voice continues to plague you with doubt, anxiety, confusion, and anger. You question: Who am I? What am I supposed to be doing? You are constantly trying to implement change but find yourself unmotivated, procrastinating, and feeling “lazy.” You try and it just feels too hard. The voice in the back of your head becomes louder and reminds you that changing is hard. You’re then left to spiral into a ball of anxiety or depression.

Clients who are considering scheduling with me are most likely experiencing some type of life transition; whether its coping with the death of someone close to you, caregiver fatigue and burnout, parenthood, women's issues, fertility and family planning, or really any other challenge presented by living in the current times. Depression and anxiety may accompany these challenges, or may pre-date them. Either way, developing coping skills to manage them is imperative. Therapy is a collaborative experience between the client and the clinician. Your goals, are my goals.

I enjoy helping college students, young adults, and teens navigate the overwhelming changes going on in their lives. I’m also passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming therapy to the Gen-Z population, especially individuals with ADHD and Autism.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Are you looking for a warm, compassionate therapist who will provide you the opportunity to be validated and heard? Are you looking to develop strategies to help cope with life's stressors? I work from a person centered approach, providing evidence based counseling services to college students, and adults, facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse, ADHD, PTSD, life transitions, career stress, anger issues, and interpersonal relationships. This means our work together will be conversation based allowing you the opportunity to feel validated and heard.

Are you experiencing sadness or anxiety or loneliness? Are you struggling with finding hope, joy, stability, or contentment? Reaching out to a total stranger to discuss your inner-most thoughts and emotions can feel overwhelming and scary. My goal is to help you along this journey. I am here to offer emotional support so you can develop the tools to manage life's challenges. I believe you are an expert in your own life and therefore, your strengths have enabled you to persevere through difficult times. Let's explore those strengths and find ways to expand them into all areas of your life.

Hi, I'm Kat! It is my honor to walk beside you and tackle the hard things that you may be struggling with while providing a safe space to do so. Together we will explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors you may be experiencing, and gain a deeper understanding of how those elements interact to shape sense of self, make choices, and determine how you engage with the world. I believe that developing such insight can help with healing from past hurts, becoming un-stuck, and moving toward meaningful change. I work with children, teens, adults, and families as they navigate through various circumstances.

Real change means real work. You must put forth effort and action to have a deeper understanding of the old patterns that exist. I hope to develop a safe, open relationship in which you feel safe to look at your patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are holding you back from where you want to be, and develop a pattern of self awareness, and explore the possibilities before you. Telling our stories aloud allows us to have the conscious choice to move forward in the direction we want to take it

Now accepting new clients for Telehealth Counseling only! Sometimes life can imitate the seasons. At times, it is breathtakingly beautiful. Other times it can be brutal and harsh to navigate. When life feels challenging, we need to retreat to a safe space. One where we can feel welcome to explore and find hope along the way. A place where we can process some of life’s challenges. Are you searching for a place where you can feel validated? A setting that will help you work towards your greatest potential, providing a space for healthy mental wellness.

For those with anxiety, OCD, and trauma, there are unique challenges that come with these experiences. Whether you're struggling with intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or obsessive-compulsive behaviors, it’s hard to go at it alone! You may feel like it's you against the world and that nobody truly understands the experience you’ve had. Together, we'll work towards creating a future that is filled with hope, resilience, and strength.

Hi! My name is Nicole. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor working at Ocean's Crest Counseling Center, PLLC in Burgaw, NC (opening March 1st 2024!). I am accepting new clients with BCBS, MedCost, Aetna, United Healthcare, Tricare, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Healthy Blue. I am certified as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I have experience with a variety of mental health diagnoses. I have experience working with children, young adults, and military with a variety of mental health diagnoses. Some of these diagnoses have included PTSD, anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, and Conduct Disorder.

Welcome! My name is Kim Gililland. I am here to offer you an amazing therapy experience. Join me in a client centered, warm and compassionate therapeutic setting. I have 22 years of experience providing therapy in a non-judge mental atmosphere. I am here to help you explore areas in your life that may be causing you stress and discomfort.

Hello, I’m so glad you are here! Reaching out for help can be a difficult decision whether it’s for yourself or a loved one. I commend you on your choice to work towards a healthier life. I provide an accepting and comfortable environment where you feel safe to discuss difficult topics. As a clinical social worker, I am client-focused and realize that you are the expert in your life. I want to support you in working through difficulties and enhancing your strengths as you prepare for a brighter future.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) providing telemental health therapy services in North Carolina. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families presenting with concerns including but not limited to relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, PTSD and adjustment problems. I have extensive experience working with military couples and families as well as in assisting clients who have experienced domestic violence or childhood abuse or neglect. I hold certifications as a trauma professional and also as a clinical telemental health professional.

I enjoy working with people of all ages including children, adolescents, parents, and adults. I maintain learning how to keep a trauma-informed practice to better assist individuals who have had these types of experiences in their lives. Strengthening their resolve to cope with past and current situations. I love helping children and adolescents learn how to thrive within their school based environments, as well as helping parents navigate healthy parenting skills and communications to build stronger families.

I provide diverse, empathic support and informed guidance to adults suffering from traumatic experiences, depression and grief. When you are feeling distressed, anxious, unable to focus, or unable to find rest due to dwelling or despair, you may begin to feel physical symptoms (fatigue, headache, nausea, etc). The ultimate goal is to help you learn how to cope in the "now" so you can soon begin thriving and living a happier, healthier life. Then, together we will dig deep to uncover the root cause of the issue(s), discuss and practice how to balance emotions, and then build resilience and goals to live your best life, long term.