Grief Therapists in Apex, NC

Welcome to the therapy journey! I am a licensed clinical social worker in the field for over 20 years. My passion and focus are working with adults on their journey to overcome concerns including depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief / loss , trauma, and substance use. I believe the therapeutic alliance should be one of compassion and non-judgment, working together to help accomplish your goals. I utilize practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused, and Mindfulness.

Hi there! I am Dr. Jeff Johnson and this is what I value and what I offer to clients in therapy: The SAFETY of a welcoming place and person you can trust when you need to talk about the hard things in your life The SUPPORT of a caring professional who can listen without judgment and offer empathy and insight. The SKILLS to cope with your struggles and give you resilience in your life and relationships. My life and early theological training tilt me toward a spiritually-integrated approach which emphasizes meaning, purpose, and hope in my sessions with clients.

I have worked in a number of challenging and gratifying work environments which have taught me a great deal about life and the uniqueness of each individual. I have experience working with families and children which include concerns with child behavioral problems, parenting assistance, child/parent relationships and coping with significant life issues. I have extensive experience working with individuals who are experiencing crisis as a result of life changes and mood disorders, i.e. depression, anxiety and loss . My goal is to treat individuals, couples and families in a supportive environment where personal responsibility and active decision making are encouraged.

Has life challenges, left you feeling overwhelm, unable to cope? MBS Restorative Centre employs a holistic approach of psycho-therapy counseling by incorporating the mind, body and spirit. Strength is the ability to recognize when to ask for help as asking for helping is the number one coping skill!

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and have been in private practice since 2006. I have a strong interest in working with mothers through their journey from pregnancy to motherhood. I hope to help clients with navigating the transitions that occur with becoming a parent, the impact it has on relationships, and the importance of self care along the way. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. In addition, I have a background in grief and loss therapy.

I am old enough to know that life does not always lend itself to simplistic answers. At various periods we all find ourselves in difficult circumstances that feel overwhelming, sometimes related to life changing tragedies like death , divorce, new medical diagnosis like cancer, job loss , or catastrophic injury. In these situations your life changes in an instant. There is an avalanche of distressing emotions and life no longer feels solid or stable. As a therapist who has experienced some serious, life changing tragedies, I understand those feelings and am specifically trained in grief and trauma.

Struggling to find happiness & fulfillment? Experiencing grief , depression, anxiety, & stress? Coping skills not working? Need a safe place to share your struggles? Counseling provides a nonjudgmental place to identify your strengths & challenges, develop self-understanding & insight, learn new skills & strategies, and implement a plan to achieve your goals. I am a NC Licensed Professional Counselor with 30+ years of experience. I believe developing a strong & trusting relationship is the basis of effective counseling. We will work to understand life from your perspective. My approach is person-centered, holistic, & eclectic.

Counseling is place for sharing openly and authentically. Doing so can positively impact you as an individual or couple as well as those closest to you by helping to find more balance in your daily life, deepen relationships in lasting ways and improve overall communication.

Have you experienced a loss , change, or transition that has left you thinking, “this isn’t how it was supposed to be” or “no one understands”? Because of this, you feel hopeless, or afraid you aren’t going to be able to go on. Maybe you are caring for someone with a chronic or terminal illness and you feel exhausted and angry, and then almost immediately guilty for feeling that way. When you try to talk to others, they tell you to "think of the good things", which then leads you to feel more anger and frustration. You are tired of feeling like this.

In our practice we work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a variety of issues. We have experience conducting a variety of comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive, and substance use evaluations. We have experience conducting psychological testing of patients of all ages, including but are not limited to: Personality, Diagnostic Clarification, Intelligence, Achievement, Learning Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (e.g., Autism), and ADHD testing.

Tired of facing this alone? Need someone to trust to listen without placing judgment? So often, we try to handle things alone for too long. By the time we ask for help, the problem feels out of control. I want to help you to figure this out and get out from under whatever burden or decision is on you. Whether it is the past, work stress, grief over a loss , regret, anxiety, depression, or a behavior interfering with your life goals, I will work with you to try to figure this out.

“We’re all just walking each other home.” - Ram Dass—All of us have traveled a path of challenges that have left us feeling overwhelmed, lost and scared. When faced with the fears and shadows that tragedy, change, pain and loss bring, we can become disoriented, scared, and despairing. Do you recognize that place, a landscape of shattered beliefs and lost identity? Reaching for light in the dark is a sign of your resilience. Come rest, be nurtured, and experience healing in a uniquely personalized journey, woven with an abundance of compassion, connection, warmth, and authenticity. Here, science and the spiritual and mystical unite.

Not accepting new clients at this time. Therapy for trauma, anxiety, phobias, depression, grief , eating disorders, and difficulty in relationships. A therapist can be someone separate from friends and family who offers a listening ear while remaining empathetic, curious, nonjudgmental, and objective.

I work to provide a holistic, personal form of care that provides each client with the tools they need to overcome life's challenging moments. I take an integrative approach to helping others better understand how their patterns are impacting their lives and what options they have to do things differently. I utilize a creative, expressive approach to combine art and music into my practice to simulate new pathways in the brain and reprocess trauma. Implementing creativity is a critical component in the healing process and has particular power when working with children and adolescents.

Asking for help is the first step towards feeling better and leading a happier, healthier life. Mental health is an important part of overall well-being. Most of us, at one time or another, are impacted by mental health concerns. We have therapists that treat adults, children, and teens. If you don't even know where to start call or e-mail the office and we will help guide you in choosing the right therapist and check your insurance benefits. To learn more about each of our therapists and their individual specialties, please visit our website www.sbcounseling.com/therapists

Are you feeling like your life needs a change but you are not sure where to start? It seems, as life becomes more complex, more and more people are suffering from the devastating effects of stress, depression and anxiety and can benefit from the support and insight that therapy provides. I am a NC Licensed Psychologist working clinically with a wide range of ages and issues. I've worked in the field for 20 years, in schools, day treatment, and the private practice setting with adults, families, couples and children; focusing on adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, childhood abuse and maladaptive coping.

The relationship you have with your counselor is a very personal one and is vital to bringing about the change you want in your life. We view the counseling relationship as a process of mutual respect and trust, where we work collaboratively together to meet your goals. We focus on expanding the strengths and resources you have and getting results quickly, all in a comfortable and inviting home-like setting. We strive to make therapy as comfortable as possible and work with you to establish clear goals and workable, creative strategies to achieve those goals.

In practice since 2001, and voted one of the best four therapists in the Triangle by IndyWeek readers, I have extensive training and experience treating many issues, including depression, anxiety, stress-management, couple's, family, and relationship problems, and grief . I also assist with personal growth to help clients fulfill their potential and purpose. I am kind, gentle, compassionate, and non-judgmental, however, I am not a passive therapist who just nods and listens. I actively engage in your sessions, providing feedback, insight, and direction. For more information on my services, and to read comments from past and present clients, please visit my website.

Sometimes life can feel hopeless and the answers are hard to come by. As your therapist, I tune in to what interests and empowers you. This means using; empirically supported methods such as, art therapy, meditation, EMDR, Reiki, DBT, CBT, Yoga therapy, body-brain therapies and exploring skills you already possess to improve your life. At Kelley Counseling & Wellness we meet with young children, adolescents, teens, couples and families. I specialize in treating teens, adults and couples who suffer from; addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, depression, LGBTQ+, grief and loss and eating disorders.