Grief Therapists in Apex, NC

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 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 parents in a supportive environment where personal responsibility and active decision making are encouraged. I am also a Divorce Mediator and Certified Grief Recovery Therapist. I believe my experience in these areas also contribute to the knowledge base I have regarding life transitions.

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 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.

My approach to working with any client(s) is to offer a space to share their story in a way that is authentic, honest and individualized. Through this sharing, we collaborate to find reliable pathways to change that mirror the clients values, beliefs and personality. No client is alike and my approach to therapy celebrates this.

Born and raised in Apex, North Carolina I feel deeply connected to my community. I chose to enter the field of counseling because of how much I enjoy working with people, and I am thrilled that I have the opportunity to serve this neighborhood. I specialize in working with adolescents, typically ages eleven to twenty one. I know from personal experience as well as my formal education that these are formative years and can be particularly difficult to navigate. I specialize in anxiety, grief , family conflict, self esteem, stress, and spirituality.

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.

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.

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

I bring an empathic, warm, and supportive approach to the therapeutic relationship. I have a passion for helping my clients achieve their goals and reach their full potential. I practice with the belief that we all have the strength and the abilities to live another day and face our difficulties head on. Life is full of difficult times, hardships, and unforseen events. However, it is our perspective and response to those events that shape the way that we think, feel, and live.

“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.

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.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: avail below (updated 5/17)* When in session, I want to foster safe spaces where challenging conversations and vulnerable emotions can be explored and processed, and achievements are celebrated. When stress, anxiety, depression, grief , and other emotional distress occurs, I meet my clients where they are at. Just because we can do something alone, does not mean we have to. Whatever stage of life you are in, let's work through those personal transitions and obstacles. Thus, I believe the best clinical relationships come when both of us are open, curious, and eager for the growth to come from session-to-session.