Women's Issues Therapists in Archdale, NC
Claudia Ballenger Melton
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, EdS, LCMHC, RPT
2 Endorsed
Archdale, NC 27263
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and a registered play therapist (RPT). While I still work with children and adolescents, I have also expanded my practice to work with more adults. I believe the foundation of counseling is building a trusting relationship with my clients and making them feel at ease. I approach therapy as an interactive process and I enjoy working collaboratively with clients and utilizing methods that best fit each individual's needs.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and a registered play therapist (RPT). While I still work with children and adolescents, I have also expanded my practice to work with more adults. I believe the foundation of counseling is building a trusting relationship with my clients and making them feel at ease. I approach therapy as an interactive process and I enjoy working collaboratively with clients and utilizing methods that best fit each individual's needs.
I primarily provide counseling for couples, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, codependency and PTSD. Recently I’ve specialized in helping adults navigate the emotional and logistical process of caring for an elderly parent. I also have extensive experience counseling people who are going through life transitions, and relationship issues. After 25 years in practice I provide a supportive environment where I assist clients in gaining insight into their problems. Once I’ve aquired a better understanding of the clients situation I offer options and coping skills to help them solve their problems.
I primarily provide counseling for couples, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, codependency and PTSD. Recently I’ve specialized in helping adults navigate the emotional and logistical process of caring for an elderly parent. I also have extensive experience counseling people who are going through life transitions, and relationship issues. After 25 years in practice I provide a supportive environment where I assist clients in gaining insight into their problems. Once I’ve aquired a better understanding of the clients situation I offer options and coping skills to help them solve their problems.
Do your emotions feel overwhelming? Worry that you will never be able to handle them? Ever notice that you have trouble being in your body because it is so uncomfortable? Having trouble showing up for yourself when you really need to? Are your closest relationships frustrating? Struggling to feel like yourself around others? Feeling anxious, not fully knowing why? Maybe your thoughts are constantly pulled away from the present and you have trouble concentrating? Yeses to a few of these questions, could be related to complex trauma (repeated exposure to highly stressful events), and relief and progress can come from working together.
Do your emotions feel overwhelming? Worry that you will never be able to handle them? Ever notice that you have trouble being in your body because it is so uncomfortable? Having trouble showing up for yourself when you really need to? Are your closest relationships frustrating? Struggling to feel like yourself around others? Feeling anxious, not fully knowing why? Maybe your thoughts are constantly pulled away from the present and you have trouble concentrating? Yeses to a few of these questions, could be related to complex trauma (repeated exposure to highly stressful events), and relief and progress can come from working together.
“Where do I begin?”
It’s a question so many of us quietly carry. Life can feel overwhelming — anxiety that won’t quiet down, relationships that feel strained, health concerns that create uncertainty, or emotional wounds that resurface when we least expect them. In those moments, it can be difficult to find hope, clarity, or even the words to describe what you’re feeling.
At Amazing Space Counseling, my heart is to create a place where you don’t have to have it all figured out before you walk in. This is a space where you can breathe, process, and begin again.
“Where do I begin?”
It’s a question so many of us quietly carry. Life can feel overwhelming — anxiety that won’t quiet down, relationships that feel strained, health concerns that create uncertainty, or emotional wounds that resurface when we least expect them. In those moments, it can be difficult to find hope, clarity, or even the words to describe what you’re feeling.
At Amazing Space Counseling, my heart is to create a place where you don’t have to have it all figured out before you walk in. This is a space where you can breathe, process, and begin again.
More Therapists Nearby
Melissa Garrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC, PMH-C
2 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27407
I specialize and am certified in perinatal mental health and have over ten years of experience supporting women through the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, fertility struggles, and loss. These experiences can bring up grief, anxiety, and uncertainty, and you deserve care that truly understands that. I also work with women across all life stages, including young adulthood, motherhood, and midlife transitions. I aim to create a space where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged as you navigate whatever challenges you're facing.
I specialize and am certified in perinatal mental health and have over ten years of experience supporting women through the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, fertility struggles, and loss. These experiences can bring up grief, anxiety, and uncertainty, and you deserve care that truly understands that. I also work with women across all life stages, including young adulthood, motherhood, and midlife transitions. I aim to create a space where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged as you navigate whatever challenges you're facing.
I recognize that finding an experienced therapist can be quite time consuming & feel daunting. Our space here is limited, so lets get into it. Primary areas: anxiety, self awareness, boundaries. If you lack awareness of boundaries you're likely stuck in problematic dynamics & depleted. I cannot stress this enough, establishing healthy boundaries, learning to communicate & reinforce those boundaries effectively are vital. Alt. areas: assertiveness, decreasing reliance on external validation, autonomy, people pleasing, self sabotaging tendencies, interrupting negative self talk/thought spirals, resolving shame, managing grief & loss.
I recognize that finding an experienced therapist can be quite time consuming & feel daunting. Our space here is limited, so lets get into it. Primary areas: anxiety, self awareness, boundaries. If you lack awareness of boundaries you're likely stuck in problematic dynamics & depleted. I cannot stress this enough, establishing healthy boundaries, learning to communicate & reinforce those boundaries effectively are vital. Alt. areas: assertiveness, decreasing reliance on external validation, autonomy, people pleasing, self sabotaging tendencies, interrupting negative self talk/thought spirals, resolving shame, managing grief & loss.
No matter what might bring you to counseling, it is my hope to help create a warm, open-minded, empowering counseling environment in which you feel accepted and able to make progress towards your counseling goals. I'm grounded in person-centered counseling (which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and authenticity) that aims to meet each client where they are. I also often utilize CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Psychodynamic Therapy depending on clients' needs. I consider it a true honor and privilege to walk alongside clients as they pursue health and healing.
No matter what might bring you to counseling, it is my hope to help create a warm, open-minded, empowering counseling environment in which you feel accepted and able to make progress towards your counseling goals. I'm grounded in person-centered counseling (which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and authenticity) that aims to meet each client where they are. I also often utilize CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Psychodynamic Therapy depending on clients' needs. I consider it a true honor and privilege to walk alongside clients as they pursue health and healing.
Some seasons of life change everything — your routines, your identity, and the way you see yourself. You may be so focused on caring for others that your own needs have been pushed aside. You may be holding it together for the people you love while quietly carrying grief, stress, or exhaustion. Or maybe, from the outside, it looks like you're managing jut fine- but inside, you feel overwhelmed by the weight of daily life. Therapy can be a space to pause, process, and find steadiness in the midst these seasons.
Some seasons of life change everything — your routines, your identity, and the way you see yourself. You may be so focused on caring for others that your own needs have been pushed aside. You may be holding it together for the people you love while quietly carrying grief, stress, or exhaustion. Or maybe, from the outside, it looks like you're managing jut fine- but inside, you feel overwhelmed by the weight of daily life. Therapy can be a space to pause, process, and find steadiness in the midst these seasons.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 2 years of experience in the field. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults with a range of topics such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjusting to change, PTSD, domestic violence, and LGBTQ matters. I have worked with college students, families, and veterans to set attainable goals and overcome obstacles by looking at challenges from different angles and empowering clients to use their inherent strengths.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 2 years of experience in the field. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults with a range of topics such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjusting to change, PTSD, domestic violence, and LGBTQ matters. I have worked with college students, families, and veterans to set attainable goals and overcome obstacles by looking at challenges from different angles and empowering clients to use their inherent strengths.
Whatever brought you here, I want you to know that you are valuable, resilient, and capable! You deserve a safe space to explore what's bothering you. You may be starting a new chapter in life, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, lacking confidence, navigating difficult relationships, or still trying to figure out your own identity. Life can be really hard and I believe every person can benefit from therapy. Maybe you've never tried it before or you just haven't found the right fit, but I'm glad you're here and would love to talk!
Whatever brought you here, I want you to know that you are valuable, resilient, and capable! You deserve a safe space to explore what's bothering you. You may be starting a new chapter in life, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, lacking confidence, navigating difficult relationships, or still trying to figure out your own identity. Life can be really hard and I believe every person can benefit from therapy. Maybe you've never tried it before or you just haven't found the right fit, but I'm glad you're here and would love to talk!
Accepting clients in VA, NC, SC, and GA (telehealth).
We are living in deeply challenging times. Anxiety is high, stress feels relentless, and the advice coming from every direction can be overwhelming. You may be carrying heavy grief, navigating a loss that changed you, or noticing strain in relationships you once relied on. If life feels heavy right now, you don’t have to carry it alone. This is a soft place to land—a space to talk, process, and sort through your thoughts and emotions, with faith-based counseling that honors and thoughtfully integrates your Christian beliefs while supporting emotional healing, clarity, and hope.
Accepting clients in VA, NC, SC, and GA (telehealth).
We are living in deeply challenging times. Anxiety is high, stress feels relentless, and the advice coming from every direction can be overwhelming. You may be carrying heavy grief, navigating a loss that changed you, or noticing strain in relationships you once relied on. If life feels heavy right now, you don’t have to carry it alone. This is a soft place to land—a space to talk, process, and sort through your thoughts and emotions, with faith-based counseling that honors and thoughtfully integrates your Christian beliefs while supporting emotional healing, clarity, and hope.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or depression take hold—leaving you stuck in cycles of worry, grief, or strained relationships. Whether you’re navigating women’s issues, cultural challenges, ADHD, or trauma, you don’t have to carry it alone. I support clients in finding balance, building coping skills, and creating meaningful change. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths and create a path forward that feels hopeful, empowering, and sustainable.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or depression take hold—leaving you stuck in cycles of worry, grief, or strained relationships. Whether you’re navigating women’s issues, cultural challenges, ADHD, or trauma, you don’t have to carry it alone. I support clients in finding balance, building coping skills, and creating meaningful change. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths and create a path forward that feels hopeful, empowering, and sustainable.
Flourish Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA
Winston Salem, NC 27103
We know that initiating counseling services for your child or yourself can be very challenging. Please know you are making a positive step towards a healthy change in your life and we are here to help you every step of the way.
We know that initiating counseling services for your child or yourself can be very challenging. Please know you are making a positive step towards a healthy change in your life and we are here to help you every step of the way.
Alynne Davis Eating Disorder Therapist
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CMP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
You’ve spent a long time trying to figure out what’s wrong with you. Why food feels so complicated. Why you’re exhausted in a way sleep doesn’t fix. Maybe you’re in a transition — a relationship ending, a career shift, a body that suddenly feels unfamiliar. Maybe perimenopause has you questioning everything. Maybe you’re wondering if you’re neurodivergent — if ADHD or autism explains the masking, the burnout cycles, the feeling of working twice as hard just to appear okay. Maybe all of the above.
You’ve spent a long time trying to figure out what’s wrong with you. Why food feels so complicated. Why you’re exhausted in a way sleep doesn’t fix. Maybe you’re in a transition — a relationship ending, a career shift, a body that suddenly feels unfamiliar. Maybe perimenopause has you questioning everything. Maybe you’re wondering if you’re neurodivergent — if ADHD or autism explains the masking, the burnout cycles, the feeling of working twice as hard just to appear okay. Maybe all of the above.
My "ideal" client is someone who has made the choice to start, restart, or continue their therapeutic journey. This is someone who is open to being vulnerable in the interest of personal growth. This client attends regular sessions as well as utilizes tools outside of our sessions to maximize growth potential. The "why" is not a requirement to start, but being open to learning more about yourself is. My sessions provide a space free from judgement where you can be your authentic self.
My "ideal" client is someone who has made the choice to start, restart, or continue their therapeutic journey. This is someone who is open to being vulnerable in the interest of personal growth. This client attends regular sessions as well as utilizes tools outside of our sessions to maximize growth potential. The "why" is not a requirement to start, but being open to learning more about yourself is. My sessions provide a space free from judgement where you can be your authentic self.
Another sleepless night… your mind pulling you in every direction and wonder why you’re not living your best life. Feeling off course because you’ve chosen or landed on the wrong path? Every day is another marathon on the hamster wheel, leaving you so exhausted that even the small things feel overwhelming. You’re tired and weary, but your commitment to bettering the lives of everyone else around you somehow keeps you going. You know you can’t go on like this much longer. You’re drifting further and further from your true self, and you can’t stay stuck in this life that doesn’t even feel like your own. Something’s got to give!
Another sleepless night… your mind pulling you in every direction and wonder why you’re not living your best life. Feeling off course because you’ve chosen or landed on the wrong path? Every day is another marathon on the hamster wheel, leaving you so exhausted that even the small things feel overwhelming. You’re tired and weary, but your commitment to bettering the lives of everyone else around you somehow keeps you going. You know you can’t go on like this much longer. You’re drifting further and further from your true self, and you can’t stay stuck in this life that doesn’t even feel like your own. Something’s got to give!
Whispering Willows Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHCS
3 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27401
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but counseling can offer support, clarity, and hope. I provide a warm, safe and nonjudgmental space where women feel seen, heard, and empowered to share their truth. With over 20 years of experience, I help clients navigate trauma, anxiety, stress, grief, and life transitions across the lifespan—from emerging adulthood to pregnancy, the perinatal period, perimenopause, and menopause. To support busy schedules, I offer evening, night, and weekend appointments so time and accessibility are not barriers for those ready to begin their healing journey and move toward growth, healing, and emotional
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but counseling can offer support, clarity, and hope. I provide a warm, safe and nonjudgmental space where women feel seen, heard, and empowered to share their truth. With over 20 years of experience, I help clients navigate trauma, anxiety, stress, grief, and life transitions across the lifespan—from emerging adulthood to pregnancy, the perinatal period, perimenopause, and menopause. To support busy schedules, I offer evening, night, and weekend appointments so time and accessibility are not barriers for those ready to begin their healing journey and move toward growth, healing, and emotional
Currently accepting new clients for online therapy! At the start of this new year, many people are looking for "what's next" for their self-improvement journey. Maybe you want to recover from trauma, live your life more authentically, or challenge our fat-phobic society's norms. To support these goals and more, I’m here to help you connect with yourself, discover your strengths, and navigate your daily life with less anxiety and more meaningful connections. I am LGBTQ+ celebratory, trans-affirming, kink-positive, and poly-informed. You can present yourself authentically in this therapeutic relationship.
Currently accepting new clients for online therapy! At the start of this new year, many people are looking for "what's next" for their self-improvement journey. Maybe you want to recover from trauma, live your life more authentically, or challenge our fat-phobic society's norms. To support these goals and more, I’m here to help you connect with yourself, discover your strengths, and navigate your daily life with less anxiety and more meaningful connections. I am LGBTQ+ celebratory, trans-affirming, kink-positive, and poly-informed. You can present yourself authentically in this therapeutic relationship.
I specialize in supporting women and college athletes recovering from eating disorders or disordered eating, navigating anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed by performance pressure or perfectionism. I also work with individuals experiencing low self-esteem, stress, burnout, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I understand that these experiences can feel isolating and exhausting. You deserve to have the tools to understand your inner critic, process emotions, build healthier boundaries, and create a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with food, your body, and yourself—so you can feel more grounded, fulfilled, and aligned.
I specialize in supporting women and college athletes recovering from eating disorders or disordered eating, navigating anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed by performance pressure or perfectionism. I also work with individuals experiencing low self-esteem, stress, burnout, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I understand that these experiences can feel isolating and exhausting. You deserve to have the tools to understand your inner critic, process emotions, build healthier boundaries, and create a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with food, your body, and yourself—so you can feel more grounded, fulfilled, and aligned.
Welcome. I will challenge you (with your permission), laugh with you and expect you to come with a goal and be willing to be actionable about whatever homework you decide to try. If you aren't prepared for a little challenge to your thinking, you aren't engaged in our counseling process. It's okay to be unsure, but not to believe anyone can make things better without your effort. Paying for someone to say you're right 100% of the time may feel good in the moment, but there is no growth in the comfort zone and no comfort in the growth zone.
Welcome. I will challenge you (with your permission), laugh with you and expect you to come with a goal and be willing to be actionable about whatever homework you decide to try. If you aren't prepared for a little challenge to your thinking, you aren't engaged in our counseling process. It's okay to be unsure, but not to believe anyone can make things better without your effort. Paying for someone to say you're right 100% of the time may feel good in the moment, but there is no growth in the comfort zone and no comfort in the growth zone.
Nearby Women's Issues Therapists Searches for Archdale
- Asheboro
- Greensboro
- High Point
- Jamestown
- Kernersville
- Lexington
- McLeansville
- Oak Ridge
- Summerfield
- Thomasville
- Whitsett
- Winston Salem
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.