Therapists in Brunswick County, NC

Peter Nagel, LMFT is a highly skilled Clinical Psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience. You're probably wondering “How can Peter effectively help me?” I have attended 12,000 hours of training with that as my intention. Most people who are seeking help with their tangled feelings and puzzling thoughts want some specific answers to generalized questions. My goal is to help you remove obstacles that have kept you from solving your own problems. After you share your concerns and explain your points of view, our next objective is to determine what you would like to change to enhance your life. This constitutes a contract.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. My approach to counseling is that our thoughts and beliefs impact our feelings and behaviors in a variety of settings. We make choices in our lives and are accountable for our own actions. There are often alternative choices that can b e explored and help us to succeed in reaching our personal goals. My approach is Person Centered, in which it is acknowledged that you are an expert in your own life placing an emphasis on personal self-awareness.

My goal is to help you feel welcomed, safe, and unjudged. My passion is to assist you in learning to meet, manage, and move beyond difficult life challenges and gain optimal growth and belief in YOU. If you struggle with Relationships, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Trauma or Abuse, you have the power to heal. I am humbled by the human spirit. Therapy is a process of collaboration, mutual goal setting, awareness, trust and change. When you are hurting, reach out - help is there for you. I will offer support, guidance and steps to overcome life hurts.

Growth, change and healing are difficult. To heal, we must know ourselves and how we make meaning of events and situations. Ancestral psychotherapy may provide a gateway to find one's fit in the world. Through courage and bravery we may begin to understand our own life story. The journey through life has many mountains and valleys but I will walk with you as you try to make sense of your place in the world. Compassion and conversation will reveal some goals to work towards to help you or your family feel whole. I work with both individuals and families to grow, change and heal.

I begin with establishing trust in an empathetic atmosphere. My approach is to work on problem solving that can result in improvements soon after beginning therapy. I believe in giving feedback that is helpful for clients to work on change. I bring many years of experience into helping people. I have worked in several different settings including out patient mental health and substance abuse as well as inpatient treatment. It is very encouraging for clients to begin work on problems and experience progress in making changes.

I'm Michael Librie, Psy.D, LCSW (NC) I'm a Psychotherapist with over 35 years experience, qualified to provide integrative psychotherapy, combining techniques from various therapeutic schools to suit the needs of the client. I am delivering therapy virtually at this time in both Maryland and North Carolina. My approach combines traditional dynamic psychotherapy with awareness and internal inquiry processes. I partner with you to help guide you to focus inward so that you may experience your core self, listen to your soul and find your personal truth.

I am a North Carolina native who has dedicated my life to raising awareness for mental health/substance use issues and reducing the stigma around accessing treatment for both. For the past ten years, I have worked in a variety of community mental health agencies, serving the needs of individuals from all walks of life. My professional counseling experience includes individual and group counseling in a community mental health agency and a local Detention Center as well as crisis intervention in a community setting. I specialize in depressive & anxiety disorders as well as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and stress reactions.

As a therapist with 12 years of experience, I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings and help my clients to develop the skills and insight needed to lead a fulfilling life. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or relationship issues, and are struggling to find happiness, let's work together to uncover your strengths and abilities to overcome these challenges.

You know it's possible to have an intimate and very satisfying relationship but perhaps you just don't know how to get there. You've tried in the past and most likely have a history of relationships that, shall we say, were less than optimal. You're wondering what role you play in either making them work or fail and going forward you're committed not to repeat what you know doesn't work. I understand. Sometimes you've even felt a little crazy in conversations with your partner and have been made to feel guilty for wanting more. I know. Here's the truth. You're not crazy for wanting more. Let's learn what works to make it happen!

If you worry constantly, feel a loss of control in life, and you want to feel confident when you wake up in the morning then I can support you to make changes in your life. Anxiety is something we are born with, sometimes we can manage, and other times we cannot. I can assist with decreasing anxiety symptoms by targeting the root of the anxiety. Let's explore the culprit of your current symptoms and develop an understanding of the culprit so the culprit doesn't control your life. Let me support you and help you regain control of you.

Welcome! I am happy to see that you are taking the first steps to change by seeking therapy. It is my purpose to assist adults 20 years of age and older with a focus in adults 50 years and older. I have worked inpatient and currently working outpatient. It is my mission to fight against the stigma of mental health and break the cycle. My approach is person-centered and the clients are always the expert of their own lives.

Imagine beginning every day feeling energized, confident and ready to take on whatever comes your way. You might feel better about your progress with life goals, be able create meaningful and close relationships, maintain healthier habits, and have a regular sense of pride and accomplishment. You know you have so much potential, but may not know exactly how to reach it. Be proud of yourself for taking this first step to creating positive changes in your life.

I believe that all people have strengths, and that no matter what they are struggling with, their strengths need to be used to find their solutions. Most people can find their own solutions, and may just need a trained professional in order to guide them towards options. It can be difficult to ask for help with personal issues, but it is also a sign of strength and can lead to positive changes.

It takes a lot of courage to contact someone for help. I am a very down to earth, easy-going therapist. Just coming here is a huge step, I believe in you, let’s work on lightening your troubles together.

Have you struggled to find a therapist who respects your individuality while challenging you to grow? My name is Rebecca, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of experience in Tennessee and North Carolina. I am passionate about supporting people through their lives ups and downs. My counseling style is focused on the client. I believe they are experts in their own life, and I am here to support them make the changes they want to make in their life. I enjoy working with and have experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and I am poly, sex, and kink-knowledgeable.

Life often comes at us in full force when we are feeling our most vulnerable. It can be challenging to get through the day without feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, discouraged or at times, angry. Everyone deserves a safe space to unwind from daily stressors and to explore the challenges that life throws your way. In our work together, we will build a therapeutic relationship that promotes empathy, trust and congruence. We will strive to set achievable goals that will enhance your quality of life, increase your self confidence and ultimately lead to a happier you.

Grief and loss, suicide bereavement, crisis and trauma - this is where I can be of most help to you. Being a Compassionate Bereavement Care provider allows me to meet you where you are in your grief and help you be present to this human experience. Having lost a parent to suicide when I was seventeen and tragically losing an adult child, I can bring a special understanding to our time together. I have also been trained using the Human Givens Rewind Technique for trauma resolution. Together we can find a positive path toward your growth and well-being.

Let today be the day you reach out for help. No problem is too big or too small to work on if it's causing you distress. I have success working with clients that are anxious, losing sleep, worrying, feeling depressed, grieving, over thinking, struggling in their relationships and using substances, food, shopping or other unhealthy ways to cope. It's very easy to slip into bad habits, especially if we don't know healthier ways to manage life's stressors . Many of us have been told to "just try harder", or to "pull ourselves up by our bootstraps" and ultimately feel defeated when these strategies don't work.

Are you feeling tired? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Stuck? Are you going through a challenging session of life? Do you need someone to talk to? I am a good listener who is here to help and support you. Just know your story, your voice, your truth, and your needs are meaningful and powerful. Your concerns are important. You matter! Having someone you feel comfortable with is essential in your ability to grow and flourish. I am a therapist who will give you a safe and confidential space to be yourself. Come as you are! This is a judgement free zone! Let down your hair and be your self!