Therapists in Candler, NC

Welcome! My name is Makenzie Wilbourn and I've been a psychotherapist for 4.5 years. Are you feeling emotionally drained from putting everyone before yourself? Are you having difficulty changing unhealthy patterns/habits? Are you experiencing more irritability, anxiety, or shame-based thinking? Do you have trouble taking time for yourself? Do you often feel isolated or stuck? These thoughts and behaviors can become our new "normal"; it can be challenging trying to navigate through life like this. I offer an empathetic and compassionate approach to your individual healing journey, focusing on a reconnection with your authentic self.

I am passionate about helping my clients reconnect more deeply with themselves and find a place within - that they feel secure and centered - so they can navigate the challenges of their lives and the times that we live in. I have worked with many people, especially women of all ages, who have struggled with challenges ranging from feeling insecure, depressed, anxious, angry, and hopeless, to lack of self-worth, motivation, and spiritual connection. I also work with women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, terminal illness and those who are transitioning out of life.

Finding a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe can be a challenge. I listen attentively and non-judgmentally to carefully understand the difficulty you are experiencing, and help cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and the origin of your depleting, recurring problems. Understanding how past experiences influence your current difficulties is an important aspect of psychotherapy. I strive to offer meaningful and practical suggestions for change, which can lead to freedom from feeling stuck, and a much deeper enjoyment of life and relationships. 

Connection to ourselves and our true nature unlocks the door to an empowered and meaningful life. Unfortunately, most of us have had the experience of feeling woefully disconnected from our bodies, our emotions, our purpose, and subsequently from other important people in our lives. I want to be a guide on your journey, helping you reconnect to who you are and to assist you in moving forward from a place of intention and empowerment. Connection to your body is a way through, and I can help you learn to trust and decipher your body’s wise messages, release what’s not serving you, and let the healing happen.

Accepting NEW clients! I know that finding a therapist can be an overwhelming process. I honor your courage and hope that I can provide a soft place for you to land. I aim to foster a safe, empowering, and collaborative space for my clients. Sometimes we find ourselves losing focus of our life's purpose. Together, we can help identify your values and incorporate them in your life. Through mindfulness practices and acceptance-based strategies, I can help you let go of what is no longer serving you. The ultimate goal for my clients is to decrease any areas of distress while pursuing your values and finding more meaning in your life.

As an art therapist and mental health counselor, my style of work is to focus on strengths, compassion, and coping skills. While I am trained in a diversity of methodologies including EMDR, my primary focus is to individualize my approach for each client. I have a specialty in trauma-informed practice, and I have worked with a wide range of populations, including at-risk adolescents, children, families, adults, trauma survivors, and active-duty military. I have also worked in a diversity of cultures, including East, South, and West Africa, India, Eastern Europe, and Appalachia.

Getting to a better state of BEING; feeling good about yourself and your life. If you are serious about finding clarity about yourself and your life, stopping negative patterns/emotions, replacing that with joy and wisdom about who you are, we would be a good " fit". Whether you are wanting to get OUT of an emotional place of darkness.. feeling without hope, or if you are wanting to take your life to a improved level of fulfillment and meaning....I can provide the direction of light that can show you the way there. NOTE: During this time of health crisis, I do provide phone or internet sessions if you'd rather stay at home.

I believe the roots of therapy are in building the therapeutic relationship in order for healing to happen. My approach is always from a place of compassion and non-judgement, while creating an open-minded and brave space for people to really do the work. I seek to help individuals dive into the core of what’s creating their reality – this can stem from trauma amongst many other things but we will work together in a curious and loving way to find root causes. It is my passion to help guide and support you through the journey of the human condition.

To move through suffering and risk hope of something better takes such courage. My work finds its foundation in a deep respect for that choice. I meet my clients’ courage by welcoming all parts of them- their overwhelm, strengths, grief, hopes, and fears. That welcoming manifests in my curiosity, care, and genuine empathy for your experience. My grounded presence, calm yet playful demeanor, clarity of thought, and feedback-informed approach have helped folks safely share their inner world. That safety can be deeply healing, and through it I've witnessed my clients move from simply surviving to living a life of vitality and meaning.

Hi! I'm so happy you're here. Do you feel anxious, never enough, fearful, and untrusting, maybe never knowing what to expect? Do you experience strong feelings of personal responsibility for the actions and feelings of others and/or worry that others will unpredictably turn on you? Do you give a lot of yourself and end up feeling depleted? You deserve relationships and a life that bring out the best in you, not the stress in you! As an experienced therapist, I can help you learn to trust others, develop a more empowered sense of self, learn to say no, express appropriate boundaries, and explore your OWN wants and feelings.

You deserve to feel happiness along with a range of emotions. Did you know recent events can trigger our past traumas? Addressing our emotions through healthy coping can free our potential, improve relationships and help us to simply enjoy our life more thoroughly. I will work within an authentic, present-focused, self-paced therapeutic relationship to foster change. We will address past traumas at your pace and current obstacles to heal. I utilize tools that are evidence-based and meet your specific needs. I have over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults from various backgrounds.

Currently on waitlist! Sometimes when life hands you lemons, it can be hard to transform it into lemonade. It's a process and maybe you don't have the utensils or a recipe to reference. When you are ready to make lemonade out of life, that's where I step in to help. My goal is to be present for you when you are contemplating making a change. Whether it is incorporating more self-care, balancing a busy lifestyle, making a career change, addressing mental health concerns, or processing past trauma, counseling can be a utensil in your kitchen to improve your life. I've been working with clients to address a variety of concerns.

Adolescence to early adulthood can be a confusing and overwhelming time in a person’s development, but it’s a time with potential for powerful growth and healing. Your teen or young adult may be navigating sexual and gender preferences, peer relationships, and school responsibilities. They may be suffering from discrimination or bullying. Often these experiences can erupt in an array of struggles– anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, anger, isolation, body image issues, or lack of focus. You want your kid to feel comfortable in their own skin; to learn ways to accept themselves and to thrive on whatever path they choose.

Hi, My name is Jay and through personalized treatment, I help individuals access authentic emotional awareness and guide them towards true healing. I am a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who has been providing mental health services directly to people for over 20 years. I have worked successfully with clients of all ages who presented with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, stress, ADHD, relationship issues, struggles with parenting, substance use and abuse, career and job issues as well as survivors of trauma such as abuse and neglect.

Is there something holding you back, but you can't place your finger on it? Do you have goals you want to accomplish, but don't know where to start? Working with me, I can help you uncover the steps necessary for forward progress, and a deeper sense of clarity and meaning along the way. Gaining more confidence, improved self-image and esteem, better communication, and relationships with self and others is possible in therapy with me. Someone to listen without "fixing" and also capable of bringing the big picture into focus is your experience with me as a clinician. I offer genuineness, humor, and homework to put goals into action.

I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients. I see my role as helping people identify self-limiting beliefs, emotional blocks and other barriers that keep them from leading lives consistent with their authentic selves and their values. I combine theoretical and psychological insights with more pragmatic skills training (relaxation, conflict-resolution, communication skills). I have an active, direct counseling style that combines genuine empathic listening with therapeutic challenges.

Greetings! I am here to assist you in embracing life and achieving your utmost potential. Whether you are going through a transition phase, retiring, or seeking meaning in life, I am dedicated to supporting you. As a therapist who values authenticity, I prioritize maximizing the benefits of therapy. I understand that starting therapy can be challenging, as I have personally experienced it myself. Taking that first step is incredibly courageous, and establishing a genuine connection and feeling comfortable with your therapist are vital aspects of the journey. Your well-being is of utmost importance, and I am here to cheer you on!

I genuinely care about helping people to reach their potential and discover contentment. With 35 years of experience and numerous training workshops, I have many tools and skills to call upon. I focus on both short term stress/career issues and adults from neglectful/ abusive families. and I am compassionate and nurture my client's inner strength until they can believe in themselves. I seek individuals who are willing to work on the relationship, fear, addiction trauma or life transition that is blocking their personal joy in life. I work with women and men of all races and sexual orientations.

Limited openings for 1) in-person couples (private-pay only) and for 2) IFS consultation for level 1 trained therapists/practitioners, solo or group (sliding scale). I'm a Psychologist with over 40 years of experience. I work with individuals and couples. Having worked with all ages over the years, I currently focus on adults. I've had years of working with families of diverse needs, now I especially enjoy working with couples. I am able to help with severe concerns and love to work with people toward their own personal growth and spirituality.