Therapists in Charlotte, NC

I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, group, couples, and family settings. I want to assist every client with making their journey in life the best it can be.

Now taking new clients! In a world that is constantly pushing narratives onto us, you are taking the life affirming step to control your own narrative and take control of your life. It takes an unthinkable about of courage to admit you are not feeling like yourself and letting your guard down in order to ask for help. It is an honor to support you in navigating your therapeutic voyage. Perhaps your are undergoing a difficult relationship, an unexpected life change, or discontentment in your current path. Maybe you are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, or feeling increasingly overwhelmed with life’s stressors.

Starting therapy can be hard and you’re brave to be here taking this first step. I’m passionate about helping clients and families accept themselves and each other. My goal is to create a safe space that allows you to meet yourself exactly where you are and shift the way that you or your child interacts with the world. I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, adoption/attachment needs, depression, grief/loss, mood disorders, parenting support, relationship issues, and trauma. As an EMDR trained therapist together we can process feelings, memories, and trauma that may be too difficult to manage alone.

"Our greatest victory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall" --Confucius. Perhaps you feel like you've fallen, and you're struggling to get back up and try again. I'm here to help you find the courage to get back on your feet. Whatever challenges you're experiencing today, you don't have to face them alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about helping individuals reach total healing and wellness. My ultimate goal is to support and empower my clients and assist with learning the tools to make lasting changes.

Hi! I'm Marina Skrabalak, LCSWA. I'm happy that you've taken the first step to becoming your best self. Are you struggling with your mental health and in search of making changes? Are you looking for a supportive, non-judgmental and confidential space to talk openly? I am here for you. L & B Counseling is breaking the stigma of counseling with an outside the box approach. We bring the office outside and engage with clients using creative activities. We are outdoors-oriented, but we do offer in-office and virtual appointments. We have multiple therapists, so if you prefer someone else, we have you covered. (Rocky Mt - Virtual only).

Meaningful therapy depends on the powerful interpersonal relationship between the client and clinician, which is one of the many reasons why we work together to create a profound and significant connection. Once I learn of your challenges, we will collaborate and choose the appropriate modality for you, based on your individual needs. You will have your own personalized treatment plan as a guide to enhance your growth and healing. Through therapy, you will find yourself expanding your insight, achieving deeper self-awareness, and making healthy and effective choices.

Do your relationships repeat the same frustrating circles? Are moments of joy fewer than moments of anger, confusion, heartache or pain? Unwittingly, you learn about yourself and how to be in relationships by watching others. What you believe you see influences the majority of your choices. If your relationships aren't healthy, neither are you. My clients feel hurt and frustrated in their relationships, presenting with questions like why and what next. Exploring those feelings and discovering what they uncover about past and present patterns and beliefs, you can work toward finding authenticity, truth and healing.

Sometimes unexpected things or events happen to us that can make our happiness feel out of our grasp. Things like life & family transitions, chronic physical or mental illness, autoimmune disorders, romantic and familial relationships, trauma, abuse, cyber/social media related anxiety, disabilities or depression can lead you to feeling extremely overwhelmed and as if your life is out of control. This may cause you to feel trapped, alone, unsafe, or stuck in a dark chapter of your life that sometimes feels unbearable or unending. I am here to help you turn the page and progress to a new chapter of your story without judgment.

I find it a privilege and honor to walk with children and adolescents through challenging seasons by applying evidence-based interventions in an empathic, safe and playful environment. I am Dr. Courtney Krajenka, and I have over six years of experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings. I love connecting with children and helping them grow from challenging experiences and circumstances.

Acceptance, empathy, and respect are the core values I live by and believe necessary when establishing a safe space while walking through the challenges you are experiencing. I get it, it is hard taking the first step to seek help. You may have been going through some difficult situations for a long time, but it does not have to remain that way. I believe you are the expert of your life and I honor that by providing a sacred space for you to process your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can discover your natural ability that fosters the change you seek.

Life often feels hectic and out of control. At times it feels like life is living you, not the other way around. You feel like you have to always be "on". YOU FEEL EXHAUSTED. You have so many plates in the air and you put everyone else's happiness before your own. But now you are wondering why you bother because your sacrifices seem to go unnoticed and under appreciated. And somewhere in the process of taking care of everyone else you seemed to lose your sense of self. You can't even remember what it was like to live life as your best self, let alone how to get back to that place.

Hi, I’m Amy and I am here to walk alongside you in your therapeutic journey. “It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried.” -Carl Rogers There are times where we don’t know where our life is going. We feel stuck, and are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. We know something is wrong but aren’t equipped with the tools needed in order to feel like ourselves again. This is where I can help in your walk through those uncomfortable emotions and into self-growth and healing.

It is a privilege assisting clients in overcoming life’s challenges and achieving personal growth goals. I enjoy assisting children and adults with depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, physical health, and various other mental and emotional health challenges.

Hey Sis! Are you the superwoman type who looks put together on the outside, yet on the inside you’re falling apart? I know, you are the strong resilient type that doesn’t really need help. Well guess what, being strong and resilient can be exhausting. It’s about time for you to take off your superwoman cape, remove the S off your chest, and feel truly supported. Supported in your dreams, your goals, your relationships, your health, your finances. Trying to do it all by yourself can feel overwhelming and can increase both anxiety and depression.

Anxiety affects our relationships, our productivity, and has a profound effect on our physical wellbeing. I work with clients to build resiliency in all of these areas. Whether your anxiety centers around family issues, work or school pressures, relationship stress, illness, or spiritual crisis - we can work together to develop strength and coping skills, with the overall goal of living a healthier, more joyful life.

As a clinician, I am passionate about working with children ages 2-11 through the power of child-centered play therapy to promote healing, strengthen development, and enhance family functioning. I also enjoy working with early adolescents ages 11-14 from a person-centered and solution focused approach to navigate social and emotional disruptions that coincide with development.