Therapists in Charlotte, NC

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, who has been practicing Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy since 1993. I am dedicated to providing a safe and confidential therapeutic atmosphere in which I can help my client's and their families reach their goals, heal themselves, and achieve their potential. I take an eclectic and practical approach to counseling and use a variety of therapeutic techniques customized for the client so that they can be successful.

Do you find yourself feeling alone, unmotivated or overwhelmed? Are you struggling to cope with life’s challenges, relationship issues, or daily stress? Moving through a crisis? I am here to offer you a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe space where you do not feel alone. Some life experiences may be more difficult to cope with, which can result in challenging symptoms related to your emotional well-being and overall health. If you are ready to begin the process of healing and personal growth, I am here to help you now to feel empowered and make sense of your life while processing past and present difficulties.

Are you seeking help and support? are you open to make positive and life long changes and be committed to your better self? Do you need professional advise on next steps to improve your overall life at home, school and or work? I am here to help! Please reach out to me. I believe in teaching and empowering my clients to be their own advocates. Clients are to be encouraged to understand, recognize and utilize their strengths to overcome their obstacles to a better life. There is always hope! I also speak Spanish. Hablo Español

My goal is to create a safe space within the context of a counseling relationship to help individuals come to a greater understanding of self, as well as to navigate difficulties of relationships, traumatic life events, and current sources of stress or difficulty. I take a holistic approach to help clients reach a greater place of healing, wholeness, and competency to face challenges in the present and future. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples. I have a particular interest in helping adolescents and young adults navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, career exploration, and life transition.

7 of 10 people will experience a significant trauma by adulthood. Trauma affects each of us in a different way. Sometimes those effects can be substantial and lasting. Leaving trauma untreated can shape the way we think, behave, relate, learn, love, and even parent. Recovering from trauma and/or finding balance in life or relationships is not always easy to do alone. Counseling is the perfect tool to help gain perspective in life's most difficult circumstances and challenges. Our clinicians are passionate about helping our family’s emotional functioning and maintaining healthy balances.

Are you longing to be accepted and affirmed in your truth? I believe therapy is a place to understand and be understood. You will be empowered to compassionately explore and transform behaviors, thoughts, and patterns that may be holding you back from living the life you truly deserve and envision for yourself. Has painful distressing thoughts, and/or traumatic memories been difficult to cope with leading to more suffering? We will work together to cultivate clarity around where you have been and where you'd like to go, so that you'll heal from your past & learn how to break the cycle of your pain.

Weekend appointments are available to provide evaluations for Pre-K and students of all ages! I complete testing for gifted programs (Metrolina Scholars Academy), Private Admissions, Early K Entry and comprehensive psycho-educational assessments to identify and make intervention recommendations for learning and behavior issues. I have much experience navigating school policy and procedures. A basic IQ assessment starts at $325 over 6 and $285 under 6. In addition to my full-time work in the schools I maintain my private practice at home. Late afternoon and school holiday/break appointments are also available.

As a Counselor, I will work hard to help clients gain insight into both past and present experiences in order to empower themselves to make informed choices that lead to meaningful change. Talk therapy can be either in-person or online. I will accommodate what is most comfortable for my clients. I also offer Neurofeedback in my practice. Neurofeedback is a brain training technique that has been shown to be safe and effective for over 30 years. It is a form of biofeedback that offers the brain information about its own electrical activity, which has a profound impact on an individual's stress response.

I offer a gentle approach to treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, and relationship difficulties. If you suffer from PTSD, experienced childhood trauma, relationship break ups, or trauma as an adult - I will help you overcome distress and heal from past traumas. If you experience anxiety and depression, we will take small steps to conquer your fears and worries, help you build meaningful relationships and discover ways to experience joy, peace, and life purpose. If you seek counseling for OCD, I will help you tolerate uncertainty and distress, face your fears, increase your sense of freedom and life satisfaction.

Accepting new clients: Are you searching for healing for your marriage, or a way forward for your family? Are you a parent in need of some extra support? Are you an individual dealing with the overwhelming stresses of life? These specific areas, among many others, is why I'm here. I care about the health of the family unit and believe when it's thriving and growing, all members thrive and grow and heal. It takes courage to ask for help, and I believe your courage will be rewarded. Let's take that next step together!

You want to move forward through your present challenge such as grief, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, or life transitions. You are ready to be curious about yourself, cultivate self-awareness, and dive into the work of being more whole and healed. You see the freedom on the other side of the process, a new path.

Anxiety and Depression can be debilitating, causing direct stress, and makes navigating through life difficult. Although there may seem to be no end to depression; setting goals, and working through feelings and triggers can help you combat the symptoms. Depression and Anxiety have a direct effect on your self-esteem causing you to feel less than your worth. As we work through your depression, anxiety, and changes of life we will work to rebuild your self-esteem. Helping you become whole.

Hello! It's great to meet you! My name is Kristin Hammond, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 23 years of clinical experience working with adults, couples, and some adolescence. I work with many issues, including anxiety, health anxiety, panic, depression, life stressors, family dysfunction, relationship issues, self-esteem, and other emotional and behavioral issues. I mainly draw from Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Holistic, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Supportive therapies. I believe one of the biggest keys to success in treatment is having a connection with your therapist.

Laquetta Evans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. Laquetta prides herself in offering a nonjudgmental safe space where clients can be open and honest. She utilizes CBT techniques to guide each individual in seeking practical solutions to daily stressors. She actively seeks to assist each client to become a more stable and fulfilled version of themselves. In her free time, Laquetta enjoys crafting, thrifting, playing rugby, and anything that has to do with water!.

It has been a trying few years, and it just seems to get worse. The world is still filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and confusion. If you need some human connection in these frightening times, I am available to you. Whether you're anxious about the country and world, struggling to maintain relationships, or feeling lonely and isolated, I can help you.

I've had the honor and privilege of helping individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and substance use. I enjoy working with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and work diligently to treat all people with dignity and respect.