Aetna Therapists in Downtown, Charlotte, NC

Mishaps, uncontrollable circumstances, relationships, personal experiences, all contribute to our development. At any age or stage in life, stunted growth and development may occur. Finding the courage and trust to explore our inner selves is never easy. Finding the right person to help you through your journey can be equally challenging. If unconditional, nonjudgemental support is what you seek to help with your unique life challenges, I bring my best to help you. My therapeutic practice provides a safe, compassionate, fully supported, experience.

Am I where I want to be right now? Am I truly living the life I was destined to live?"  At some point we ask ourselves these questions, and how we can fulfill them.  As a therapist, and more importantly, a human being, I'm here to help, or simply offer a safe place to unload, be heard, and to find meaning.  Together, we can learn to manage the range of emotions experienced while navigating lifes ups & downs.  Together, we'll look at the impacts of your past and the promises of the future, while remaining grounded in the strength of the present.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could wake up every morning feeling happy, fulfilled, and free of any consuming negative thoughts? If your answer is yes, you are in the right place. Whether you are struggling personally or in your relationships (of any sort: romantic, parent/child, etc.) we can help you. With over 15 years of experience with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples, we are able to provide world class treatment for a variety of mental health concerns. Take the step to end your suffering today. It is time for you to learn how to live the life you deserve.

The decision to come to therapy can be scary. There are so many unknowns, especially if you have never done this before. I am here to stand and walk with you through every step of the process of change and healing- It gets better. My goal in my relationship with you is to make sure that you feel safe and comfortable enough to be yourself.

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.

"Currently offering virtual therapy* We sometimes need help in order to live out the life we envision. I serve individuals and couples that seek to improve their quality of life by better understanding themselves, their choices, and their relationships. I work with women to increase self-esteem, find effective coping strategies, make healthy decisions, or address more deep-rooted issues. I work with couples to improve communication, manage conflict, clarify and achieve goals, and create healthy functional relationships.

When the intensity of painful feelings, the persistent chatter and/or stories in our minds become paralyzing; when worry or rumination interferes with sleep or functioning; when the depression and/or anxieties constrict life; when disempowerment and feeling overwhelmed drain energies and self-esteem; when feeling stuck, miserable and/or afraid is too familiar; when fears and uncertainties rob you of a vital life, it is important to know that you may expect from me radical acceptance, full attention, compassionate listening, active participation, extensive knowledge plus experience, to assist, support and facilitate the creative journey for renewed passion for life.

Has life become overwhelming and difficult to navigate due to life’s challenges? Most of us, at some time in our lives, will experience relationship difficulties, conflict, anxiety, depression, trouble with transitions, lack of self-esteem, or other hardships. I would love to work with you in order to help you identify negative patterns and give you the tools, skills, and resources you need to manage your life more effectively. I offer compassion and empathy so that people feel empowered, encouraged, understood, and accepted. If you are ready to make changes, I'm here to help you reach your goals and find your happiness!

Lisa specializes in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, and stress management. She has a strengths-based approach and works collaboratively utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Lisa was motivated to become a therapist while working as a grief counselor where she realized people need long-term therapy for depression. She is fun, artistic, creative, and likes to make personalized items.

My ideal client is one who is established in their life and community, yet they are unhappy and feel stagnant or stuck. They may struggle in their professional career or feel unfulfilled in the workplace. They may be socially isolated or do not connect well with people their age. This individual, on the outside, appears to have it all, but they are not satisfied with their life. This individual may have untreated depression and/or anxiety. They may have come from a family of dysfunction and managed to get away from it. They need someone to assist them in examining this and determine what they want out of life.

My focus is to assist children, adolescents, families, and adults to build positive self image through enhancing self esteem, improving social skills, and reducing family and peer conflicts. I work closely with parents to strengthen their limit setting, clear expectations, and conflict resolution abilities through improved communication skills. Setting limits and boundaries in all relationships and dynamics is a tool that I often use in my therapeutic process. Giving children, parents, couples and individuals tools to maneuver through the daily issues are tools and techniques that I focus on in our sessions.

We all come to a point in our journey where “Life” just happens. It is at these points where we often wrestle with many feelings and emotions. Often times we feel that we may have no one to turn to at our most vulnerable points. It is part of my life’s purpose to provide you with a safe place to deal with “Life” as you know it. We will build together a therapeutic environment that will be free from judgment and safe for you to explore ways to cope, adapt to change, and to challenge yourself to reach your self-actualization.

We care about you and your ability to thrive! JCCC is a proud believer in positive psychology and the ability to work past all of life’s curveballs. Be it early childhood development years or difficulty navigating marital issues, we employ unique and fun mental health-based therapies for an explorative approach towards healing. We utilize different techniques such as Play Therapy, Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (horses), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and much more! Our creative approach to therapy is a unique way to assist many clients with overcoming various challenges in their lives.