Anxiety Therapists in Downtown, Charlotte, NC
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Charlie Taylor Jr.
Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, MA, LCAS
Verified
Verified
I have a particular interest in working with clients who struggle with substance use/addiction issues, but I also enjoy working with clients on managing stress,
anxiety
, depression, anger, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Hello all! As a therapist, I understand that therapy can be an intimidating and overwhelming process to start. I strive to meet my clients where they are and engage with them using a positive, non-threatening, and relatable approach. I endeavor to create a collaborative therapy process that assists clients with addressing concerns and working towards their individualized goals.
Shanita Burgess
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
How would it feel to be free from
anxiety
that keeps thoughts running through your mind all day long? How would your life change if you didn't have to experience depression? The sadness that keeps you unmotivated which leads to you beating yourself up? I imagine when you're at work or at home you may look like you're doing fine to everyone else, but inside you feel overwhelmed and consumed with negativity. I wonder if your feelings may even have your self esteem in a rough place leaving you feeling hopeless. Honestly, the best thing about this is that
anxiety
and depression can be put behind you with some effort and new techniques.
Not accepting new clients
Jessie Condon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC, CCMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Addictions Specialist, I assist clients looking for change in their lives and provide guidance in understanding themselves more wholly. Oftentimes, we find that the skills learned in life are no longer serving us and we need help in building effective coping techniques. I work alongside clients to manage emotions, distress,
anxiety
, mood issues, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships. Working with me will include building a therapeutic relationship that is authentic, lively, and replenishing.
Not accepting new clients
Abby Fox
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MSEd, LPC, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
I work primarily with adolescents, young adults, and adults who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. Most often,
anxiety
, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, identity issues, and/or past trauma co-occur with eating disorders, and I have training and experience in treating these simultaneously. I hold licensure in both Ohio and North Carolina, so I am able to offer telehealth to clients in Ohio and North Carolina, and in-person services to clients in and around Charlotte.
Not accepting new clients
David B Spano
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
For many people, the idea of reaching out for help is daunting. Whether dealing with stress,
anxiety
, depression, loss, trauma, relationship issues, or life and work effectiveness, it takes courage and trust to share personal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with another person, especially a stranger. My clients have given me feedback that my style--informal, real, honest, non-judgmental and often good-humored--helps to diffuse the
anxiety
they feel when entering counseling. I mix this personal style with all I've learned in 30 years of experience as a therapist, supervisor, and consultant.
Courtney Lawrence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Courtney's experience includes work in community-based, outpatient, residential, and hospital settings addressing trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, crisis intervention, depression,
anxiety
, grief, family conflict, and adjustment and life transitions.
Courtney utilizes a person-centered, trauma-informed lens. She takes a collaborative approach as she believes people are the experts of their lives and she is a vessel to help with healing and provide a safe space to navigate life’s challenges.
Angelo Maurice Covington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in assisting clients understand the confusion that
anxiety
clouds and depression storms can cause by facilitating expressions of feelings, challenging self defeating thoughts and encouraging change.
I am so glad you found my page. Life has a lot of stressors coming your way daily. I work with individuals to provide a safe space to reframe, challenge and explore new ways of thinking. I am engaging, open, and empathetic to your needs. I would love to meet you and begin helping you on your healing journey.
Selories Oglesby
Counselor
Verified
Verified
Selories Oglesby is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina who has experience with adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help with
anxiety
, anger issues, crisis, life problems, relational problems, and depression. Selories completed her Bachelor of Science in Mental Health from Gardner-Webb University and received her Master’s degree from Gardner-Webb University.
Not accepting new clients
Holly Savoy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years experience helping adolescents and adults with a wide range of emotional and life issues. I have helped clients to resolve problems; cope with life transitions, stress, and change; and gain self-awareness and acceptance in achieving personal goals. I have specialized training and interest in working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual issues, transgender and non-binary issues, as well as relationships, depression,
anxiety
, trauma, eating disorders, weight management, and school/ work-life balance issues.
Heather Durham
Counselor, LCMHC-A
Verified
Verified
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.
Jay Hayes
Counselor, MACC, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
Often, we experience a great deal of frustration as we move from the person that we are to the person that we are created to be. It can be difficult to balance past pain, present problems and future
fears
. We can feel so “stuck” with no idea of how to continue forward. This looks differently for everyone -- from adjusting to a new environment to dealing with past hurts to uncovering your full identity in a world that constantly demands change. But, if you are WILLING, then I am here to help!
Mijin Gina Wall
Counselor, MACC, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with individuals at all ages facing, with strength and courage, issues including depression,
anxiety
, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and other mental health and life concerns.
As your counselor, I am here to support you and collaborate with you in making meaning, experiencing growth and healing and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. Taking an evidenced-based, client-centered, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approach. I provide a safe and supportive space where we can collaborate and work at your own pace to help you reach your goals. I am an English-Korean bilingual with rich lived experiences in both cultures.
Anna Schneiderman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with intense
anxiety
, frequent worry, or obsessive thoughts? Do you avoid important activities because of your
anxiety
? Do you find it difficult to enjoy life and pursue goals because of these problems? We all experience
anxiety
sometimes, but if it interferes with your social life, daily functioning, or work there is hope. I pride myself on being compassionate while being guided by evidenced based treatment using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention).
Lisa T Munday
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
Verified
With the many challenges in life today, we often find ourselves looking for a guide in finding our unique strength and resilience to persevere. Whether it be our relationships with others or ourselves, sometimes we need another person to help us look, objectively, at the obstacles in order to create the life we want to live. I have a passion for helping clients discover their authentic selves in both mind and body. My experience is with individuals experiencing difficulty with life transitions,
anxiety
, issues of self worth, co-dependency and relationships. A specific focus for me is on pregnancy and postpartum issues for women.
C. Shannon Nord
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACC, LMFT-NC, LCMHC, LMFT-SC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Areas of therapeutic interest include, but are not limited to infertility, grief,
anxiety
, depression, separation and divorce care, parenting, spiritual issues, and life transitions.
If you are struggling, or simply need objective help metabolizing life, I offer help and HOPE. Whether single, married, separated, or divorced, I can help you get unstuck. Through an insight oriented, asset-based and research-rooted lens, I use a variety of integrated approaches in my work depending on presenting issues, goals, personalities, and relationship dynamics. Attachment theories and Person-Centered structures undergird all of my clinical work with the goal of creating a safe, inviting atmosphere where feelings, thoughts, and beliefs can be freely and confidentially explored without fear of judgment. I aim to offer HOPE.
Not accepting new clients
Nancy Furst
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I specialize in therapy for trauma/PTSD, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and marital issues, grief and loss, and various forms of stress and
anxiety
disorders, including social
anxiety
, phobias,
panic
, obsessive compulsive disorder, and general
anxiety
.
Welcome. Entering into therapy can be a difficult step to take. As a licensed psychologist, my approach to mental health treatment is a collaborative one--my clients and I work together in confronting, processing, and overcoming deep and sometimes painful problems. My role is to offer insights and skills, provide encouragement, compassion, and hope, and create a safe therapeutic space from which real change can occur.
Jean M Ayers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am licensed in North Carolina and Tennessee with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with grief and loss, depression and
anxiety
, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self injury, motivation, self esteem, self confidence and other mental health issues.
Nancy Norman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I describe myself as a "general practitioner" and therefore most often see clients struggling with depression and/or
anxiety
.
Most challenges we face as humans are "normal" as opposed to there being something "wrong" with us. However, we can often feel alone and overwhelmed when facing problems. Talking to a caring person can make a difference. I believe it helps to have an objective, knowledgeable and wise coach to help you find your way. I like to use analogies and work as a team with a client.
Not accepting new clients
Katy Post
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, LCAS-A
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have a wide range of experience and specialize in treating individuals with depression and
anxiety
in addition to those with substance abuse or addiction histories.
I believe that anyone and everyone can benefit from seeing a therapist. Everyone deals with change, stress, and the general ebb and flow of life and having a trusted therapist to turn to during these times can make it all feel more manageable. Starting therapy can be an intimidating and overwhelming process. My goal is to provide a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental space for you to discuss your feelings, behaviors, and thoughts. I get it, being vulnerable can be uncomfortable. However, learning to not only accept the uncomfortable, but to use it to make real, lasting change is why I’m here.
Not accepting new clients
Kristina Murphy Peck
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP-P
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with individuals with a wide variety of concerns, including: ADHD,
anxiety
, depression, self-esteem problems, interpersonal problems, adjustment/coping issues, relationship issues, life-work balance, body image disturbance, weight loss, major life transitions, stress and parenting.
I believe clients have the right to be heard and listened to in a non-judgmental, warm, and open environment. I would value the opportunity to explore the life issues that have brought you to this site. Making the first call is extremely difficult; yet the most important step towards finding a meaningful partnership with a therapist that can help guide you. I specialize in mindful and value based approaches to help move towards a life filled with vitality. Completed the certificate program for Mindfulness & Psychotherapy from the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.