Therapists in Downtown, Charlotte, NC

Do you ever feel like the struggles of life are getting in your way? Are you tired of trying to face these challenges on your own? The truth is we all have struggles and the greater truth is you don't have to deal with it alone! You've made it this far, now take the next step in improving your mental health. I would love to assist you in discovering your strengths, overcoming obstacles, eliminating unwanted behaviors and thoughts, and increasing your overall quality of life!

It is no secret that parenting is hard. When you add your child’s mental health and/or behavioral health needs into the mix it can add another level of complexity. Children and adolescents often have difficulty managing their emotional responses, have limited communication skills, and limited coping strategies; this can impact how they engage in the world around them. I would like to help your child feel more in control and confident to take on whatever the world hands them.

Life can often get in the way of us taking care of ourselves and providing the space for us to grow and thrive. Stress, trauma, and difficult experiences often interrupt our emotional well-being and create emotional distress. Everyone deserves the opportunity to find their true self to experience joy. Hence, it's my passion to come alongside kids, teens, and adults, and support them in the journey toward health and happiness.

I have assessed and treated a variety of clinical disorders across the lifespan; however, I am most enthusiastic about my work with children, adolescents, and their families. While I am not accepting clients for therapy, I am well-versed in a variety of treatment modalities including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), all of which I rely on to inform individualized, assessment-driven treatment recommendations for my clients.

My mission is to make therapy fun and interactive. Therapy can be a daunting prospect for many people, and I aim to make it as productive and painless as possible. I don't necessarily have an ideal client, just an ideal match. If the client feels connected and hopeful, change and progress can occur. I utilize several modalities, each one catered to the specific client, while at the same time incorporating family work to better support the individual. I myself am ADHD and can relate to children and adults who struggle academically and socially, incorporating a holistic approach to the therapeutic relationship.

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.

Children, teens, and young adults can all have something in common: growing pains. If you find that you or your child needs room to grow in a compassionate, safe, and private environment, my door is open for you. I have worked with individuals facing adjustment issues, grief, anxiety/depression, gender and identity discovery, ADHD, trauma, changing family dynamics, and eating disorders. For clients of all ages, I believe creativity and expressing oneself can lead the way to healing, coping, and helping to expand the understanding of one's identity.

There are times in life when we all need direction, a helping hand, or just someone to truly listen to us. I believe in providing an unconditional, supportive environment to foster open, honest communication, and personal growth. I’m Dr. Swanson and if that time is now, do not hesitate to reach out to me.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and collaboration. I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. My goal is to meet you where are you and work with you as you discover who you want to be. My counseling style is to focus on you and your goals. I believe that counseling is a tool for healing and growth. In working with my clients, I hope to help provide a better understanding of who you are as a whole as well as your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, anger management, self-esteem issues, and adjustment to life stressors. I have also had experience working clinically with children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

We live in a world where we are constantly expected to grow and change without even knowing ourselves. With all my clients, I see them as the experts of their own life and aim to create a supportive space for vulnerability and radical acceptance. If they are struggling to find to their inner voice, I work with them to do this by processing their life experiences and trauma. By following a person centered and eclectic strategy, we develop tools for a deeper self-understanding of their needs and boundaries. I love working with children, individuals, parents, and couples to become comfortable with self-acceptance and emotions.

I specialize in the child and adolescent population and their families and have done so for 18 years. I specialize in treating individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for trauma recovery. In my practice I also treat adults ( who can be seen by other therapists as well as myself within the practice). I collaborate with a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management, ensuring comprehensive support for clients.

I specialize in treating the educational, behavioral, and emotional concerns for children as young as 3 through college age. Within the context of both testing and counseling, I am committed to helping parents with concrete advice and suggestions to better manage their child’s difficulties with anxious feelings, depression or grief, acting-out behavior, inattention, and learning disorders. My goal for the counseling or testing process is for the process and the results to be presented in clear, helpful, and practical ways so that children and their parents can be helped.

Today's world is ever changing and may cause you to feel a variety of emotions daily. I am here to help you learn and develop skills to manage life productively. I am here to help you learn and develop skills to manage life productively. You may be experiencing symptoms from depression, anxiety, or past traumatic life events. Therapy not only addresses the mind, but the body and the spirit.

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.

I know that the process of finding a therapist can be a challenge, especially finding a therapist with whom you want to work, and broach difficult topics with. The pages upon pages of listings can become overwhelming, but the good news is that you've got options. You've made the first step, just by browsing.

When we experience trauma, we are often left feeling alone, misunderstood, invisible, and unsafe, even within ourselves. Through the process of therapy, we can regain hope, connection, safety, and understanding of ourselves and others. I use wide-range of evidenced-based modalities, from psychodynamic and CBT to EMDR and somatic therapies to decrease the emotional reactivity, tension, and isolation that trauma can create. Regardless of our trauma histories, our modern world can contribute to feelings of disconnection, dissatisfaction, and uncertainty about our worth and our purpose.

Hi there! I am originally from Los Angeles, raised in Charlotte, NC, and proud to be Korean-American. As a Licensed Clinical Social worker and also an ally in the LGBTQIA+ community, I have experience in school-based therapy with children and psychotherapy with young adults. My passion lies in fostering healthy lifestyles and guiding clients through challenges like the journey of identity, cultural clashes, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, behavioral concerns, and transitions.

Are you struggling with your marriage, children or family? Is anxiety, depression or trauma keeping you from living the life you know you can have? I specialize in helping clients who are suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma and family issues. Depending on what the client needs are, we will utilize a holistic approach which focuses on mind (talk therapy, Myers-Briggs Type), body (health, wellness, fitness) and soul (meditation, yoga, and spiritual issues).