Adoption Therapists in Charlotte, NC

My counseling approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Therapeutic Yoga and Dialectical Behavioral therapy. There is no greater power than helping individuals to overcome mental and emotional barriers/ traumas that impede overall health & well-being. I believe that we are the “Author of our story” and our voyage is to own the “Ink” that writes “Our” story. It is important that my clients are provided a safe space, free of judgment, and are given an environment to express themselves. I am committed as a Clinical Social Worker to creating an emotional environment where change and healing are possible.

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.

Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. If you are looking for things to change and are willing to work with me, things can get better. So many clients enter therapy with apprehension and a lack of hope for things to improve. I focus my practice on creating trust and getting my clients back on track as quickly and as comfortably as possible. Therapy begins with an end in mind and you and I would work together to make sure we are always making progress towards goals.

I believe therapy is a place to understand and be understood, to feel empowered, emotionally, spiritually and relationally. I have been in the field since 2007 working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with issues ranging from depression and anxiety to addiction and homelessness. I work with all ages, especially focusing on family groups seen individually and together. Every client creates a goal centered plan that includes a variety of interventions from sand and art therapy to trauma focused CBT. Therapy is a safe place to share your journey, learn from the past and move towards the future.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist passionate about helping you experience new ways of understanding, managing, and living life. I help clients that have experienced childhood traumas, relational challenges, strengthen marriages, preparation for marriage, navigating emotional/psychological distressful experiences, strengthen emotional connections/bonds, and recover the hope and joy that once was. Village Designed Counseling creates an emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual safe place to explore, heal, and recover hope again.

I specialize in anxiety, grief, depression, and children struggling with ADHD and Conduct disorders. I work with clients from age 5 to adulthood, families, and couples. I have been an elementary school counselor for 9 years and have a wide range of knowledge and experience working with and supporting children, parents, and families.

Kelly believes that coming to therapy can be helpful to your happiness, health and well-being. This is a no-judgment zone. Kelly has significant training working with children and adolescents with behavior issues, severe trauma and anxiety.

True Form Coaching & Counseling is customized high-quality skillful consultation, life coaching, and counseling services. Do you feel stressed, tired, stuck, frustrated, and ready to make some changes? I can help you develop healthy coping skills, better boundaries, learn to manage your emotions, and improve your relationships. Together we help you clarify what's really important to you and help you achieve your goals. We collaborate to help eliminate the unpleasant symptoms you're experiencing and create a fulfilling and purposeful life. Being authentically yourself, aligned with your purpose is what it means to live in True Form.

I specialize in helping individuals & couples who are looking to address experiences of trauma, anxiety, depression and more. I often work with professionals, creatives, athletes, parents and folks of color, creating a warm and welcoming space where you feel safe to process, release and heal. My therapeutic approach is relational, culturally sensitive, and client-centered and using my extensive expertise in Attachment Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic and Somatic Therapy to help you achieve your well-being goals. I'm a Columbia University trained therapist who has supported many individuals and organizations in becoming trauma-informed.

Feeling weighed down by anxious thoughts or struggling to find motivation? Perhaps you're navigating life transitions, experiencing social anxiety, or battling persistent feelings of depression. Whether you're coping with trauma symptoms, self-confidence issues, or simply seeking support, know that you're not alone. I am experienced in guiding individuals through complex mental health issues. I specialize in supporting young adults, particularly those who may have grappled with anxiety since childhood. I enjoy working with career professionals, such as educators and health care practitioners.

Welcome! Perhaps you are a couple looking to improve communication, address unmet needs, or overcome disconnection. Or maybe you are an individual who would like to improve your self-esteem, manage anxiety/depression, or navigate a life transition. Whatever your reason, congratulations on taking an important step toward prioritizing your mental health and well-being.

You've found yourself sitting in the car a little longer each day. Secretly, you sometimes hate going to work or arriving home. Sigh as you brace yourself before walking into the chaos. You feel overwhelmed, overworked, & unseen. It's incredibly lonely being everyone's everything?! You’re the “strong friend” pouring from an empty cup. Are you finding it a struggle to keep it all together? Work/home, life shouldn't feel like this?! It's time to rediscover you & prioritize YOUR needs. I can provide the tools to help you find the balance & rest you desire. Your professional & personal life will change for the better!

Licensed professional counselor supervisor offering individual and group supervision. People question how to find harmony in their life of obstacles and constant change. I am here to provide support in enhancing skills that brings balance to many areas of living. Gaining insight of what matters most to you, building skills, and connecting patterns that create better understanding of yourself and others can increase success. Skill enhancement to include communication, bonding, relationship, anger, and stress management is provided. With all of my clients, I strive to identify interventions and methods that match their needs while empowering them to make change.

For the past twenty one years, I have worked as a LCSW with children, adolescents adults and couples using a variety of treatment modalities. This experience comes from woring in hospitals, mental health agencies and partial hospitalizations programs. I specialize in Mood Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorders, Trauma/abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Bereavement/Grief and Mental Health Conditions(HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, and etc.) More recently, I was certified as a Parent Coordinator for the Mecklenburg Court system.

My personal philosophy and approach to counseling begins and ends with compassion and a willingness to enter into my clients’ experiences alongside them. I became active in this field because I have an authentic, listening heart that desires to see people live as whole, healthy, individuals. My interests include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, peer and family relationships. With a master’s degree in education and experience working in schools, I also provide academic, social, and emotional support. Treatment plans are created based on the individuals' needs and combine evidenced based practices with personal wellness.

Everyone has a story. . . of joy and sorrow, love and sadness, wounds and healing. Everyone's story is sacred and waiting to be discovered. But often we struggle to read our story because of depression, anxiety, past pains, or relational difficulties. My vision is to enable people to experience God's powerful grace in order to live in true freedom, transformation and discovery. I provide a pathway for people struggling on the journey to find hope for their broken hearts, healing for their wounds, and a hiding place to wrestle with the grace of God.

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.

I strongly believe in the inner strength, inherent dignity, and capability of each client that I work with. My goal is to provide a safe environment where clients feel understood, accepted, and are able to grow. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I help children, teens, adults, and families work through a wide array of issues.

Confidentiality, compassion, creativity and expertise are elements I bring to every client session. Understanding that each person is unique, my 20+ years of experience and broad range of training in mental and emotional healthcare give me both versatility and adaptability; allowing me to meet you where you are in your life today. Through the building of a mutual trust, we'll explore the nature of the challenges you may be facing. We'll identify your strengths and your sensitivities, as well as the inner and outer resources you may not yet know how to access.