Therapists in Charlotte, NC

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Social Worker in Clinical Practice with Avance Care in Charlotte, North Carolina. I obtained my Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have worked in a variety of settings including psychiatric residential treatment centers, foster care, group practices, and private practice. I enjoy working with teenagers and adults on an individual basis and offering group therapy. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, divorce recovery, and stress management.

Ready for a change that sticks? I don't just offer a listening ear—I bring a toolkit of innovative techniques to our sessions. I tailor my approach to fit your unique needs, ensuring our work together is effective and transformative. Let's break through barriers, unleash your potential, and create a life that's authentically yours. Life is too short to have to carry the weight of stressors, anxiety, depression, conflict, or navigating complicated relationships. My goal is to help you discover your purpose and thrive, because you deserve the happiness life has to offer.

Now seeing Charlotte clients! At Promise Counseling, PLLC, our focus is to help clients grow and heal as they become aware of their inner strengths. We strive to achieve this by providing a safe environment where clients can be heard and understood. We collaborate with our clients to establish goals that will move them toward freedom from the things that they believe are keeping them from fully engaging in their lives.

My ideal client understands that therapy is not only meant for serious issues and difficult life transitions - it's also for every day situations. Whether you're upset about something from the past or unable to relieve current overwhelming feelings, therapy is a safe and productive way of working through those moments. My background also allows me to consider the holistic perspective of a person, meaning we consider treatment options for not only the mental and emotional concerns but also the physical and spiritual.

I am dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals who are battling addiction. My goal is to be a beacon of hope and support for individuals as they embark on their journey to recovery. I am dedicated to empowering them with the tools and strategies needed to overcome addiction and lead fulfilling, healthy lives. I am committed to fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop coping mechanisms, and ultimately find a path to sobriety.

I'm a directive and empowering therapist with over 30 years of experience. I provide individual and couples therapy for people suffering with depression, bipolar and other mood disorders using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as other treatment modalities.

Distracted? Feeling overwhelmed by "the basics?" Wish you could just focus? ADHD is real. The challenges it brings can be difficult to navigate, especially when other people don’t understand what ADHD really is. I know because I have ADHD. My expertise isn’t just from a textbook or clinical experience—it’s from my life, too. Whether you received your diagnosis years ago or just last week, or you wonder if you might have ADHD, I am here to assist you on your journey.

How discouraging it is to realize where you are, not understand how you got here and even worry it could get worse. What would life feel like with less worry, second guessing, comparison and overwhelm? Is anxiety, depression, fear of failure, perfectionism , regret about substance use and inability to forgive yourself chronic? Could healthier boundaries and less people pleasing improve relationship satisfaction? Do you yearn to deepen your connection to others in a more authentic way to reduce isolation and loneliness?

I provide treatment for diverse individuals who have diverse life experiences. I have the education and training to address a wide range of treatment issues however I specialize in treating addictions, trauma(s), and challenging relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My primary client's are adults over the age of 18.

Many of us need an experienced caring professional to walk with us as we question, and confront our personal pain. The struggle may come in the form of loss, trauma, or overwhelming confusion. Although we often feel hopeless and helpless at these moments, the pain and struggle offer us unique opportunities for discovery and growth. l help my client work towards awareness, understanding, and healing. I work with grief, abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues. Improved communication, boundaries, parenting, conflict resolution and forgiveness strengthen and heal relationships. Together we identify unhealthy thoughts and patterns that keep one stuck.

I have experience working with a variety of clients in several different settings. I enjoy working with clients from all different walks of life. I enjoy working with clients who are dealing with anxiety and/or depression, clients with body image issues, clients who are struggling with substance use, yourself or a family member, clients who may have been incarcerated or are dealing with the incarceration of a loved one, and clients who are struggling with religious trauma. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change old patterns and begin a new life of freedom! Congratulations on taking that first step!

I am a trauma-informed therapist specializing in men’s issues, religion and spirituality, and self-development. I have served as a mental health professional for more than 18 years, including 10 years on US Military bases abroad. I use a personable, client-centered approach informed by evidence-based research to help clients reach their goals.

I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations for complex symptom presentations including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. I provide IQ testing, testing for giftedness, evaluation for Kindergarten readiness, school admissions testing, testing for IEP/ 504 planning, and high-stakes testing accommodations. I also provide therapy for older teens and adults with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. I use assessment and therapy to promote self-compassion and joy!

My approach to counseling is simple: You can change. You can change your mind, your heart and the direction of your life. As a fervent life-long seeker of meaning and understanding of the human experience, I commit a fearless attitude and tireless ethic to charting your path toward greater happiness, purpose and peace. My clients include adolescents and adults navigating mood disorders, low self-esteem, stress, challenging life changes, faith transitions and religious trauma. I have extensive experience with Borderline Personality Disorder and offer treatment and hope through a combination of modalities including DBT skills.

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.

Adolescence can be a rocky time for many people, but I believe therapy can be of great help. I work with teenagers and young adults, struggling primarily with mood, identity, and impulse control difficulties. My goals are to help young people build their strengths and relationships in order to find happiness and success as emerging adults. Some of the things I treat are: depression, self-harm, anxiety, family conflict, gender dysphoria, transition to young adulthood stress, and disordered eating habits. Generally I practice cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectal-behavior therapy (DBT) within a caring, humanistic approach.

Sometimes taking care of ourselves is the hardest thing because our lives don't have therapy built in our day. We become masters at believing we are dealing with our struggles, depression, anxiety, yet we never seem to get to a point where we are actually making a change. We see what we are doing isn't working yet we continue to do the same. I work with adults facing a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, mania, adjustment related issues, relationship issues, divorce and grief/loss. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals find healthy solutions.

I am passionate about helping others with their mental health and wellbeing. I provide therapeutic services to children aged 3+ years old, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. I enjoy helping individuals overcome a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, relationship conflict, familial conflict, stress management, life adjustments/transitions, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioral issues, and parenting support.

Deciding to seek help for life's challenges is never easy and shouldn't be taken lightly. Building a trusting relationship is important to me and it strengthens the platform for our work together. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Bachelor's in Psychology from Adelphi University and a Master's in Social Work from Florida International University. With 20 years of experience in the field my work has been diverse to include but not limited to helping individuals struggling with, anxiety, depression, grief, domestic violence, relationship issues, trauma, medical concerns as well as stress from many of life's transitions.