Emotionally Focused Therapists in Charlotte, NC
Is it time for change? Feeling ready for something different? It's time to break free from old patterns. Let's create the change you want to see and feel. My goal is to create a comfortable, healing, and collaborative therapeutic space that empowers you to show up authentically. You will determine the direction we take when exploring what brings you into therapy.
Is it time for change? Feeling ready for something different? It's time to break free from old patterns. Let's create the change you want to see and feel. My goal is to create a comfortable, healing, and collaborative therapeutic space that empowers you to show up authentically. You will determine the direction we take when exploring what brings you into therapy.
Working in outpatient private practice settings, school wellness centers, community mental health centers, and prisons has allowed me to meet and work with adults, couples, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of challenges. Many clients have shared with me that I have successfully made the therapeutic experience less stressful for them. I have been able to put them at ease and feel safe and understood. The clients I work with feel accepted and not judged for who they are, what they have or have not done, or the emotional state they are in when they start therapy.
Working in outpatient private practice settings, school wellness centers, community mental health centers, and prisons has allowed me to meet and work with adults, couples, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of challenges. Many clients have shared with me that I have successfully made the therapeutic experience less stressful for them. I have been able to put them at ease and feel safe and understood. The clients I work with feel accepted and not judged for who they are, what they have or have not done, or the emotional state they are in when they start therapy.
Sometimes life hurts and we stumble and fall along our journey and may even lose our way. During times like this, we need help and support to get back up and begin experiencing life in a more meaningful way. It is my sincere desire to empower and motivate change that facilitates growth. Together we can work on overcoming problems, discover patterns in thinking or behavior that hinder your growth, establish attainable goals and learn healthy and effective skills that will put you in control and allow you to live a life of purpose and inner peace. .
Sometimes life hurts and we stumble and fall along our journey and may even lose our way. During times like this, we need help and support to get back up and begin experiencing life in a more meaningful way. It is my sincere desire to empower and motivate change that facilitates growth. Together we can work on overcoming problems, discover patterns in thinking or behavior that hinder your growth, establish attainable goals and learn healthy and effective skills that will put you in control and allow you to live a life of purpose and inner peace. .
Twenty years in this field has taught me one thing: the "letters" after my name matter far less than the connection we build in the room. Whether you are a teen trying to find your voice or an adult searching for clarity, you deserve a space where you feel understood, not just "diagnosed."
Twenty years in this field has taught me one thing: the "letters" after my name matter far less than the connection we build in the room. Whether you are a teen trying to find your voice or an adult searching for clarity, you deserve a space where you feel understood, not just "diagnosed."
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, depression or relationship struggles? You don't have to navigate this alone. I specialize in helping people move through painful losses, traumatic experiences and the emotional weight that often accompanies major life transitions. Whether you're grieving a loved one, struggling with anxiety or depression, or trying to repair important relationships, I offer a safe and supportive space where healing can begin.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, depression or relationship struggles? You don't have to navigate this alone. I specialize in helping people move through painful losses, traumatic experiences and the emotional weight that often accompanies major life transitions. Whether you're grieving a loved one, struggling with anxiety or depression, or trying to repair important relationships, I offer a safe and supportive space where healing can begin.
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, attachment based 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.
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, attachment based 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.
Life brings with it moments of profound challenge: grief, anxiety, relationship struggles, career crossroads, and the quiet but persistent feeling that something needs to change. Whatever brings you here, my goal is to offer a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative, and deeply human.
Life brings with it moments of profound challenge: grief, anxiety, relationship struggles, career crossroads, and the quiet but persistent feeling that something needs to change. Whatever brings you here, my goal is to offer a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative, and deeply human.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in your own thoughts? You're not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. I help adults and couples move through stress, self-doubt, and life transitions with warmth, compassion, and clarity. Whether you’re facing relationship struggles or simply craving more balance, our work together is a space to feel seen and supported. Therapy with me isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about finding what truly helps you heal and grow. Let’s reconnect you with your strength and create a life that feels more grounded, calm, and true to who you are.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in your own thoughts? You're not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. I help adults and couples move through stress, self-doubt, and life transitions with warmth, compassion, and clarity. Whether you’re facing relationship struggles or simply craving more balance, our work together is a space to feel seen and supported. Therapy with me isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about finding what truly helps you heal and grow. Let’s reconnect you with your strength and create a life that feels more grounded, calm, and true to who you are.
Welcome! If you are here, I want you to know that you are doing a brave thing by looking for help with whatever challenges you are facing. I am Sally Warren, and it is my sincere privilege to walk alongside individuals and families as they do the beautiful and hard work of counseling. I want to tell you a little bit about myself and how I work as a counselor. In my approach to counseling, I am person-centered, which means I strive to meet client's needs individually and provide a safe, non-judgmental place for them. I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory and other modalities when appropriate.
Welcome! If you are here, I want you to know that you are doing a brave thing by looking for help with whatever challenges you are facing. I am Sally Warren, and it is my sincere privilege to walk alongside individuals and families as they do the beautiful and hard work of counseling. I want to tell you a little bit about myself and how I work as a counselor. In my approach to counseling, I am person-centered, which means I strive to meet client's needs individually and provide a safe, non-judgmental place for them. I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory and other modalities when appropriate.
You’re always exhausted. The alarm clock buzzes, and you struggle to open your eyes. The blanket feels like it’s made of lead as you attempt to get out of bed. It’s the same every morning, and things only worsen from there. You sleepwalk through each day in a thick, hazy fog. You’re not fully present, but you go through the motions because you’re supposed to. It’s getting difficult to remember a time when you actually felt good, and you can’t imagine ever feeling happy again. You've tried fixing your problems, but no solution lasts for long. You know that something needs to change, but you don’t know how. It feels hopeless!
You’re always exhausted. The alarm clock buzzes, and you struggle to open your eyes. The blanket feels like it’s made of lead as you attempt to get out of bed. It’s the same every morning, and things only worsen from there. You sleepwalk through each day in a thick, hazy fog. You’re not fully present, but you go through the motions because you’re supposed to. It’s getting difficult to remember a time when you actually felt good, and you can’t imagine ever feeling happy again. You've tried fixing your problems, but no solution lasts for long. You know that something needs to change, but you don’t know how. It feels hopeless!
You have become disconnected from your joy - you aren’t living the life you envisioned for yourself. The ground beneath your feet shakes influenced by unknown forces that seem beyond your control and understanding. Your days are marked by despair, shame, and frustration. Past events continue to intrude upon the present creating an overwhelming sense of stuck-ness as though time is moving forward without you. You find it difficult to connect with those you love due to fear of exposure and the potential pain that may arise through the development of intimacy.
You have become disconnected from your joy - you aren’t living the life you envisioned for yourself. The ground beneath your feet shakes influenced by unknown forces that seem beyond your control and understanding. Your days are marked by despair, shame, and frustration. Past events continue to intrude upon the present creating an overwhelming sense of stuck-ness as though time is moving forward without you. You find it difficult to connect with those you love due to fear of exposure and the potential pain that may arise through the development of intimacy.
I believe it is my job to collaborate with my clients to create a Narrative that feels authentic and attuned, and goes beyond binary thinking. We often get lost in what we feel like we should or can't do, which confines us in little boxes that make it hard for us to feel vibrant and celebrate our uniqueness. When we explore and deconstruct the social constraints and the context of the environment that shaped us, we begin to discover the biases that don't align with our personal experiences or beliefs. This grants the autonomy and freedom to get in touch with our most core self and better understand how we interact with our world.
I believe it is my job to collaborate with my clients to create a Narrative that feels authentic and attuned, and goes beyond binary thinking. We often get lost in what we feel like we should or can't do, which confines us in little boxes that make it hard for us to feel vibrant and celebrate our uniqueness. When we explore and deconstruct the social constraints and the context of the environment that shaped us, we begin to discover the biases that don't align with our personal experiences or beliefs. This grants the autonomy and freedom to get in touch with our most core self and better understand how we interact with our world.
I am passionate about helping clients develop stronger and happier relationships with themselves and their loved ones, as I believe the quality of these dynamics determines the quality of our lives. I enjoy working alongside individuals as we navigate the patterns and events of their past and present in the hopes of creating healthier and more fulfilling futures. I also enjoy working with couples to help them better understand how their individual patterns show up in their relationship in order to deepen the connection with themselves and their partners.
I am passionate about helping clients develop stronger and happier relationships with themselves and their loved ones, as I believe the quality of these dynamics determines the quality of our lives. I enjoy working alongside individuals as we navigate the patterns and events of their past and present in the hopes of creating healthier and more fulfilling futures. I also enjoy working with couples to help them better understand how their individual patterns show up in their relationship in order to deepen the connection with themselves and their partners.
Jerry Dye is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina and is also licensed as a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina. Jerry primarily works with children and adolescents (ages 5-18 years), while also offering individual, marital and family counseling to adults and families.
Jerry Dye is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina and is also licensed as a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina. Jerry primarily works with children and adolescents (ages 5-18 years), while also offering individual, marital and family counseling to adults and families.
Finding the right therapist can be frustrating and overwhelming. It does not have to be. I believe that each person has the ability within themselves to achieve their goals, and the role of a therapist is to help navigate them through the obstacles in their paths to happiness. I use this person-centered lens to integrate interventions from multiple therapeutic approaches to best assist my clients during their journey. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). As well as a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC).
Finding the right therapist can be frustrating and overwhelming. It does not have to be. I believe that each person has the ability within themselves to achieve their goals, and the role of a therapist is to help navigate them through the obstacles in their paths to happiness. I use this person-centered lens to integrate interventions from multiple therapeutic approaches to best assist my clients during their journey. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). As well as a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC).
The people we keep close are like mirrors, reflecting how we see ourselves. In therapy, my role is to help you see yourself clearly, without distortion or judgment. My approach is rooted in harm reduction and real-world change. Sessions are collaborative, paced by you, and tailored to your needs in the moment.
The people we keep close are like mirrors, reflecting how we see ourselves. In therapy, my role is to help you see yourself clearly, without distortion or judgment. My approach is rooted in harm reduction and real-world change. Sessions are collaborative, paced by you, and tailored to your needs in the moment.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I often use Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My ideal client is someone who wants to heal, grow and live their very best life. Often times we become stuck in our circumstances, and with healing comes freedom. My clients want to understand their experiences and gain strength to overcome them. They desire a life filled with joy, peace, and happiness. I work with clients to help them process, understand, and release what's holding them back. As a trauma therapist, I listen to and guide my clients through processing trauma, making new meanings and creating goals to get them to the life they desire .
I often use Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My ideal client is someone who wants to heal, grow and live their very best life. Often times we become stuck in our circumstances, and with healing comes freedom. My clients want to understand their experiences and gain strength to overcome them. They desire a life filled with joy, peace, and happiness. I work with clients to help them process, understand, and release what's holding them back. As a trauma therapist, I listen to and guide my clients through processing trauma, making new meanings and creating goals to get them to the life they desire .
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress, self-doubt, or painful past experiences. They want a safe, affirming space to be heard and understood, along with practical tools to feel more grounded and resilient. I work especially with women, immigrants, queer communities, survivors of violence and racial injustice, and people seeking psychedelic integration. Clinically, I focus on trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders. My work is guided by my belief in each person’s power to reflect on one’s life, understand the self and others from multiple perspectives, and integrate supportive lifestyle changes.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress, self-doubt, or painful past experiences. They want a safe, affirming space to be heard and understood, along with practical tools to feel more grounded and resilient. I work especially with women, immigrants, queer communities, survivors of violence and racial injustice, and people seeking psychedelic integration. Clinically, I focus on trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders. My work is guided by my belief in each person’s power to reflect on one’s life, understand the self and others from multiple perspectives, and integrate supportive lifestyle changes.
There comes a time when we need some support from a professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. It takes strength and courage to ask for help. Just by being here, you are already starting your path toward recovery. I’m a licensed Psychologist in the greater Charlotte area, and I have over 10 years of therapy experience. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I am trained as a generalist in clinical psychology and I have treated individuals with a broad spectrum of mental health issues. My specialty areas are trauma, low self-worth, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder, and body image issues.
There comes a time when we need some support from a professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. It takes strength and courage to ask for help. Just by being here, you are already starting your path toward recovery. I’m a licensed Psychologist in the greater Charlotte area, and I have over 10 years of therapy experience. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I am trained as a generalist in clinical psychology and I have treated individuals with a broad spectrum of mental health issues. My specialty areas are trauma, low self-worth, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder, and body image issues.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.