Emotionally Focused Therapists in Charlotte, NC
Change doesn't come without challenges right? There are 1000's of books and years of amazing research that tells us how and when we should... However, there's no perfect algorithm or method to it. The only person who truly knows either is YOU. If you are someone who has decided that you are ready for change and willing to face your own unique obstacles and challenges by being open-minded , trusting, transparent, vulnerable, and ideally "Perfectly Imperfect" (Tw) Let's get started today! The only thing you need to bring to our sessions is an open mind! "We are all Perfectly Imperfect and Fabulously Flawed" (Tw)
Change doesn't come without challenges right? There are 1000's of books and years of amazing research that tells us how and when we should... However, there's no perfect algorithm or method to it. The only person who truly knows either is YOU. If you are someone who has decided that you are ready for change and willing to face your own unique obstacles and challenges by being open-minded , trusting, transparent, vulnerable, and ideally "Perfectly Imperfect" (Tw) Let's get started today! The only thing you need to bring to our sessions is an open mind! "We are all Perfectly Imperfect and Fabulously Flawed" (Tw)
Searching for a therapist is hard enough without wondering if you'll have to "educate" them on your identity. Whether you are navigating the complexities of coming out, transitioning, or just trying to manage trauma, depression, anxiety, and more in a world that wasn't built for you, I’m here to help.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals who are tired of performing and ready to heal. Together, we’ll navigate the unique stressors our community faces—from minority stress and family dynamics to gender euphoria and building chosen family. You deserve a space where you are celebrated, not just "tolerated."
Searching for a therapist is hard enough without wondering if you'll have to "educate" them on your identity. Whether you are navigating the complexities of coming out, transitioning, or just trying to manage trauma, depression, anxiety, and more in a world that wasn't built for you, I’m here to help.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals who are tired of performing and ready to heal. Together, we’ll navigate the unique stressors our community faces—from minority stress and family dynamics to gender euphoria and building chosen family. You deserve a space where you are celebrated, not just "tolerated."
Montina Myers-Galloway
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
You’ve carried more than most people will ever understand—and you’ve done it with a level of grace that looked effortless from the outside. People trust you. They lean on you. You rise. But beneath that composure? You’re craving a different kind of life. Not crisis care—clarity. Not survival—alignment. You’re done shrinking your needs to stay “strong.” You want a space that meets you at your level. A space where your identity, your pace, and your future get to breathe. You’re ready to feel like yourself again—without the armor.
You’ve carried more than most people will ever understand—and you’ve done it with a level of grace that looked effortless from the outside. People trust you. They lean on you. You rise. But beneath that composure? You’re craving a different kind of life. Not crisis care—clarity. Not survival—alignment. You’re done shrinking your needs to stay “strong.” You want a space that meets you at your level. A space where your identity, your pace, and your future get to breathe. You’re ready to feel like yourself again—without the armor.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy and Family Systems Theory to identify your context, unhelpful patterns, and connect your past to present moment experiences.
I specialize in relationships, especially among marginalized folx (LGBTQ+, people of color, ADHD & autism). Maybe you're high-achieving, intellectual, and kinda quirky, but you can't quite connect with your partner(s) or yourself in the way you want. Despite your love or aspirations, you keep getting caught in the same fights about work-life stress, your extended family, or sex. Regardless of your background or relationship structure, therapy with me looks like having a "translator" to identify stuck patterns, unpack what lurks underneath, and build deeper, more vulnerable connections.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy and Family Systems Theory to identify your context, unhelpful patterns, and connect your past to present moment experiences.
I specialize in relationships, especially among marginalized folx (LGBTQ+, people of color, ADHD & autism). Maybe you're high-achieving, intellectual, and kinda quirky, but you can't quite connect with your partner(s) or yourself in the way you want. Despite your love or aspirations, you keep getting caught in the same fights about work-life stress, your extended family, or sex. Regardless of your background or relationship structure, therapy with me looks like having a "translator" to identify stuck patterns, unpack what lurks underneath, and build deeper, more vulnerable connections.
Marycaroline Gibson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Evening and Saturdays. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, and simply reaching out is a significant first step — you've already accomplished that. I believe therapy should be as individual as the person seeking it. There is no "one size fits all" approach, and I tailor my methods to meet each client’s unique needs, goals, and preferences.
Together, we will work collaboratively to identify and address the challenges you're facing, whether you're navigating anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, womens health, intergenerational or family trauma, life transitions, career challenges, or managing overwhelming stress.
Evening and Saturdays. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, and simply reaching out is a significant first step — you've already accomplished that. I believe therapy should be as individual as the person seeking it. There is no "one size fits all" approach, and I tailor my methods to meet each client’s unique needs, goals, and preferences.
Together, we will work collaboratively to identify and address the challenges you're facing, whether you're navigating anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, womens health, intergenerational or family trauma, life transitions, career challenges, or managing overwhelming stress.
On the outside it looks like you have it all together, but inside you're engaged in a constant struggle for control. Your anxiety, OCD, and/or eating disorder has taken over your life. You find yourself in a constant loop of feeling worried, nervous, stressed and at times not good enough, thin enough, or smart enough. You’re stuck and unable to find the relief that you crave, so you try temporary fixes. Sometimes you disconnect and avoid people and your responsibilities, sometimes you binge, sometimes you purge, and sometimes you try to use anything that will distract your mind. You find, however, that your mind just wont turn off.
On the outside it looks like you have it all together, but inside you're engaged in a constant struggle for control. Your anxiety, OCD, and/or eating disorder has taken over your life. You find yourself in a constant loop of feeling worried, nervous, stressed and at times not good enough, thin enough, or smart enough. You’re stuck and unable to find the relief that you crave, so you try temporary fixes. Sometimes you disconnect and avoid people and your responsibilities, sometimes you binge, sometimes you purge, and sometimes you try to use anything that will distract your mind. You find, however, that your mind just wont turn off.
Life can be a wild mix of growth, pressure, identity shifts and pivots, relationships, and big "who am I?" moments. Whether you're navigating food and body image struggles, anxiety that won't quiet down, a major life transition, or the emotional rollercoaster of just tough times - you don't have to figure it out alone.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults with eating disorders. I also have generalized experience with anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict. My approach is warm, collaborative, and real. I show up to support and listen.
Life can be a wild mix of growth, pressure, identity shifts and pivots, relationships, and big "who am I?" moments. Whether you're navigating food and body image struggles, anxiety that won't quiet down, a major life transition, or the emotional rollercoaster of just tough times - you don't have to figure it out alone.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults with eating disorders. I also have generalized experience with anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict. My approach is warm, collaborative, and real. I show up to support and listen.
Dr. E. Carolina Benitez
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHC-S, LPCS, NCC
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28277
Whether you are dealing with issues of the past or more recent events, it is my desire to help you walk through this time with compassion, care, and acceptance. My approach to counseling is integrative and includes using interventions and techniques from a variety of evidence-based theories and modalities. I am committed to supporting your personal growth and emotional well-being as we explore past and current experiences, discover your strengths, and develop practical tools for you to thrive.
Whether you are dealing with issues of the past or more recent events, it is my desire to help you walk through this time with compassion, care, and acceptance. My approach to counseling is integrative and includes using interventions and techniques from a variety of evidence-based theories and modalities. I am committed to supporting your personal growth and emotional well-being as we explore past and current experiences, discover your strengths, and develop practical tools for you to thrive.
Maybe life looks fine on the outside, but internally you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck. The pressure to keep everything together (work, relationships, expectations) can quietly build until it feels heavy. You may find yourself replaying situations, questioning your decisions, or wondering why things feel harder than they should. My ideal client is someone ready for clarity, emotional balance, and healthier relationships. If you’re ready to stop just pushing through and start moving forward, I invite you to reach out and take the first step.
Maybe life looks fine on the outside, but internally you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck. The pressure to keep everything together (work, relationships, expectations) can quietly build until it feels heavy. You may find yourself replaying situations, questioning your decisions, or wondering why things feel harder than they should. My ideal client is someone ready for clarity, emotional balance, and healthier relationships. If you’re ready to stop just pushing through and start moving forward, I invite you to reach out and take the first step.
Welcome, I am glad you are here. I love to work with individuals, couples and families. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I hold the belief that we all have our own unique experiences. It is my view that relationships, including the one we have with ourselves, have natural periods of highs and lows. Oftentimes these stressors are difficult, leaving us feeling stuck in limbo with a need to know ‘the answer’ before we can progress. I focus on addressing the root causes and unhealthy patterns or cycles preventing us from moving forward towards a happier more peaceful version of ourselves.
Welcome, I am glad you are here. I love to work with individuals, couples and families. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I hold the belief that we all have our own unique experiences. It is my view that relationships, including the one we have with ourselves, have natural periods of highs and lows. Oftentimes these stressors are difficult, leaving us feeling stuck in limbo with a need to know ‘the answer’ before we can progress. I focus on addressing the root causes and unhealthy patterns or cycles preventing us from moving forward towards a happier more peaceful version of ourselves.
Nicole Brito
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
10 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
Taking this brave step in your healing journey is something to be truly proud of. I'm here to support you through exploration, navigating challenges, and embracing your strengths. Whether navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-confidence, or seeking self-forgiveness, I offer a supportive space where you're empowered, validated, and truly heard. Your expertise in your life is valued, and I provide personalized tools to address your unique challenges. Together, we'll focus on your strengths, well-being, and prioritize your path to acceptance. Let's work together to achieve your goals and cultivate the personal growth you deserve.
Taking this brave step in your healing journey is something to be truly proud of. I'm here to support you through exploration, navigating challenges, and embracing your strengths. Whether navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-confidence, or seeking self-forgiveness, I offer a supportive space where you're empowered, validated, and truly heard. Your expertise in your life is valued, and I provide personalized tools to address your unique challenges. Together, we'll focus on your strengths, well-being, and prioritize your path to acceptance. Let's work together to achieve your goals and cultivate the personal growth you deserve.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina for over 35 years. I take seriously the trust that clients place in me when choosing to work with me in psychotherapy and as a result I create a safe, non-judgmental space where life's challenges can be examined and explored and where a sense of health and well being can be found or reestablished. My specialties include relationship/couples counseling, trauma resolution, and the integration of spirituality, mindfulness and psychotherapy using the spiritual framework of my clients.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina for over 35 years. I take seriously the trust that clients place in me when choosing to work with me in psychotherapy and as a result I create a safe, non-judgmental space where life's challenges can be examined and explored and where a sense of health and well being can be found or reestablished. My specialties include relationship/couples counseling, trauma resolution, and the integration of spirituality, mindfulness and psychotherapy using the spiritual framework of my clients.
“I help driven professionals navigate life struggles, and the hidden emotional pressure that comes with holding everything together. I believe that exposure combined with thoughtful guidance creates freedom. When people begin to see themselves more clearly and have support in navigating difficult emotions, relationships, and decisions, they gain the ability to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
“I help driven professionals navigate life struggles, and the hidden emotional pressure that comes with holding everything together. I believe that exposure combined with thoughtful guidance creates freedom. When people begin to see themselves more clearly and have support in navigating difficult emotions, relationships, and decisions, they gain the ability to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
C. Shannon Nord
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACC, LMFT-NC, LCMHC, LMFT-SC
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209
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.
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.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults through Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotionally Focused Expressive Arts Mindfulness-Based (MBCT and Expressive Therapy.
For clients who are interested, I am pleased to offer Christian counseling, integrating faith-based principles into the therapeutic process to support spiritual as well as emotional growth
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults through Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotionally Focused Expressive Arts Mindfulness-Based (MBCT and Expressive Therapy.
For clients who are interested, I am pleased to offer Christian counseling, integrating faith-based principles into the therapeutic process to support spiritual as well as emotional growth
I work with evidence-based practices, primarily using Internal Family Systems (IFS) (trauma-informed) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), and allow the client space to have a say in their treatment.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin therapy. Many of my clients feel anxious, depressed, stuck, or unsure, wanting change but uncertain where to start. I create a warm, welcoming space where all parts of you are invited. We’ll explore what’s going on beneath the surface, at your own pace. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, emotional blocks, or simply feeling off, I’m here to help you feel safe, seen, and supported.
I work with evidence-based practices, primarily using Internal Family Systems (IFS) (trauma-informed) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), and allow the client space to have a say in their treatment.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin therapy. Many of my clients feel anxious, depressed, stuck, or unsure, wanting change but uncertain where to start. I create a warm, welcoming space where all parts of you are invited. We’ll explore what’s going on beneath the surface, at your own pace. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, emotional blocks, or simply feeling off, I’m here to help you feel safe, seen, and supported.
Do you have a longing to be seen and understood, but feel equally as terrified of the vulnerability it would take to have these needs met? You’re not alone. Complex trauma can affect your view of yourself, others, and the world around you. This can be especially daunting when holding identities that are marginalized. I am here to support any and all aspects of your internal world and external realities.
Do you have a longing to be seen and understood, but feel equally as terrified of the vulnerability it would take to have these needs met? You’re not alone. Complex trauma can affect your view of yourself, others, and the world around you. This can be especially daunting when holding identities that are marginalized. I am here to support any and all aspects of your internal world and external realities.
I help adults and teens become better versions of themselves. Life can bring big challenges, heartbreak, loss, stress, relationship issues and much more. Maybe you’ve been too strong trying to hold it all together and it’s starting to wear you down, feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. I can help you!
I help adults and teens become better versions of themselves. Life can bring big challenges, heartbreak, loss, stress, relationship issues and much more. Maybe you’ve been too strong trying to hold it all together and it’s starting to wear you down, feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. I can help you!
I also treat couples and individuals with trauma, intimacy, trust and communication issues using EMDR Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Are you a couple or woman who works and plays hard and loves to learn? Are you struggling with self-care, relationship problems, trust issues, communication, family of origin issues or rejection? Increasing connection with self/others and self-worth along w/ an understanding of how family and past experiences may impact one's life & relationships are crucial for both development and success. I help clients realize the full potential of their relationships and facilitates change in their inner lives. Clients who work with me can expect to work on creating and maintaining healthy relationships as well as care for themselves.
I also treat couples and individuals with trauma, intimacy, trust and communication issues using EMDR Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Are you a couple or woman who works and plays hard and loves to learn? Are you struggling with self-care, relationship problems, trust issues, communication, family of origin issues or rejection? Increasing connection with self/others and self-worth along w/ an understanding of how family and past experiences may impact one's life & relationships are crucial for both development and success. I help clients realize the full potential of their relationships and facilitates change in their inner lives. Clients who work with me can expect to work on creating and maintaining healthy relationships as well as care for themselves.
I'm trained in trauma-informed care, attachment-based therapy, CBT, & emotionally focused strategies for individuals, couples, & families.
You do not have to keep explaining why you are tired. Anxiety, shutdown, overthinking, people pleasing, conflict, or heaviness may be your mind and body saying, “I have carried too much for too long.” With me, folks, couples, teens, and families get through trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship pain, grief, shame, and life changes. You can expect real conversation, direct questions, practical tools, and support that feels human, not cold or scripted. We'll name what is happening in your head, heart and body so you can understand what your symptoms have been trying to show you. Survival doesn't have to be your whole life
I'm trained in trauma-informed care, attachment-based therapy, CBT, & emotionally focused strategies for individuals, couples, & families.
You do not have to keep explaining why you are tired. Anxiety, shutdown, overthinking, people pleasing, conflict, or heaviness may be your mind and body saying, “I have carried too much for too long.” With me, folks, couples, teens, and families get through trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship pain, grief, shame, and life changes. You can expect real conversation, direct questions, practical tools, and support that feels human, not cold or scripted. We'll name what is happening in your head, heart and body so you can understand what your symptoms have been trying to show you. Survival doesn't have to be your whole life
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