Family Therapy in Charlotte, NC

My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Together we will unearth behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

Life is a journey that can often become difficult to maneuver. However, facing life's struggles can empower us to be the people we are intended to be. This process is often mentally and physically exhausting. I would be honored to walk alongside you, your child, and/or your family on your personal journey of self-discovery. I love children and specialize in non-directive play therapy with children 3-7 years of age. Additionally, I work with adolescents and teens navigating the often difficult times of transition through middle/high school. Finally, I have a heart to work with women in life transitions.

I work with individuals and couples whose lives have been interrupted by depression, anxiety,and trauma. Psychotherapy, like pastoral care and psychoanlysis, is "soul work" - self expression in the presence of a trusted friend and guide. In this safe space of the therapeutic relationship, thoughts and feelings, dreams and fantasies, desires and fears are given voice -- loud and clear, and without judgment. Authentic verbal and emotional expression is transformative. As dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior become clear, as shattered parts of the self are recognized and linked, a new wholeness is achieved which offers the courage to change and the joy of freedom.

In this busy and sometimes difficult life, you may find yourself in need of support. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), I provide specialized support to individuals, couples, and families. Whether you are struggling with work life balance, life's disappointments, grief, relationship issues, infertility, infidelity, self-esteem, or simply becoming the person you want to be, I am able to support you. I am committed to helping you build a healthy life and better relationships. I will help you become the best version of you.

Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are your usual ways of handling stress not working anymore? Are you struggling in your relationship with your partner, family , or friends? Maybe you know something needs to change but you are feeling powerless to make that change. At some point we all encounter difficulties in our life and feel unsure of our next steps. This is common but can feel lonely and isolating.

You have faced and overcome painful challenges in your life, but something about this one hits you differently. Perhaps you're feeling stressed, discouraged, and unsure about where to go from here. You are hoping to move more toward growth and wellness, and are prepared to seek some extra support. However, deciding to begin counseling can be a difficult decision full of discomfort and nerves. I aim to eliminate some of this by establishing a strong working relationship with you in which we initially move at your pace. We will collaborate together on your unique goals and ways to reach them.

In a world full of uncertainty, knowing who you are at your core is essential. This task becomes increasingly difficult with the comparison factor thriving with every swipe on social media. Here is where I can help you individually and as a couple. I can assist you in understanding your emotions, effective communication, career counseling, goal setting, decision making, habit change, conflict resolution, and coping skills.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My passion is to assist individuals to become their true and authentic self. My desire is to foster healing and growth within each individual, family and couple I work with. I believe that in order to make these changes, the client and I will need to look at the complete picture of their life, taking a more holistic approach. I like to draw on their strengths in order to help implement change. I want to help my clients move beyond the troubles and stressors they have experienced in their lives and help them move towards a life worth living

I work with adults and adolescents with anxiety, men and women experiencing midlife reevaluations and a desire for authentic living, and couples. Additionally, I work with individuals with depression, grief, divorce, blended families, parenting, family and communication issues and many other family and life problems. I provide a comfortable, open-minded, non-judgmental environment for clients to tell their unique stories. I aim to help clients grow and make healthy changes in as few or as many sessions as it takes for them to reach their desired destination.

At Sanctuary Counseling Group, we believe in creating therapeutic relationships with our clients that promote the healing of heart, mind, and soul. Therapy is a Sacred Space. As a systemic therapist, I welcome individuals, couples, children, and family systems into the room. I believe in creating a non-judgmental and open context that will often draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and Mindfulness-based strategies. I received my Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pfeiffer University and was selected as the Student of the Year by the faculty.

PSC strives to promote individual and family growth through a variety of therapeutic processes in a confidential and caring manner. We believe the collaboration between clients and therapist is paramount to successful achievement of therapeutic goals. Our hope is the partnership will foster growth in your journey towards wellness.

Therapy can be scary. Meeting a new professional for the first time and not knowing what to say can be daunting. What will they ask me? Can I conquer my fears? Here at Professional Counselors of the Carolinas we strive to provide the professional service you deserve. You are not just another client. The focus is on creating a fit that is right. Therapy is much more than coming in and telling your story, it is increasing your skills and getting the work done to live the life you want. When you feel that you are ready for the work to start, call me today. Remember, you were born to standout.

I do not take insurance, I work with couples and individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to save their marriage or relationship. It is my job to be a co-pilot to help guide you and your partner through the storms of conflict, infidelity, grief, trauma, and life’s transitions such as parenting, employment, and blended family issues. As a fellow relationship partner who has been married for 17 years (and counting) with three kids, I personally can relate to the ups and downs of making a relationship work.

Places you come to, places you leave behind, and places you dream of reaching. You have come to one of life’s tough places and found confusion, conflict, and complications. Instead of enjoying life, you are spending much of it on anxiety, disappointment, shame, loneliness, pain, and stress. There are places of greater ease, simplicity, and well-being, where relationships are caring, connections are real, and easefulness is daily. You do have strength to make inroads towards new places and wisdom to find greater calm, acceptance, and enjoyment of your life journey. "On the long, rough road, the sun and moon will continue to shine."