Family Therapy in Charlotte, NC
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Carol Jane Hollandsworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCMHCS, LMFT-S
Verified
Verified
As a certified Internal
Family
Systems Therapist, it is my passion to work creatively with individuals, couples, families and groups using Internal
Family
Systems, experiential therapy, Gottman Couples therapy or others based on my clients needs. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
. In addition, I am a licensed supervisor for LMFT and LCMHC in North and South Carolina. While I have a Judeo-Christian worldview, I respect people of all beliefs and do not impose mine on my clients.

Janet Oliver White
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, LPCS, LCAS, MAC, NCACII
Verified
Verified
My qualifications are in the area of adolescents, and adults; individuals, couples and
family
counseling; population of HIV/AIDS, Substance Use, Mental Health, Veterans issues, College students, Employee Assistance, and Trauma clients. In supervision, I am qualified to supervise LPCs in North Carolina and South Carolina, as well as, SUD: CSACs, LCASs, and CCSs in North Carolina and CACs in South Carolina.

Michelle Einson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My service include individual and
family therapy
, marital counseling, and specialty treatments including biofeedback, hypnotherapy, and virtual reality.
Raising a child with developmental, medical, or psychological difficulties can be a struggle for even the best of families. Couples, as well, often need help with navigating the myriad of "man/woman communication styles and parenting difficulties..

Maxine Valencia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My approach combines various techniques that draw upon internal
family
system (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), polyvagal therapy, attachment-based, and mindfulness.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story. Reaching out for support is often the hardest step and I commend you for being here. Together, we will explore the layers of your life that have caused burden, stress, or sadness and work together to release you from their hold. I provide a virtual space of safety, connection, open expression, autonomy, authenticity, and collaboration. With compassion and understanding, I work with each person to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Erica A Kennedy
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about helping individuals deal with complexities of life including generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, low self esteem, school based issues, social skills, phobias, social anxiety and
family
divorce/blended families.
My goal as a therapist is to help adults, adolescents, children and families to improve their quality of life and relationships with one another. I work with individuals to find healing and peace in times of crisis, confusion, and stress. Additional services that I offer are parental coaching and school advocating/consulting. My strength is creating a safe, positive, space for adults, teens, kids, and families to open up authentically and make the changes necessary for happiness.

Ashley Black
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals to explore past traumas, the impact of their
family
of origin, and their current stress load in order to bring awareness and growth to their internal and external environment.
As a therapist since 2015, I believe whole heartedly that true and lasting change comes from looking at the whole system, not just one part. I work with clients to bring about transformation through emotional healing, behavioral change, brain health, spiritual encouragement, and social support. I have completed training in EMDR, a therapy designed to treat trauma and PTSD. I am also specialized in brain health and am a certified brain health coach through the Amen Clinic. My office is a safe space for people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, and sexual identities.

Elmore Christian Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
She holds a Master's Degree in Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a concentration in
Family
and Child Counseling from North Carolina State University.
Rachael is a seasoned, clinically-trained Christian counselor who has been working in the counseling field since 2003. She has worked with thousands of clients in NC. Rachael works with individuals, families and couples. Rachael is passionate about repairing relationships, restoring healthy identity, and helping individuals in finding purpose in their pain. She utilizes creative therapy in counseling and desires to aid others in navigating through struggles to reach restoration, meaning, and hope.

Dr. Aleida Heinz - Sexologist
Counselor, PhD, ACS
BS in
Family
Science & Psychology.
RELATIONSHIPS & SEXUALITY. Cure what ails your love life! In-person and Online sessions for individuals and couples. Over 20 years of experience counseling individuals and couples from all around the world. I specialize in intimacy, infidelity, low sexual desire, communication, and sexual issues. Bilingual: Spanish and English. No contact transactions, confidentiality & privacy. More information: www.aleidaheinz.com Instagram: @draleidaheinz

Dr. Lisa Long Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Lisa Long is a psychologist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She specializes in forensic and clinical psychological evaluations and is a qualified expert witness and court-appointed evaluator in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Kentucky. Dr. Long provides contract psychological evaluations to the Department of Social Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice and consults with attorneys on criminal and civil matters. In addition, she performs psychological evaluations for
family
law and immigration cases. Dr. Long is fluent in Spanish, proficient in Arabic and Russian, and holds active licenses in multiple states.

Preston Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether it's
family
, relationship, career, or other issues, Preston Counseling would like to help you set goals, and systematically achieve them.
Do you feel sad, anxious, frustrated or angry? Would you like to think and feel better? Would you like to realize more of your full potential? Preston Counseling can help! Mr. Preston has been a practicing, licensed therapist for over twenty seven years! He has over thirty years of experience in the field. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Oakland University and has also earned his Master's Degree in Counseling from Wayne State University. In his counseling practice, he uses an eclectic approach with an emphasis on CBT/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also helps people with substance abuse and addiction problems.

Lindsay Gonyeau - Handspring Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
We offer individual therapy,
family therapy
, and parenting training.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children ages 10-18 and young adults ages 18-24 who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training. I have expertise in trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, child/
family therapy
, parenting, adjusting to life changes.
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Ian Murray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have evening and after school appointments to accommodate your
family
, so you don’t have to miss work or school.
Parenting adolescents is challenging. As your teen gets older, they may show signs of struggling in some or many areas of their lives. You may notice personality changes, or they no longer have the same interests or no longer seem motivated. You’ve read books, tried different strategies and tried to communicate with your teen, but there has not been sustained change. You know that your teen has potential, but how do you help them find it? Looking for outside help, can be a scary step, with many questions. Will someone be able to connect with my teen, am I able to trust that person/will my teen be able to?
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Heather D Finney
Psychologist, PsyD, PLLC
Verified
Verified
Sometimes it's important for
family
members to be involved in the process when working with adolescents and adults.
If you're looking for someone to partner with you to make positive changes in your life, I'd love to speak with you! Whether you seek to change your thoughts, feelings, reactions, mood, circumstances, mindset, traumatic memories, self-esteem, relationships, behavior, habits, physical health, or stress level, it's an honor to come alongside you and help you in your pursuit of positive change. I have specialty training and experience in Neuropsychology & Health Psychology, so I also enjoy working with those coping with acute & chronic neurological and medical conditions.

Patricia Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
in North Carolina for over 25 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 and psychotherapy using the spiritual framework of my clients.

Christi S Brunson
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Remember, you can honor your commitments to your friends,
family
members, and colleagues while healing and making time for yourself.
Do you need dedicated time and a healing space to focus on your wellbeing? Are you an expert in taking care of everyone around you, but struggle to prioritize your own needs? Maybe you have been neglecting yourself to the point where your physical and mental health has been impacted. If this resonates with you, trust me, you are not alone, nor should you have to figure this out on your own. Hi, I’m Christi Brunson. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of experience providing Holistic Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Shinia Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
Verified
Currently, providing individual,
family
, Christian and couples counseling to clients with various diagnoses to include ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma-related disorders, and Behavioral/emotional .
My primary goal is to walk alongside you on this journey providing therapy to clients that they feel validated while also being offered concrete suggestions on how to create change in their lives. I believe that everyone is capable of change, which is why clients bravely seek out a therapist – and an opportunity for healing.

Alyse Bone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC, RYT, RPT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You are overwhelmed! Your child was recently diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, a learning disability, or is experiencing some developmental delays. You have been dealing with temper tantrums, meltdowns, and various challenging behaviors. You have researched and nothing seems to be working in your favor. The school calls about challenging behaviors are becoming difficult but you are unsure how to make an impact. I am here to help and there is no reason you should have to go through this alone.My background working with allied health professionals, doctors, and teachers enables me to provide the best integrated approach to help your
family

Holly Hauser
Psychological Associate, LPA, HSP-PA
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I have completed specific trainings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Brief
Family Therapy
, and Love and Logic Parenting.
Now scheduling for Early K Admissions Testing... I am passionate about working with children who are experiencing anxiety, behavioral concerns (acting out), school/learning challenges, ADHD, and depression. I utilize a structured,
family
-based approach in treatment, involving the parents in treatment planning. I also work with teens, college students, and young adults, particularly in navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. I also offer psychological testing for Early Admission to Kindergarten, ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, and those who may be academically gifted.

Susan MacDonald Roddey
Pastoral Counselor, DMin, NCFBPPC
Verified
Verified
With training in Prolonged Grief Therapy, Internal
Family
Systems, and Mindfulness techniques, I help people process loss, and work through internal struggles that may lead to depression or anxiety.
At some point in many people's lives, they experience life-shattering events, where their world just seems to fall apart. They experience loss of meaning and often feel isolated in their pain. Depression and/or anxiety paralyze them and they don't know how integrate what has happened into their life story. Sometimes current losses seem to pull up past losses and people find that they are not only dealing with the present but also prior history. They long for someone who has the patience and understanding to hear their story and help them find the path toward hope and healing.

Amanda K Crowder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am currently serving children, adolescents, and adults, in individual and
family therapy
.
My approach to therapy is to treat the whole person through a collaborative process. I am a firm believer in that everyone goes through "ups" and "downs" throughout life. I also believe that no matter how one may view a problem, how that person feels and how that person thinks is what is most important. I believe that problems and issues can be resolved, especially when one is invested in his/her treatment. I enjoy working with my clients to find solutions and assist in learning how to find happiness, enjoyment, and a sense of control. I find creative ways to engage with my clients throughout the therapeutic process.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.