Gottman Method Therapists in Charlotte, NC

Life is full of transitions and challenges that can lead to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and family problems. You may feel frustrated, anxious, and disappointed leading to your desire to seek help. I believe everyone needs a person that supports, advocates, and listens to them. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to build a space of acceptance to promote your growth and honor your strengths. I believe everyone has their own unique experiences and therefore, I adapt my approach to fit your needs and goals.

We are a group of counselors who are dedicated to the well-being of our clients as we practice professional counseling from a Christian perspective. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, losing a loved one, challenges at work, having hard time parenting your children or dissatisfaction in your marriage - we provide a safe place for you to come individually, as a family, or as a couple to explore the issues you might be experiencing, gain new perspective, and work on overcoming your difficulties. While taking an integrative approach to therapy, we welcome all people who seek counseling, regardless of religious background.

I hope that this message found you ready to let go of the patterns that ail you and prepared to embrace something new. You do not have to suffer not one day longer, we can navigate it together and I can be with you sitting in your closet or in sweat pants petting your dog healing. If you are feeling stuck, uncertain of how or if therapy can even help, like the last man standing, judged or alienated, this is your place to be celebrated and accepted for all of who you are. A good therapy session realigns your inner compass and enhances the things that make you EXTRAordinary. Lets connect, big personality, and complex trauma welcomed.

I approach counseling with compassion and curiosity, with the goal of offering space for others to work through difficult emotions and experiences. I encourage those I work with to show the same curiosity and compassion toward themselves as I know this work can be challenging at times, but also exceptionally rewarding. I utilize psychodynamic techniques in therapy, which are targeted toward helping people understand how their unique history affects their present lives and relationships. Through this insight individuals can find healing and become more equipped to make the lasting changes they want to see in their life.

I offer a gentle approach to treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, and relationship difficulties. If you suffer from PTSD, experienced childhood abuse/neglect, relationship break ups, or trauma as an adult - I will help you overcome distress and heal from past traumas. If you experience anxiety and depression, we will take small steps to conquer your fears and worries, and address the causes of depression and anxiety, so you can experience joy, peace and purpose in your life. If you seek counseling for OCD, I will help you tolerate your fears and distress, and decrease your obsessive thoughts and compulsions.

Life and love can be messy. Our 24/7 world can make otherwise successful people get out of balance in their lives and in their relationships. The good news is: quality, research-based counseling works for couples and individuals. Together, we can help you and/or your relationship feel better.

My therapy approach is very collaborative. I believe you are the expert of your life and I will work with you to achieve your goals. Research clearly indicates that having a good relationship between the therapist and client is crucial for positive outcomes to occur. I am compassionate, an empathetic listener, and I strive to create a space that feels comfortable for you to express yourself. In a safe environment, together we will explore, process, and learn what can be done differently in order to achieve greater satisfaction and peace.

My goal is to create a safe space within the context of a counseling relationship to help individuals come to a greater understanding of self, as well as to navigate difficulties of relationships, traumatic life events, and current sources of stress or difficulty. I take a holistic approach to help clients reach a greater place of healing, wholeness, and competency to face challenges in the present and future. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples. I have a particular interest in helping adolescents and young adults navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, career exploration, and life transition.

We care about you and your ability to thrive! JCCC is a proud believer in positive psychology and the ability to work past all of life’s curveballs. Be it early childhood development years or difficulty navigating marital issues, we employ unique and fun mental health-based therapies for an explorative approach towards healing. We utilize different techniques such as Play Therapy, Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (horses), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and much more! Our creative approach to therapy is a unique way to assist many clients with overcoming various challenges in their lives.

I am a counselor and board-certified music therapist who is dedicated to helping adolescents & adults with anxiety, depression, BPD, eating disorders and identity issues. My ideal population is looking for tools and skills to work on their goals in a collaborative environment. I consider my ability to build connection and strong therapeutic rapport with my clients my best strength. I foster helping my clients grow a stronger sense of themselves and build their self-esteem.

I provide Gottman Method Couples Counseling to couples needing premarital and/or marriage counseling. This begins with a thorough, research-based assessment which clarifies the particular strengths and needs of each couple. With this information, I collaborate with clients to develop clear treatment goals and a treatment plan. I have found this process most beneficial in helping couples work through their challenges and reach increased stability and overall satisfaction in their relationships. I also integrate Christian counseling for those interested in integrating their spiritual and emotional development in their therapy process.

Stress is inevitable, it's how we respond to it that matters. While stress can be a catalyst for spiritual, physical, and emotional growth, it impacts our well-being. During stressful times, it's important to recognize emotional and physical changes. Often, we neglect our internal experiences because of the fear of pain. When we avoid it, we essentially shut ourselves off from growth, as well as pain. My goal is to support you through challenging times, allowing you to open fully to the present moment by incorporating compassion-oriented & mindfulness-based strategies to withstand the suffering and lean into a growth mindset.

I work with couples using the Gottman Method and am also AASECT certified therapist and treat all sexual disorders, both with couples and with individuals. I treat all relationship issues, including affair recovery, out of control sexual behavior and ambiguity about whether or not to stay together. As a sex therapist I treat desire discrepancy within a couple, erectile difficulties and problems with orgasm, along with any other sexual issues. I feel uniquely qualified to help couples as sexual issues are so often a part of a problematic relationship.

Oftentimes life doesn't turn out the way we had planned. Still other times, the plans we made aren't what we thought they'd be at all!! During these times, we could all use a bit of help, sometimes even professional help. That's where I come in. I have the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families from the tween years through late adulthood— during times of transition, sadness, strife and downright crisis.

At the Light Source Center for Healing, we believe relationships form our life experience. The therapists at the Center each bring advanced training, combined with their own unique intuition, empathy and energy to the therapeutic relationship in order to help you change your relationship patterns, and thus, improve your life. Whether you need help “fixing your picker” in your dating relationships, want to improve communication in an existing relationship, heal from betrayal trauma or finally deal with the issues from your past that seem to plague all of your relationships, we can help. We serve clients virtually in NC & SC.

Life is not always easy. Sometimes life is challenging because of circumstances related to our actions; sometimes these challenges are a result of circumstances beyond our control. Regardless, these circumstances do not define us. It is, instead, our response to these circumstances that determines our course. My passion is working with individuals and families who are facing these storms. I love walking with my clients through these storms and into a bright new day. It is my hope that each of my clients will learn not just to weather and survive these storms but rather to conquer and overcome them.

I am President and Executive Director of Hope & Freedom Counseling Services in Charlotte, North Carolina. My professional expertise and extensive training includes treating compulsive behaviors and addictions (substance and process addictions – including sex/love/romance, food, finances (gambling/shopping), and work related addictions; all aspects of sexuality; trauma (including PTSD); abuse survivors; anxiety disorders; eating disorders; codependency; family issues; life transitions; mood disorders; and individuals and their loved ones who are affected by addictions and/or personality disorders.

I offer services to teens, adults, and couples. I understand that it's not always easy to seek help and I have great respect for my clients and the work we do together. We all struggle at times and need care. I strive to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to be seen, heard, and valued. While I may challenge you at times, I believe that you are ultimately the expert of your own life and relationship (for couples) and I feel honored to be invited to play a supporting role. I treat various individual concerns including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, and divorce.

Are you ready to commit to the one you love and looking for the tools to begin on the right foot? Or have you already committed and are finding yourself in a period of transition or difficulty? If so, you are in the right place! As specialists in premarital or marital and/or committed relationships, we have the tools you need to get your relationship where you desire it to be! Through the use of Prepare/Enrich for those that are engaged and Gottman Method Couples Therapy for those either married or committed, get started today to improve your relationship. There is no shame, only hope, and healing!