Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Charlotte, NC
Welcome! I’m a mental health therapist and AASECT certified sex therapist based in the Carolinas. I often work with individuals and couples facing sexual concerns that affect their relationships, self-esteem, or overall quality of life. These challenges can feel sensitive and difficult to talk about, but they don’t have to stand in the way of fulfillment or connection. Together, we can navigate these complexities with compassion and knowledge, in a space that is non-judgmental and affirming.
Welcome! I’m a mental health therapist and AASECT certified sex therapist based in the Carolinas. I often work with individuals and couples facing sexual concerns that affect their relationships, self-esteem, or overall quality of life. These challenges can feel sensitive and difficult to talk about, but they don’t have to stand in the way of fulfillment or connection. Together, we can navigate these complexities with compassion and knowledge, in a space that is non-judgmental and affirming.
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.
My therapeutic approach encourages personal growth and provides opportunities for clients to learn information and skills to help them find a more balanced, meaningful life. I believe that the clients are the true experts in their lives, so I work with my client to establish a treatment plan that is specific to their identified needs and goals. I believe there is no “one size fits all” form of therapy. I pull from a variety of modalities so that I can tailor treatment to your specific needs. As a first-generation Asian American, I understand and have experienced mental health stigma.
My therapeutic approach encourages personal growth and provides opportunities for clients to learn information and skills to help them find a more balanced, meaningful life. I believe that the clients are the true experts in their lives, so I work with my client to establish a treatment plan that is specific to their identified needs and goals. I believe there is no “one size fits all” form of therapy. I pull from a variety of modalities so that I can tailor treatment to your specific needs. As a first-generation Asian American, I understand and have experienced mental health stigma.
Reaching out for help can feel intimidating but it can also be the beginning of a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I aim to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where we can both show up as our authentic selves. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method, tailoring each session to meet your unique needs. I believe in meeting you where you are while also encouraging and challenging you to foster growth and self-discovery.
Reaching out for help can feel intimidating but it can also be the beginning of a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I aim to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where we can both show up as our authentic selves. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method, tailoring each session to meet your unique needs. I believe in meeting you where you are while also encouraging and challenging you to foster growth and self-discovery.
My clients come to me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or not good enough beneath the surface, even though they appear capable and high-functioning. They often struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationship stress, or major life transitions. They want to understand why they react the way they do and learn tools to respond differently. Ultimately, they want to feel confident, grounded, and secure in themselves and their relationships. I offer tools from IFS, DBT, and DBT modalities to help my clients with all of these concerns.
My clients come to me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or not good enough beneath the surface, even though they appear capable and high-functioning. They often struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationship stress, or major life transitions. They want to understand why they react the way they do and learn tools to respond differently. Ultimately, they want to feel confident, grounded, and secure in themselves and their relationships. I offer tools from IFS, DBT, and DBT modalities to help my clients with all of these concerns.
You may have been thinking about therapy for a long time, but part of you feel unsure. Maybe you’ve learned to handle things on your own, or you’re used to being the strong one for everyone else. Even so, something in you knows you don’t want to keep repeating the same patterns, feeling the same emotional weight, or settling for a version of life that doesn’t fully reflect who you are.
Many of the people I work with come in feeling both ready and hesitant. They want someone they can genuinely relate to, someone who sees beyond the surface and understands the deeper layers of their experience.
You may have been thinking about therapy for a long time, but part of you feel unsure. Maybe you’ve learned to handle things on your own, or you’re used to being the strong one for everyone else. Even so, something in you knows you don’t want to keep repeating the same patterns, feeling the same emotional weight, or settling for a version of life that doesn’t fully reflect who you are.
Many of the people I work with come in feeling both ready and hesitant. They want someone they can genuinely relate to, someone who sees beyond the surface and understands the deeper layers of their experience.
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.
Life doesn't get better by chance, it get's better by CHOICE and CHANGE! As an Integrative Wellness & Life Coach, I believe you have the power to change your life! I partner with you as a guide and accountability partner as you do the work to heal yourself. I support clients in healing core issues and negative patterns while empowering them to change their life with effective tools, techniques, and specific action plans. Successful clients gain freedom from the past and overcome habits and patterns that block fulfillment in all areas of their lives. Let's get to work!
Life doesn't get better by chance, it get's better by CHOICE and CHANGE! As an Integrative Wellness & Life Coach, I believe you have the power to change your life! I partner with you as a guide and accountability partner as you do the work to heal yourself. I support clients in healing core issues and negative patterns while empowering them to change their life with effective tools, techniques, and specific action plans. Successful clients gain freedom from the past and overcome habits and patterns that block fulfillment in all areas of their lives. Let's get to work!
Do you feel emotionally overwhelmed, overthink conversations, or absorb the stress and emotions of others? I help highly sensitive people, empaths, and professionals experiencing anxiety, burnout, and emotional overload. Using Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based, and Somatic approaches, we explore how thoughts, emotions, and body responses interact. Together we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck and develop practical tools to calm anxiety, set healthier boundaries, and create greater emotional balance and resilience.
Do you feel emotionally overwhelmed, overthink conversations, or absorb the stress and emotions of others? I help highly sensitive people, empaths, and professionals experiencing anxiety, burnout, and emotional overload. Using Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based, and Somatic approaches, we explore how thoughts, emotions, and body responses interact. Together we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck and develop practical tools to calm anxiety, set healthier boundaries, and create greater emotional balance and resilience.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief/loss, and who are navigating family estrangement. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to facilitating healing and to promoting growth.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief/loss, and who are navigating family estrangement. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to facilitating healing and to promoting growth.
Are you a woman with ADHD or anxiety feeling weighed down by stress, shame, or perfectionism? You don’t have to keep pushing yourself to the point of burnout. I offer ADHD-affirming support to help you manage these challenges with more self-compassion and care. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, release perfectionism, and set healthy boundaries. You deserve to thrive. We’ll create self-care routines and accommodations that fit your brain, easing stress and letting go of shame. Reach out today to start your journey toward a more balanced life.
Are you a woman with ADHD or anxiety feeling weighed down by stress, shame, or perfectionism? You don’t have to keep pushing yourself to the point of burnout. I offer ADHD-affirming support to help you manage these challenges with more self-compassion and care. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, release perfectionism, and set healthy boundaries. You deserve to thrive. We’ll create self-care routines and accommodations that fit your brain, easing stress and letting go of shame. Reach out today to start your journey toward a more balanced life.
John Peter Dorris
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, CSATC, LCASA, NCC
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
Does stress, addiction, or relationship issues hold you back? Do you struggle to cope with life’s stressors? You are not alone! I'm John and I'm here to listen and help you towards a fulfilling life not be controlled by stress, addiction, or relationship issues. I work with individual like you, adults and couples who struggle with porn or sex addiction, substance misuse, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, and more. I use a holistic approach incorporating evidenced-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy and addictions treatment models as well as a family systems approach.
Does stress, addiction, or relationship issues hold you back? Do you struggle to cope with life’s stressors? You are not alone! I'm John and I'm here to listen and help you towards a fulfilling life not be controlled by stress, addiction, or relationship issues. I work with individual like you, adults and couples who struggle with porn or sex addiction, substance misuse, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, and more. I use a holistic approach incorporating evidenced-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy and addictions treatment models as well as a family systems approach.
For me, therapy is about creating a nonjudgemental space where you feel comfortable to express whatever it is that you took time out of your week to talk about. In our sessions, we will work together to identify your goals and develop strategies to achieve them. My goal is to help you discover the tools and insights needed to navigate life with greater ease and confidence. I have extensive experience working with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, chronic pain, HIV, and other chronic health issues.
For me, therapy is about creating a nonjudgemental space where you feel comfortable to express whatever it is that you took time out of your week to talk about. In our sessions, we will work together to identify your goals and develop strategies to achieve them. My goal is to help you discover the tools and insights needed to navigate life with greater ease and confidence. I have extensive experience working with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, chronic pain, HIV, and other chronic health issues.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, you’re not alone — and you’ve come to the right place. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief, and you’re looking for a therapist who truly listens, understands, and offers practical tools to help. With a doctorate in mental health counseling and over 15 years of experience, I’m here to help you move toward the life you want.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, you’re not alone — and you’ve come to the right place. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief, and you’re looking for a therapist who truly listens, understands, and offers practical tools to help. With a doctorate in mental health counseling and over 15 years of experience, I’m here to help you move toward the life you want.
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.
I help people break destructive patterns so that they can live with extraordinary energy and a passion for life. I have witnessed the incredible transformation that can occur when people choose to take action in their lives and release the thoughts and behaviors that do not serve them anymore. We focus on developing clear communication skills and specific mind-body practices that ensure that they can live with clarity. I bring more than 20 years of experience teaching mind-body practices such as yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, and vocal release.
I help people break destructive patterns so that they can live with extraordinary energy and a passion for life. I have witnessed the incredible transformation that can occur when people choose to take action in their lives and release the thoughts and behaviors that do not serve them anymore. We focus on developing clear communication skills and specific mind-body practices that ensure that they can live with clarity. I bring more than 20 years of experience teaching mind-body practices such as yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, and vocal release.
As a therapist, I believe in the power of supporting others in unlocking their inner potential, while defining their concept of joy or contentment based on their terms. I support people by utilizing therapy modalities (i.e., narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance & commitment therapy), rooted in strength-based practice and framed in multiculturalism.
As a therapist, I believe in the power of supporting others in unlocking their inner potential, while defining their concept of joy or contentment based on their terms. I support people by utilizing therapy modalities (i.e., narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance & commitment therapy), rooted in strength-based practice and framed in multiculturalism.
I enjoy working with people in their late teens (18+) through adulthood to help manage the various stressors and anxieties in their lives and address trauma they experienced. I also enjoy helping couples and families navigate issues they may be experiencing together. I believe that by working together, we will be able to help you achieve your goals and work through the difficulties that come in your life. Recognizing that clients are the expert of their own life experience, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all my clients to promote self-exploration, healing, growth, and empower them on their life's journey.
I enjoy working with people in their late teens (18+) through adulthood to help manage the various stressors and anxieties in their lives and address trauma they experienced. I also enjoy helping couples and families navigate issues they may be experiencing together. I believe that by working together, we will be able to help you achieve your goals and work through the difficulties that come in your life. Recognizing that clients are the expert of their own life experience, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all my clients to promote self-exploration, healing, growth, and empower them on their life's journey.
Accepting new EMDR clients! I help people-pleasers and perfectionists heal from relational wounds and reclaim their power. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking for a fresh perspective, I'm here to support you every step of the way. We'll explore how your past has shaped who you are, and how to create new patterns that better serve you. We celebrate the small wins and learn to lead with compassion. I truly believe progress happens in even the tiniest of changes. As your therapist, I walk beside you, not directing you where to go.
Accepting new EMDR clients! I help people-pleasers and perfectionists heal from relational wounds and reclaim their power. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking for a fresh perspective, I'm here to support you every step of the way. We'll explore how your past has shaped who you are, and how to create new patterns that better serve you. We celebrate the small wins and learn to lead with compassion. I truly believe progress happens in even the tiniest of changes. As your therapist, I walk beside you, not directing you where to go.
Stress is everywhere, especially with the challenges of the last few years. You might not be feeling like yourself. You could be feeling off, sluggish, misdirected, or overwhelmed. You could be looking to make some shifts in your life, and hopefully grow following a potentially difficult stretch. Change is never easy, but you may be searching for it. You feel it's time for you to set some boundaries, figure out what you truly need, and put ideas into action. Starting therapy can be challenging, and I applaud anyone who takes that step to move forward and give it a try.
Stress is everywhere, especially with the challenges of the last few years. You might not be feeling like yourself. You could be feeling off, sluggish, misdirected, or overwhelmed. You could be looking to make some shifts in your life, and hopefully grow following a potentially difficult stretch. Change is never easy, but you may be searching for it. You feel it's time for you to set some boundaries, figure out what you truly need, and put ideas into action. Starting therapy can be challenging, and I applaud anyone who takes that step to move forward and give it a try.
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