Therapists in Charlotte, NC

Adjusting to young adulthood can present many with new challenges; "Adulting" represents freedom at best; and overwhelming at worst. My role as a therapist is to walk with you along this pebbled path, and provide a safe space to build resiliency so you can move towards what you truly value. As a Licensed Master's level Psychologist (LPA), I specialize in therapy for anxiety, self-esteem, body-image concerns as well as those dealing with adjustment to college and/or life transitions, finding work/life balance, and support for enhancing communication/interpersonal skills.

If you or a loved one suffers from trauma, anxiety, and depression, contact us via phone call, text, or email. For a faster response please email. Negative thoughts, feelings, and self-defeating behaviors can get in the way of us realizing our full potential. We facilitate the healing process needed to recover. We know that with adequate support, compassion, and insight, one can have a new lease on life. We believe in the power we have to transform and overcome minor mistakes to the most significant obstacles to live the life that we want to live, enabling peace to surface and calmness to be present.

I empathize for today's youth and adults with depression, anxiety, substance use, & autism with the ever-changing world. We are faced with immediate decision-making & strain, which is not fair when we're trying to figure who we are, much less what they want to become in our adulthood. We typically feel lost, confused, misunderstood, or having challenges communicating to others their needs struggle and could benefit with supports in and outside our homes and schools. Also, as adults, we are not sure if we are being "the best parent." I want to help those with depression, anxiety, & ASD build connectivity within themselves and others.

In times of distress, we can lose sight of our greatest strengths and downplay our innate ability to overcome adversity. Working with a counselor can help you see yourself and your situation through a different lens. Anxiety, depression, stress - these conditions can narrow our perception, leaving us unable to find paths to better mental health.

Are you feeling “stuck”in your life? Are you just going through the motions? Are you carrying emotional baggage from your past? Are you in transition in your career, marriage, or relationships and need some direction? Are you feeling lost in this life's journey and need help navigating the next level in your life? Coaching may be the key needed to help you move to that next level and as a Emotional Transformation coach I am here to guide you.

Yolanda Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in both North Carolina and New York. Yolanda served in the Child Welfare/Family Reunification system for over 20+ years, which afforded her an opportunity to provide child safety and aid families. Yolanda has found satisfaction with seeing the progress her clients have made in addressing and preserving their mental health. Her goal has been and will continue to be removing the stigma from mental health care. Yolanda obtained her undergraduate degree from Saint Augustine University, and her Master’s degree from Adelphi University in New York.

Now Accepting Weekend Appointments! Feeling stuck on and off the relationship roller coaster again? You have the education, career, but you still feel empty. Maybe you have the house, husband and kids but still feel overwhelmed and alone. You want change. Today. I understand I been there. I want to help you navigate change to become a better you. There is a way out; path towards a more fulfilled life. Anxiety, depression, pressure from spouse and kids or pressure because you have no spouse or kids. It does not have to be this way. Call me lets talk. Lets go on this journey together to create your change.

At Dogwood Counseling, we believe in meeting you where you are and helping you get to where you want to be. We are a team of licensed clinicians, each with individualized specialties and areas of interest. Being part of a dedicated group of clinicians allows us the opportunity to collaborate and work together to provide clients with the best care.

Therapy can be a wonderful tool to help you during a confusing or scary time. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals! I believe that everyone is capable of making choices and changes in their lives that will help them maximize their potentials if given the right support and feedback in a safe environment. This is what happens with good psychotherapy. I look forward to joining you on this journey!

Paul Coelho says, “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about un-becoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” I support clients on the journey back to themselves. We often put pressure on ourselves to “be” a certain way - so much that life can feel like acting instead of living. This acting can feel draining and lead to increased stress, anxiety and depression. I believe that therapy is a space where you can take off the facade and reconnect with your genuine, whole self - finding freedom and renewed vitality. I invite you to begin your journey.

I am committed to helping clients manage and heal from their circumstances. My life work is to offer a fresh viewpoint, and to challenge you to grow by acknowledging in the process of life; not to settle, but define what you desire, prepare to receive the fruit of your labor, and encourage you never to stop moving forward. Emotional wellness is foundational in achieving what you desire. Being able to make necessary sacrifices in order to gain gratification, whether delayed or instantaneous, has the potential to shift your perspective and give you an all-around tune-up.

True, sustainable change takes time and it has been well-known for years that the most important component of this change is the therapeutic relationship. Licensed to treat both mental health and substance use issues, I use a nonjudgmental, collaborative approach, and believe strongly that my clients are the experts of their own lives. Sometimes we just need help finding our way, and I am here to walk with you on that difficult journey. Our relationship will serve as the North Star.

I have been working in the substance abuse/mental health field for 24 years. I believe in treating the whole person using a variety of modalities that are client centered in nature. Treatment is individualized, based on each client's unique needs with the process being a collaborative effort between myself and client. Grief Recovery Practitioner working with all levels of loss/grief.

Life can be unpredictable with unbelievable challenges. As we experience these "life moments," it is challenging to seek help or know where to go. I offer an "eclectic" approach to treating clients through my training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectic Behavior Therapy. My number one priority is building a supportive therapeutic connection with my clients to help them feel comfortable as they work through difficult turning points in their lives.

Navigating through life can be challenging. Embarking on the therapeutic journey is an important decision and having the right support can help you to weather the storm and regain the strength that you need to not only survive, but THRIVE. I am passionate about providing a safe place for my clients to be their authentic selves. In therapy we will work together to develop awareness of how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect one another, build skills to handle difficult emotions and make behavior change.

Are you going through transitions in your life such as changing careers, getting married, having a baby, or going through a divorce? These transitions can bring on anxiety, depression, and can increase existing mental health concerns. I will work with you to find the best solutions for you to get through these life changing events in a healthy manner. I have a strong interest in working with women who are having perinatal concerns such as miscarriages, postpartum depression and psychosis. I hold a certificate in Perimental Health. I am here to provide a safe space for you while you discover your own strengths in the healing process.

I believe our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and my goal is to remove the stigmatism that is associated with addressing what is often times referred to is “mental illness.” When in fact, one of the benefits of counseling is to find a neutral resource to directly listen to you and to help you sort through “life", when things become overwhelming and challenging. My therapeutic style is to focus on the solution and not the actual problem. My goal is to provide you with the tools necessary to fill your toolbox.