Teen Therapists in Gastonia, NC

Hi, My practice is focused on teen girls, and emerging adults/ aging adults who are learning to navigate the transitions of life.

Working with a therapist can help children and teens learn how to handle past, present, and future challenges. Everyone is unique, so the techniques I use with individuals may differ, but one thing remains true: everyone has the ability within themselves for a great potential for change and growth. However, some challenges in life can cause this ability to be hindered. As a therapist, my job is to facilitate growth by meeting the child or teen where they are at and letting them know they are seen and heard.

We believe that everyone deserves mental health. At times when the responsibilities of life appear to be overwhelming, and you contemplate what it is you are wanting to do, it can help to have a therapist who understands and can help you find your path. We understand what it means to struggle and how the histories of our lives can greatly impact who we are today and how we are facing our challenges. We welcome clients who desire to gain insight into who they are, move forward in the struggles they are facing and a willingness to embrace change. We accept people where they are, no matter where they may have come from.

Have you ever thought to yourself, “something has to change”? Do you feel like your gloomy days outweigh your good days, or are you so overwhelmed with worry and stress that you no longer experience pleasure? I’ve been there, and I know how it feels to be stuck. Whether you are a teen or an adult, we all face obstacles that require someone to help us get “unstuck”. I am that person - if you need guidance, support, or a listening ear, I am here to provide a nonjudgemental and therapeutic atmosphere that will aid you on your healing journey. It's time to get UNSTUCK and embark on a transformational journey to self-discovery.

I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. I specialize in play therapy and solution focused therapy. I look forward to helping you or your child work through the every day struggles and sometimes overwhelming struggles of everyday life. I approach counseling from a holistic perspective and feel the child will benefit more from counseling if the family unit is healthy. This is why I invite the family to be a part of therapy and work to make the family a healthy place for the child/ teen to grow and mature.

Teen Health Connection empowers every adolescent to be healthy, safe and successful. We specialize in working with teens and their families. Our team of licensed mental health therapists are warm, welcoming, and genuinely dedicated to helping their clients improve their lives. Our team has extensive experience in working with the full range of issues that commonly occur during adolescence. Our therapists are also highly trained in working with specific mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and behavior disorders.

We all face difficult challenges or situations that affect our way of life, who we are, and our social/family environments resulting in hurt, pain, depression, anxiety, feeling of grief/loss, and need to be validated and accepted. No one should go through these challenges alone as I meet you where you are in life's travels and assist you in navigating these difficulties with my years of experience and education. My practice includes individuals (children, adolescents, and adults), couples, and families. If you are looking for a supportive, non-judgmental counselor, give me a call.

The Wise Minds team at Southeast Psych is dedicated to working with individuals and families in group and individual therapy to help our clients overcome their struggles with interpersonal relationships, negative thoughts and feelings about themselves, and teach the skills necessary to cope with the stress and hardship that can come with life. We provide groups for adolescents, teens, and adults and offer ongoing workshops and talks for the public, schools, clients, and other professionals. Our team is made up of licensed doctoral level psychologists with decades worth of combined experience.

Whatever brought you to my corner of the internet, I am glad you are here. Therapy, counseling, or whatever you prefer calling it, used to be a taboo topic but today, it's commonly known as an integral part of our healing journeys - healing from whatever it is you have dealt with in the past and/or issues you are currently dealing with. Life can be hard. Being a teenager today can be hard. Adulting can be hard. Parenting can be hard. Losing loved ones is hard, whether it was an expected or unexpected event. Living during a pandemic can be hard. Doing more than one of the above at the same time can be really hard.

I am honored to be of service to you. I know that trauma and substance abuse and addiction can wreak havoc in one's life. Many of client's find themselves faced with challenges of having to restart their lives during mental challenges and addiction; some may have to fight to regain custody of their children; many of them have co-occurring mental illness that has lead to substance abuse and/or addiction. For some, addiction comes by way of biological, environmental, and social influences, but from my experience, I have learned that mental illness was present before addiction became a factor. Take Control Today!

Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, stressed out, or just can't seem to see situations getting better for you? or have you experienced any type of trauma or abuse currently, during childhood or adolescence? Are you experiencing grief? Have you or a loved one been battling with addiction? I am so glad that you have made the decision to reach out for support. Engaging in therapy will help you receive support through professional counseling. As a professional counselor, I have been trained and prepared to assist with situations that are preventing you from getting the most out of your life.

We are each designed uniquely. Deep down, at the core of our being, we all have a longing for wholeness. The way we experience this basic desire in our day-to-day lives may differ. Maybe it’s a sense of belonging when we experience significance with someone or are accepted. Maybe it is a hollow feeling of disconnection or loneliness, or perhaps it is a compulsion to ease pain in an unhealthy way. Whatever the case, the desire for wholeness is basic to our design and the human experience.

I was formerly with Southpoint Counseling and now can be found at Remedy Sense Counseling. My focus is on helping couples and individuals overcome obstacles from their past or present in a manner that allows them to become successful in life now. I strive to assist people in finding their inner strength and develop a stronger sense of self-confidence. My "ideal client" is the individual who desires to no longer be held captive by the events of their past and is ready and motivated to create their best possible life! I believe that there is hope for the hurting and counseling can assist with this.

I use a collaborative approach of therapy. I find this method to be very effective in the treatment of my clients. My clients and I work together to achieve the desired goal, which has been proven to empower the individual. I ensure therapy is conducted in a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment. I believe everyone is capable of change and can overcome any life obstacle.

Dr. Scott Hammontree has been a clinical counselor, administrator, business consultant/coach, and clinician training supervisor for 30 years. He has spent his entire career helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families lead more fulfilling and happier lives. Dr. Hammontree has trained numerous mental health professionals to be more effective therapists, and he has consulted and coached many businesses to be more productive and more profitable. He provides intensive treatment and is consistently rated as an extremely effective therapist and consultant.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in the practice of individual, couple, family, and group therapy. I enjoy working with individuals (ages 13 and up), couples, and families. I take a person centered approach to therapy. I believe that everyone is unique and a "cookie cutter" approach is not effective. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem issues, adjusting to life transitions, relational concerns, and familial concerns.

It is my belief that within each of us, the mind, body, and spirit work in unison to maintain a sense of balance and wellness. However, there are times when we may encounter challenges and unanticipated events that may cause a disturbance in these areas, which may be evidenced by undesirable thoughts, feelings or behaviors. I have the required training, licensure and experience to practice individual, group, and marriage/family counseling with all age groups encompassing a general range of presenting problems/concerns.