Therapists in Hampstead, NC

I'm so glad you're here! Pursuing therapy is a courageous choice that can feel daunting and uncertain. I hope to demystify the process and encourage feelings of trust, safety, and empowerment. My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. It is important to me to get to know you, how you see the world, and the ways in which your identities, lived experiences, and environment impact your mental health and coping. I provide individual and group therapy services to adult clients. I also provide psychological assessment and evaluation.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working at Anchor Psychological in Hampstead , N.C. I see adults, children, couples and families. I also work with Autism Spectrum adults and children. I am credentialed with most insurance companies which our office staff can help you with when you call to make an appointment.

Welcome! I'd love the opportunity to meet you if you are looking to heal and better understand what you are feeling or experiencing day to day. I am particularly passionate about maternal/paternal mental health & supporting professionals who are moving through tough transitions or have experienced painful events. This includes, but is not limited to, First Responders and their spouses/family members. I understand how the pressure that is carried day to day can be impacting life at home. We're all human, even though life can sometimes demand otherwise. I'd love to partner with you to help alleviate some of the pressure.

I believe that each person is unique in their strengths, goals, experiences, and struggles. Therapy should be just as individualized as you are! I am passionate about providing a safe and productive space for each client to experience growth in the areas of life that matter most to them. I have years of experience working in both private practice and university settings with clients addressing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and much more. I provide clinical therapy services for a wide variety of clients, including athletes, military and law enforcement personnel, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Our lives are made up of a variety of experiences, some creating a lasting impact in one way or another. Working collaboratively in therapy can assist in uncovering and focusing on the positive components of our lives, as well as processing events or negative memories that impede our functioning. I specialize in working with young adults who have experienced traumatic events, have difficulty managing anxiety, struggle with self esteem and are dealing with life transitions. I offer Christian counseling, am LGBTQ+ allied, and am a sex-positive therapist, here to help you reach your goals.

I provide online counseling to adults, adolescents and children, helping them to cope with change and manage stress. I work to build relationships with clients where there is mutual respect and trust.

I enjoy working with people of all ages including children, adolescents, parents, and adults. I maintain learning how to keep a trauma-informed practice to better assist individuals who have had these types of experiences in their lives. Strengthening their resolve to cope with past and current situations. I love helping children and adolescents learn how to thrive within their school based environments, as well as helping parents navigate healthy parenting skills and communications to build stronger families.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy and cognitive interpersonal therapy. I strive to develop a trusting and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which clients can grow to reach their potential and work through difficult times. I have worked in outpatient mental health for over 20 years with a variety of mental disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, attachment disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD and other childhood behavioral disorders.

Welcome! My name is Kim Gililland. I am here to offer you an amazing therapy experience. Join me in a client centered, warm and compassionate therapeutic setting. I have 22 years of experience providing therapy in a non-judge mental atmosphere. I am here to help you explore areas in your life that may be causing you stress and discomfort.

Have you recently thought, “I have this history of trauma - I should have been in therapy a long time ago to manage those things, but I never went. Now on top of that, I'm dealing with a new boiling point. I have to do something different. I can't keep living like this.” Are you tired of being weighed down and relying on external things to make you feel better? Are you ready for the freedom to rebuild your life the right way for you? Can you commit to a process that will give you immediate insight? We can help you evolve into a better version of yourself and teach you how to find more moments of joy and peace.

*Offering online therapy* I am passionate about helping you identify and build upon your strengths and use those strengths to find and remove obstacles to your happiness. When you see me, you will leave feeling empowered, with tools and strategies to help you tackle the challenges in your life. I will give you concrete strategies to improve communication with your partner and family. I am direct and solution focused and my goal for you is to have tools to carry with you at all times, so no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet, quick relief.

Now accepting new clients for Telehealth Counseling only! Sometimes life can imitate the seasons. At times, it is breathtakingly beautiful. Other times it can be brutal and harsh to navigate. When life feels challenging, we need to retreat to a safe space. One where we can feel welcome to explore and find hope along the way. A place where we can process some of life’s challenges. Are you searching for a place where you can feel validated? A setting that will help you work towards your greatest potential, providing a space for healthy mental wellness.

Are you having difficulty with your relationships? When you understand how important you are and how valuable your life is, I believe you will make better choices when it comes to the people you allow into your life. My hope is that you recognize the unique things you offer the world and be vulnerable enough to share them. Connection to people is something we all need and it is often determined through the love we hold for ourselves.

Now accepting new clients for virtual sessions only. Anyone who feels misunderstood, weird, different. Anyone who considers themselves a misfit, or the "black sheep of the family". Those who "don't fit the mold" either because of sexuality, identity, or alternative lifestyle choices. Anyone who has been afraid to try therapy, or has tried in the past and hated it, because they felt judged. Those who need someone they can open up to about things they've always been too ashamed to talk about. Anyone who wants to stop beating themselves up, and judging themselves so harshly for how they get through the struggles life throws at them.

Hello, I’m so glad you are here! Reaching out for help can be a difficult decision whether it’s for yourself or a loved one. I commend you on your choice to work towards a healthier life. I provide an accepting and comfortable environment where you feel safe to discuss difficult topics. As a clinical social worker, I am client-focused and realize that you are the expert in your life. I want to support you in working through difficulties and enhancing your strengths as you prepare for a brighter future.