Therapists in High Point, NC

I have been working in the counseling profession for over 16 years. My area of expertise is People With Disability, children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. In my work, I utilize an eclectic style of counseling; continuing this further, I do exclusively support family system therapy, person centered and solution focus therapy. I believe that family interactions and communication patterns are important to understanding current issues. I look at evidence-based approaches as tools to help you reach your goals with the intentions of long-term growth and change.

I graduated from UNC-Greensboro with my Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2015, while studying the development of children’s knowledge as a part of graduate level research. I then graduated with my Masters in Social Work at the Joint Master of Social Work program at North Carolina A &T State University and UNC-Greensboro in 2021. Throughout the years of my career and educational background I have been honored to work with children and adults from various backgrounds as a teacher assistant, clinician, and social worker.

As an adult, sometimes it's easier to talk to a stranger than a friend. For children, they often need a trusted adult to confide in. I pride myself in being able to support individuals of all ages with their mental health, behavioral issues, life transitions, and school challenges. Seeking help is an important first step to a better life and does not have to be a frightening or shameful process. I look forward to building a therapeutic relationship that opens a positive dialogue in your life.

Psychologists Dennis L. McKnight, Ph.D. and Erik Nelson, M.A., have a combined 30+ years of experience as Cognitive-Behavior Therapy specialists. State of the art treatments are utilized for the treatment of: Mood Disorders, including Depression; Dysthymia; Bipolar I and II and Cyclotymia. Anxiety Disorders, that include Panic Disorder; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Generalized Anxiety; Social Anxiety; PTSD; and Phobias. Also ADHD Evaluation and Treatment for individuals and adults. Stressful Life Situations; Marital Therapy and Relationship Counseling; Personal Growth; Self-Esteem Issues; Anger Issues; Family Therapy; Codependency; and Blended Family Counseling.

Within our practice, we have a passion for providing competent and compassionate services to those individuals who trust us with their concerns, fear, and disappointments. Within a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer a highly personalized approach that is tailored to client's unique situation and needs. Through our services, we work with children and adolescents (ages 3 through 18) with various emotional, educational, developmental, and behavioral challenges. We also work with adults with various psychological, interpersonal, and "life related" struggles. As part of our comprehensive assessment process, we provide an objective assessment of your presenting issues.

One of life's simple pleasures is the ability to enjoy yourself when you are in the company of others. If there is anything we all have in common, it's the burden of challenges, struggles and tough times. Fortunately, there are resources available to help meet these situations with confidence, certainty and assurance. My purpose is to help you navigate through periods of turbulence to a place of smooth sailing. In fact, the most powerful tool that you already have at your immediate disposal is Hope. Never under-estimate the power of Hope! It's what led you here

As a family systems therapist, I view clients from the perspective of their holistic environment. Together we will look at where you are coming from, and where you want to go. I work with clients between 13-80 experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, relationship issues, marital conflict, family conflict, major life adjustments, adolescent issues, parenting issues, men’s issues, and more. I also work with couples and families to improve communication, process trauma, and enhance relationships. There is a soft spot in my heart for teens, young families, couples, men, and those who grieve.

Is your life held back by feeling overwhelmed, depressed, worried, stressed, poor sleep, bad habits, grief or mood-related problems? It would be a privilege to help you in a confidential, safe environment where we can work together to improve your quality of life one meaningful new perspective at a time. Let me help you return to your old, reliable self and even better! Providing a unique combination of approaches including psychotherapy, hypnosis, life-coaching, mindfulness practices, and informed mentoring.

When feelings of anxiety occur regularly and begin to interfere with your job, relationships, or other aspects of your daily life, it's time to meet with a caring health professional. My goal is to help you experience freedom from the debilitating effects of anxiety and improve your quality of life. I will work to help you and your family better understand and manage the anxiety that is affecting your relationships. Together, we will seek to examine the causes of your anxiety, analyze the emotions associated with it, and reveal how you can control the contributors to your anxiety.

My mission is to provide the very best counseling and coaching services to help people grow and enrich their lives. I specialize in individual, marital, family, and career counseling as well as professional coaching. Rather than narrowly focusing on problems or diagnostic labels, I help people develop productive lifestyles. As a result, my clients have the satisfaction of improving their own health and having a positive influence on their world.

Marriage need a tuneup? Feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? .... I can help. If you are looking for someone who can guide you through a change process, and you are ready to do what it takes, let's talk. I serve the Piedmont Triad area, and can also meet with you via Tele-counseling from anywhere in NC. Why wait any longer? Just pick up the phone and call. Let's talk about your needs, challenges and goals. We can then determine if my skills and experience are right for you.

If you’re here, you’re likely finding that something has been getting in the way of experiencing the sexual pleasure and/or relationship connection you want. Maybe it’s needing to integrate a new understanding of your sexual or gender orientation. Perhaps you’re not sure exactly what brings you pleasure or how to ask for what you want. Shame or past trauma has been preventing you from finding freedom. All of these dynamics can leave you feeling lonely and disconnected from yourself and your partner.

I primarily work with adolescents/young adults going through a variety of problems (depression, anxiety, substance abuse, etc). Over the years I have specialized in working with teens who are self-harming and having a difficult time adjusting to life's stressors. I do not work with just the adolescent/child. I feel it is a family issue that must be addressed by helping the entire family unit build supports and effective coping mechanisms together to move forward in a healthy manner. I specialize in working with Borderline Personality Disorder.

A person coming to see me may be experiencing a significant life change such as a separation or divorce, a move, a career change, the deployment of their significant other, family problems, issues involving their child's behaviors or legal trouble, or problems in relationships with their spouse or partner. Others may seek psychotherapy to help themselves grow, deal with anger, or overcome patterns of behaviors or ways of being with others that don't work any more. Some people seek psychotherapy because someone close to them insisted they call me. I enjoy working with all of these presenting concerns.

Welcome to my profile - I value helping clients work through current concerns, as well as past issues that can impact daily life. The approaches and techniques that I use are well established and chosen with purpose to fit the needs of each individual. I appreciate having the opportunity to help clients work toward and maintain positive changes in a safe, trusting environment where clients can discuss concerns at their pace. A blend of clinical and educational experiences at UNC Chapel Hill (BA, Psychology) and UNC Greensboro (MS, Counseling; PhD, Sport & Exercise Psychology) has helped equip me to work with a wide range of clients.

In many settings and conversations mental health is a hot topic and now considered just as important as physical health. What’s even more fascinating to me is how celebrities like Bishop T. D. Jakes, Taraji P. Henson, Kanye West, Beyonce and so many others are shedding light on the importance of mental health. Now counselors are being called upon more than ever to provide treatment for individuals who are suffering from depression and anxiety. As a counselor I am thrilled to know that so many people are taking the time and addressing these issues. However, there are some people who are still struggling with asking for help.

Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you wish that you could change the past? Are you anxious about things on the horizon? Do you need help moving forward because you simply feel stuck? Are you a parent whose child is dealing with issues that they either won't share or that you struggle to help them with? For over eight years I've helped people experience a better quality of life that answered yes to one or all of these questions. My passions are assisting parents with expanding their coping repertoire, helping couples and families hear each other, and assisting children in finding their voices after traumatic events.

We all need help in order to know how to fulfill our life dreams and be happy. Maybe you just need a compassionate nonjudgmental presence listening to you. Maybe you need tools to deal with thoughts and emotions. I have the life-experience, empathy, and knowledge to help. You don't have to agree to be as unhappy tomorrow as you are today. Please allow me the privilege of hearing your story, and if you desire, giving you the emotional tools to help yourself. There is hope! Please call and take the important first step to pursue a freer, happier, fuller life.