Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Huntersville, NC
As a mental health counselor, my goal is to understand your concerns and collaborate with you to improve your symptoms, gain insights, and make changes in your life. I want to understand your unique perspective and incorporate relevant evidence-based approaches in our work together. I value compassion and authenticity in my work. My clients describe me as warm, non-judgmental, and supportive. Together, I believe we can create a space where you feel empowered to work towards your goals.
As a mental health counselor, my goal is to understand your concerns and collaborate with you to improve your symptoms, gain insights, and make changes in your life. I want to understand your unique perspective and incorporate relevant evidence-based approaches in our work together. I value compassion and authenticity in my work. My clients describe me as warm, non-judgmental, and supportive. Together, I believe we can create a space where you feel empowered to work towards your goals.
If you woke up tomorrow and it was YOUR perfect life, what would it look like? As you're imagining this, what are the differences between this imagined life and the one you're currently living? You may feel stuck, unfulfilled, or alone even, with lingering questions that may leave you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and lost. Life has an interesting way of putting us in places and spaces that both challenge and change us in ways unimaginable, seemingly out of our control. Let's move you from being a spectator to a participant in your life story by getting uncomfortable, facing fears, and taking space to grow and heal.
If you woke up tomorrow and it was YOUR perfect life, what would it look like? As you're imagining this, what are the differences between this imagined life and the one you're currently living? You may feel stuck, unfulfilled, or alone even, with lingering questions that may leave you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and lost. Life has an interesting way of putting us in places and spaces that both challenge and change us in ways unimaginable, seemingly out of our control. Let's move you from being a spectator to a participant in your life story by getting uncomfortable, facing fears, and taking space to grow and heal.
Life can feel overwhelming and confusing when we are faced with challenges that prevent us from experiencing and living as our authentic self. I believe positive, effective change can happen once we become more confident and empowered to express ourselves. I empower individuals to feel confident to make effective change within their life in order meet their personal and therapeutic goals. I primarily work individuals with disrupted attachments, and sexual trauma; in addition to PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD (specifically Relationships, Perfectionism, Contamination, and Health); and Excoriation (skin picking).
Life can feel overwhelming and confusing when we are faced with challenges that prevent us from experiencing and living as our authentic self. I believe positive, effective change can happen once we become more confident and empowered to express ourselves. I empower individuals to feel confident to make effective change within their life in order meet their personal and therapeutic goals. I primarily work individuals with disrupted attachments, and sexual trauma; in addition to PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD (specifically Relationships, Perfectionism, Contamination, and Health); and Excoriation (skin picking).
You are not "too much." No matter your struggles, you deserve to take up space, and I am here to help you find your joy. You may notice that you are numb or feeling helpless from a broken relationship or a new diagnosis (mental or physical). You may be expanding relational dynamics and need assistance moving toward secure attachment. Or you may feel trapped reliving a traumatic experience. Whatever it is, I'm here to support you on the journey.
You are not "too much." No matter your struggles, you deserve to take up space, and I am here to help you find your joy. You may notice that you are numb or feeling helpless from a broken relationship or a new diagnosis (mental or physical). You may be expanding relational dynamics and need assistance moving toward secure attachment. Or you may feel trapped reliving a traumatic experience. Whatever it is, I'm here to support you on the journey.
I’m Roxanna Books, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, and founder of Oak & Ember Counseling. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach blends trauma-focused, evidence-based therapy with holistic practices that support mind, body, and nervous system healing. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I help clients process experiences that feel stuck while reconnecting with inner strength and balance. I offer in-person sessions in the Huntersville and Cornelius areas, as well as telehealth.
I’m Roxanna Books, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, and founder of Oak & Ember Counseling. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach blends trauma-focused, evidence-based therapy with holistic practices that support mind, body, and nervous system healing. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I help clients process experiences that feel stuck while reconnecting with inner strength and balance. I offer in-person sessions in the Huntersville and Cornelius areas, as well as telehealth.
Vanessa S Sampson-Schneider
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Huntersville, NC 28078
Greetings and salutations! Thank you for taking the time to peruse my profile. I am a queer identified cisgender African American female and use she/her pronouns. I have engaged in extensive training to effectively treat mental health and substance abuse in LGBTQIA2S+ identified persons, BIPOC populations, femme-identified persons, active-duty military personnel, and veterans. I provide counseling services to individuals and couples. I offer in-person counseling to folx located in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. I also offer telehealth counseling to folx located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
Greetings and salutations! Thank you for taking the time to peruse my profile. I am a queer identified cisgender African American female and use she/her pronouns. I have engaged in extensive training to effectively treat mental health and substance abuse in LGBTQIA2S+ identified persons, BIPOC populations, femme-identified persons, active-duty military personnel, and veterans. I provide counseling services to individuals and couples. I offer in-person counseling to folx located in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. I also offer telehealth counseling to folx located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
Do you find yourself handling overwhelming emotions, or being misunderstood by others? Maybe you struggle with reliving painful memories or experiences. You are not alone, and you deserve a safe space where you can explore these feelings and experiences without fear of judgment. I believe together we can work to build the skills for you to feel safe, secure, and in control of your future. I use a person centered approach, keeping you at the heart of the process. In this approach, I’m here to listen deeply, understand your unique story, and support you exactly where you are.
Do you find yourself handling overwhelming emotions, or being misunderstood by others? Maybe you struggle with reliving painful memories or experiences. You are not alone, and you deserve a safe space where you can explore these feelings and experiences without fear of judgment. I believe together we can work to build the skills for you to feel safe, secure, and in control of your future. I use a person centered approach, keeping you at the heart of the process. In this approach, I’m here to listen deeply, understand your unique story, and support you exactly where you are.
Have you been having a hard time lately? Maybe your life experiences have left you struggling or blaming yourself. If you are ready to make a change, let's work together to break through the barriers keeping you from living your best life.
Have you been having a hard time lately? Maybe your life experiences have left you struggling or blaming yourself. If you are ready to make a change, let's work together to break through the barriers keeping you from living your best life.
No matter how much you do, it feels like you're never "good enough." Right now, everything feels like too much: school, work, never ending to-do lists. When you try to rest, all you can think is "I should be doing more."
Your thoughts are constantly focused on food, your body, or what you “should” be doing. You put pressure on yourself to “do it all”, and when you can’t meet your own high expectations, the anxiety and self-doubt take over. Lately, it feels like your worth is tied to how much you accomplish or how you look, and it’s exhausting.
No matter how much you do, it feels like you're never "good enough." Right now, everything feels like too much: school, work, never ending to-do lists. When you try to rest, all you can think is "I should be doing more."
Your thoughts are constantly focused on food, your body, or what you “should” be doing. You put pressure on yourself to “do it all”, and when you can’t meet your own high expectations, the anxiety and self-doubt take over. Lately, it feels like your worth is tied to how much you accomplish or how you look, and it’s exhausting.
Do you feel like nothing you do is ever enough? I’m glad you’re here. Our darkest or most hectic times are often when we feel the most isolated and unheard. You might be feeling exhausted, defeated, or overwhelmed. Therapy can help you find the light you need, and help you reconnect to the world and yourself. I believe that you already have the strength & resilience within you to heal and grow, sometimes we all just need some help. Above all else, I want you to know that it’s okay not to be okay & that it’s possible for things to get better. Pause, and give yourself credit for taking a step toward bettering your mental health today.
Do you feel like nothing you do is ever enough? I’m glad you’re here. Our darkest or most hectic times are often when we feel the most isolated and unheard. You might be feeling exhausted, defeated, or overwhelmed. Therapy can help you find the light you need, and help you reconnect to the world and yourself. I believe that you already have the strength & resilience within you to heal and grow, sometimes we all just need some help. Above all else, I want you to know that it’s okay not to be okay & that it’s possible for things to get better. Pause, and give yourself credit for taking a step toward bettering your mental health today.
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.
If your brain is always running, you overthink things, and you feel like you should have your life more figured out by now, therapy can help. I work best with thoughtful, self-aware adults who are high-functioning in daily life but feel stuck, unfulfilled, or mentally exhausted beneath the surface. Many of my clients are balancing careers, relationships, and responsibilities while struggling with stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, or life transitions.
If your brain is always running, you overthink things, and you feel like you should have your life more figured out by now, therapy can help. I work best with thoughtful, self-aware adults who are high-functioning in daily life but feel stuck, unfulfilled, or mentally exhausted beneath the surface. Many of my clients are balancing careers, relationships, and responsibilities while struggling with stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, or life transitions.
Dérive Health is here if you’re feeling stuck—whether it’s depression, anxiety, PTSD, or a deep sense of disconnection—you’re not alone. You may have tried other treatments without success and are looking for something that truly helps you heal. More than just relief from symptoms, you want to feel like yourself again, to reconnect with joy, purpose, and clarity. At our clinic, we offer a compassionate, personalized approach, combining ketamine with therapy and support in a warm, calming space. Here, you’ll be seen, heard, and guided by experts who genuinely care about your transformation—because your healing journey matters.
Dérive Health is here if you’re feeling stuck—whether it’s depression, anxiety, PTSD, or a deep sense of disconnection—you’re not alone. You may have tried other treatments without success and are looking for something that truly helps you heal. More than just relief from symptoms, you want to feel like yourself again, to reconnect with joy, purpose, and clarity. At our clinic, we offer a compassionate, personalized approach, combining ketamine with therapy and support in a warm, calming space. Here, you’ll be seen, heard, and guided by experts who genuinely care about your transformation—because your healing journey matters.
If you've felt trapped in a loop of doubt and overwhelm, trying your best to make everything look fine on the outside, but feeling exhausted by your own thoughts on the inside, I get you. It can be stifling to be stuck in fear, perfectionism, and doubt, but there is a real way out. A life that is calm, clear, and connected to the people and activities that bring you real joy is possible. As a therapist specializing in anxiety, OCD, and ADHD, I’ve helped countless clients break free from anxiety’s grip and reclaim their lives, transforming once overwhelming thoughts into confidence and calm.
If you've felt trapped in a loop of doubt and overwhelm, trying your best to make everything look fine on the outside, but feeling exhausted by your own thoughts on the inside, I get you. It can be stifling to be stuck in fear, perfectionism, and doubt, but there is a real way out. A life that is calm, clear, and connected to the people and activities that bring you real joy is possible. As a therapist specializing in anxiety, OCD, and ADHD, I’ve helped countless clients break free from anxiety’s grip and reclaim their lives, transforming once overwhelming thoughts into confidence and calm.
As your counselor, I am here to support you in making sense of your life, creating comfort where possible, and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. Taking an evidence-based and person-centered approach, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where we can collaborate and work at your own pace to help you reach your goals.
As your counselor, I am here to support you in making sense of your life, creating comfort where possible, and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. Taking an evidence-based and person-centered approach, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where we can collaborate and work at your own pace to help you reach your goals.
Maybe you’ve been struggling to hold it all together, whether it’s been for the last few weeks, months, or years. You’ve been juggling so many different roles & responsibilities that you’ve forgotten what it’s like to rest & you’ve forgotten who you truly are.
Or maybe you’re a parent - watching your child trying to keep their head above water - but they seem to be weighed down by difficulties with school, friends, self-esteem, or communication, & you don’t know how to help them.
Maybe all that’s needed is a compassionate listener. Or maybe what’s needed is a different perspective & some accountability. Either way, I can help.
Maybe you’ve been struggling to hold it all together, whether it’s been for the last few weeks, months, or years. You’ve been juggling so many different roles & responsibilities that you’ve forgotten what it’s like to rest & you’ve forgotten who you truly are.
Or maybe you’re a parent - watching your child trying to keep their head above water - but they seem to be weighed down by difficulties with school, friends, self-esteem, or communication, & you don’t know how to help them.
Maybe all that’s needed is a compassionate listener. Or maybe what’s needed is a different perspective & some accountability. Either way, I can help.
You’ve held it together for a long time, but something isn’t working anymore. Relationships feel harder than they should. You replay conversations, shut down when things get too close, or react in ways that don’t make sense. On the outside, you seem fine. On the inside, it’s a different story.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable adults who learned early on to adapt. Keep the peace. Don’t be too much. Take care of others. Those patterns helped you get through something. Now they can show up as self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, difficulty trusting, or not feeling like yourself anymore.
You’ve held it together for a long time, but something isn’t working anymore. Relationships feel harder than they should. You replay conversations, shut down when things get too close, or react in ways that don’t make sense. On the outside, you seem fine. On the inside, it’s a different story.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable adults who learned early on to adapt. Keep the peace. Don’t be too much. Take care of others. Those patterns helped you get through something. Now they can show up as self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, difficulty trusting, or not feeling like yourself anymore.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge, even when nothing seems wrong? Trauma, anxiety, and ADHD can make daily life feel harder than it should. I help children, teens, and adults in Hendersonville, NC and the surrounding area through in-person counseling, and support clients across North Carolina by telehealth, to find relief, build practical coping skills, and feel more like themselves again.
Free 15-minute consultation. Talk with Kevin about your needs and see if it feels like a good fit.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge, even when nothing seems wrong? Trauma, anxiety, and ADHD can make daily life feel harder than it should. I help children, teens, and adults in Hendersonville, NC and the surrounding area through in-person counseling, and support clients across North Carolina by telehealth, to find relief, build practical coping skills, and feel more like themselves again.
Free 15-minute consultation. Talk with Kevin about your needs and see if it feels like a good fit.
I work with adolescents and adults ages 15 and up who may have substance use disorders, anxiety, and stressful life transitions. I specifically have a heart for queer folks and younger people. I believe that they face the most difficulty in the world currently and I am always happy to offer my support.
I work with adolescents and adults ages 15 and up who may have substance use disorders, anxiety, and stressful life transitions. I specifically have a heart for queer folks and younger people. I believe that they face the most difficulty in the world currently and I am always happy to offer my support.
We are living in trying times and for many it can feel like it's hard to find the good in our communities, our world, and in ourselves. If you're looking to find inner resilience to manage the impact of the stress of the world on yourself and your relationships, I can support you as you discover resources and a wisdom you never knew you had. My goal is to help you find an ability to meet chaos with creativity, worry with calm and contentment, pain with personal resolution, helplessness with sustainable action, and fragmentation with a balanced view of life that leads towards a more integrated past, present, and hopeful future.
We are living in trying times and for many it can feel like it's hard to find the good in our communities, our world, and in ourselves. If you're looking to find inner resilience to manage the impact of the stress of the world on yourself and your relationships, I can support you as you discover resources and a wisdom you never knew you had. My goal is to help you find an ability to meet chaos with creativity, worry with calm and contentment, pain with personal resolution, helplessness with sustainable action, and fragmentation with a balanced view of life that leads towards a more integrated past, present, and hopeful future.
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Secular and Non-Religious Therapists
What is a secular and non religious approach in therapy?
Secular or non-religious therapy is a theoretical orientation used by many therapists and describes a therapeutic approach that does not rely on any specific religious or faith-based beliefs in the therapeutic process. Secular counselors will often approach therapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients, instead of relying on religious practices, such as prayer or belief in God.
Is secular therapy primarily for non-religious people?
Both religious and non-religious individuals can benefit from secular therapy. People exploring their religious or spiritual beliefs may find it especially useful to work with a secular therapist who is unbiased toward any specific religion. While religious individuals might value the connection and familiarity of seeing a counselor who shares their beliefs, secular counseling can offer them the chance to develop coping skills independent of their religious practice, which can be beneficial in various aspects of their lives.
Can a secular approach to therapy help with religious trauma?
One major reason clients may seek a secular therapist is to process previous religious experiences, including religious trauma. Secular therapists can help clients manage symptoms of the trauma through practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They can also encourage clients through talk therapy or psychodynamic approaches to explore the roots of their religious trauma. Since secular therapists do not have any predetermined religious beliefs, they can be particularly helpful for clients looking to explore their own religious beliefs following a history of religious trauma.
What does non religious marriage and premarital counseling involve?
Marriage and premarital counseling typically involves a couple meeting with a therapist to discuss topics such as planning for marriage, navigating a new marriage, addressing relationship challenges, and developing better communication and conflict resolution skills. Non-religious therapists assist couples in achieving these goals without adhering to specific religious beliefs or frameworks, often emphasizing inclusivity and non-judgment, especially for "nontraditional" couples. However, seeking couples therapy from a non-religious counselor does not mean religious topics are off-limits. In fact, non-religious couples from different religious backgrounds may benefit from a secular therapist who remains neutral toward the beliefs of each partner.