Cancer Therapists in Johnston County, NC
My background includes years as a crisis counselor for the National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and as an advisor for couples with one partner undergoing head and neck cancer treatment.
Are you feeling stuck in an emotional storm? Doubting yourself? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges?
It’s difficult to move forward when the path ahead is unclear. You don’t have to stay in that place of uncertainty, self-doubt, or conflict. Imagine therapy as a transformative space where you can quiet negative thoughts and find the clarity, healing, and confidence to move forward with purpose and strength. I specialize in helping individuals and couples who are ready to explore their challenges, understand the patterns that keep them stuck, and find new ways to navigate life’s struggles.
My background includes years as a crisis counselor for the National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and as an advisor for couples with one partner undergoing head and neck cancer treatment.
Are you feeling stuck in an emotional storm? Doubting yourself? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges?
It’s difficult to move forward when the path ahead is unclear. You don’t have to stay in that place of uncertainty, self-doubt, or conflict. Imagine therapy as a transformative space where you can quiet negative thoughts and find the clarity, healing, and confidence to move forward with purpose and strength. I specialize in helping individuals and couples who are ready to explore their challenges, understand the patterns that keep them stuck, and find new ways to navigate life’s struggles.
So, hold up your hand if you have ever felt disappointed, even anxious about how life is going. Becoming a mom, motherhood, even approaching an empty nest all can cause stress and anxiety. Even life transitions such as a career change, loss of a job, diagnosis of a chronic illness or chronic pain can cause you to be stressed, depressed or anxious. Imagine a life filled with joy again, life like it used to be. Often this may mean learning skills that can help you deal with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, chronic pain or a new medical diagnosis. Don't let that molehill become a mountain. Let's kick it to the curb.
So, hold up your hand if you have ever felt disappointed, even anxious about how life is going. Becoming a mom, motherhood, even approaching an empty nest all can cause stress and anxiety. Even life transitions such as a career change, loss of a job, diagnosis of a chronic illness or chronic pain can cause you to be stressed, depressed or anxious. Imagine a life filled with joy again, life like it used to be. Often this may mean learning skills that can help you deal with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, chronic pain or a new medical diagnosis. Don't let that molehill become a mountain. Let's kick it to the curb.
If you are thinking about counseling or therapy, chances are you are in distress, feeling not like yourself, or are looking for help in dealing with a difficult situation. You also probably want to find a therapist who is going to understand you and who has experience dealing with the problems and concerns that you are facing. I am available for in-person or telehealth sessions in North Carolina. I also offer telehealth appointments for patients located in New York or Florida.
If you are thinking about counseling or therapy, chances are you are in distress, feeling not like yourself, or are looking for help in dealing with a difficult situation. You also probably want to find a therapist who is going to understand you and who has experience dealing with the problems and concerns that you are facing. I am available for in-person or telehealth sessions in North Carolina. I also offer telehealth appointments for patients located in New York or Florida.
Sharell Williams
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
1 Endorsed
Smithfield, NC 27577
Offering In-person and online sessions. You are valuable and valued. I am here to support your journey. Life can get complicated and challenging at any given time. It is my pleasure to listen empathically and extend genuine positive respect through life challenges, changes, and transitions. Wellness is a top priority, and I strive to create a safe space for exploration of thoughts, emotions, and life events. I believe in the power of healing through connection and understanding.
Offering In-person and online sessions. You are valuable and valued. I am here to support your journey. Life can get complicated and challenging at any given time. It is my pleasure to listen empathically and extend genuine positive respect through life challenges, changes, and transitions. Wellness is a top priority, and I strive to create a safe space for exploration of thoughts, emotions, and life events. I believe in the power of healing through connection and understanding.
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
I am a therapist at Living Beyond It in Smithfield, NC. I have spent the past two decades working in the mental health and substance use field. I am accepting new youth and adult patients. My specialties are transition age youth (ages 14-24) and at risk populations. If you or your child are having difficulty with anxiety, depression, social relationships or life in general, I would love to help!
I am a therapist at Living Beyond It in Smithfield, NC. I have spent the past two decades working in the mental health and substance use field. I am accepting new youth and adult patients. My specialties are transition age youth (ages 14-24) and at risk populations. If you or your child are having difficulty with anxiety, depression, social relationships or life in general, I would love to help!
Hello!
I work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, complex childhood trauma, perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, miscarriage, and navigating significant life transitions. If you are noticing changes in your mental health impacting your day to day, it is important to carve out time to unpack these things in a safe space. You are not meant to endure these things alone - your quality of living matters and it is my goal to walk with you as you navigate these parts of your life.
Hello!
I work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, complex childhood trauma, perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, miscarriage, and navigating significant life transitions. If you are noticing changes in your mental health impacting your day to day, it is important to carve out time to unpack these things in a safe space. You are not meant to endure these things alone - your quality of living matters and it is my goal to walk with you as you navigate these parts of your life.
You are constantly feeling emotional triggers and are not sure why. Despite being successful in your life, these triggers have become familiar, as this has been your experience for as long as you can remember. You have trouble sleeping, your relationships are suffering, and you don't know who you are. You awaken most days with dread. The anxiety hits you immediately. You wonder how you are going to get through your day feeling so overwhelmed. The emotional distress is taking a toll on your health and well-being. You feel disconnected from yourself and others. You know it's time to do something different.
You are constantly feeling emotional triggers and are not sure why. Despite being successful in your life, these triggers have become familiar, as this has been your experience for as long as you can remember. You have trouble sleeping, your relationships are suffering, and you don't know who you are. You awaken most days with dread. The anxiety hits you immediately. You wonder how you are going to get through your day feeling so overwhelmed. The emotional distress is taking a toll on your health and well-being. You feel disconnected from yourself and others. You know it's time to do something different.
Living Beyond It Counseling and Consultations
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MS, LCMHCSS, LCAS, CCS
1 Endorsed
Smithfield, NC 27577
Our Therapists are Accepting Medicaid and ChampVA....You Can Live Beyond It ... Let us show you how! We have amazing therapist with skills to help you refresh, be happy and find pleasure in life again. If you have never engaged in counseling before, we are easy to talk to. If you have been in therapy before, we will be your last therapist. We listen with unconditional acceptance to assist you in finding solutions and coping skills for that difficult situation you are going through! Email me or follow this link to schedule your appointment NOW www.therapyportal.com/p/reneewatson
Our Therapists are Accepting Medicaid and ChampVA....You Can Live Beyond It ... Let us show you how! We have amazing therapist with skills to help you refresh, be happy and find pleasure in life again. If you have never engaged in counseling before, we are easy to talk to. If you have been in therapy before, we will be your last therapist. We listen with unconditional acceptance to assist you in finding solutions and coping skills for that difficult situation you are going through! Email me or follow this link to schedule your appointment NOW www.therapyportal.com/p/reneewatson
Renee Watson Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
4 Endorsed
Smithfield, NC 27577
YOU CAN LIVE BEYOND IT.... LET ME SHOW YOU HOW! I have the skills to help you refresh, be happy and find pleasure in life again. If you have never engaged in counseling before, I am easy to talk to. If you have been in therapy before, I will be your last therapist. I have worked with both children and adults with mental health and substance abuse issues since 1995. I listen with unconditional acceptance to assist you in finding solutions and coping skills for that difficult situation you are going through! Email me or follow this link to schedule your appointment NOW https://www.therapyportal.com/p/reneewatson/
YOU CAN LIVE BEYOND IT.... LET ME SHOW YOU HOW! I have the skills to help you refresh, be happy and find pleasure in life again. If you have never engaged in counseling before, I am easy to talk to. If you have been in therapy before, I will be your last therapist. I have worked with both children and adults with mental health and substance abuse issues since 1995. I listen with unconditional acceptance to assist you in finding solutions and coping skills for that difficult situation you are going through! Email me or follow this link to schedule your appointment NOW https://www.therapyportal.com/p/reneewatson/
I am eager to work with you, your partner, and/or your family to guide you toward a more enlivened life. I received my Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota where I concentrated in Marriage and Family Therapy. I love to explore Family Systems, engage partners in couples counseling, and love working with individuals on personal growth issues. I am also an ordained pastor currently under call as a professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling with a specialty in Grief and Loss, Women's Emotional Health, Stress and Coping, Healthy Sexual Relations, Cultural Development and many other life concerns.
I am eager to work with you, your partner, and/or your family to guide you toward a more enlivened life. I received my Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota where I concentrated in Marriage and Family Therapy. I love to explore Family Systems, engage partners in couples counseling, and love working with individuals on personal growth issues. I am also an ordained pastor currently under call as a professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling with a specialty in Grief and Loss, Women's Emotional Health, Stress and Coping, Healthy Sexual Relations, Cultural Development and many other life concerns.
I provide a safe, welcoming space in an effort to help clients feel at home. I provide continuous support for an array of issues pertaining to adults. I believe the counseling relationship is the most important component to clients meeting their therapy goals.
I provide a safe, welcoming space in an effort to help clients feel at home. I provide continuous support for an array of issues pertaining to adults. I believe the counseling relationship is the most important component to clients meeting their therapy goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past experiences that continue to haunt you, affecting your daily life and relationships? Maybe you've tried talk therapy before, but it just didn't seem to get to the heart of what you're going through, and didn’t get to the root of the problems? You're seeking relief, understanding, and a way to break free from the patterns that hold you back. You want to reclaim control over your emotions, find inner peace, and build a life filled with meaning and fulfillment. You don't want your past to dictate your future.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past experiences that continue to haunt you, affecting your daily life and relationships? Maybe you've tried talk therapy before, but it just didn't seem to get to the heart of what you're going through, and didn’t get to the root of the problems? You're seeking relief, understanding, and a way to break free from the patterns that hold you back. You want to reclaim control over your emotions, find inner peace, and build a life filled with meaning and fulfillment. You don't want your past to dictate your future.
I earned my bachelor's degree in Social Work from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (AGGIE Pride!). I began my Social Work career working in different capacities of local government, assisting with resources and advocating for those in need. After a few years of working within the community, I began to embark on my Master’s degree and I graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master's in Social Work and a concentration in families and children. I have worked in many capacities from the school systems, hospice, and medical social work.
I earned my bachelor's degree in Social Work from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (AGGIE Pride!). I began my Social Work career working in different capacities of local government, assisting with resources and advocating for those in need. After a few years of working within the community, I began to embark on my Master’s degree and I graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master's in Social Work and a concentration in families and children. I have worked in many capacities from the school systems, hospice, and medical social work.
Life can be challenging for many reasons, including relationships, work, parenting, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and addiction. If you're struggling as a parent, spouse, or individual, I encourage you to seek support. My primary goal is to listen and build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you. This will help you develop healthier coping strategies and establish emotional boundaries. Remember, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life and finding ways to navigate difficult times. You deserve support and compassion on your journey.
Life can be challenging for many reasons, including relationships, work, parenting, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and addiction. If you're struggling as a parent, spouse, or individual, I encourage you to seek support. My primary goal is to listen and build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you. This will help you develop healthier coping strategies and establish emotional boundaries. Remember, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life and finding ways to navigate difficult times. You deserve support and compassion on your journey.
Have you ever felt stuck in life, wandering in a head space that feels jumbled and confusing? We have all been there at some point, and navigating though the tough times is much easier with a little help. I recognize that mental health isn't just a destination—it's a path we walk together, hand in hand, toward a brighter tomorrow. I can be your sherpa through the journey, providing a helping hand when life trips you.
Have you ever felt stuck in life, wandering in a head space that feels jumbled and confusing? We have all been there at some point, and navigating though the tough times is much easier with a little help. I recognize that mental health isn't just a destination—it's a path we walk together, hand in hand, toward a brighter tomorrow. I can be your sherpa through the journey, providing a helping hand when life trips you.
It’s easy to overthink or become overwhelmed reading descriptions of therapists. Trust your gut and schedule a free consultation to guide you. I'm Meredith Jones and I have over a decade of clinical experience helping others with anxiety, relationship issues, substance use, trauma and grief. Unexpected changes or uncertainty around career, home life, or health can be isolating and create feelings of instability. If you need help connecting to your motivation for change, want to look at patterns no longer serving you well, desire to strengthen your coping skills or need help stilling your mind to live in the moment I've got you.
It’s easy to overthink or become overwhelmed reading descriptions of therapists. Trust your gut and schedule a free consultation to guide you. I'm Meredith Jones and I have over a decade of clinical experience helping others with anxiety, relationship issues, substance use, trauma and grief. Unexpected changes or uncertainty around career, home life, or health can be isolating and create feelings of instability. If you need help connecting to your motivation for change, want to look at patterns no longer serving you well, desire to strengthen your coping skills or need help stilling your mind to live in the moment I've got you.
Psychotherapy is the opportunity to learn about yourself, and to make changes you haven't been able to make before. When we understand ourselves we can change how we relate to ourselves and others, we can work toward meaningful accomplishments that connect with our deepest values. Therapy can help you to become more effective, stronger, and more fulfilled, as you become the person you want to be.
If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Psychotherapy is the opportunity to learn about yourself, and to make changes you haven't been able to make before. When we understand ourselves we can change how we relate to ourselves and others, we can work toward meaningful accomplishments that connect with our deepest values. Therapy can help you to become more effective, stronger, and more fulfilled, as you become the person you want to be.
If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Suzanne Puckett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd, LCMHC, AutPlay, EMDR
Clayton, NC 27520
Not accepting new clients
When you are overwhelmed and not sure that you are giving your best to your work, relationships and family, the self doubt can be overwhelming. Maybe you feel misunderstood. Through, the "Gentle Listening" of therapy I provide, you can feel cared for and decrease your anxiety, as you face difficult decisions. In time, you can again find joy in the little things, feel love in your relationships, satisfaction in your career and peace with your children. I believe we all have our own answers, but sometimes we need to have someone help us find them. I am always honored when I am that person.
When you are overwhelmed and not sure that you are giving your best to your work, relationships and family, the self doubt can be overwhelming. Maybe you feel misunderstood. Through, the "Gentle Listening" of therapy I provide, you can feel cared for and decrease your anxiety, as you face difficult decisions. In time, you can again find joy in the little things, feel love in your relationships, satisfaction in your career and peace with your children. I believe we all have our own answers, but sometimes we need to have someone help us find them. I am always honored when I am that person.
Johnston Integrative Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, GC-C
Benson, NC 27504
Not accepting new clients
If you have been through a serious loss or the death of someone you love, you know that there is no easy fix for grief. And time alone does NOT heal all wounds. Talk therapy can help. Integrative grief therapy takes talk therapy to the next level. Integrative means bringing all the pieces together to create something whole. This specialized type of therapy addresses your unique experience of grief and loss, and how it has affected all aspects of your life: Past, present, future, body, mind, and spirit.
If you have been through a serious loss or the death of someone you love, you know that there is no easy fix for grief. And time alone does NOT heal all wounds. Talk therapy can help. Integrative grief therapy takes talk therapy to the next level. Integrative means bringing all the pieces together to create something whole. This specialized type of therapy addresses your unique experience of grief and loss, and how it has affected all aspects of your life: Past, present, future, body, mind, and spirit.
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Cancer Therapists
How does cancer affect mental health?
A cancer diagnosis is a major life event that can significantly influence the mental health of any individual. Being diagnosed with cancer often introduces a sense of uncertainty about the future, which can cause clients to experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and significant distress. Many cancer patients may also worry about the toll that their diagnosis may have on their family, their physical health, their job, and their financial situation. The compounding of such stressors can also decrease mental health in clients and may lead to additional symptoms that can influence mental health, such as sleeping difficulties or social withdrawal.
What is the best psychological therapy for cancer patients?
The best type of psychological therapy for cancer patients is highly dependent on the needs of the individual. The therapy type that a client benefits from may also depend on what stage of the cancer journey they are in. Recently diagnosed cancer patients, for instance, may benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which can help clients develop skills to manage the emotional distress that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Alternatively, cancer patients further along in their journey may benefit from therapies like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or other forms of mindfulness therapy to help manage symptoms or physical pain associated with treatment. Clients may also consider group therapy, which offers cancer patients an opportunity to receive support from other individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Are there any risks or drawbacks in going to therapy while dealing with cancer?
Although attending therapy while dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be helpful, one major concern for cancer patients can be the financial cost of seeking therapy. Many therapists are out-of-network, meaning they do not accept insurance, and thus clients are expected to pay the entirety of the session fee. Since many cancer patients may be out of work as a result of their diagnosis or cancer treatment regimen, the costs of therapy sessions can be substantial. Luckily, many cancer centers and local clinics may offer free or substantially reduced-cost counseling services to cancer patients and their families. In addition, cancer patients may be eligible for grants or other forms of funding from local agencies and nonprofits to seek therapy for their cancer diagnosis. Such opportunities can be very helpful for cancer patients, as they allow clients to obtain the benefits of therapy without the financial strain.
How long does cancer therapy typically last?
The length of cancer therapy depends on the needs of each client. In some cases, cancer patients may only require therapeutic support during the period following their initial diagnosis—to help manage the uncertainty and shock of a cancer diagnosis. In other cases, clients may choose to receive therapy throughout their treatment, and even following, their cancer journey. Pursuing therapy for a longer period of time can help clients develop a deeper relationship with their therapist and provide opportunity to process the challenges presented by cancer treatment, such as physical pain, and challenges associated with cancer survivorship, such as ongoing identity concerns, physical limitations, or relationship challenges.