Therapists in Kinston, NC

I am a National Board Certified Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of clinical experience in the mental health field. I have provided behavioral health care services across a spectrum of populations, within a variety of settings to include: a residential psychiatric rehabilitation treatment facility (PRTF), the Department of Corrections, the family court system, Drug and Young Adult Courts, military installations, schools, outpatient and community mental health, as well as private/group practice. I work with individuals; families; couples & groups affected by existential and a wide range of mental health issues.

BREAK UPS ARE HARD - YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Are you finding it hard to handle the difficult emotions that are coming up after the loss of a relationship? Do you want to be able to harness those emotions and use them for growth? Do you want to be part of a community that will provide support for your healing and transformation and help you find your way back to center? Offering Divorce Support Workshops in the Raleigh, NC and individualized coaching anywhere.

Are you looking for a performance edge, to find your lost edge, or better support someone in pursuit of their goals? Whether you are an athlete, coach, high-performer, or sport parent, my clients are often looking to feel better about their performances, more self-confident, more comfortable with transitions up or down, better at navigating competition and organizational pressures, overcome/manage injury, separate identity from outcome, solidify motivation, and better support their athletes. Whether it is life affecting performance or vice-versa, you can optimize your mindset, overcome challenges, and learn skills for a lifetime.

My approach in working with you is strengths-based and based on the laws of attraction, our power to live more intentionally and more connected with the universe to create a life that we both desire and deserve. As humans, we all share the basic desires of love, wanting to be loved and self-fulfillment. Maybe you've been feeling burned out and at the end of your rope? You may have a strong desire to realize your potential and purpose, but don't know where to start. Well, you've definitely come to the right place. I offer counseling services and life coaching that is intentional and unique to your specific needs.

Nabeel Saad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. He is passionate, motivated, highly empathetic, and dedicated to helping teens and adults with a wide variety of life challenges. This includes supporting those dealing with depression, isolation and loneliness, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, trauma, adjustment disorders, and relationship issues. Nabeel completed his Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Stony Brook University. Since graduating, he has spent years dedicated to helping individuals struggling with a wide variety of mental health issues.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Are you looking for a warm, compassionate therapist who will provide you the opportunity to be validated and heard? Are you looking to develop strategies to help cope with life's stressors? I work from a person centered approach, providing evidence based counseling services to college students, and adults, facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse, ADHD, PTSD, life transitions, career stress, anger issues, and interpersonal relationships. This means our work together will be conversation based allowing you the opportunity to feel validated and heard.

I am a bilingual therapist (Spanish and English) who has a special interest in providing therapy to adults, teens, and tweens from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Therapy with me can help with symptoms such as depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship problems, sleep issues, and any other difficulties you might be facing. When coming into therapy, you can expect a calm, welcoming, confidential environment where you can talk openly with a highly-trained practitioner.

I provide a culturally competent, anti - racist, LGBTQ+ affirming space. I have expertise in working with people who want support with healthy sexuality, trauma, self- esteem issues, depression, grief, and anxiety. I feel comfortable working with teens and adults, and have the most experience working with female identified individuals.

Hello, I’m Amanda Swadinsky, and I’m dedicated to guiding individuals through their unique journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. From my perspective, counseling is a collaborative venture, where I work alongside clients, and when appropriate, their guardians to dig into life’s complexities. Creating a safe haven for exploring challenges is my priority. I understand that navigating life’s twists can be difficult without support. My specializations extend to helping children (ages 6+), teens, and adults dealing with life transitions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, OCD, grief and loss.

Are you or your teen feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious about life, school, relationships, college/career, motivation, communication, and overall emotional health? Are you seeking help for your teen to build self-esteem, resilience, coping skills, and gain knowledge, to help them navigate their world which can be filled with so much uncertainty. I am passionate about helping adolescence and young adults find meaning and direction in their lives while supporting them through what can feel like the most difficult life transition - becoming a financially independent, confident, balanced, happy and healthy adult.

Most therapy clients want relief from distress. Using 30 plus years of experience, I offer prompt assessment and intervention. My focus is on where you wish to go rather than your history. My clients may want to reach a goal, overcome a problem or be effective with relationship issues. They may be feeling lost or simply stuck and need help moving forward. Their distress may involve depression, anxiety, trauma or grief. My work shifts the attention from what is wrong with you to greater attention on your strengths, resources, goals and hopes. It is collaborative and optimistic. Our work together begins in the first session.

I offer a free 1 hour session so we know how well we work together! Do you look around you and wonder why other people are so happy? Why do they have so much energy? How are they so productive and are able to laugh and joke like they do? Do you want to see more of these qualities in yourself? I really want to help you become that person because I was there too! I specialize in helping people reduce depression and become the happy productive person they want to be. Through Positive Psychology oriented/strength-based work, CBT, and DBT informed therapy I can help you gain these skills.

Discovering our truth can be difficult and a challenge. At times, we just need some additional support to help us get through daily challenges. Take a moment and think about what you can do to take more control of your situation. By reading this and thinking about what you can do; you have already taken the first step in discovering your truth and starting your journey of healing. My experience as a therapist includes providing services to a diverse population, from children to adults with a range of diagnoses. I have a background in working with individuals who have challenges with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and grief.