Therapists in Lincolnton, NC

I ascribe to several theories such as Person Centered Counseling, CBT, and Existential Theory. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and their families as well as young adults focusing on a wide array of issues including grief, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, ADHD in both children and adults with both males and females, Autism, adjustment issues, and trauma. I utilize varied techniques to reach out to each client individually in a unique way.

Whatever brought you to my corner of the internet, I am glad you are here. Therapy, counseling, or whatever you prefer calling it, used to be a taboo topic but today, it's commonly known as an integral part of our healing journeys - healing from whatever it is you have dealt with in the past and/or issues you are currently dealing with. Life can be hard. Being a teenager today can be hard. Adulting can be hard. Parenting can be hard. Losing loved ones is hard, whether it was an expected or unexpected event. Living during a pandemic can be hard. Doing more than one of the above at the same time can be really hard.

We offer telehealth sessions (video and audio) to help with processing during this difficult time. I work with mainly with young adults and adults. I have extensive knowledge and training working with clients who suffer from symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. I am primarily Cognitive Behavioral and utilize the integration of healthy coping skills.

Life is a journey and sometimes we struggle with its trials. I offer a holistic approach to counseling and help adults, children, teens, families, and couples. If you or a love one is struggling with depression, ADHD, anxiety, marriage difficulties, addictions, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, and emotional abuse), family or friends that are abusive, grief and loss, self-esteem problems, divorce, spirituality, and parenting difficulties there is hope at: Counsel For Hope.

My office hours are Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm. Stepping Forward Counseling Services, PLLC offers individual counseling services to adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety and adjustment issues due to life transitions including school, college, work, relationships and loss. I have over 39 years of experience in the field of social work working with various populations and ages in a variety of settings.

Are you burned out, fatigued, and stressed out? Perhaps you are having difficulty focusing on work or household responsibilities. Maybe you are dealing with extreme emotions that are challenging to manage because of a recent or past trauma. Mindful intentions can be a very effective resource for helping you feel your whole self again.

Sometimes we all face difficult moments that seem too overwhelming to deal with by ourselves. We need someone to truly care about our situation and help guide us in the right direction to find peace and healing. Counseling gives me the opportunity to listen with acceptance, empathy and compassion to help guide you through some of lives most difficult circumstances. I have experience with many different areas such as substance abuse, learning disabilities, domestic violence, and group therapies.

Hello, My Name is Cristy Saunders and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC. I am a therapist that owns my own business and contracts with another company as a therapist as well. My professional experience consists of 3 years of counseling, certification in adoption/kinship/foster care competency (TAC), and also trained to be a competent counselor for emergency services population, as well. I am a Christian but also love the opportunity to work with anyone who is in need of help. It is my goal to help anyone who comes across my path find peace, joy and contentment in their life. I look forward to working with you.

I offer therapy services to all individuals, couples, and families. I also offer parenting classes and anger management. I believe in tailoring treatment to fit the needs of the individual client. For this reason I don't use the same therapeutic approach with every client. Every person is unique and I believe it is important to recognize this. In addition to traditional therapy I also offer "Relationship Checkups". These checkups consist of two sessions designed for couples to attend once a year. The checkup is to provide maintenance, prevention and intervention to keep your relationship strong throughout the year.

Are you feeling lost? Struggling to make changes in your life? Do you need encouragement and help? In 2014 I began Solid Foundations Counseling Center to bring hope and change to the lives of individuals, families and communities. I believe in treating people with dignity and respect regardless of background or struggle. You matter. I provide individual, couple, family and group counseling to children and adults. Areas I specialize in include mood disorders, ADHD, parenting skills, defiant behaviors, domestic violence, trauma, physical and sexual abuse and relationships.

Everyone has a story. . . of joy and sorrow, love and sadness, wounds and healing. Everyone's story is sacred and waiting to be discovered. But often we struggle to read our story because of depression, anxiety, past pains, or relational difficulties. My vision is to enable people to experience God's powerful grace in order to live in true freedom, transformation and discovery. I provide a pathway for people struggling on the journey to find hope for their broken hearts, healing for their wounds, and a hiding place to wrestle with the grace of God.

I believe that each of us has the potential to achieve most all of the goals that we have. When emotions or behaviors prevent you from reaching your potential, counseling can be very helpful. My goal is to provide quality, effective, confidential evaluation and counseling services while maintaining excellent relationships with physicians and other professionals who may also be helping you. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral, relationship difficulties. I also provide pre-surgical assessments for bariatric and pain management surgeries.

Technology has become an essential part of all of our lives, and it can be useful in personal growth work. Online counseling offers access to mental health information to people in rural or remote areas, provides accessibility to individuals who are disabled or housebound, and it is affordable and convenient. Positive results are just a click away! You do not have to struggle through issues alone. Please contact me today and let me know how I can help you.

Are you walking through life feeling as though something is missing? Maybe, it's joy, fulfillment, success, career advancement, or even a relationship? Do you try to please others to avoid working on yourself? Is it possible you've tried to fix yourself, but it was just a matter of time before you fell back into your old habits? If you answered yes to any of those you questions you are not alone, & you don't have to go through these feelings by yourself any longer. I want to you get the life you desire, the life you deserve. Let me help you get your life back on track TODAY! Please email me to get started on your journey of change.

Life changing events bring emotional struggles such as grief, loss and other challenges. Adults may find themselves questioning and asking "Who am I now?" and "Where do I go from here?". Children, preteens and teens may find themselves navigating through new emotions and experiences as they grow and change. The need to explore and understand these new landscapes is critical to making positive and sometimes difficult decisions regarding self expression and life choices. Overall goals often included finding relief of inner conflict, developing confidence and experiencing growth.

You just want to feel better but there are parts of you that keep you in this vicious cycle of negative beliefs, self-doubt, unproductive patterns, and overthinking. You may feel ashamed and alone as you’re faced with challenges and uncertainties at home, work, or in your relationships. Perhaps you’re trying to make sense of your emotional pain from an unhappy childhood, stressful life experience, distressing memories, and/or unresolved issues. You are tired of living this way and you are ready to develop more compassion and empowerment to support yourself so that you can start feeling better, lighter, and more free.