Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Mint Hill, NC
Imagine being able to talk to someone about anything without judgement or being told what to do. Visualize that person being a neutral sounding board where you can untangle your thoughts and feelings through difficult and stressful times. Having professional therapeutic support when dealing with anxiety and depression can make such a difference from feeling hopeless and defeated. Working with a professional such as myself can be a rewarding and empowering experience.
Imagine being able to talk to someone about anything without judgement or being told what to do. Visualize that person being a neutral sounding board where you can untangle your thoughts and feelings through difficult and stressful times. Having professional therapeutic support when dealing with anxiety and depression can make such a difference from feeling hopeless and defeated. Working with a professional such as myself can be a rewarding and empowering experience.
Throughout life, we may find ourselves feeling lost, unsure of where to go or where to start. We may feel disconnected from ourselves and others. We may come to realize that past experiences have shaped our worldview and how we relate to and connect with others. We may recognize patterns within our family system that we want to break, but aren’t sure how. Through therapy, we can regain an understanding of ourselves by reconnecting to feelings of safety and belonging, and instilling hope for the future. We can learn to utilize our emotions as a skill to strengthen our relationships and establish secure attachment patterns.
Throughout life, we may find ourselves feeling lost, unsure of where to go or where to start. We may feel disconnected from ourselves and others. We may come to realize that past experiences have shaped our worldview and how we relate to and connect with others. We may recognize patterns within our family system that we want to break, but aren’t sure how. Through therapy, we can regain an understanding of ourselves by reconnecting to feelings of safety and belonging, and instilling hope for the future. We can learn to utilize our emotions as a skill to strengthen our relationships and establish secure attachment patterns.
Cliff Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 40 years experience working with adults in outpatient and residential settings. He has been in private practice for 15 years. Cliff specializes in problem gambling, anger management/conflict resolution and mood problems. He is part of the North Carolina therapist network providing free treatment for individuals with gambling problems and their family members. Access this service by calling Cliff or the Gambling Help Line at 877-718-5543.
Cliff Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 40 years experience working with adults in outpatient and residential settings. He has been in private practice for 15 years. Cliff specializes in problem gambling, anger management/conflict resolution and mood problems. He is part of the North Carolina therapist network providing free treatment for individuals with gambling problems and their family members. Access this service by calling Cliff or the Gambling Help Line at 877-718-5543.
Imagine a space where you're truly heard, understood, and supported, free from judgment. That's what therapy with me offers. Together, we navigate life's challenges, uncovering your strengths and empowering you to achieve your goals. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, healing from past traumas, or striving for personal growth, I provide a safe and compassionate environment for your journey towards emotional well-being and resilience. My client is ready to see change in their life and be encouraged and empowered to enjoy life on their terms.
Imagine a space where you're truly heard, understood, and supported, free from judgment. That's what therapy with me offers. Together, we navigate life's challenges, uncovering your strengths and empowering you to achieve your goals. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, healing from past traumas, or striving for personal growth, I provide a safe and compassionate environment for your journey towards emotional well-being and resilience. My client is ready to see change in their life and be encouraged and empowered to enjoy life on their terms.
Change is messy, uncomfortable and sometimes scary. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life transitions like pregnancy, parenthood, moving, job changes, or loss, you're not alone. At Inner Glow Therapy, I offer the support and tools you need to reconnect with yourself and rediscover what truly lights you up. You deserve to live a life filled with joy, passion, and peace. Let’s work together to make that happen.
Change is messy, uncomfortable and sometimes scary. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life transitions like pregnancy, parenthood, moving, job changes, or loss, you're not alone. At Inner Glow Therapy, I offer the support and tools you need to reconnect with yourself and rediscover what truly lights you up. You deserve to live a life filled with joy, passion, and peace. Let’s work together to make that happen.
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We work with teens and adults across OH, WV, VT, VA, NC, OR, and TN who are ready for meaningful, personalized therapy. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, or substance use challenges, our licensed therapists provide affirming telehealth support. We welcome LGBTQIA+ clients and adults in Poly, Kink, and ENM relationships. Our team uses CBT, Family Systems, and Strengths-Based approaches to help you feel grounded, supported, and understood.
We work with teens and adults across OH, WV, VT, VA, NC, OR, and TN who are ready for meaningful, personalized therapy. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, or substance use challenges, our licensed therapists provide affirming telehealth support. We welcome LGBTQIA+ clients and adults in Poly, Kink, and ENM relationships. Our team uses CBT, Family Systems, and Strengths-Based approaches to help you feel grounded, supported, and understood.
Do you feel like people walk all over you, like you can’t express what you want, you struggle saying no, never feel heard, you are scared to stand up for yourself, you will do everything in your power to avoid difficult conversations? Maybe you feel misaligned from your values, struggle with identity or coping challenges, or feel like parts of yourself are under attack in the current political climate? You need a place to discuss topics like minority stress, sexuality, gender identity, kink, and neurodivergence, in addition to more tradition therapy topics like self-esteem and relationships? I am the therapist for you.
Do you feel like people walk all over you, like you can’t express what you want, you struggle saying no, never feel heard, you are scared to stand up for yourself, you will do everything in your power to avoid difficult conversations? Maybe you feel misaligned from your values, struggle with identity or coping challenges, or feel like parts of yourself are under attack in the current political climate? You need a place to discuss topics like minority stress, sexuality, gender identity, kink, and neurodivergence, in addition to more tradition therapy topics like self-esteem and relationships? I am the therapist for you.
You present to the world as high-achieving and put together. But there’s more to you than that.
There’s a larger, more complicated person beneath the competence—parts of you that don’t feel as polished, certain, or in control. Some of those parts you hide from others. Some you even hide from yourself.
If you’re looking for a therapist who can help you lower your guard—while also feeling uneasy about what might surface when you do—we might be a good fit.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that managing mental suffering begins with understanding it.
You present to the world as high-achieving and put together. But there’s more to you than that.
There’s a larger, more complicated person beneath the competence—parts of you that don’t feel as polished, certain, or in control. Some of those parts you hide from others. Some you even hide from yourself.
If you’re looking for a therapist who can help you lower your guard—while also feeling uneasy about what might surface when you do—we might be a good fit.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that managing mental suffering begins with understanding it.
Have major parts of you been overshadowed by the stress of just trying to survive and get by? Have the expectations and demands from others to be a certain way left no room for self-discovery, acceptance and expansion? Painful past experiences, childhood trauma, and oppressive environments have taught many of us to silence our needs, prioritize others, not trust ourselves, and bury our true feelings. You are on the path to the next phase in your journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I know that even in light of the inner drive to reclaim authenticity, experiences from our past can linger and get in the way.
Have major parts of you been overshadowed by the stress of just trying to survive and get by? Have the expectations and demands from others to be a certain way left no room for self-discovery, acceptance and expansion? Painful past experiences, childhood trauma, and oppressive environments have taught many of us to silence our needs, prioritize others, not trust ourselves, and bury our true feelings. You are on the path to the next phase in your journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I know that even in light of the inner drive to reclaim authenticity, experiences from our past can linger and get in the way.
I have over 10 years of experience as a mental health counselor and am a Board Supervisor for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associates. I specialize in working with adults navigating relationship challenges—whether you’re exploring dating, working through the complexities of marriage, coping with separation or divorce, healing from infidelity, sexuality, or exploring non-traditional relationship styles. I believe healthy relationships start with self-awareness and emotional resilience, and I enjoy helping clients build both.
I have over 10 years of experience as a mental health counselor and am a Board Supervisor for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associates. I specialize in working with adults navigating relationship challenges—whether you’re exploring dating, working through the complexities of marriage, coping with separation or divorce, healing from infidelity, sexuality, or exploring non-traditional relationship styles. I believe healthy relationships start with self-awareness and emotional resilience, and I enjoy helping clients build both.
Marissa Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You deserve a life filled with joy and inner peace, and that journey begins with truly understanding yourself and your unique story. Think of me as your guide to healing. I'm a person who's genuinely dedicated to your well-being. As someone who deeply understands trauma and shares the perspective of being a queer therapist, I offer a space where our shared experiences can foster connection and growth. Your experiences as a trauma survivor, LGBTQIA+, and/or neurodivergent individual are celebrated and welcomed here.
You deserve a life filled with joy and inner peace, and that journey begins with truly understanding yourself and your unique story. Think of me as your guide to healing. I'm a person who's genuinely dedicated to your well-being. As someone who deeply understands trauma and shares the perspective of being a queer therapist, I offer a space where our shared experiences can foster connection and growth. Your experiences as a trauma survivor, LGBTQIA+, and/or neurodivergent individual are celebrated and welcomed here.
I help clients build a foundation for lasting change by creating mindset shifts that lead to long-term resilience. I take a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach. I also offer adult ADHD and autism assessments, as well as general diagnostic evaluation.
I help clients build a foundation for lasting change by creating mindset shifts that lead to long-term resilience. I take a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach. I also offer adult ADHD and autism assessments, as well as general diagnostic evaluation.
As a therapist, I believe that every life is a story worth telling. Through guided reflection and thoughtful exploration, I help individuals uncover the meaningful moments, challenges, and triumphs that shape their journey. Writing your life story is not just about capturing events—it's about finding your voice, embracing your experiences, and understanding how they have shaped the person you are today. Whether you seek healing, clarity, or a deeper connection to your own narrative, I am here to support you in crafting a story that honors your unique path.
As a therapist, I believe that every life is a story worth telling. Through guided reflection and thoughtful exploration, I help individuals uncover the meaningful moments, challenges, and triumphs that shape their journey. Writing your life story is not just about capturing events—it's about finding your voice, embracing your experiences, and understanding how they have shaped the person you are today. Whether you seek healing, clarity, or a deeper connection to your own narrative, I am here to support you in crafting a story that honors your unique path.
Life can feel overwhelming and confusing when we are faced with challenges and barriers 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 create effective changes 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 and barriers 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 create effective changes 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).
My ideal clients are those who are ready and motivated to make meaningful changes in their lives. They may seek therapy to heal from past trauma, improve communication, navigate workplace challenges and microaggressions, or strengthen emotional regulation. They approach therapy with a willingness to explore, grow, and actively engage in the process; understanding that becoming their best selves requires effort, openness, and personal accountability. Together we will uncover strengths, address challenges, and create a clear path toward lasting growth and fulfillment.
My ideal clients are those who are ready and motivated to make meaningful changes in their lives. They may seek therapy to heal from past trauma, improve communication, navigate workplace challenges and microaggressions, or strengthen emotional regulation. They approach therapy with a willingness to explore, grow, and actively engage in the process; understanding that becoming their best selves requires effort, openness, and personal accountability. Together we will uncover strengths, address challenges, and create a clear path toward lasting growth and fulfillment.
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.
Devionne Fields
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
Are you surrounded by people, yet no one SEES you? You feel lost, misunderstood, maybe even invisible. You smile and say, "I'm fine," but inside, it's like screaming underwater—loud, and unheard. You tell yourself you'll be okay, but believing it is hard. Admitting you're struggling is hard. Are you asking for help, and still being overlooked? That hurts worse. I work with Millennials and Gen Z who are ready to stop hiding. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, nerds, and geeks — you're safe here. No masking. No pretending. Just a space to build YOUR version of happy. Reach out — you deserve to be seen & I am here to help you take up space!
Are you surrounded by people, yet no one SEES you? You feel lost, misunderstood, maybe even invisible. You smile and say, "I'm fine," but inside, it's like screaming underwater—loud, and unheard. You tell yourself you'll be okay, but believing it is hard. Admitting you're struggling is hard. Are you asking for help, and still being overlooked? That hurts worse. I work with Millennials and Gen Z who are ready to stop hiding. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, nerds, and geeks — you're safe here. No masking. No pretending. Just a space to build YOUR version of happy. Reach out — you deserve to be seen & I am here to help you take up space!
My training and education makes me a good fit for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, grief, life stressors and parenting difficulties. Many of my clients tend to be female identified individuals aged 29 to 55 seeking change in their lives - however, I enjoy working with male identified individuals, particularly if they have never done therapy before. I provide affirming care for LGBTQIA+ adults, and I’m committed to creating a safe space for all people exploring identity, gender, and sexuality across the spectrum.
My training and education makes me a good fit for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, grief, life stressors and parenting difficulties. Many of my clients tend to be female identified individuals aged 29 to 55 seeking change in their lives - however, I enjoy working with male identified individuals, particularly if they have never done therapy before. I provide affirming care for LGBTQIA+ adults, and I’m committed to creating a safe space for all people exploring identity, gender, and sexuality across the spectrum.
Kate is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and tailor treatment using an eclectic approach to meet their clients' needs. Their approach also explores how relationships and environment shape our thoughts and behavior. Kate emphasizes the importance of providing a safe space for individuals to explore who they are and provides unconditional positive regard to clients throughout their emotional wellness journey. Part of Kate's practice includes providing letters for gender-affirming care.
Kate is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and tailor treatment using an eclectic approach to meet their clients' needs. Their approach also explores how relationships and environment shape our thoughts and behavior. Kate emphasizes the importance of providing a safe space for individuals to explore who they are and provides unconditional positive regard to clients throughout their emotional wellness journey. Part of Kate's practice includes providing letters for gender-affirming care.
I believe your identities and how you move through the world are important and deserve to take up space in the therapy room. The ways white supremacy and other oppressive parts of our world affect your journey are often parts that go unrecognized by others. I especially love working with folks who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and/or have an identity that is marginalized in some way by our normative culture.
I believe your identities and how you move through the world are important and deserve to take up space in the therapy room. The ways white supremacy and other oppressive parts of our world affect your journey are often parts that go unrecognized by others. I especially love working with folks who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and/or have an identity that is marginalized in some way by our normative culture.
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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.