Humanistic Therapists in Mocksville, NC

Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional heath and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.

Do you find yourself going through life with an uneasy sense of depression and anxiety while struggling to manage life situations? Are you facing challenges with establishing healthy boundaries? Perhaps you frequently experience feelings of hopelessness and disconnection from the people around you, leading to confusing and challenging life circumstances? Have you endured a childhood with limited emotional support and connection and a feeling of sadness and loss that continues to impact your adult relationships? If any of these resonates with you, I provide a nonjudgmental, empathic approach to help you lead a more fulfilling life.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, complex trauma, anger management, grief, life transitions, marital issues, parent coaching, performance issues, sleep issues, and more.

Let me help you create the life you want to have. We will start working from where you are and support you building a life worth living. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for positive change. I passionately believe in treating clients with the utmost dignity and respect. I have had the privilege of working with amazing clients from diverse backgrounds, different kinds of diagnoses, and in all phases of life.

A warm, supportive therapist, I collaborate with you to utilize your own resources and develop skills needed to change your life and relationships. Applying emotionally focused therapy to restore a partner/family relationship, cognitive behavioral +mind/body approaches to change thinking/improve your mood, or using EMDR or Brainspotting to resolve trauma and its effects, we discover together ways to MEND your mind, body and spirit.

Jennifer Deschler is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with years of experience. She specializes in treating teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sexual and gender issues, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict.

I am adept at treating much of the human condition because my training is existential-humanistic. My approach is holistic, client-centered, and tailored to the specific place you are in your world. I will help you connect with your purpose and meaning, as well as evoke the innate ability for healing. I do not believe in an ideal client, but there is an ideal relationship that we can establish together. I will ensure that you feel attended to, heard, and seen in the way you wish to be, and to become. You deserve stellar care! Visit or call for free 15 minute consultation.

I integrate all my training in helping clients heal and transform their lives in the direction which honors living one's full potential/purpose. I work with individuals and offer women's expressive arts groups. The areas I have worked with include: mild - moderate anxiety, mild - moderate depression, stress reduction, communication skills, codependency, low self- esteem, relational issues, grief, social skill building, marital/divorce/relationship issues, women's issues, racial/ethnic/cultural concerns, meaning of life, life transitions, life purpose, identity questions, BIPOC issues, spiritual issues, and eco-related issues.

My experience ranges from providing services to individuals, couples, and families coming from different walks of life and backgrounds that come into session with an array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life changes, family/relationship concerns and trauma. Understanding that everyone has different needs and concerns, my goal is to provide a culturally informed focus that empowers my clients. As a second-generation Muslim-American, I fully understands the importance of providing a safe and comfortable space for members of my community seeking wellness and mental health resources.

We all struggle and knowing where to turn for support can be hard. Research shows that a safe, accepting, and collaborative relationship provides a foundation for lasting, meaningful change. I am deeply committed to fostering genuine connections, self-compassion, healing, and growth in individuals navigating life's challenges. My approach is grounded in humanistic and experiential frameworks, recognizing the uniqueness and resilience of each person's journey and innate inner wisdom that we each possess.

I work with couples, families and individuals who are seeking support and guidance with relationship distress, premarital, discernment, infidelity recovery, divorce recovery and co-parenting counseling needs. I privilege individual healing and growth within a framework for healthy relationships (“Humanistic-Relational” approach). For over 20 years, I have helped clients heal from relationship distress, trauma & PTSD, depression and addictions, and grow into better relationships with themselves and each other. Additionally, I enjoy providing therapy and consultation to therapists with similar interests.

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 are looking to find inner resilience to navigate personal and/or societal challenges, I can help support you as you discover resources and a wisdom you never know 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.

Counseling is a proven and powerful means of consulting with a skilled professional to resolve problematic behaviors, somatic responses (sensations in the body), and beliefs, to support you in reaching your optimal self. What can I expect in therapy? You can expect unconditional positive regard, active listening, appropriate feedback, ethical guidelines being respected, and modeling a healthy progressive relationship experience.

You may be someone used to figuring things out on your own, but you’ve run out of ideas or want a fresh perspective. Maybe you have sought help before but were frustrated by the pace of your previous therapy. Perhaps life has thrown you a curveball, and it’s time to make some changes. Either way, you want real solutions as well as support and encouragement. My clinical judgment is tempered by real-world experience. I've raised two kids to adulthood, been married, divorced, and happily remarried. I’m an ex-Business guy. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology, I’ve run real businesses, coached top execs, and been helping people for 25+ years.

I am honored to be a part of this courageous journey with my clients as they heal, transform and grow. I provide clinical therapy to adolescents, adults and couples. I take an attachment and relational approach to therapy, nurturing an open and trusting environment for my clients. I am always learning and utilizing different therapeutic techniques and most frequently utilize, CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Attachment and Systems Theory along with Erikson’s psychoanalytic and humanistic perspective. I often incorporate mindfulness techniques into sessions to increase awareness and bodily attunement.

Adolescence can be a rocky time for many people, but I believe therapy can be of great help. I work with teenagers and young adults, struggling primarily with mood, identity, and impulse control difficulties. My goals are to help young people build their strengths and relationships in order to find happiness and success as emerging adults. Some of the things I treat are: depression, self-harm, anxiety, family conflict, gender dysphoria, transition to young adulthood stress, and disordered eating habits. Generally I practice cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectal-behavior therapy (DBT) within a caring, humanistic approach.

I provide counseling services to adults, through a collaborative approach, to assist in accomplishing goals established at the beginning of and during the counseling relationship. My theoretical orientation is Integrative: based on a humanistic perspective with Person-Centered theory and Motivational Interviewing as the foundation. Basically, I believe we all have within us the inherent tendency to develop in positive ways, to find meaning, and to become more self-aware. It is my goal to develop a therapeutic relationship that evokes and supports an individuals growth.

Licensed in North Carolina and Florida. I have 41 years of experience as a psychotherapist helping individuals heal and flourish. I partner with you to assist you in developing positive emotional states, a fulfilling sense of empowerment and a meaningful life. We address anxiety and depression due to loss, abuse, transitions, interpersonal tension and confusion about how to live authentically in a complex world. We can also focus on relationship difficulties to build mutual respect and mature love. If you are a change-maker committed to making a positive difference in your community, we can work on any challenges you are facing.