Medicaid Therapists in Monroe, NC

Throughout my career I have worked to support a diverse population of people with a variety of social and clinical issues including: severe substance addictions, co-occurring disorders, probation status, DWI and other domestic and criminal/ legal related issues, behavior disorders, mental disorders, developmental disabilities, suicidal and self-harm behaviors, and clients with a severe history of trauma. After 15+ years as a provider in schools, I feel skilled at helping youth navigate the increasing peer pressures and stressors related to social media, anxiety, anger/behavior management, trauma experiences and other stressors.

We all need PEACE. Peace within our environment, with our significant others, within our families, and within ourselves. What if I told you that peace begins with adversity, pain, boundaries, and tears...Doesn't sound fun does it? However, at the other end of all of that is an entire garden of peace that you will learn to keep healthy and thriving. We want to help you find this place. This place lives deep inside of you, suffocating under trauma, depression, anxiety, and distressing thoughts. Let's take this step together! All it takes is one phone call. Our Peace Matters!

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor specializing in trauma and grief issues in children and adults. When our children struggle, we struggle too. With decades of experience working with children and families in many different life situations, I can help your child and you learn skills to help cope with life stressors. As a national certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral therapist and an EMDR therapist, I am trained in evidenced-based therapies that will help your family work through difficult situations. I also treat adults struggling to adapt after the sudden, traumatic death of a loved one.

"To get thru the hardest journey, we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping" As your counselor my aim is to provide a safe and supportive environment where we can collaborate and work together at your own pace to help you reach your goals. Sometimes our past hurts and thoughts come with us like a friend we've told to "get lost", however everywhere we look it's there. If the past continues to be in your present I can help. If you have difficulty expressing your thoughts and emotions, I can help. If you're stuck, I can help. All it takes is one phone call.

I believe that therapy can help a person navigate through life challenges. I believe in providing a trusting, nurturing, and nonjudgmental environment where people can find and be their best selves. Therapy is a relationship between the clinician and the client. I will treat the relationship with respect, sensitivity and empathy. It is an honor to have the opportunity to help my clients through their most challenging times and I hope to have the opportunity to help you.

I firmly believe in the value of the therapeutic relationship, in the value of promoting a facilitative therapeutic climate, and in upholding scientifically sound and ethical professional standards. My philosophy is that I will meet you where you are. After all, this is your journey. I hope that I can be alongside you, empowering you to experience yourself more fully, as a connected and autonomous being.

As your counselor, I want to help you explore and become comfortable with yourself. We will work through self-examination, reflection, and uncomfortable emotions so that you can move towards living your life with contentment and understanding. We will work on bringing you back to yourself so you can begin to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to build.

Life can often be difficult causing individuals to feel lonely and overwhelmed. Many of my clients begin therapy because they are struggling with an emotional void and they are wondering how to live their best life. My therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental, strength based and solution focused. The strong therapeutic relationship I work to cultivate is often the catalyst for my clients to become more self aware, insightful and in control of their life.

Each person has a unique path and reasons which lead them to therapy. It can be both scary and empowering to enter into therapy: I want to commend you for your strength in taking this step and encourage you in your process. My name is Michaela, and I recognize that therapy is a process—one which I would be honored to be a part of should you choose to invite me into your life’s journey.

Thrive Counseling Services PLLC is a group practice dedicated in providing high quality care tailored to meet your individual needs. Our goal is to provide an intimate environment that is safe, supportive and confidential.

My passion is building connections with people. I will take the time to build a relationship of trust and understanding in order to best support you. It would be an honor to be a part of your journey.

Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming and intimidating. My goal is to provide you a safe haven that is comfortable for healing to take place. Together we will work for a common goal of wellness.

My idea as a psychotherapist is to provide safe, comfortable & judgment-free environment for clients to work through issues. My role as a psychotherapist is to respect the goals that my clients come in with, and support the process of working toward these goals. I believe Psychotherapy can enhance one's self-awareness and the ability to recognize in one's own self-defeating and self-sabotaging patterns, and to change these patterns.

I believe in providing individualized care that works in the best interest of the client. When working with clients I utilize various theoretical techniques and modalities including person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients reach their goals. I hope to walk alongside you on your road to self discovery.

As a therapist, I believe it is important to provide a safe place for clients to tell their story and heal mentally and emotionally. I can be that safe place for you.