Emotionally Focused Therapists in Morganton, NC
Tammy Virginia Shingleton
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655
Throughout my life I have become so aware of the importance of having someone who will listen, someone who will offer compassion without judgment. Throughout my career I have strived to place that understanding in focus as I worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and the lifelong pains of trauma.
Throughout my life I have become so aware of the importance of having someone who will listen, someone who will offer compassion without judgment. Throughout my career I have strived to place that understanding in focus as I worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and the lifelong pains of trauma.
As a Register Play Therapist, I utilize the power of play to create a welcoming and creative environment for my clients. Families often call me due to feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. I utilize evidenced based practices grounded in play to help your family sort through these challenges and explore solutions. “We speak with more than our mouths. We listen with more than our ears.” Mr. Rogers
As a Register Play Therapist, I utilize the power of play to create a welcoming and creative environment for my clients. Families often call me due to feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. I utilize evidenced based practices grounded in play to help your family sort through these challenges and explore solutions. “We speak with more than our mouths. We listen with more than our ears.” Mr. Rogers
My life experiences and personal testimony is evidence of God's ability to restore and redeem. My journey in becoming a counselor has given me an understanding for the need to see others through God's perspective, a holistic view in providing care and compassion, while ministering to individuals using various resources and methods. No one person or situation is alike. The uniqueness to your story requires personal insight while allowing the Holy Spirit to heal the inner person. I use biblically based teaching intertwined with psychological tools, to minister to the entire person: mind, body, spirit, soul.
My life experiences and personal testimony is evidence of God's ability to restore and redeem. My journey in becoming a counselor has given me an understanding for the need to see others through God's perspective, a holistic view in providing care and compassion, while ministering to individuals using various resources and methods. No one person or situation is alike. The uniqueness to your story requires personal insight while allowing the Holy Spirit to heal the inner person. I use biblically based teaching intertwined with psychological tools, to minister to the entire person: mind, body, spirit, soul.
J Grey Johnson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Morganton, NC 28655
My ideal client is someone that is working to make changes in their life even if they are not sure what those changes should be.
My ideal client is someone that is working to make changes in their life even if they are not sure what those changes should be.
CTSHealth Integrated Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Morganton, NC 28655
CTSHealth Integrative Wellness Clinic supports the clinical views of the Integrated Care Model, Person Centered Thinking, System of Care and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. With these approaches, we’re able to identify and increase the emotional, cognitive, social, and psychological functioning of our clients. We provide guidance, education, and skills to caregivers to become better equipped to assist individuals in their care. Our professional teams are committed to safeguarding the continuity of care through collaboration with all participants involved in assisting the client through the treatment process.
CTSHealth Integrative Wellness Clinic supports the clinical views of the Integrated Care Model, Person Centered Thinking, System of Care and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. With these approaches, we’re able to identify and increase the emotional, cognitive, social, and psychological functioning of our clients. We provide guidance, education, and skills to caregivers to become better equipped to assist individuals in their care. Our professional teams are committed to safeguarding the continuity of care through collaboration with all participants involved in assisting the client through the treatment process.
Caleb Lantz Pusey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MDiv, MA, LCMHC, CSIP, NCC
Verified Verified
Morganton, NC 28655
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that you bring wisdom to the places of disorientation in your life. As a spiritually-integrated psychotherapist, my role is to help you nurture the conditions where you can reconnect with this wisdom. The primary condition for this reconnection is an authentic relationship with another person. At its best, therapy can help deepen self-awareness, awaken self-compassion, and broaden your capacity for meaningful relationships. My practice resonates for contemplative persons seeking an active partner in the work of reconnection and re-creation.
I believe that you bring wisdom to the places of disorientation in your life. As a spiritually-integrated psychotherapist, my role is to help you nurture the conditions where you can reconnect with this wisdom. The primary condition for this reconnection is an authentic relationship with another person. At its best, therapy can help deepen self-awareness, awaken self-compassion, and broaden your capacity for meaningful relationships. My practice resonates for contemplative persons seeking an active partner in the work of reconnection and re-creation.
Everyone has times in their life that they need to talk to someone. Throughout my career, I have worked with a broad range of people-children, individuals, and couples. I understand what it is like to be in search of answers. I recognize that anxiety and stress impact families as well as individuals. My life experiences have taught me to look at each client as an individual with their own needs and strengths. I believe that therapy can help us find specific solutions to our problems- whether those struggles are internal, external, personal, or relationally oriented.
Everyone has times in their life that they need to talk to someone. Throughout my career, I have worked with a broad range of people-children, individuals, and couples. I understand what it is like to be in search of answers. I recognize that anxiety and stress impact families as well as individuals. My life experiences have taught me to look at each client as an individual with their own needs and strengths. I believe that therapy can help us find specific solutions to our problems- whether those struggles are internal, external, personal, or relationally oriented.
Our lives can be a beautiful albeit messy adventure. Sometimes, we find ourselves struggling & need to reach out for help. I offer an encompassed approach to counseling, customizing the experience for adults, children, teens, families, & couples. If you are struggling with depression or are dealing with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety or self-esteem problems, we can chart a client specific course to wellness. If at home, you are dealing with issues in your marriage/partnership, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, or emotional abuse) or have suffered sexual trauma, we can work together to find safe solutions.
Our lives can be a beautiful albeit messy adventure. Sometimes, we find ourselves struggling & need to reach out for help. I offer an encompassed approach to counseling, customizing the experience for adults, children, teens, families, & couples. If you are struggling with depression or are dealing with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety or self-esteem problems, we can chart a client specific course to wellness. If at home, you are dealing with issues in your marriage/partnership, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, or emotional abuse) or have suffered sexual trauma, we can work together to find safe solutions.
Thrive Counseling and Wellness - Hickory
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28680
Thrive Counseling and Wellness is made up of talented and dedicated therapists who specialize in a number of issues being faced by people of all ages. Our therapists work with you to meet the goals you have to create your best life. Thrive Counseling and Wellness has male and female therapists with flexible hours that accommodate most client's schedules. Whether you're a professional looking to be more productive, a parent feeling lost about your teen or young child, a couple feeling stuck in a rut, or someone just wanting to feel better overall, the therapists at Thrive are excited to help you begin your journey to wellness.
Thrive Counseling and Wellness is made up of talented and dedicated therapists who specialize in a number of issues being faced by people of all ages. Our therapists work with you to meet the goals you have to create your best life. Thrive Counseling and Wellness has male and female therapists with flexible hours that accommodate most client's schedules. Whether you're a professional looking to be more productive, a parent feeling lost about your teen or young child, a couple feeling stuck in a rut, or someone just wanting to feel better overall, the therapists at Thrive are excited to help you begin your journey to wellness.
Stephanie Dvorak
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS
Verified Verified
Morganton, NC 28655
My ideal client is ready to develop self-awareness, recognize and understand what motivates their choices and impedes their ability to be their best self. I often work with individuals who have untreated trauma and don't quite understand how it impacts them but they know it does. I work with teens who may not be coming to counseling entirely voluntarily but they know they need it. I also work with young adults who are trying to navigate the next steps of development from adolescence into young adulthood. I also work with adults who are trying to master their life experiences and be the best parent and/or partner they can be.
My ideal client is ready to develop self-awareness, recognize and understand what motivates their choices and impedes their ability to be their best self. I often work with individuals who have untreated trauma and don't quite understand how it impacts them but they know it does. I work with teens who may not be coming to counseling entirely voluntarily but they know they need it. I also work with young adults who are trying to navigate the next steps of development from adolescence into young adulthood. I also work with adults who are trying to master their life experiences and be the best parent and/or partner they can be.
Life Shine Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655
The gift of therapy is that it is a safe place for self-exploration and self-expression. I believe in the possibility of healing and that individuals have answers within. Therapy is a tool that can help one find meaning. I enjoy taking this journey with my clients and it is my goal to support others in their growth and expansion. I aim to utilize the creativity and imagination of my clients so that they have a fulfilling experience. I am open to incorporating various traditions and spiritual philosophies. I have a background in health and wellness education and promotion which benefits my clients on their path to wellness.
The gift of therapy is that it is a safe place for self-exploration and self-expression. I believe in the possibility of healing and that individuals have answers within. Therapy is a tool that can help one find meaning. I enjoy taking this journey with my clients and it is my goal to support others in their growth and expansion. I aim to utilize the creativity and imagination of my clients so that they have a fulfilling experience. I am open to incorporating various traditions and spiritual philosophies. I have a background in health and wellness education and promotion which benefits my clients on their path to wellness.
Couples and family members ready to make a change to recursive patterns that seem to go nowhere can benefit from relationship therapy. Be prepared to do the hard work of examining your relationship, taking ownership of things that need to change, and delve into a process that may be difficult. It will be worth the effort and time you put into family therapy to have a lasting functional relationship. Parents and children, couples from all backgrounds, and other important relationships can benefit from therapy specifically designed to address the issues that interfere with a healthy dynamic.
Couples and family members ready to make a change to recursive patterns that seem to go nowhere can benefit from relationship therapy. Be prepared to do the hard work of examining your relationship, taking ownership of things that need to change, and delve into a process that may be difficult. It will be worth the effort and time you put into family therapy to have a lasting functional relationship. Parents and children, couples from all backgrounds, and other important relationships can benefit from therapy specifically designed to address the issues that interfere with a healthy dynamic.
Life can be hard and overwhelming. Do you need help in processing what you have experienced and in developing the skills to help you move forward in your life? I believe connection plays an important role in the healing process. Connection to self and others can be created through the therapeutic relationship and experiencing someone who listens intently, without judgment, offering a reflection of your unexpressed wants and needs. I enjoy working with people who have an interest in their own personal growth, taking a journey, and trying something new.
Life can be hard and overwhelming. Do you need help in processing what you have experienced and in developing the skills to help you move forward in your life? I believe connection plays an important role in the healing process. Connection to self and others can be created through the therapeutic relationship and experiencing someone who listens intently, without judgment, offering a reflection of your unexpressed wants and needs. I enjoy working with people who have an interest in their own personal growth, taking a journey, and trying something new.
Shavodka Love Nowacki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655 (Online Only)
My goal is to be there for you every step of your journey. Working to help others heal, grow, and be empowered to live your best life.
My goal is to be there for you every step of your journey. Working to help others heal, grow, and be empowered to live your best life.
Rikki L. Rogers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CFT-I™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655
Waitlist for new clients
You've tried a lot of things to try to feel better... self-care, breathing exercises, stress management, maybe you've even seen a couple of therapists. But the things you struggle with like worry, depression, anger, loneliness, self-criticism and fear that things won't ever change just keep coming back up. Maybe you've lost some relationships or turned to something harmful to make you feel temporarily better. You're not messed up or broken. At some point in life, maybe as a child, your body learned how to protect itself from hurt when you needed protection most. Time has moved on but you still feel stuck. That's where EMDR comes in.
You've tried a lot of things to try to feel better... self-care, breathing exercises, stress management, maybe you've even seen a couple of therapists. But the things you struggle with like worry, depression, anger, loneliness, self-criticism and fear that things won't ever change just keep coming back up. Maybe you've lost some relationships or turned to something harmful to make you feel temporarily better. You're not messed up or broken. At some point in life, maybe as a child, your body learned how to protect itself from hurt when you needed protection most. Time has moved on but you still feel stuck. That's where EMDR comes in.
Elizabeth Whitesides
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Ready to take the first step towards creating the life you want? It takes courage and awareness. Make the changes within yourself to improve life's journey. I am here to help you realize your inherent strength, wisdom, and access to your own inner healer... all the while providing encouragement and support along the way. Licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Addictions Specialist, I have 15 years of experience working with women, men, and couples, of all ages and backgrounds. I believe in your ability to create transformation for yourself through commitment and our work together.
Ready to take the first step towards creating the life you want? It takes courage and awareness. Make the changes within yourself to improve life's journey. I am here to help you realize your inherent strength, wisdom, and access to your own inner healer... all the while providing encouragement and support along the way. Licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Addictions Specialist, I have 15 years of experience working with women, men, and couples, of all ages and backgrounds. I believe in your ability to create transformation for yourself through commitment and our work together.
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I specialize in adolescent issues, disruptive mood disorders, anger management, and depression and anxiety. I also treat children and adult survivors of childhood trauma through a DBT, psychodynamic, and CBT Trauma focus approach. I have a lot of experience and enjoy working with young adults with self-esteem problems, relationship issues, and difficulty finding direction in their lives. My goal is to help change the attitudes and perceptions of parents and adolescents, thus changing their behavior.
I specialize in adolescent issues, disruptive mood disorders, anger management, and depression and anxiety. I also treat children and adult survivors of childhood trauma through a DBT, psychodynamic, and CBT Trauma focus approach. I have a lot of experience and enjoy working with young adults with self-esteem problems, relationship issues, and difficulty finding direction in their lives. My goal is to help change the attitudes and perceptions of parents and adolescents, thus changing their behavior.
Online Therapists
Kambra Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
I'm also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Emotional Freedom Technique ( EFT).
Even the most self-aware humans can experience periods of confusion, stuckness, and destabilization, and oftentimes suffering has unconscious roots. I've dedicated my training and education as a helping professional to learn how to unlock messages from the unconscious to promote healing and well-being. I also strive to arm my clients with concrete tools to use independently, long after our work together is completed. I have many years of experience helping people heal, blending a variety of nontraditional and expressive therapeutic approaches with evidence-based interventions to meet the individual needs of the people I serve.
I'm also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Emotional Freedom Technique ( EFT).
Even the most self-aware humans can experience periods of confusion, stuckness, and destabilization, and oftentimes suffering has unconscious roots. I've dedicated my training and education as a helping professional to learn how to unlock messages from the unconscious to promote healing and well-being. I also strive to arm my clients with concrete tools to use independently, long after our work together is completed. I have many years of experience helping people heal, blending a variety of nontraditional and expressive therapeutic approaches with evidence-based interventions to meet the individual needs of the people I serve.
Jillian Beth Foster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
I am an Emotionally Focused Therapist, the APA gold star treatment for couples, and EMDR for deep body-mind healing.
I offer individual, couples and family Psychotherapy and Life Coaching. I would like to join with you in creating a life that brings you as much joy as possible, and to help you remove the barriers that have blocked your heart from flowing. It is my passion to create a safe space for you to experience deep heart, mind and soul healing. I would like to join together with you to tune in and trust your natural instincts, the wisdom of your organism, to flow into a more free, joyful, fulfilling, authentic, wildly wonderful existence as a human being that you were uniquely born to live.
I am an Emotionally Focused Therapist, the APA gold star treatment for couples, and EMDR for deep body-mind healing.
I offer individual, couples and family Psychotherapy and Life Coaching. I would like to join with you in creating a life that brings you as much joy as possible, and to help you remove the barriers that have blocked your heart from flowing. It is my passion to create a safe space for you to experience deep heart, mind and soul healing. I would like to join together with you to tune in and trust your natural instincts, the wisdom of your organism, to flow into a more free, joyful, fulfilling, authentic, wildly wonderful existence as a human being that you were uniquely born to live.
I find it an honor to participate in a client’s journey and do not take for granted the courage & bravery it takes to enter counseling. I enjoy working with clients from all backgrounds, creating a trusting collaborative relationship that encourages respect, vulnerability, & willingness. I practice Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), an attachment-based, experiential therapy. My goal is to help couples & individuals who feel distant from each other wanting to work towards awareness, communication & connection. I’m certified Premarital Counselor & as well as experience with grief & loss, as I spent time working with hospice.
I find it an honor to participate in a client’s journey and do not take for granted the courage & bravery it takes to enter counseling. I enjoy working with clients from all backgrounds, creating a trusting collaborative relationship that encourages respect, vulnerability, & willingness. I practice Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), an attachment-based, experiential therapy. My goal is to help couples & individuals who feel distant from each other wanting to work towards awareness, communication & connection. I’m certified Premarital Counselor & as well as experience with grief & loss, as I spent time working with hospice.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.