Christian Therapists in Pasquotank County, NC
Specializing in complex trauma and marriage therapy, I am an Emdria-Certified Approved Consultant, and Gottman-trained. I teach EMDR internationally with the EMDR Institute as a Facilitator. And just as Gottman Method is the only 100% research-based marriage therapy, EMDR is the top choice of the World Health Organization, DOD, and others. Integrating methods such as Ego State Therapy, Action Psychology, TSDP, somatic resourcing, and CBT enables me to treat the complex trauma spectrum. Childhood trauma usually doesn't look like PTSD, and may look like treatment-resistant bipolar II, anxiety, eating disorders, even chronic pain.
Specializing in complex trauma and marriage therapy, I am an Emdria-Certified Approved Consultant, and Gottman-trained. I teach EMDR internationally with the EMDR Institute as a Facilitator. And just as Gottman Method is the only 100% research-based marriage therapy, EMDR is the top choice of the World Health Organization, DOD, and others. Integrating methods such as Ego State Therapy, Action Psychology, TSDP, somatic resourcing, and CBT enables me to treat the complex trauma spectrum. Childhood trauma usually doesn't look like PTSD, and may look like treatment-resistant bipolar II, anxiety, eating disorders, even chronic pain.
Do you find yourself constantly worrying, overthinking, or feeling overwhelmed by past experiences? Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night with your heart racing, or maybe you struggle to fall asleep because your mind is going in a million directions. Are you tired of living with anxiety and the weight of past trauma? Do you feel exhausted and isolated? I work with teens and women in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, who are struggling with anxiety and trauma, and feel stuck in cycles of worry, fear, and emotional pain from past experiences.
Do you find yourself constantly worrying, overthinking, or feeling overwhelmed by past experiences? Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night with your heart racing, or maybe you struggle to fall asleep because your mind is going in a million directions. Are you tired of living with anxiety and the weight of past trauma? Do you feel exhausted and isolated? I work with teens and women in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, who are struggling with anxiety and trauma, and feel stuck in cycles of worry, fear, and emotional pain from past experiences.
I am pleased to hold space for individuals that is warm, relaxing, neutral and intentional. My goal is for clients to explore who they are, process as they need to, and become empowered to change as they see fit. With more than 20 years of Social Work Practice experience, and 5 years of experience providing therapeutic intervention, I do possess some specific treatment areas. They include, counseling individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease, counseling survivors of intimate partner violence and those individuals having difficulty dealing with life transitions.
I am pleased to hold space for individuals that is warm, relaxing, neutral and intentional. My goal is for clients to explore who they are, process as they need to, and become empowered to change as they see fit. With more than 20 years of Social Work Practice experience, and 5 years of experience providing therapeutic intervention, I do possess some specific treatment areas. They include, counseling individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease, counseling survivors of intimate partner violence and those individuals having difficulty dealing with life transitions.
I view everyone from a “whole person” perspective and attend to their needs in various areas to increase self-awareness and capability. Each person has a unique history that plays a role in their beliefs and how they engage in the world around them. I believe the therapeutic relationship is an essential part of helping my clients reach their goals. I provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere and would love to help you unload your backpack of stress and challenges so that you may enjoy your journey through life.
I view everyone from a “whole person” perspective and attend to their needs in various areas to increase self-awareness and capability. Each person has a unique history that plays a role in their beliefs and how they engage in the world around them. I believe the therapeutic relationship is an essential part of helping my clients reach their goals. I provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere and would love to help you unload your backpack of stress and challenges so that you may enjoy your journey through life.
La Keisha R. Lighty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
I have more than 30 years of experience working with, training, and advocating for individuals. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the States of North Carolina and Virginia, and a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Clinical Practitioner in the State of South Carolina. I provide mental health services to individuals, families, couples, and groups. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate in the State of North Carolina, where I provide substance abuse services to individuals and groups. I currently provide services to adolescents as well as adults.
I have more than 30 years of experience working with, training, and advocating for individuals. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the States of North Carolina and Virginia, and a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Clinical Practitioner in the State of South Carolina. I provide mental health services to individuals, families, couples, and groups. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate in the State of North Carolina, where I provide substance abuse services to individuals and groups. I currently provide services to adolescents as well as adults.
I provide anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, Christian counseling, men's mental health services, couples counseling, stress management, and telehealth therapy throughout NC, FL, and MS.
Do you feel overwhelmed, constantly stressed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working—despite doing everything you can to keep it together?
I work with adults, men, and couples across NC, FL, and MS who are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional burnout. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but feel exhausted, disconnected, or frustrated underneath. Therapy offers a space to regain clarity, develop healthier patterns, and create lasting change.
My approach is practical, supportive, and goal-oriented—focused on helping you move forward with confidence, not just insight.
I provide anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, Christian counseling, men's mental health services, couples counseling, stress management, and telehealth therapy throughout NC, FL, and MS.
Do you feel overwhelmed, constantly stressed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working—despite doing everything you can to keep it together?
I work with adults, men, and couples across NC, FL, and MS who are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional burnout. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but feel exhausted, disconnected, or frustrated underneath. Therapy offers a space to regain clarity, develop healthier patterns, and create lasting change.
My approach is practical, supportive, and goal-oriented—focused on helping you move forward with confidence, not just insight.
Online Therapists
I offer a Christian perspective and love coming alongside fellow believers to point them back to what Jesus says about us!
I love the quote, "It's okay to not be okay, just don't stay that way." My goal is to walk alongside you and offer you tools and skills to improve your mindset and situation.
I offer a Christian perspective and love coming alongside fellow believers to point them back to what Jesus says about us!
I love the quote, "It's okay to not be okay, just don't stay that way." My goal is to walk alongside you and offer you tools and skills to improve your mindset and situation.
I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker in practice for the last 26 years. I have a strong background in the treatment of depression, anxiety and trauma. I am also a Clinically Certified Autism Specialist and provide Neuroaffirming treatment for both children and adults. I am honored to partner with you on your journey towards peace, healing and wellness.
I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker in practice for the last 26 years. I have a strong background in the treatment of depression, anxiety and trauma. I am also a Clinically Certified Autism Specialist and provide Neuroaffirming treatment for both children and adults. I am honored to partner with you on your journey towards peace, healing and wellness.
Clarity Holistic Therapy PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSW, LCSWA, LCASA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
With a strong foundation in Christian principles and a comprehensive understanding of mental health issues, I offer a unique approach that integrates psychological expertise with spiritual guidance.
Integrating Christian Counseling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with other therapy techniques allows me the opportunity to help people combat their negative thoughts, redirect their way of thinking, and make better decisions for themselves. Taking an holistic approach is my unique way of meeting the needs of the whole person.
With a strong foundation in Christian principles and a comprehensive understanding of mental health issues, I offer a unique approach that integrates psychological expertise with spiritual guidance.
Integrating Christian Counseling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with other therapy techniques allows me the opportunity to help people combat their negative thoughts, redirect their way of thinking, and make better decisions for themselves. Taking an holistic approach is my unique way of meeting the needs of the whole person.
Ashley Andrews
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
2 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27858
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling like a “hot mess” and you don’t know how to navigate the hundreds of thoughts, feelings, and emotions hitting you from every corner? Life feeling like it’s just not all you’ve dreamed of it being? You’ve attempted to confide in someone and have realized that they aren’t actually listening to what YOU are trying to say? Unfortunately, this is all too common a phenomenon! That’s why I’m here! As a licensed therapist, my main goal is to listen, examine, and help you to navigate your “mess” without judgment or preconceived notions.
Feeling like a “hot mess” and you don’t know how to navigate the hundreds of thoughts, feelings, and emotions hitting you from every corner? Life feeling like it’s just not all you’ve dreamed of it being? You’ve attempted to confide in someone and have realized that they aren’t actually listening to what YOU are trying to say? Unfortunately, this is all too common a phenomenon! That’s why I’m here! As a licensed therapist, my main goal is to listen, examine, and help you to navigate your “mess” without judgment or preconceived notions.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are carrying emotional pain, managing difficult relationships, coping with trauma, or navigating major life changes. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where teens, adults, and families can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, behavioral concerns, family conflict, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, focused on helping clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and create lasting positive change.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are carrying emotional pain, managing difficult relationships, coping with trauma, or navigating major life changes. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where teens, adults, and families can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, behavioral concerns, family conflict, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, focused on helping clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and create lasting positive change.
My approach as a therapist is to meet you where you are at, look at where you want to go, and help you heal from the hindrances keeping you from getting to where you want to go. This process is about you and what you need to be successful in this life. I believe everyone is born with what they need to move forward in their purpose in this life. Unfortunetly, sometimes people, places, situations, and things get in the way of that, that is what I want to help you with, identifying those things and helping you develop positive coping skills to overcome the obstacles of life.
My approach as a therapist is to meet you where you are at, look at where you want to go, and help you heal from the hindrances keeping you from getting to where you want to go. This process is about you and what you need to be successful in this life. I believe everyone is born with what they need to move forward in their purpose in this life. Unfortunetly, sometimes people, places, situations, and things get in the way of that, that is what I want to help you with, identifying those things and helping you develop positive coping skills to overcome the obstacles of life.
My ideal client is ready to heal but unsure where to start. They may face anxiety, depression, or past trauma and want to feel heard and supported. They seek confidence, peace, and balance while learning healthier ways to cope and connect. As a trauma-informed, strengths-based therapist, I help clients recognize their resilience and use tools like CBT and mindfulness to shift negative thoughts, build self-compassion, and create a more authentic, hopeful life.
My ideal client is ready to heal but unsure where to start. They may face anxiety, depression, or past trauma and want to feel heard and supported. They seek confidence, peace, and balance while learning healthier ways to cope and connect. As a trauma-informed, strengths-based therapist, I help clients recognize their resilience and use tools like CBT and mindfulness to shift negative thoughts, build self-compassion, and create a more authentic, hopeful life.
Irma Abrego-Lappin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Winterville, NC 28590
Waitlist for new clients
I provide Christian counseling upon request.
As a therapist, I believe people have deep-rooted aspirations for well-being in many areas of their lives, including emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellness. I strive to make a safe and trusting relationship with clients so that they can improve in each of these areas and feel more balanced and fulfilled. I collaboratively work with clients, valuing their unique strengths, interests, and aspirations. I enjoy working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, life transitions, career/vocational concerns, spirituality, weight management and body image concerns, and relationship issues.
I provide Christian counseling upon request.
As a therapist, I believe people have deep-rooted aspirations for well-being in many areas of their lives, including emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellness. I strive to make a safe and trusting relationship with clients so that they can improve in each of these areas and feel more balanced and fulfilled. I collaboratively work with clients, valuing their unique strengths, interests, and aspirations. I enjoy working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, life transitions, career/vocational concerns, spirituality, weight management and body image concerns, and relationship issues.
Lydia Elyse
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, ATR-BC, LCMHC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Surf City, NC 28445
Does your busy life have you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, or like you're not connecting to your true self anymore? My passion is to help others, especially through art. With over 15 years of combined experience as an art teacher and a school counselor, I can help you in your life journey to your best self. I love working with all ages: children 6 and up, teens, and adults! We can use art and/or talk therapy or a combination. I'll meet you at your comfort level! :)
Does your busy life have you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, or like you're not connecting to your true self anymore? My passion is to help others, especially through art. With over 15 years of combined experience as an art teacher and a school counselor, I can help you in your life journey to your best self. I love working with all ages: children 6 and up, teens, and adults! We can use art and/or talk therapy or a combination. I'll meet you at your comfort level! :)
You’ve always been the strong one—holding it all together on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or disconnected within. Maybe you’re quietly battling postpartum struggles, depression, or anxiety. Maybe life feels unfamiliar—like you’re in the middle of a transition you didn’t choose, questioning your identity or purpose. You long to exhale, to feel like yourself again. You want peace in your mind, clarity in your spirit, and the freedom to stop pretending. You’re not looking for quick fixes—you’re ready for real healing, and I’m here to walk with you through it.
You’ve always been the strong one—holding it all together on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or disconnected within. Maybe you’re quietly battling postpartum struggles, depression, or anxiety. Maybe life feels unfamiliar—like you’re in the middle of a transition you didn’t choose, questioning your identity or purpose. You long to exhale, to feel like yourself again. You want peace in your mind, clarity in your spirit, and the freedom to stop pretending. You’re not looking for quick fixes—you’re ready for real healing, and I’m here to walk with you through it.
Therapy offers a supportive environment where individuals can openly express their thoughts and emotions while delving into past or present experiences that may be contributing to feelings of anxiety, depression, sleepless nights, and other distressing symptoms. With eight years of experience as a therapist, I aim to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where clients feel safe and free from judgment as they confront and navigate life’s complexities. My approach is centered on the individual, and I draw upon cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor the experience to each client's unique needs.
Therapy offers a supportive environment where individuals can openly express their thoughts and emotions while delving into past or present experiences that may be contributing to feelings of anxiety, depression, sleepless nights, and other distressing symptoms. With eight years of experience as a therapist, I aim to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where clients feel safe and free from judgment as they confront and navigate life’s complexities. My approach is centered on the individual, and I draw upon cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor the experience to each client's unique needs.
The human experience presents unique challenges, opportunities, victories, and struggles for us all. We experience life and our feelings on various spectrums. Sometimes the universal feelings of sadness become clinical depression. Sometimes the universal feelings of fear and nervousness can become clinical anxiety. We describe difficulties in processing life events in terms of trauma. We look at the compounding impact of transitions and events as stress. Therapy presents a unique opportunity to join with a trained helper in a safe environment for growth, healing, and change, both in feeling differently and exploring change.
The human experience presents unique challenges, opportunities, victories, and struggles for us all. We experience life and our feelings on various spectrums. Sometimes the universal feelings of sadness become clinical depression. Sometimes the universal feelings of fear and nervousness can become clinical anxiety. We describe difficulties in processing life events in terms of trauma. We look at the compounding impact of transitions and events as stress. Therapy presents a unique opportunity to join with a trained helper in a safe environment for growth, healing, and change, both in feeling differently and exploring change.
I enjoy helping people become who they want to be and realize their potential. I offer sessions for individuals, couples and families. We'll work together to create an action plan to help you achieve your goals; to help you examine and change your thought patterns; and practice actions to find healing, growth and healthy relationships in your life.
I enjoy helping people become who they want to be and realize their potential. I offer sessions for individuals, couples and families. We'll work together to create an action plan to help you achieve your goals; to help you examine and change your thought patterns; and practice actions to find healing, growth and healthy relationships in your life.
Stephanie Pauley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CIMHP, NCC
2 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28562
Taking the first step towards healing is a powerful decision, and I’m honored to be part of your journey. Together, we’ll work toward the goals that matter most to you, in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can gain insight, make lasting changes, and truly grow. My goal is to walk alongside you, supporting you every step of the way as we create healthy, positive changes in your life.
Taking the first step towards healing is a powerful decision, and I’m honored to be part of your journey. Together, we’ll work toward the goals that matter most to you, in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can gain insight, make lasting changes, and truly grow. My goal is to walk alongside you, supporting you every step of the way as we create healthy, positive changes in your life.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.