Emotionally Focused Therapists in Pasquotank County, NC
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Each person has a unique journey that is specific to them. Whatever journey that looks like, knowing that someone is there to validate you, hear you, and be present with you is half the battle. Identifying emotional rawness in a safe environment allows you to gather strength to find you.
Each person has a unique journey that is specific to them. Whatever journey that looks like, knowing that someone is there to validate you, hear you, and be present with you is half the battle. Identifying emotional rawness in a safe environment allows you to gather strength to find you.
Most therapists are good at what they do. They are caring, kind, compassionate, and capable. Most importantly, I hope you find those qualities in the person you are looking for, whether or not I am that person. I believe that what distinguishes me is my 25+ years of experience working with people across the lifespan, from all walks of life, and with many unique and not-so-unique histories, experiences, and concerns that they bring to therapy. My work is about helping people better understand how they got here, where they are at this point in their lives, and where they would like to get to.
Most therapists are good at what they do. They are caring, kind, compassionate, and capable. Most importantly, I hope you find those qualities in the person you are looking for, whether or not I am that person. I believe that what distinguishes me is my 25+ years of experience working with people across the lifespan, from all walks of life, and with many unique and not-so-unique histories, experiences, and concerns that they bring to therapy. My work is about helping people better understand how they got here, where they are at this point in their lives, and where they would like to get to.
My ideal client is an adult who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of carrying everything alone. They may be managing anxiety, depression, stress, or substance use concerns and want practical support—not judgment. They’re looking for clarity, stability, and healthier ways to cope, with the goal of feeling more balanced, confident, and in control of their life again.
My ideal client is an adult who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of carrying everything alone. They may be managing anxiety, depression, stress, or substance use concerns and want practical support—not judgment. They’re looking for clarity, stability, and healthier ways to cope, with the goal of feeling more balanced, confident, and in control of their life again.
I am a marriage and family therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families build stronger, more meaningful relationships. With a warm and empathetic approach, I create a supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. I work collaboratively to navigate challenges, improve communication, and foster lasting growth, helping clients move toward healthier connections and more fulfilling lives using evidenced based modalities.
I am a marriage and family therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families build stronger, more meaningful relationships. With a warm and empathetic approach, I create a supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. I work collaboratively to navigate challenges, improve communication, and foster lasting growth, helping clients move toward healthier connections and more fulfilling lives using evidenced based modalities.
I provide a full range of psychotherapy services that guide individuals in reaching their potential & discovering a life that thrives, not just survives. Using personally tailored techniques and therapeutic approaches, I help clients get "unstuck" and experience joy. I work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, marital issues, parenting issues, career indecision, behavioral problems, and more. I offer concrete tools that allow individuals to meet their unique goals and dreams. If I am unable to meet your. needs, I will make sure I find the perfect fit from our 14 other providers.
I provide a full range of psychotherapy services that guide individuals in reaching their potential & discovering a life that thrives, not just survives. Using personally tailored techniques and therapeutic approaches, I help clients get "unstuck" and experience joy. I work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, marital issues, parenting issues, career indecision, behavioral problems, and more. I offer concrete tools that allow individuals to meet their unique goals and dreams. If I am unable to meet your. needs, I will make sure I find the perfect fit from our 14 other providers.
Britney Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, LCASA
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Not accepting new clients
Struggling with intimacy, trauma, or feeling stuck? You’re not alone. Many adults face challenges in relationships, self-esteem, or healing from past pain. As a certified sex and trauma therapist, I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neurodivergent-friendly space to explore these issues and work toward healing. Together, we’ll build tools to help you reclaim confidence, deepen connections, and create lasting change. I would be honored to help you take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Struggling with intimacy, trauma, or feeling stuck? You’re not alone. Many adults face challenges in relationships, self-esteem, or healing from past pain. As a certified sex and trauma therapist, I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neurodivergent-friendly space to explore these issues and work toward healing. Together, we’ll build tools to help you reclaim confidence, deepen connections, and create lasting change. I would be honored to help you take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Online Therapists
I use CBT and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help you understand your thoughts, connect with your emotions, and build healthier patterns.
Therapy can feel like a big step—but you don’t have to take it alone. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions that shake their balance and drain their emotional strength. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, unheard, or weighed down by challenges they’ve carried for far too long. My style is warm, steady, and authentic. I blend practical, evidence-based strategies with compassion and, when desired, faith-integrated support. My goal is simple: to help you regain clarity, calm, and confidence as you reconnect with who you are and where you want to go. Let's take the next step together.
I use CBT and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help you understand your thoughts, connect with your emotions, and build healthier patterns.
Therapy can feel like a big step—but you don’t have to take it alone. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions that shake their balance and drain their emotional strength. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, unheard, or weighed down by challenges they’ve carried for far too long. My style is warm, steady, and authentic. I blend practical, evidence-based strategies with compassion and, when desired, faith-integrated support. My goal is simple: to help you regain clarity, calm, and confidence as you reconnect with who you are and where you want to go. Let's take the next step together.
Kayla Marston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27858
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been struggling in various aspects of your life? Have things gotten too overwhelming or is it finally time to try make sense of it all? It would be my pleasure to serve as your therapist. Whether you are dating, engaged, or have been married for years, seeking a relational therapist can be instrumental in strengthening the quality of your relationship. Relational therapists are beneficial to individuals experiencing life stressors as well as they are equipped to provide support and knowledge that takes into account the many relationships and roles in ones life.
Have you been struggling in various aspects of your life? Have things gotten too overwhelming or is it finally time to try make sense of it all? It would be my pleasure to serve as your therapist. Whether you are dating, engaged, or have been married for years, seeking a relational therapist can be instrumental in strengthening the quality of your relationship. Relational therapists are beneficial to individuals experiencing life stressors as well as they are equipped to provide support and knowledge that takes into account the many relationships and roles in ones life.
Love fresh air? Me too! I often take sessions outside—on walks around our business park or sitting in the shade under a tree—because a change of scenery can help us see solutions more clearly. I help people work through anxiety, depression, and life’s stressors by noticing unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, focusing on tangible strategies, and taking small changes that make a big difference. With a background in family counseling, I understand communication and relationships, so I can help you navigate life while keeping the focus on your growth.
Love fresh air? Me too! I often take sessions outside—on walks around our business park or sitting in the shade under a tree—because a change of scenery can help us see solutions more clearly. I help people work through anxiety, depression, and life’s stressors by noticing unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, focusing on tangible strategies, and taking small changes that make a big difference. With a background in family counseling, I understand communication and relationships, so I can help you navigate life while keeping the focus on your growth.
Michelle
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
1 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27834
I support adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many of my clients are carrying grief, trauma, or relational wounds that have left them feeling alone in their pain and unsure how to move forward. You might be feeling anxious, frozen, or chronically stressed. Maybe you're navigating a major loss, facing the same painful dynamics in relationships, or feeling confused about who you are or where you're going. What you’re feeling makes sense. You don't have to hold it alone.
I support adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many of my clients are carrying grief, trauma, or relational wounds that have left them feeling alone in their pain and unsure how to move forward. You might be feeling anxious, frozen, or chronically stressed. Maybe you're navigating a major loss, facing the same painful dynamics in relationships, or feeling confused about who you are or where you're going. What you’re feeling makes sense. You don't have to hold it alone.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship? Struggling to communicate with your partner? Overwhelmed by parenting challenges or your child’s needs? Maybe you're simply longing for a safe, non-judgmental space to heal from past wounds. You're not alone and help is within reach.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship? Struggling to communicate with your partner? Overwhelmed by parenting challenges or your child’s needs? Maybe you're simply longing for a safe, non-judgmental space to heal from past wounds. You're not alone and help is within reach.
Are you feeling stuck in a relationship and are constantly having the same fights? Or maybe you’re single and find yourself falling into the same negative relationship patterns over and over again? Perhaps you feel like you never got the support you needed as a child and are not getting the support you need from the people around you today. Relationships can have a significant impact on your overall well-being. Sometimes the lack of balance in your relationships can cause you to feel alone, anxious, or angry. This can be very painful and make the rest of life feeling difficult too.
Are you feeling stuck in a relationship and are constantly having the same fights? Or maybe you’re single and find yourself falling into the same negative relationship patterns over and over again? Perhaps you feel like you never got the support you needed as a child and are not getting the support you need from the people around you today. Relationships can have a significant impact on your overall well-being. Sometimes the lack of balance in your relationships can cause you to feel alone, anxious, or angry. This can be very painful and make the rest of life feeling difficult too.
Life takes courage, doesn't it? Courage to face the hard stuff. Courage to dive deeply into relationships. Courage to try new ways of coping, thinking, or being. Your story matters to me and I am honored to work with you.
Life takes courage, doesn't it? Courage to face the hard stuff. Courage to dive deeply into relationships. Courage to try new ways of coping, thinking, or being. Your story matters to me and I am honored to work with you.
Everyone's story is unique and every person deserves an individualized approach to their problems. Initially we will complete an assessment. Then we become partners in your therapeutic journey. If you have been suffering alone or found past attempts unsatisfactory, please contact me. The therapeutic relationship we develop will be the cornerstone of your wellness journey. I will do everything I can to support you in feeling safe and respected to share. I strive to provide a setting that will allows you to do this. I am open to your input and welcome your feedback as we progress on the path of your renewed happiness.
Everyone's story is unique and every person deserves an individualized approach to their problems. Initially we will complete an assessment. Then we become partners in your therapeutic journey. If you have been suffering alone or found past attempts unsatisfactory, please contact me. The therapeutic relationship we develop will be the cornerstone of your wellness journey. I will do everything I can to support you in feeling safe and respected to share. I strive to provide a setting that will allows you to do this. I am open to your input and welcome your feedback as we progress on the path of your renewed happiness.
Hi! I am Jenien a dedicated and compassionate clinical therapist. My experience has helped me to develop an inclusive and holistic approach to patient care, fostering an environment where clients feel comfortable and empowered to actively participate in their treatment decisions. I am an eclectic therapist and motivational life coach who deeply understands the challenges faced when dealing with societal pressures and trauma be it generational, historical, racial, or relationship-based-and or the general stressors of life.
Hi! I am Jenien a dedicated and compassionate clinical therapist. My experience has helped me to develop an inclusive and holistic approach to patient care, fostering an environment where clients feel comfortable and empowered to actively participate in their treatment decisions. I am an eclectic therapist and motivational life coach who deeply understands the challenges faced when dealing with societal pressures and trauma be it generational, historical, racial, or relationship-based-and or the general stressors of life.
My ideal client may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of how to manage big emotions or life changes. They may be struggling with stress, mood changes, relationships, self-esteem, or emotional regulation—or supporting a child or teen who is having a hard time. They want to feel understood, gain clarity, and develop healthier coping skills so they can feel more balanced, confident, and in control of their life.
My ideal client may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of how to manage big emotions or life changes. They may be struggling with stress, mood changes, relationships, self-esteem, or emotional regulation—or supporting a child or teen who is having a hard time. They want to feel understood, gain clarity, and develop healthier coping skills so they can feel more balanced, confident, and in control of their life.
Michael J.
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MSRC, CRC, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27858
Overthinking? Overwhelmed? Underwhelmed (lacking motivation or drive)? Self-doubt? Guilt? Feeling misunderstood? Lacking purpose? Feeling unappreciated or under-appreciated at home, at work, or socially? These and other issues are the types of challenges I may be able to assist you to make desired changes.
Overthinking? Overwhelmed? Underwhelmed (lacking motivation or drive)? Self-doubt? Guilt? Feeling misunderstood? Lacking purpose? Feeling unappreciated or under-appreciated at home, at work, or socially? These and other issues are the types of challenges I may be able to assist you to make desired changes.
Deborah B. Burnette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS, NCAC II
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Frequently we hear how many people in today’s society find themselves feeling anxious, depressed, stressed and overwhelmed by life circumstances and/or addiction disorders. My counseling practice provides you a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to talk about your concerns, problems, and emotional pain. I listen with compassion and together we develop a plan to help you gain insight into your issues and to learn effective coping skills. I believe in and am focused on the hope for change and improved quality of life.
Frequently we hear how many people in today’s society find themselves feeling anxious, depressed, stressed and overwhelmed by life circumstances and/or addiction disorders. My counseling practice provides you a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to talk about your concerns, problems, and emotional pain. I listen with compassion and together we develop a plan to help you gain insight into your issues and to learn effective coping skills. I believe in and am focused on the hope for change and improved quality of life.
When life feels unpredictable or overwhelming, it can be easy to feel alone. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space where you feel truly heard, supported, and safe — a place where you do not have to hide your anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or worries. Therapy should be a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment, and know that it is okay to not be okay.
When life feels unpredictable or overwhelming, it can be easy to feel alone. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space where you feel truly heard, supported, and safe — a place where you do not have to hide your anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or worries. Therapy should be a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment, and know that it is okay to not be okay.
Chandler Elizabeth Baggett Whitford
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Ayden, NC 28513
You may look like you’re holding it all together, yet feel exhausted or stretched thin—especially while living with ongoing health challenges like PCOS, diabetes, or other chronic conditions. I specialize in supporting Christian women navigating chronic illness alongside anxiety, burnout, and life transitions. Many clients are teachers, caregivers, or helpers who give deeply while quietly carrying their own burdens. Chronic illness can touch identity, faith, relationships, and peace; therapy offers space to explore these layers so your health story becomes something you can live with, not fight alone.
You may look like you’re holding it all together, yet feel exhausted or stretched thin—especially while living with ongoing health challenges like PCOS, diabetes, or other chronic conditions. I specialize in supporting Christian women navigating chronic illness alongside anxiety, burnout, and life transitions. Many clients are teachers, caregivers, or helpers who give deeply while quietly carrying their own burdens. Chronic illness can touch identity, faith, relationships, and peace; therapy offers space to explore these layers so your health story becomes something you can live with, not fight alone.
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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.