Emotionally Focused Therapists in Pilot Mountain, NC
You didn't expect life to look this way. Are you paralyzed by anxiety? Overwhelmed with the state of the world and our country? Feeling disconnected from others? Feeling unseen and unheard? Are you struggling to meet the high expectations of yourself and the expectations of what the modern woman is? Have you found yourself thinking; these are supposed to be the happiest days of my life, why am I not happy? Am I a good Mom? Am I being too controlling? Everyone else seems to be able to do it all. Why can't I? Am I making the "right" decisions with my children? Life does not have to stay this way.
You didn't expect life to look this way. Are you paralyzed by anxiety? Overwhelmed with the state of the world and our country? Feeling disconnected from others? Feeling unseen and unheard? Are you struggling to meet the high expectations of yourself and the expectations of what the modern woman is? Have you found yourself thinking; these are supposed to be the happiest days of my life, why am I not happy? Am I a good Mom? Am I being too controlling? Everyone else seems to be able to do it all. Why can't I? Am I making the "right" decisions with my children? Life does not have to stay this way.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC, and provide individual counseling services. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and include other interventions as needed.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC, and provide individual counseling services. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and include other interventions as needed.
More Therapists Nearby
Congratulations on taking the first and often the hardest step by reaching out for help. I will do my best to support you during this challenging time in your life. I have over 20 plus years of clinical experience working with couples, families, and individuals on relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, and women’s issues. Counseling is a process by which we work together to identify and work on any issues you bring to our sessions.
Congratulations on taking the first and often the hardest step by reaching out for help. I will do my best to support you during this challenging time in your life. I have over 20 plus years of clinical experience working with couples, families, and individuals on relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, and women’s issues. Counseling is a process by which we work together to identify and work on any issues you bring to our sessions.
In over a decade as a therapist, I have helped clients of all backgrounds cope with trauma and improve their lives. My specialties include depression, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, neurodivergence, parenting concerns, and such women's health issues as infertility, maternal depression, and PCOS. My practice also concentrates on stress management, relationships, and navigating issues related to one's family of origin. Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness lie at the heart of my therapeutic approach. I value being present in the moment with my clients and their emotions, whatever they may be.
In over a decade as a therapist, I have helped clients of all backgrounds cope with trauma and improve their lives. My specialties include depression, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, neurodivergence, parenting concerns, and such women's health issues as infertility, maternal depression, and PCOS. My practice also concentrates on stress management, relationships, and navigating issues related to one's family of origin. Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness lie at the heart of my therapeutic approach. I value being present in the moment with my clients and their emotions, whatever they may be.
Amanda S Sullivan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MAEd, LCMHC
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27106
Waitlist for new clients
A licensed therapist with over thirty years of experience, I work primarily with adults who are struggling with grief or depression, issues related to midlife challenges, ADHD, and those striving to find a way through clutter (both mental and physical). Trained by EMDR Consulting, I am a recent EMDR practitioner, excited to add this valuable tool to my counseling services. If you are looking for new opportunities to manage the stress in your life, I am here to help.
A licensed therapist with over thirty years of experience, I work primarily with adults who are struggling with grief or depression, issues related to midlife challenges, ADHD, and those striving to find a way through clutter (both mental and physical). Trained by EMDR Consulting, I am a recent EMDR practitioner, excited to add this valuable tool to my counseling services. If you are looking for new opportunities to manage the stress in your life, I am here to help.
Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who are used to holding everything together for everyone else while quietly struggling themselves. They may be navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, self-doubt, life transitions, or relationship challenges while appearing “fine” on the outside. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself, therapy can provide a space to slow down, process your experiences, and build healthier ways of coping. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, balanced, and empowered in your daily life.
Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who are used to holding everything together for everyone else while quietly struggling themselves. They may be navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, self-doubt, life transitions, or relationship challenges while appearing “fine” on the outside. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself, therapy can provide a space to slow down, process your experiences, and build healthier ways of coping. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, balanced, and empowered in your daily life.
As a counselor, I use techniques from evidence-based practices, which means the techniques have been proven by research to be effective. I draw from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT )motivational interviewing (MI), and parts work. I utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach, and I prioritize trauma-informed and gender-affirming care. My therapeutic lens relies heavily on attachment theory, as well. I see attachment as playing a major role in how we relate to others.
As a counselor, I use techniques from evidence-based practices, which means the techniques have been proven by research to be effective. I draw from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT )motivational interviewing (MI), and parts work. I utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach, and I prioritize trauma-informed and gender-affirming care. My therapeutic lens relies heavily on attachment theory, as well. I see attachment as playing a major role in how we relate to others.
Life happens—and sometimes it feels overwhelming, isolating, or just plain hard. My passion is helping people navigate those moments with compassion and practical support. Whether you are struggling with relationships, managing stress, working through grief, or simply trying to find your sense of self again, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be heard and supported.
I believe therapy is not about “fixing” you, it’s about walking alongside you as you uncover your strengths, heal from past pain, and build tools to move forward.
Life happens—and sometimes it feels overwhelming, isolating, or just plain hard. My passion is helping people navigate those moments with compassion and practical support. Whether you are struggling with relationships, managing stress, working through grief, or simply trying to find your sense of self again, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be heard and supported.
I believe therapy is not about “fixing” you, it’s about walking alongside you as you uncover your strengths, heal from past pain, and build tools to move forward.
Stephanie Z Varela
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
1 Endorsed
Lewisville, NC 27023
I approach counseling with a holistic and person-centered perspective pulling from Gottman, EFT, mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy, and existential therapy as well as other evidence-based practices when appropriate.
My passion is serving the LatinX community whenever possible. I also enjoy working with new parents who are expecting their first child or just welcomed their first child into their family. This time in life is very tender but can also create anxiety, stress, relationship tension, and bring up one's own childhood wounds as parents step into this new role. Working with couples in relationship distress, especially within the LatinX community, is an area of passion and purpose for me. In addition, I work with older teens and adults on a variety of struggles including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief/loss.
I approach counseling with a holistic and person-centered perspective pulling from Gottman, EFT, mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy, and existential therapy as well as other evidence-based practices when appropriate.
My passion is serving the LatinX community whenever possible. I also enjoy working with new parents who are expecting their first child or just welcomed their first child into their family. This time in life is very tender but can also create anxiety, stress, relationship tension, and bring up one's own childhood wounds as parents step into this new role. Working with couples in relationship distress, especially within the LatinX community, is an area of passion and purpose for me. In addition, I work with older teens and adults on a variety of struggles including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief/loss.
Are you feeling like you are overwhelmed? Do you feel like there is a number of unresolved issues in your life? Do you have a history of trauma that you feel is affecting your life today? Have you noticed that you are withdrawing from others and maybe even isolating yourself? Do you lack the tools to live in society? Is there a lack of supportive people in your life? Do you have a substance issue? Are you self-medicating? Do you find that it is hard to express yourself in social settings? Has someone told you that you have "anger mgmt. issues?" Do you lack healthy coping skills and outlets? Are you constantly negative?
Are you feeling like you are overwhelmed? Do you feel like there is a number of unresolved issues in your life? Do you have a history of trauma that you feel is affecting your life today? Have you noticed that you are withdrawing from others and maybe even isolating yourself? Do you lack the tools to live in society? Is there a lack of supportive people in your life? Do you have a substance issue? Are you self-medicating? Do you find that it is hard to express yourself in social settings? Has someone told you that you have "anger mgmt. issues?" Do you lack healthy coping skills and outlets? Are you constantly negative?
When you're with your partner have you ever felt being physically together yet feeling 1000 miles apart emotionally? Are you tired of feeling alone in your relationship, disconnected, and not feeling understood? It's as if you are talking to a stranger, living in the same house but simply roommates or business partners. Successful relationships are not for the faint of heart. Real intimacy takes work. We don't see the work it takes in movies or fairy tales. We just see the happily ever after.
When you're with your partner have you ever felt being physically together yet feeling 1000 miles apart emotionally? Are you tired of feeling alone in your relationship, disconnected, and not feeling understood? It's as if you are talking to a stranger, living in the same house but simply roommates or business partners. Successful relationships are not for the faint of heart. Real intimacy takes work. We don't see the work it takes in movies or fairy tales. We just see the happily ever after.
Life can throw us some major challenges and often people can end up in survival mode, panic mode, or just struggling to get out of bed in the morning. Counseling provides resources and support for moving out of these modes into well-being, health, and joy. Each person comes to counseling with their own strengths and challenges. My job as a therapist is to support each person as they move towards their goals such as decreasing anxiety and depression, healing from old wounds or trauma, learning skills to manage emotions or experiences, exploring themes such as identity and self-esteem, working through relationship conflicts, and more.
Life can throw us some major challenges and often people can end up in survival mode, panic mode, or just struggling to get out of bed in the morning. Counseling provides resources and support for moving out of these modes into well-being, health, and joy. Each person comes to counseling with their own strengths and challenges. My job as a therapist is to support each person as they move towards their goals such as decreasing anxiety and depression, healing from old wounds or trauma, learning skills to manage emotions or experiences, exploring themes such as identity and self-esteem, working through relationship conflicts, and more.
At MentalRest, we understand that finding quality mental health support can be daunting due to the shortage of professionals and concerns about affordability. That’s why we’ve pioneered an innovative graduate student intern program supervised by expert clinicians, enabling us to deliver affordable, evidence-based counseling to individuals from all walks of life.
Our ideal clients are people seeking real change—whether they're navigating stress, striving for greater balance, overcoming challenges, or simply looking for guidance at any stage of their wellness journey.
At MentalRest, we understand that finding quality mental health support can be daunting due to the shortage of professionals and concerns about affordability. That’s why we’ve pioneered an innovative graduate student intern program supervised by expert clinicians, enabling us to deliver affordable, evidence-based counseling to individuals from all walks of life.
Our ideal clients are people seeking real change—whether they're navigating stress, striving for greater balance, overcoming challenges, or simply looking for guidance at any stage of their wellness journey.
I have been a Doctoral Licensed Clinical Psychologist for 25 years, an Educational and Career Consultant, a Certified Autism Specialist, an Executive Coach, and a Law School Graduate. My diverse background of educational and professional experience helping individuals, couples, and families live more productive and fulfilling lives is my passion. My clientele includes lawyers, physicians, therapists, executives, college students, and other professionals committed to changing their lives. Each client is treated with respect, and dignity, in a judgment free zone. I seek to hear, understand, empathize, be active, authentic, & direct.
I have been a Doctoral Licensed Clinical Psychologist for 25 years, an Educational and Career Consultant, a Certified Autism Specialist, an Executive Coach, and a Law School Graduate. My diverse background of educational and professional experience helping individuals, couples, and families live more productive and fulfilling lives is my passion. My clientele includes lawyers, physicians, therapists, executives, college students, and other professionals committed to changing their lives. Each client is treated with respect, and dignity, in a judgment free zone. I seek to hear, understand, empathize, be active, authentic, & direct.
My client's often see me because they feel stuck. The things that usually work aren't working the same and they are wanting to try something new - a different approach. We often work on discovering and exploring you and identifying your authentic self. This becomes a space to share with safety in mind and without judgement. We work through learning new skills, exploring the parts of our life that are contributing to the stress in our life, and learning that we don't have to be too hard on ourselves.
My client's often see me because they feel stuck. The things that usually work aren't working the same and they are wanting to try something new - a different approach. We often work on discovering and exploring you and identifying your authentic self. This becomes a space to share with safety in mind and without judgement. We work through learning new skills, exploring the parts of our life that are contributing to the stress in our life, and learning that we don't have to be too hard on ourselves.
Crystal Sky Counseling & Consulting,
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS-A, NCC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
You are doing your best to function while life keeps tossing plot twists you definitely did not sign up for. You may be juggling anxiety, trauma responses, perinatal stress, or the Olympic sport of saying “I’m fine” when you're overwhelmed. Don't show up perfect, just human and willing to breathe for a minute. If your looking for a space that can hold perfect chaos with humor and evidence‑based support, helping you feel grounded, understood, and at peace with the moment, then Your Here.
You are doing your best to function while life keeps tossing plot twists you definitely did not sign up for. You may be juggling anxiety, trauma responses, perinatal stress, or the Olympic sport of saying “I’m fine” when you're overwhelmed. Don't show up perfect, just human and willing to breathe for a minute. If your looking for a space that can hold perfect chaos with humor and evidence‑based support, helping you feel grounded, understood, and at peace with the moment, then Your Here.
I am Level 2 Gottman and Level 1 EFT certified and have experience working with newlyweds and long-term married couples, military couples, lgbtq couples, and interracial/intercultural couples.
Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck in their relationships, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or weighed down by stress and self-doubt. Some are reeling from conflict or betrayal in their marriage, while others feel like they’ve lost their sense of direction at work or at home.
In our sessions, we slow things down enough to see the patterns that are keeping them stuck and the emotions that are often hidden beneath the surface. From there, I help clients begin to make sense of their experience and find new ways of showing up with more clarity and connection.
I am Level 2 Gottman and Level 1 EFT certified and have experience working with newlyweds and long-term married couples, military couples, lgbtq couples, and interracial/intercultural couples.
Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck in their relationships, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or weighed down by stress and self-doubt. Some are reeling from conflict or betrayal in their marriage, while others feel like they’ve lost their sense of direction at work or at home.
In our sessions, we slow things down enough to see the patterns that are keeping them stuck and the emotions that are often hidden beneath the surface. From there, I help clients begin to make sense of their experience and find new ways of showing up with more clarity and connection.
I'm Rae Marsh, the owner of Yield Counseling Services. I provide Christian mental health therapy and Pastoral Counseling through video sessions. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor. I've supported clients since 2006 and I'm passionate about walking with others along difficult paths. I'm skilled in leading clients toward desired change.
I'm Rae Marsh, the owner of Yield Counseling Services. I provide Christian mental health therapy and Pastoral Counseling through video sessions. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor. I've supported clients since 2006 and I'm passionate about walking with others along difficult paths. I'm skilled in leading clients toward desired change.
Hello! I work with clients of all ages who are experiencing emotional distress or having trouble with daily functioning due to depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief and loss. I also work with clients who are struggling with significant life transitions or attachment issues. I've had extensive training on childhood trauma, its root causes, the implications as we move into adulthood, and the best interventions for treatment. I'll meet you where you are with empathy and compassion, and together we'll build a therapeutic, trusting relationship and create a safe space for you to process difficult issues.
Hello! I work with clients of all ages who are experiencing emotional distress or having trouble with daily functioning due to depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief and loss. I also work with clients who are struggling with significant life transitions or attachment issues. I've had extensive training on childhood trauma, its root causes, the implications as we move into adulthood, and the best interventions for treatment. I'll meet you where you are with empathy and compassion, and together we'll build a therapeutic, trusting relationship and create a safe space for you to process difficult issues.
We all face uncertainty and challenges in life. How we choose to show up for ourselves during these times matters. I’m passionate about supporting all people on their journey and view therapy as an opportunity for growth. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and stress. I support children, teens and adults in learning to navigate life’s challenges, in developing tools to manage stress and in cultivating more ease, peace and joy. I utilize mindfulness, self-compassion, self-acceptance and self-love to help others rise above challenges and to remember their own inner light.
We all face uncertainty and challenges in life. How we choose to show up for ourselves during these times matters. I’m passionate about supporting all people on their journey and view therapy as an opportunity for growth. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and stress. I support children, teens and adults in learning to navigate life’s challenges, in developing tools to manage stress and in cultivating more ease, peace and joy. I utilize mindfulness, self-compassion, self-acceptance and self-love to help others rise above challenges and to remember their own inner light.
See more therapy options for Pilot Mountain
Nearby Emotionally Focused Therapists Searches for Pilot Mountain
- Advance
- Clemmons
- Elkin
- Kernersville
- King
- Lewisville
- Mocksville
- Mount Airy
- Oak Ridge
- Summerfield
- Winston Salem
- Yadkinville
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.