Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Pineville, NC
Are you trying to manage anxiety, depressed mood, a troubling relationship, unsatisfying job, or other challenging, even traumatic, life experience? Life can feel hard and messy at times. Change is the one thing we can always count on despite making us feel out of control or helpless. If you are scrolling through therapist profiles looking for someone who seems to fit, you have recognized that something needs to change in your life. Looking for help is an excellent first step.
Are you trying to manage anxiety, depressed mood, a troubling relationship, unsatisfying job, or other challenging, even traumatic, life experience? Life can feel hard and messy at times. Change is the one thing we can always count on despite making us feel out of control or helpless. If you are scrolling through therapist profiles looking for someone who seems to fit, you have recognized that something needs to change in your life. Looking for help is an excellent first step.
Bianca works with adults and teens with a variety of needs including trauma, anxiety, depression and more. She has worked extensively with women who are struggling with "managing it all" and balancing work, family and self. Bianca works often with couples, families in a state of transition, parents who need guidance and tools to manage shifts in parenting needs and those who are restructuring their family systems or looking for a new way to function.
Bianca works with adults and teens with a variety of needs including trauma, anxiety, depression and more. She has worked extensively with women who are struggling with "managing it all" and balancing work, family and self. Bianca works often with couples, families in a state of transition, parents who need guidance and tools to manage shifts in parenting needs and those who are restructuring their family systems or looking for a new way to function.
Hi, I'm Em (she/they). I enjoy working with clients who who are dealing with anxiety, neurodivergence, disordered eating issues, and LGBTQ+ issues. I work with adults and couples. I have experience working with clients who are dealing with interpersonal relationships, communication/boundary issues and finding their identities. I do not work with children aged 12 or younger.
Hi, I'm Em (she/they). I enjoy working with clients who who are dealing with anxiety, neurodivergence, disordered eating issues, and LGBTQ+ issues. I work with adults and couples. I have experience working with clients who are dealing with interpersonal relationships, communication/boundary issues and finding their identities. I do not work with children aged 12 or younger.
I'm here to help you navigate the complexities of your mental health journey with a practical and down-to-earth approach. My primary focus is on cognitive-behavioral therapy, although I do integrate techniques from other evidence-based therapies including psychodynamic, and reality-based therapies, especially for grief and anxiety. Picture me as your understanding guide, ready to cut through the noise and assist you in neutralizing the obstructions in your path. In our sessions, we won't just be talking; we'll be actively working together to shift those unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that may be hindering you.
I'm here to help you navigate the complexities of your mental health journey with a practical and down-to-earth approach. My primary focus is on cognitive-behavioral therapy, although I do integrate techniques from other evidence-based therapies including psychodynamic, and reality-based therapies, especially for grief and anxiety. Picture me as your understanding guide, ready to cut through the noise and assist you in neutralizing the obstructions in your path. In our sessions, we won't just be talking; we'll be actively working together to shift those unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that may be hindering you.
I work with thoughtful people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or mentally stuck in loops!
I’m Donavon, a counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience. I help people make sense of what’s going on now without getting stuck in the past.
We focus on patterns behind anxiety, stress, ADHD, relationship challenges, and feeling stuck—then shift toward practical strategies that actually help you move forward.
My approach is straightforward, supportive, and focused on real progress.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about what’s next, therapy can help you slow down, gain clarity, and start moving forward again.
I work with thoughtful people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or mentally stuck in loops!
I’m Donavon, a counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience. I help people make sense of what’s going on now without getting stuck in the past.
We focus on patterns behind anxiety, stress, ADHD, relationship challenges, and feeling stuck—then shift toward practical strategies that actually help you move forward.
My approach is straightforward, supportive, and focused on real progress.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about what’s next, therapy can help you slow down, gain clarity, and start moving forward again.
Asdyane Fraga (Bilingual Therapist)
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHC-A
Serves Area
Navigating life transitions can be challenging, especially when it involves loss or leaving behind toxic situations and relationships. Having walked alongside many individuals who feel lost or overwhelmed, I understand the struggle of trying to find your place in the world.
If you’re ready to embark on a path of healing and transformation, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. You deserve to be loved, live life on your own terms, and
be seen for who you are. Together, we will find the solutions, and I will provide the support you deserve.
Navigating life transitions can be challenging, especially when it involves loss or leaving behind toxic situations and relationships. Having walked alongside many individuals who feel lost or overwhelmed, I understand the struggle of trying to find your place in the world.
If you’re ready to embark on a path of healing and transformation, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. You deserve to be loved, live life on your own terms, and
be seen for who you are. Together, we will find the solutions, and I will provide the support you deserve.
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If you woke up tomorrow and it was YOUR perfect life, what would it look like? As you're imagining this, what are the differences between this imagined life and the one you're currently living? You may feel stuck, unfulfilled, or alone even, with lingering questions that may leave you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and lost. Life has an interesting way of putting us in places and spaces that both challenge and change us in ways unimaginable, seemingly out of our control. Let's move you from being a spectator to a participant in your life story by getting uncomfortable, facing fears, and taking space to grow and heal.
If you woke up tomorrow and it was YOUR perfect life, what would it look like? As you're imagining this, what are the differences between this imagined life and the one you're currently living? You may feel stuck, unfulfilled, or alone even, with lingering questions that may leave you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and lost. Life has an interesting way of putting us in places and spaces that both challenge and change us in ways unimaginable, seemingly out of our control. Let's move you from being a spectator to a participant in your life story by getting uncomfortable, facing fears, and taking space to grow and heal.
Devionne Fields
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
Are you surrounded by people, yet no one SEES you? You feel lost, misunderstood, maybe even invisible. You smile and say, "I'm fine," but inside, it's like screaming underwater—loud, and unheard. You tell yourself you'll be okay, but believing it is hard. Admitting you're struggling is hard. Are you asking for help, and still being overlooked? That hurts worse. I work with Millennials and Gen Z who are ready to stop hiding. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, nerds, and geeks — you're safe here. No masking. No pretending. Just a space to build YOUR version of happy. Reach out — you deserve to be seen & I am here to help you take up space!
Are you surrounded by people, yet no one SEES you? You feel lost, misunderstood, maybe even invisible. You smile and say, "I'm fine," but inside, it's like screaming underwater—loud, and unheard. You tell yourself you'll be okay, but believing it is hard. Admitting you're struggling is hard. Are you asking for help, and still being overlooked? That hurts worse. I work with Millennials and Gen Z who are ready to stop hiding. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, nerds, and geeks — you're safe here. No masking. No pretending. Just a space to build YOUR version of happy. Reach out — you deserve to be seen & I am here to help you take up space!
Is your sex life causing issues between you and your partner? Would you benefit from better communication with the important people in your life? Are you experiencing a situation that has made it difficult to cope? Do you crave more intimacy and authenticity with others? I believe that anyone can benefit from support and a nonjudgmental perspective, to access the best version of themselves. I offer a high degree of respect for you, meet you where you are in your life, and work on what you consider to be important. Email me today to schedule a free 15 minute video consultation to explore possibilities and areas you can make headway.
Is your sex life causing issues between you and your partner? Would you benefit from better communication with the important people in your life? Are you experiencing a situation that has made it difficult to cope? Do you crave more intimacy and authenticity with others? I believe that anyone can benefit from support and a nonjudgmental perspective, to access the best version of themselves. I offer a high degree of respect for you, meet you where you are in your life, and work on what you consider to be important. Email me today to schedule a free 15 minute video consultation to explore possibilities and areas you can make headway.
I'm now accepting new clients! I've been practicing in the mental health field for more than 4 years now. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and love using it with many different clients. I've found that DBT has also helped me on a personal level. I'm not one to talk the whole session. I prefer letting clients lead me where they feel it's most important to focus. I'm more relaxed and humorous, especially when I've met with a client often.
I'm now accepting new clients! I've been practicing in the mental health field for more than 4 years now. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and love using it with many different clients. I've found that DBT has also helped me on a personal level. I'm not one to talk the whole session. I prefer letting clients lead me where they feel it's most important to focus. I'm more relaxed and humorous, especially when I've met with a client often.
Life can feel overwhelming and confusing when we are faced with challenges that prevent us from experiencing and living as our authentic self. I believe positive, effective change can happen once we become more confident and empowered to express ourselves. I empower individuals to feel confident to make effective change within their life in order meet their personal and therapeutic goals. I primarily work individuals with disrupted attachments, and sexual trauma; in addition to PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD (specifically Relationships, Perfectionism, Contamination, and Health); and Excoriation (skin picking).
Life can feel overwhelming and confusing when we are faced with challenges that prevent us from experiencing and living as our authentic self. I believe positive, effective change can happen once we become more confident and empowered to express ourselves. I empower individuals to feel confident to make effective change within their life in order meet their personal and therapeutic goals. I primarily work individuals with disrupted attachments, and sexual trauma; in addition to PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD (specifically Relationships, Perfectionism, Contamination, and Health); and Excoriation (skin picking).
As a therapist, I believe that every life is a story worth telling. Through guided reflection and thoughtful exploration, I help individuals uncover the meaningful moments, challenges, and triumphs that shape their journey. Writing your life story is not just about capturing events—it's about finding your voice, embracing your experiences, and understanding how they have shaped the person you are today. Whether you seek healing, clarity, or a deeper connection to your own narrative, I am here to support you in crafting a story that honors your unique path.
As a therapist, I believe that every life is a story worth telling. Through guided reflection and thoughtful exploration, I help individuals uncover the meaningful moments, challenges, and triumphs that shape their journey. Writing your life story is not just about capturing events—it's about finding your voice, embracing your experiences, and understanding how they have shaped the person you are today. Whether you seek healing, clarity, or a deeper connection to your own narrative, I am here to support you in crafting a story that honors your unique path.
I help clients build a foundation for lasting change by creating mindset shifts that lead to long-term resilience. I take a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach. I also offer adult ADHD and autism assessments, as well as general diagnostic evaluation.
I help clients build a foundation for lasting change by creating mindset shifts that lead to long-term resilience. I take a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach. I also offer adult ADHD and autism assessments, as well as general diagnostic evaluation.
You present to the world as high-achieving and put together. But there’s more to you than that.
There’s a larger, more complicated person beneath the competence—parts of you that don’t feel as polished, certain, or in control. Some of those parts you hide from others. Some you even hide from yourself.
If you’re looking for a therapist who can help you lower your guard—while also feeling uneasy about what might surface when you do—we might be a good fit.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that managing mental suffering begins with understanding it.
You present to the world as high-achieving and put together. But there’s more to you than that.
There’s a larger, more complicated person beneath the competence—parts of you that don’t feel as polished, certain, or in control. Some of those parts you hide from others. Some you even hide from yourself.
If you’re looking for a therapist who can help you lower your guard—while also feeling uneasy about what might surface when you do—we might be a good fit.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that managing mental suffering begins with understanding it.
It's dangerous to go alone! If you're struggling to cope with stressors or experiencing mental health concerns, you deserve help. Together, we can understand your life experiences so far and envision a better world moving forward. I believe the stories we love can help us heal from our real-life experiences. Stories of heroism, triumph over the odds, and simple survival remind us of our shared humanity and our resilience. Whether it’s a video game, a book, a movie, or a TV show, we can use those references in our talk therapy to understand and change your hero’s journey for the better.
It's dangerous to go alone! If you're struggling to cope with stressors or experiencing mental health concerns, you deserve help. Together, we can understand your life experiences so far and envision a better world moving forward. I believe the stories we love can help us heal from our real-life experiences. Stories of heroism, triumph over the odds, and simple survival remind us of our shared humanity and our resilience. Whether it’s a video game, a book, a movie, or a TV show, we can use those references in our talk therapy to understand and change your hero’s journey for the better.
Kate is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and tailor treatment using an eclectic approach to meet their clients' needs. Their approach also explores how relationships and environment shape our thoughts and behavior. Kate emphasizes the importance of providing a safe space for individuals to explore who they are and provides unconditional positive regard to clients throughout their emotional wellness journey. Part of Kate's practice includes providing letters for gender-affirming care.
Kate is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and tailor treatment using an eclectic approach to meet their clients' needs. Their approach also explores how relationships and environment shape our thoughts and behavior. Kate emphasizes the importance of providing a safe space for individuals to explore who they are and provides unconditional positive regard to clients throughout their emotional wellness journey. Part of Kate's practice includes providing letters for gender-affirming care.
Maybe you’ve been holding it together on the outside but underneath; things feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain exhausting.
Maybe anxiety is always there in the background. Maybe emotions hit fast and hard. Maybe you’re trying to figure out who you are, where you fit, or how to deal with everything life keeps throwing at you. Or maybe you’re a parent watching your teen struggle and not knowing how to help.
I work with adolescents, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, relationship challenges, and major life stressors. I also have experience supporting individuals on the autism spectrum.
Maybe you’ve been holding it together on the outside but underneath; things feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain exhausting.
Maybe anxiety is always there in the background. Maybe emotions hit fast and hard. Maybe you’re trying to figure out who you are, where you fit, or how to deal with everything life keeps throwing at you. Or maybe you’re a parent watching your teen struggle and not knowing how to help.
I work with adolescents, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, relationship challenges, and major life stressors. I also have experience supporting individuals on the autism spectrum.
As a clinical social worker, my ideal client is someone who is open to exploring their issues and committed to personal growth and healing. They may be facing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions. These clients often feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward in their lives. Some of their goals include emotional stability, healing from trauma, and improving their mental health. They seek help because they recognize they cannot navigate their struggles alone and that professional help can provide them with the tools and guidance they need.
As a clinical social worker, my ideal client is someone who is open to exploring their issues and committed to personal growth and healing. They may be facing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions. These clients often feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward in their lives. Some of their goals include emotional stability, healing from trauma, and improving their mental health. They seek help because they recognize they cannot navigate their struggles alone and that professional help can provide them with the tools and guidance they need.
Nik J Ruthless
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LPCC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
You might feel pressure to hide things about yourself because people around you don’t want them to be true. You're looking for a space where you don’t have to explain, justify, or shrink yourself. You want to feel unapologetically secure in your identity, navigate relationships with confidence, and move from surviving to thriving. You deserve support that celebrates all of who you are.
You might feel pressure to hide things about yourself because people around you don’t want them to be true. You're looking for a space where you don’t have to explain, justify, or shrink yourself. You want to feel unapologetically secure in your identity, navigate relationships with confidence, and move from surviving to thriving. You deserve support that celebrates all of who you are.
Ashley Turbeville Nadreau
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
2 Endorsed
Cornelius, NC 28031
Waitlist for new clients
Are you someone who has never quite felt like they belong? Maybe you are feeling uncomfortable in your own skin or out of place amongst your peers. Struggling to manage overwhelming thoughts that you are not enough, should have tried harder, or that everyone in your life secretly hates you. Maybe feeling like ADHD, anxiety, and/or depression has you paralyzed. My role is to act as your guide through change. I want to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and diagnoses and redefine them in terms that motivate instead of discourage you. I believe that together, we can work towards a life that you feel fulfilled by.
Are you someone who has never quite felt like they belong? Maybe you are feeling uncomfortable in your own skin or out of place amongst your peers. Struggling to manage overwhelming thoughts that you are not enough, should have tried harder, or that everyone in your life secretly hates you. Maybe feeling like ADHD, anxiety, and/or depression has you paralyzed. My role is to act as your guide through change. I want to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and diagnoses and redefine them in terms that motivate instead of discourage you. I believe that together, we can work towards a life that you feel fulfilled by.
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- Huntersville
- Indian Trail
- Matthews
- Mint Hill
- Monroe
- Waxhaw
- Weddington
Secular and Non-Religious Therapists
What is a secular and non religious approach in therapy?
Secular or non-religious therapy is a theoretical orientation used by many therapists and describes a therapeutic approach that does not rely on any specific religious or faith-based beliefs in the therapeutic process. Secular counselors will often approach therapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients, instead of relying on religious practices, such as prayer or belief in God.
Is secular therapy primarily for non-religious people?
Both religious and non-religious individuals can benefit from secular therapy. People exploring their religious or spiritual beliefs may find it especially useful to work with a secular therapist who is unbiased toward any specific religion. While religious individuals might value the connection and familiarity of seeing a counselor who shares their beliefs, secular counseling can offer them the chance to develop coping skills independent of their religious practice, which can be beneficial in various aspects of their lives.
Can a secular approach to therapy help with religious trauma?
One major reason clients may seek a secular therapist is to process previous religious experiences, including religious trauma. Secular therapists can help clients manage symptoms of the trauma through practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They can also encourage clients through talk therapy or psychodynamic approaches to explore the roots of their religious trauma. Since secular therapists do not have any predetermined religious beliefs, they can be particularly helpful for clients looking to explore their own religious beliefs following a history of religious trauma.
What does non religious marriage and premarital counseling involve?
Marriage and premarital counseling typically involves a couple meeting with a therapist to discuss topics such as planning for marriage, navigating a new marriage, addressing relationship challenges, and developing better communication and conflict resolution skills. Non-religious therapists assist couples in achieving these goals without adhering to specific religious beliefs or frameworks, often emphasizing inclusivity and non-judgment, especially for "nontraditional" couples. However, seeking couples therapy from a non-religious counselor does not mean religious topics are off-limits. In fact, non-religious couples from different religious backgrounds may benefit from a secular therapist who remains neutral toward the beliefs of each partner.