Teletherapy for Raleigh, NC

Calling All Women, especially Single Women. You know, sometimes life will throw you a curve, making it difficult to get back on track. I have been counseling for over (20) years. My primary focus has been with concerns on anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem. Clients' counseling issues include personal, emotional, professional, and relationship problems. When appropriate, I will use Christian Counseling. I will use play therapy, and expressive art therapy techniques with clients. I want you to be healed, mind, body and soul.

Children and families have been the focal point of my career for over 20 years. I have learned that youth and adults benefit from listening, understanding, and validation. Nowadays, the impact of unresolved mental health issues is a clear and present growing risk factor. Please do not hesitate to speak with someone about difficult matters. Having good mental health can reduce risk factors and should be a prioritized need alongside our physical health. For mental health crises, you can call Mobile Crisis at 877-626-1772; or National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 (dial 988). For life threatening emergencies, please call 911.

Dr. Mike and Rhonda Garrett provide trusted Christian counseling and life coaching for individuals and couples in North Raleigh, NC. We specialize in marriages, communication, conflict resolution, infidelity, sexual addiction, trauma (EMDR), spiritual issues, anxiety, depression, grief and repairing and restoring relationships. We also offer adolescent and adult individual therapy and cover a broad range of needs and requests. Over 35 years of marriage, counseling, and ministry experience.

I have a heart for serving adults, adolescents, couples and families dealing with significant life issues such as the death of a loved one, chronic illness or pain, issues stemming from past trauma, parenting children with special needs, or managing chronic mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety and depression. I believe that it is helpful when a therapist has a personal understanding of the areas in which they specialize. I have personal experience with all of these circumstances, allowing me a level of empathy and insight that may not be possible otherwise.

You want to feel at ease in your relationships, but deep down you struggle with communicating emotions, perfectionism, and burnout. As a couple, you want to deeply understand one another, break out of unhelpful patterns, and feel the energy you once had. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. One thing is for sure: you’re ready to live with vitality. You’re ready to enjoy meaningful relationships without feeling the need to over-achieve. You’re ready to take the courageous step towards vulnerability. Most of all, you’re ready to go from complacent to passionate.

Currently scheduling ADHD/autism assessments only. I am a neurodiversity affirming, trauma informed, EMDR trained therapist. I work with clients to heal from past experiences, live authentically, and feel more connected to themselves. I meet each client exactly where they are, using resilience-based and social justice informed approaches. I offer personalized therapy to meet your individual needs and work toward your goals. I prioritize providing you with a safe and affirming space for healing and exploration. I offer online therapy to individuals residing anywhere in North Carolina.

I have worked with children and adolescents, while also providing marital, family, and adult individual counseling as well. I am able to tailor therapeutic services specific to each patient to address many emotional and behavioral difficulties, including: ADHD, depression, panic attacks, generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, grief and defiance, as well as marital stress.

I specialize in working with 3 types of clients; couples who are struggling in their relationships feeling like no matter what they say it starts an argument, couples who don't need therapy but want to make sure their marriage is rock solid for when life throws stressers their way, and individuals who struggle with anxiety. If you feel like you're struggling with coping with perfectionism, boundaries, communication, or just can't seem to turn your brain off; I can help. I understand that every individual and marriage is unique therefore, I utilize a plethora of coping skills to assist you in achieving your goals in therapy.

Here's a hard dose of truth...you may not have caused all of your problems, but you still have to solve them. To that end, we often struggle internally with what we should change vs. what we should accept. That's where we come in! The answers are not always clear but they are attainable. It's time for you to prioritize YOU in a nonjudgmental, validating environment. Lastly, if you don't have the words to explain what's going on, we can help with that too.

I believe that counseling can be transformative at all ages and stages in life. Our constantly changing world presents new challenges everyday. I would be honored to support you in your journey to find answers, meaning, and understanding in this confusing world.

Accepting new client appointments for online counseling! I am on a mission to meet your counseling needs! My goal is to help you understand the influences in your life and create goals to dismantle and navigate any barriers to living authentically, I am here to help you clients discover a healthy perception of yourself and strengthen your interpersonal relationships. I am particularly interested in working with young adults and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

If you feel constantly heightened & on edge, you have no free time for leisure & rest, and you're unable to concentrate on professional & personal tasks, you're on the right page! My clients struggle with regulating their emotions & expressing themselves authentically. Through therapy, we work on identifying mental & emotional barriers stemming from their childhood and/or past experiences, and they're equipped with skills to authentically speak about their experiences, feel their emotions, and create an action plan for their future.

I believe when given the proper tools, insight and support, most of us can heal ourselves and thrive in our lives. Whether it’s navigating the teen years, college, parenting or marriage, I can help guide you through challenging times. I am committed to creating a positive, warm therapeutic experience while teaching you skills that empower you to feel more in control, balanced and successful in your life. I promote knowledge and awareness of feelings and behaviors, while increasing positive coping skills and self-esteem.

Therapy is hard work and I believe a partnership is required for positive outcomes to be achieved. You see, as engaged and motivated as I may be to help you succeed, your buy-in is absolutely necessary in order for change to occur. I'm looking for clients who are seeking a different tomorrow and are ready to take steps to make it happen. This means being an active participant in therapy, being willing to face challenging conversations, making changes that may not feel so great in the moment, and doing work outside the session to make changes stick.

Are you at that point where you feel like taking control of your life but just don't know how? I understand how hard it could be to get started, fret no more, I am here to help you figure out how to get started. We all need support and encouragement on the journey of life, I am that therapist who understands that and stick with you through it all. I understand that life can throw us curved balls from time to time as we navigate through life journey. I cannot promise you that the road to finding lifetime fulfillment will not be rough, but I can assure you that we will walk the rough roads together and emerge stronger and better.

Challenges come in all different walks of life, shapes, and sizes. It's the universal one thing everyone must deal with. As a therapist, I try to help my clients develop the skills to be able to deal with whatever challenges they may face with courage, dignity, and the strength to know that eventually they will overcome these challenges. For many these challenges include debilitating depression, intense anxiety, fractured communication skills, trauma, substance abuse, or any combination of those. Although admitting the need and asking for help may be hard, the skills developed in therapy can definitely be worth it.

Suicidal thoughts, Hurt, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Loneliness, Abuse, Domestic Violence, Divorce, Marriage Issues, Broken Relationships…. Shepherd for the Shattered provides confidential counseling to help you cope and overcome.