Therapists in Union County, NC
Erica Barton
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waxhaw, NC 28173
I have worked in private practice over 10 years, as well as in-patient treatment centers; specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders and/or depression.
We are all faced with the challenges through the journey of finding purpose, fulfillment and identity. You might feel like you are being stretched in a million different directions right now. Maybe you are having difficulty making the "right" decision about your job, your friendships, or your romantic relationships. Perhaps stress, anxiety or depression is getting in the way of bringing your true self to your interactions and performance. If you've found yourself reading through this page, then perhaps there is a part of you that is ready to explore a different way of living. And yes, it is possible.
I have worked in private practice over 10 years, as well as in-patient treatment centers; specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders and/or depression.
We are all faced with the challenges through the journey of finding purpose, fulfillment and identity. You might feel like you are being stretched in a million different directions right now. Maybe you are having difficulty making the "right" decision about your job, your friendships, or your romantic relationships. Perhaps stress, anxiety or depression is getting in the way of bringing your true self to your interactions and performance. If you've found yourself reading through this page, then perhaps there is a part of you that is ready to explore a different way of living. And yes, it is possible.
Jennifer Kahn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Waxhaw, NC 28173 (Online Only)
Her special interests include anxiety disorders and, in particular, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders.
Dr. Jennifer Kahn Is a Licensed Psychologist who received her Doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology from Hofstra University. She has experience working with patients with a myriad of diagnoses in both inpatient and outpatient settings, within multiple modalities such as individual and group sessions. Dr. Kahn has employed the use of multiple Evidence-Based Practices, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work with children, adolescents and adults.
Her special interests include anxiety disorders and, in particular, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders.
Dr. Jennifer Kahn Is a Licensed Psychologist who received her Doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology from Hofstra University. She has experience working with patients with a myriad of diagnoses in both inpatient and outpatient settings, within multiple modalities such as individual and group sessions. Dr. Kahn has employed the use of multiple Evidence-Based Practices, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work with children, adolescents and adults.
Dr. Angie Beachkofsky
Psychologist, PhD, LP, HSP-P
Verified Verified
Waxhaw, NC 28173 (Online Only)
My clinical interests have grown from general therapy issues into more niche areas such as couples, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, career, grief, chronic pain, substance abuse, self-injurious behaviors, personality disorders, trauma, and faith-based issues. I have also expanded into psychological testing ranging from personality, differential diagnosis, pre-surgical screening (e.g., spinal cord stimulator implants, bariatric), and cognitive assessments. My experience also includes training medical residents, supervision of masters/doctoral students, consulting, and teaching at a collegiate level.
My clinical interests have grown from general therapy issues into more niche areas such as couples, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, career, grief, chronic pain, substance abuse, self-injurious behaviors, personality disorders, trauma, and faith-based issues. I have also expanded into psychological testing ranging from personality, differential diagnosis, pre-surgical screening (e.g., spinal cord stimulator implants, bariatric), and cognitive assessments. My experience also includes training medical residents, supervision of masters/doctoral students, consulting, and teaching at a collegiate level.
Heather A Chizmadia
MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waxhaw, NC 28173
I offer individualized sessions for clients who struggle with planning, prioritization, task initiation, time management, organization, and work completion. I help clients to become independent, accountable and confident achievers. I work with clients with autism, anxiety, ADHD, and OCD. As an educational consultant, executive functioning coach, and health and wellness coach, I truly enjoy working with individuals at various levels to help them learn and develop in their surroundings.
I offer individualized sessions for clients who struggle with planning, prioritization, task initiation, time management, organization, and work completion. I help clients to become independent, accountable and confident achievers. I work with clients with autism, anxiety, ADHD, and OCD. As an educational consultant, executive functioning coach, and health and wellness coach, I truly enjoy working with individuals at various levels to help them learn and develop in their surroundings.
Devon Quinn
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stallings, NC 28104
My clinical experience includes, but is not limited to, working with issues of anxiety and OCD; relationship struggles; life transitions; pre-marital stress; divorce and discernment; infidelity and sexual dysfunction.
Are you looking to strengthen and improve your relationships? I believe that the quality of our relationships directly impacts the quality of our lives. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients increase their awareness of themselves and their relationships while providing skills to help them improve areas of their life.
My clinical experience includes, but is not limited to, working with issues of anxiety and OCD; relationship struggles; life transitions; pre-marital stress; divorce and discernment; infidelity and sexual dysfunction.
Are you looking to strengthen and improve your relationships? I believe that the quality of our relationships directly impacts the quality of our lives. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients increase their awareness of themselves and their relationships while providing skills to help them improve areas of their life.
Meghan Rawlings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marvin, NC 28173
Do you struggle to remember the last time you were really happy? Does it seem like intrusive thoughts are always with you? Do you feel like you're trying to keep up appearances, while your acquaintances seem to have it all together? Imagine how you would feel if you didn't have to worry about this getting any worse. You could feel free from the cycle that is interrupting your success, your family life, your education or your career. You can start to feel engaged and in control of your life. I can help!
Do you struggle to remember the last time you were really happy? Does it seem like intrusive thoughts are always with you? Do you feel like you're trying to keep up appearances, while your acquaintances seem to have it all together? Imagine how you would feel if you didn't have to worry about this getting any worse. You could feel free from the cycle that is interrupting your success, your family life, your education or your career. You can start to feel engaged and in control of your life. I can help!
August Ormand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waxhaw, NC 28173
If you’re here, congrats. Chances are you realize something needs to change. Often times people come to therapy after they’ve already exhausted every resource and option they know. It’s a huge step to ask for help and an even bigger step to show up and take it.
If you’re here, congrats. Chances are you realize something needs to change. Often times people come to therapy after they’ve already exhausted every resource and option they know. It’s a huge step to ask for help and an even bigger step to show up and take it.
Stay Well Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28104 (Online Only)
Hello, welcome to my page; I am the founder of StayWell Counseling. I offer tele-therapy services for both adolescents and adults. The most commonly reported concern I treat is anxiety. I approach both the mind and body when in treatment for anxiety. Learning about your behaviors/reactions and how to rationalize distorted beliefs are vital (cognitive approach), but this is just as important as learning to regulate your nervous system (body approach). Sometimes our fight or flight response is effecting our ability to pump the breaks and re-evaluate our reactions.
Hello, welcome to my page; I am the founder of StayWell Counseling. I offer tele-therapy services for both adolescents and adults. The most commonly reported concern I treat is anxiety. I approach both the mind and body when in treatment for anxiety. Learning about your behaviors/reactions and how to rationalize distorted beliefs are vital (cognitive approach), but this is just as important as learning to regulate your nervous system (body approach). Sometimes our fight or flight response is effecting our ability to pump the breaks and re-evaluate our reactions.
Holly Mackin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AASECT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indian Trail, NC 28079 (Online Only)
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.
Christy Lynne Jacoby (Formerly Lewis)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Weddington, NC 28104
When faced with anxiety or depression, you often wonder if there is anything you can do to truly feel better or transform yourself. It seems like you’ve tried everything, and nothing has worked. Mood issues are causing other issues -trouble relating with others, over/under eating, problems with work or family relationships or even more serious issues. At times, relationship struggles leave you wondering "should I stay or go?" but it can be hard to navigate this alone. The "real you" is in there, but hard to find.
When faced with anxiety or depression, you often wonder if there is anything you can do to truly feel better or transform yourself. It seems like you’ve tried everything, and nothing has worked. Mood issues are causing other issues -trouble relating with others, over/under eating, problems with work or family relationships or even more serious issues. At times, relationship struggles leave you wondering "should I stay or go?" but it can be hard to navigate this alone. The "real you" is in there, but hard to find.
Amy Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Indian Trail, NC 28079
My passion is building connections with people. I will take the time to build a relationship of trust and understanding in order to best support you. It would be an honor to be a part of your journey.
My passion is building connections with people. I will take the time to build a relationship of trust and understanding in order to best support you. It would be an honor to be a part of your journey.
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Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monroe, NC 28112
I firmly believe in the value of the therapeutic relationship, in the value of promoting a facilitative therapeutic climate, and in upholding scientifically sound and ethical professional standards. My philosophy is that I will meet you where you are. After all, this is your journey. I hope that I can be alongside you, empowering you to experience yourself more fully, as a connected and autonomous being.
I firmly believe in the value of the therapeutic relationship, in the value of promoting a facilitative therapeutic climate, and in upholding scientifically sound and ethical professional standards. My philosophy is that I will meet you where you are. After all, this is your journey. I hope that I can be alongside you, empowering you to experience yourself more fully, as a connected and autonomous being.
Angela Alimi
LCSW Associate , MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Waxhaw, NC 28173
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I specialize in creating person centered plans that focus on each clients individual needs. Everyone experiences life differently and it is my goal to work with individuals to assess their needs and come up with a plan so that they may continue to live healthy and beautiful lives. "We are not our trauma. We are not our brain chemistry. That is part of who we are, but we are so much more that that." -Sam J Miller.
I specialize in creating person centered plans that focus on each clients individual needs. Everyone experiences life differently and it is my goal to work with individuals to assess their needs and come up with a plan so that they may continue to live healthy and beautiful lives. "We are not our trauma. We are not our brain chemistry. That is part of who we are, but we are so much more that that." -Sam J Miller.
Rossy Solorzano Gabriel
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Monroe, NC 28112
I believe that every individual is unique. We all come from different backgrounds, and we all do not necessarily have the same diagnoses or issues. Therefore, a counseling approach that is effective for one individual may not be effective for another. As a result, I tend to combine multiple theoretical perspectives such as Experiential, Acceptance and Commitment, Person-centered, and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I enjoy working and helping others grow to their full potential. I want to be able to provide a safe space and trust to each individual that I work with in order to accomplish the goals that they set for themselves.
I believe that every individual is unique. We all come from different backgrounds, and we all do not necessarily have the same diagnoses or issues. Therefore, a counseling approach that is effective for one individual may not be effective for another. As a result, I tend to combine multiple theoretical perspectives such as Experiential, Acceptance and Commitment, Person-centered, and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I enjoy working and helping others grow to their full potential. I want to be able to provide a safe space and trust to each individual that I work with in order to accomplish the goals that they set for themselves.
Erin Harvey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Indian Trail, NC 28079
Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming and intimidating. My goal is to provide you a safe haven that is comfortable for healing to take place. Together we will work for a common goal of wellness.
Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming and intimidating. My goal is to provide you a safe haven that is comfortable for healing to take place. Together we will work for a common goal of wellness.
Aude Kimbrew
LCSW Associate, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Monroe, NC 28112
I am committed to helping clients navigate life's challenges, manage stress, overcome trauma, and find healthier ways to cope with emotions. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, trauma, and adjusting to life transitions. I strive to honor everyone's journey by providing a nonjudgmental, supportive, and safe environment. My approach to treatment is empathetic and collaborative. Strengths-Based, Solutions-Focused, Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, modalities I utilize when working with clients.
I am committed to helping clients navigate life's challenges, manage stress, overcome trauma, and find healthier ways to cope with emotions. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, trauma, and adjusting to life transitions. I strive to honor everyone's journey by providing a nonjudgmental, supportive, and safe environment. My approach to treatment is empathetic and collaborative. Strengths-Based, Solutions-Focused, Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, modalities I utilize when working with clients.
Annmarie Woods
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Monroe, NC 28110 (Online Only)
Are your children struggling with tantrums, defiance or fitting in? Are they having difficulties at school? I work with issues affecting children, adolescents and families. This includes anxiety, depression, angry outbursts, school avoidance and social skills, among many others.
Are your children struggling with tantrums, defiance or fitting in? Are they having difficulties at school? I work with issues affecting children, adolescents and families. This includes anxiety, depression, angry outbursts, school avoidance and social skills, among many others.
Kiersten Warfield
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Monroe, NC 28112
As your counselor, I want to help you explore and become comfortable with yourself. We will work through self-examination, reflection, and uncomfortable emotions so that you can move towards living your life with contentment and understanding. We will work on bringing you back to yourself so you can begin to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to build.
As your counselor, I want to help you explore and become comfortable with yourself. We will work through self-examination, reflection, and uncomfortable emotions so that you can move towards living your life with contentment and understanding. We will work on bringing you back to yourself so you can begin to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to build.
Brenda Louise Puckett
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Waxhaw, NC 28173
I am a Generalist, working with children adolescents, individuals, couples and families. I use a CBT approach, with Christ-centered focus with scripture and prayer. Trauma healing and transformation are essential in my practice.
I am a Generalist, working with children adolescents, individuals, couples and families. I use a CBT approach, with Christ-centered focus with scripture and prayer. Trauma healing and transformation are essential in my practice.
Linnea Realon
Counselor, LCPC, LCMHC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28104 (Online Only)
Life can be relentless and present challenges that feel overwhelming. It takes strength to ask for help and courage to become vulnerable with someone new. I recognize this and will work at your pace to form a trusting relationship with you where you can feel safe, validated, and respected. I have experience working with teens and adults who find themselves worrying about the future or things they cannot control. I have worked with people who are processing past hurtful and stressful life events so they can find a sense of strength and security in the present. I enjoy helping people see their worth so their self-talk transforms.
Life can be relentless and present challenges that feel overwhelming. It takes strength to ask for help and courage to become vulnerable with someone new. I recognize this and will work at your pace to form a trusting relationship with you where you can feel safe, validated, and respected. I have experience working with teens and adults who find themselves worrying about the future or things they cannot control. I have worked with people who are processing past hurtful and stressful life events so they can find a sense of strength and security in the present. I enjoy helping people see their worth so their self-talk transforms.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.