Child Therapists in West Jefferson, NC
Melissa R. Parlier, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Are you having difficulty bouncing back after a traumatic experience? Are you having difficulties in a relationship? I can help! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience providing trauma-informed services to children, adults, families, and couples. Areas of specialization include: anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD, grief and loss, child/adolescent behavior problems, adjustment and phase of life issues, and interpersonal relationship problems.
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Are you having difficulty bouncing back after a traumatic experience? Are you having difficulties in a relationship? I can help! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience providing trauma-informed services to children, adults, families, and couples. Areas of specialization include: anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD, grief and loss, child/adolescent behavior problems, adjustment and phase of life issues, and interpersonal relationship problems.
Laura L Lawson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Jefferson, NC 28694 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I particularly enjoy working with couples and families including relationships between children, parents, grandparents, in-laws, and others.
For 30 years I have provided counseling services to couples, families, and individuals. I assist individual adults who are dealing with depression, relationship issues, childhood or adult trauma, or aging concerns. I work with clients to understand and resolve the effects of stress on the mind and body. With couples we focus on resolving underlying issues that impede communication as well as crises such as dealing with sexual or emotional infidelity and most other relationship problems. I work extensively with families dealing with addiction, parenting concerns, and with intergenerational family conflicts.
I particularly enjoy working with couples and families including relationships between children, parents, grandparents, in-laws, and others.
For 30 years I have provided counseling services to couples, families, and individuals. I assist individual adults who are dealing with depression, relationship issues, childhood or adult trauma, or aging concerns. I work with clients to understand and resolve the effects of stress on the mind and body. With couples we focus on resolving underlying issues that impede communication as well as crises such as dealing with sexual or emotional infidelity and most other relationship problems. I work extensively with families dealing with addiction, parenting concerns, and with intergenerational family conflicts.
Jane Smyre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Waitlist for new clients
I am pleased you are considering working with me. We all have issues which need improvement. Life is a journey of change in which therapy can be a supportive tool.
I am pleased you are considering working with me. We all have issues which need improvement. Life is a journey of change in which therapy can be a supportive tool.
Silver Rose Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
West Jefferson, NC 28694
My goal is to help people of all ages to face life's difficulties and become happier and healthier. I give support and guidance, backed with years of experience, and can assist you in discovering who you are and where you want to be.
My goal is to help people of all ages to face life's difficulties and become happier and healthier. I give support and guidance, backed with years of experience, and can assist you in discovering who you are and where you want to be.
Jody R Gardner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Jefferson, NC 28694
I am a graduate of Appalachian State University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, and have been practicing for the past thirteen years. I specialize in work with individuals, couples, families and teens, and have a focus in systems theory and narrative therapy. I prefer to work in collaboration with my clients to use the expertise that they have in their own lives to help find strategies that can help them build the life that they want.
I am a graduate of Appalachian State University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, and have been practicing for the past thirteen years. I specialize in work with individuals, couples, families and teens, and have a focus in systems theory and narrative therapy. I prefer to work in collaboration with my clients to use the expertise that they have in their own lives to help find strategies that can help them build the life that they want.
Peter A Paglen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHCQS
Verified Verified
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have something on your mind? There are times when we all have thoughts running through our minds. Thoughts related to family, friends, relationships, school, love, spirituality, money, work, or happiness. Sometimes they are memories from your past that you're unable to let go. Maybe you can't sleep, maybe you can't eat. Maybe you have lost your purpose, who you are, what you're doing or why. It could be big, or just a small thing you want to let go. These situations can slow you down and pull your life to a stop.
Do you have something on your mind? There are times when we all have thoughts running through our minds. Thoughts related to family, friends, relationships, school, love, spirituality, money, work, or happiness. Sometimes they are memories from your past that you're unable to let go. Maybe you can't sleep, maybe you can't eat. Maybe you have lost your purpose, who you are, what you're doing or why. It could be big, or just a small thing you want to let go. These situations can slow you down and pull your life to a stop.
Jake Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA MMT, LMFT, MT-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Sometimes we can feel as if on a mountaintop with a sense of clarity and other times in a valley unable to see the next step. Life is a journey with experiences and seasons where we can all use some help along the way. Whether it be marriage, dating, work, friendships, or family dynamics, relationships can be complex. Through life's complexities we can learn and grow. I believe everyone deserves to experience joy and live an abundant life. By living authentically to ourselves and others we can become the best version of ourselves. My desire is to meet you where you are and collaboratively work with you to reach your full potential.
Sometimes we can feel as if on a mountaintop with a sense of clarity and other times in a valley unable to see the next step. Life is a journey with experiences and seasons where we can all use some help along the way. Whether it be marriage, dating, work, friendships, or family dynamics, relationships can be complex. Through life's complexities we can learn and grow. I believe everyone deserves to experience joy and live an abundant life. By living authentically to ourselves and others we can become the best version of ourselves. My desire is to meet you where you are and collaboratively work with you to reach your full potential.
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CareNet Counseling Northwest Region
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCAS, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Jefferson, NC 28640
CareNet Counseling improves the health of the mind, body, spirit and community through spiritually-integrated counseling, psychotherapy, research and education. We are here to help our clients restore and maintain mental wellness. There is no real health without mental health.
CareNet Counseling improves the health of the mind, body, spirit and community through spiritually-integrated counseling, psychotherapy, research and education. We are here to help our clients restore and maintain mental wellness. There is no real health without mental health.
Online Therapists
Susannah S Cecil
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHCS, E-RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), I work with children & adolescents, adults & families to help build meaningful, purposeful lives. Whether it's couple's conflict, stress & anxiety, binge eating, depression, or grief, my goal is to create a calm space to explore thoughts and feelings. I bring evidence based skills - treatments that work - to the process of healing and change. If you feel stuck and can’t seem to move forward, I want to offer you hope that life can get better.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), I work with children & adolescents, adults & families to help build meaningful, purposeful lives. Whether it's couple's conflict, stress & anxiety, binge eating, depression, or grief, my goal is to create a calm space to explore thoughts and feelings. I bring evidence based skills - treatments that work - to the process of healing and change. If you feel stuck and can’t seem to move forward, I want to offer you hope that life can get better.
Melissa Bryson
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105
Her experience includes working as a PRN in a residential group home for children and adolescents, therapeutic foster care, individual therapy, and group therapy.
Melissa Bryson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College. She specializes and enjoys in working with women, children, and adolescents in conjunction with marriage and family therapy where applicable. Additional areas served include adults, couples, and group therapy.
Her experience includes working as a PRN in a residential group home for children and adolescents, therapeutic foster care, individual therapy, and group therapy.
Melissa Bryson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College. She specializes and enjoys in working with women, children, and adolescents in conjunction with marriage and family therapy where applicable. Additional areas served include adults, couples, and group therapy.
Forsyth Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
Amanda Richardson
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28282 (Online Only)
I have experience providing individual, family, and group counseling services for children, adolescents, adults and couples in a variety of settings.
Hello and Welcome! First and foremost, I'd like to commend you on taking the first step. Oftentimes the first step is the hardest, but... YOU'VE DONE IT! Often, I ask clients, “How do you eat an elephant?” After the looks of bewilderment subside, I am most often told, “You can’t”. As your counselor, it is my hope to show you that it can be accomplished. But how? "One small bite at a time." My ideal client is one who is willing to take a chance on becoming the absolute best version of themselves. It is my hope that in working together, we can tackle the stressors of everyday life and get back to living a fulfilled life.
I have experience providing individual, family, and group counseling services for children, adolescents, adults and couples in a variety of settings.
Hello and Welcome! First and foremost, I'd like to commend you on taking the first step. Oftentimes the first step is the hardest, but... YOU'VE DONE IT! Often, I ask clients, “How do you eat an elephant?” After the looks of bewilderment subside, I am most often told, “You can’t”. As your counselor, it is my hope to show you that it can be accomplished. But how? "One small bite at a time." My ideal client is one who is willing to take a chance on becoming the absolute best version of themselves. It is my hope that in working together, we can tackle the stressors of everyday life and get back to living a fulfilled life.
Sherita Crews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28144
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Maya Angelou I work with children, teens, and adults that are dealing with dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, ADHD, stress, anger management, feeling overwhelmed, grief or loss, and a variety of other issues that often weigh us down. If you or a loved one are dealing with any of these issues please give me a call or email and let's work through it.
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Maya Angelou I work with children, teens, and adults that are dealing with dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, ADHD, stress, anger management, feeling overwhelmed, grief or loss, and a variety of other issues that often weigh us down. If you or a loved one are dealing with any of these issues please give me a call or email and let's work through it.
Max Weissman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CTS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
My name is Max, and I am an Asheville-based counselor. I am honored to work with people from all walks of life, and specialize in providing therapy to adolescents and young-adults (ages 12-25). As a male counselor and therapist I am particularly skilled at helping young men identify difficulties in their lives and learn how to appropriately address them. I offer both long-term counseling, as well as solution focused brief therapy. I completely understand that navigating the adolescent and early-adulthood years can be extremely difficult (for both parent and child) and I am here to help...
My name is Max, and I am an Asheville-based counselor. I am honored to work with people from all walks of life, and specialize in providing therapy to adolescents and young-adults (ages 12-25). As a male counselor and therapist I am particularly skilled at helping young men identify difficulties in their lives and learn how to appropriately address them. I offer both long-term counseling, as well as solution focused brief therapy. I completely understand that navigating the adolescent and early-adulthood years can be extremely difficult (for both parent and child) and I am here to help...
Lucas Taylor Ferry
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
I work best with neurodiverse children, teens, and young adults who may want to work on relationships, careers, and the overall stressors in life.
We all have struggles and things that we want to be different. Families, couples, or individuals who are looking for a change can find meaningful progress in therapy. I work with people who may struggle with school, relationships, neurodivergence, and life's anxieties. Often we explore what steps you want to take in your therapeutic journey. This has been a passion of mine for the last decade!
I work best with neurodiverse children, teens, and young adults who may want to work on relationships, careers, and the overall stressors in life.
We all have struggles and things that we want to be different. Families, couples, or individuals who are looking for a change can find meaningful progress in therapy. I work with people who may struggle with school, relationships, neurodivergence, and life's anxieties. Often we explore what steps you want to take in your therapeutic journey. This has been a passion of mine for the last decade!
Gregory T Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kannapolis, NC 28083
I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that all people have a desire to improve their life. Through my counseling services, clients are provided tools to empower and understand themselves, as well as, improve their relationship with others. When clients are provided empathetic listening, and effective interpersonal skills to deal with anger, stress, and communicate more effectively, success is a given and a healthier person arises. I specialize in therapy for depression, trauma, anxiety, couples and family counseling, and parenting support.
I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that all people have a desire to improve their life. Through my counseling services, clients are provided tools to empower and understand themselves, as well as, improve their relationship with others. When clients are provided empathetic listening, and effective interpersonal skills to deal with anger, stress, and communicate more effectively, success is a given and a healthier person arises. I specialize in therapy for depression, trauma, anxiety, couples and family counseling, and parenting support.
Sarah P Kirkpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
I have trained as a Gestalt therapist and am currently working toward certification in the Oaklander method which incorporates gestalt and play for work with children.
I am an experienced therapist working with young people. My main goal is that the person I am working with feels respected and that we can work toward a trusting relationship. I enjoy working with young people who have chronic or life changing medical diagnoses, grief and loss, are seeking gender affirming care, or need some support around anxiety, depression, or general adjustment to a major life change. I also have experience working with neuro-diverse clients, in particular those who self recognize or are diagnosed later in life.
I have trained as a Gestalt therapist and am currently working toward certification in the Oaklander method which incorporates gestalt and play for work with children.
I am an experienced therapist working with young people. My main goal is that the person I am working with feels respected and that we can work toward a trusting relationship. I enjoy working with young people who have chronic or life changing medical diagnoses, grief and loss, are seeking gender affirming care, or need some support around anxiety, depression, or general adjustment to a major life change. I also have experience working with neuro-diverse clients, in particular those who self recognize or are diagnosed later in life.
Carolinas Institute
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
Gastonia, NC 28054
Carolinas Institute for Behavioral Health is a behavioral health clinic for children and adults. We also provide working memory therapy as a certified Cogmed Practice. We use the Gold Standard assessments and batteries for each evaluation in order to obtain an accurate, objective, measurable, and comprehensive evaluation presenting needs and chief concerns. Services include treatment and therapy for ASD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and trauma. We utilize play, expressive, emotional, and behavioral therapies individually tailored to a patient's needs.
Carolinas Institute for Behavioral Health is a behavioral health clinic for children and adults. We also provide working memory therapy as a certified Cogmed Practice. We use the Gold Standard assessments and batteries for each evaluation in order to obtain an accurate, objective, measurable, and comprehensive evaluation presenting needs and chief concerns. Services include treatment and therapy for ASD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and trauma. We utilize play, expressive, emotional, and behavioral therapies individually tailored to a patient's needs.
Jim Wells / (CPTS) Counseling & Play Therapy Svc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, RPT, TFCBT
Verified Verified
Mooresville, NC 28115
I am also a Registered Play Therapist and enhance parent-child communication.
Taking the initial step to call can be difficult. It's scary to reach out for support, especially if it hasn't been there in the past. Those feelings of doubt usually go away after making that call and beginning to tell your story. Counseling is a place of acceptance where you can learn to see your true value. You hold the keys to your happiness. You just need support to unlock that door. Doing it alone will keep you stuck. You can learn to trust again. Begin your healing and personal growth, call today for a free consultation.
I am also a Registered Play Therapist and enhance parent-child communication.
Taking the initial step to call can be difficult. It's scary to reach out for support, especially if it hasn't been there in the past. Those feelings of doubt usually go away after making that call and beginning to tell your story. Counseling is a place of acceptance where you can learn to see your true value. You hold the keys to your happiness. You just need support to unlock that door. Doing it alone will keep you stuck. You can learn to trust again. Begin your healing and personal growth, call today for a free consultation.
Lisa Edmond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284 (Online Only)
I deal with children with behavioral issues, ADHD, and much more.
I work with clients of all ages with a broad array of diagnosis and needs. I meet the clients where they are with goal directed treatment. I try to help my clients reach their full potential and decrease any impairments that impact the function of their day to day living.
I deal with children with behavioral issues, ADHD, and much more.
I work with clients of all ages with a broad array of diagnosis and needs. I meet the clients where they are with goal directed treatment. I try to help my clients reach their full potential and decrease any impairments that impact the function of their day to day living.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in West Jefferson, NC provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in West Jefferson build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in West Jefferson build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.